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If you are ever throwing an event in a space too big to decorate, this is the trick. I went to a Pine Cone Hill product preview and (though I adore their bedding) I was really taken by what they did with their walls. They were faced with incredibly high ceilings, blank walls, a small art budget, and few hours time. What could they do? They took strips of tin foil and created faux paneling! By repeating a series of rectangles above squares with a few packs of Reynolds Wrap and a light adhesive, they made this warehouse-like space into a sparkling architectural delight. This could possibly be the cheapest, boldest, quickest decorating fix. I am not planning events any time soon nor do I have loft apartment to experiment with, but if you do, try it! And, hey, if doesn’t work out, you’ll have sandwich wrap for life.

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Today’s green star goes to Brave Space. At this Brooklyn furniture company, nothing goes to waste. Using excess material from their walnut veneer case goods, they have designed the Mountain Range Coat Rack. They cut the scraps into peaks and expose the light FSC certified maple for snow caps. Its like wall art that does something (maybe it is time to replace that lazy painting).

Coat Range, $175; BraveSpaceDesign.com

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The exposed wood is a natural pattern.

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The amount of stuff at the New York International Gift Fair is mind numbing. The thousands of throw pillows, fruit bowls, chandeliers, snow globes, duvets, slinkies, armoires, paperweights, etageres, and bean bags can only mush in your mind after eight hours in the Javitz Center. But the trend spotting couldn’t be clearer. And this year, the thing that hit me every 12th aisle was studded furniture. It has kind of cowboy bling look and I am not sure its my favorite but here it is.

Nailhead Furniture Fall Preview
What do you think: Is it a look that will last or just this seasons flash in the pan?

McMillion Room Divider by Jonathan Adler
Istanbul Stool by Shine
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Visconti Large Cabinet Bungalow 5

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Mythology is getting a lot of play this season. Greek keys, Roman soldiers, Trojan horses and Pompeian drawings are a hot trend in home decor. Designers are putting these ancient motifs on everything from dishes and lamps to busts and chests. For examples, see my slideshow.

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