Get the Look For Less: Dining Room Chair

TGIF!  The week is coming to a close and that means college SEC football is gearing up for a huge...seriously, HUGE weekend!  My Arkansas Razorbacks (ranked 7th in the nation), are taking on number 9, South Carolina.  Another game not to miss--#1 and 2, LSU and Bama, play eachother as well.  Yes...it's going to be a great weekend (hopefully).

Now, on to decorating.  I have an obsession with mixing and matching dining room chairs.  This is one of my favorite examples:

What a great way to get creative and add that little something special.  Disclaimer:  I heart West Elm (I just received a package and have another on the way).  While I was checking out the new catalog, I found this beauty with a not-so-pretty price tag ($249):

I knew there had to be something similar out there for less.  Enter IKEA for $79:

You're not seeing double, just an example of how amazing furniture doesn't have to deplete the holiday funds.  And how great would a pair of these look flanking a farmhouse table?! 

So, have you ever mix and matched your dining room chairs?  Did  you have different styles or maybe the same style, but painted all different colors?

Have a great weekend and WOO PIG SOOIE!

Get the Look For Less: Floral Chairs

I don't think it gets much better than this chair from Anthropologie.

I'm loving the large floral pattern, the curves, and don't even get me started on the legs.  Yep, this baby would be the perfect pop of color for an office, in the corner of a living room, as seating in a master bedroom...the possibilities are endless!  And it's only $1598!

Since I would have to sell my left hand and possibly foot in order to pay for that chair, it will not be making its way to my house anytime soon.  The good news is I was strolling through Pier 1 and spotted this gem:

Obviously they are not exactly the same, but it's very similar and get this--$299.  What a statement piece at a great price! 

Have y'all found any looks for less lately?

One Chair, Two Chair, Red Chair, Blue Chair

Have you ever tried shopping for the perfect chair?  It's mind-boggling.  so. many. choices.  Well, when I first started dreaming up my office/craft room moodboard, I thought I already had the perfect chair in mind.  This blue bombshell from Urban Outfitters:

But after deciding to go bold and paint the desk blue, a blue chair wasn't really in the cards anymore.  So, back to the drawing board.  With my chevron wall as a backdrop, I want something with really clean lines that isn't going to compete for attention with my bold desk and wall.  Someone's gotta blend in.

I have a few contenders that I'm trying to narrow down so I can hopefully start using my office/craft room.  Here are my top three:


Unfortunately, I can't afford the vintage Eames Rocker, but this baby is a pretty good repro and sports a $139 price tag on Overstock.  It has great reviews and I like the idea of a rocker in the office for ease of movement (you know, for when ya scoot).

Of course, the rockers fraternal twin is option #2.  I love the sexy wood legs (yep, chair legs can be sexy) and I can already see it in the room.  Another Overstock bargain since you get TWO for $169.  And since I'm planning on having similar chairs in our dining room, these would be a great option for additional seating.  Always gotta be thinking about function and practicality.  Again, great reviews but I'm slightly concerned with stability as well as height (both him and his twin have this problem).  The Mr. is 6'4" and some of the reviews voiced how low it sits to the ground as it's biggest fault.

And option #3.  I have a secret.  I have a crush on this Urban Outfitters chair.  The clean lines, the bamboo frame, and the warmth it could bring to the room are all wrapped up in its stellar $149 price tag.  I really wish UO had reviews, but I may call their Customer Service line and see what I can find out.  It does sit a few inches higher than the other two, so that may be what pushes this puppy over the top!

Decisions, decisions.  Any and all opinions are welcome because this obviously isn't going to be easy for me.

What I Want NOW!

"The only thing that separates us from the animals is our ability to accessorize."  -Robert Harling, Steel Magnolias

I take that to heart, even when it comes to home decor.  I love a great, unique accessory that can spark conversation or just create interest!  I think these little guys are SO cute:

Ceramic_Owls from West Elm, $9-$16

Paper_Mache_Bird from West Elm, $10

How perfect would this be in a girly office or craftroom?  I think this may be the inspiration for mine :)

Mulberry_Floral_Ravenna_Chair from World Market, $279.99

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Smythson Metal Lanterns, right now only $30 and up

20% OFF all Lanterns at Pottery Barn

And finally, the chair I'm dying to have in the corner of my Living Room:

but in this print:

Buchanan_Armchair from Pottery Barn

Not stating the price because I'm on the hunt for a knock-off! :)