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Published October 29, 2007 by

Shag Upholstery

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I was wandering the glass halls of the D&D building and was completely drawn in by this chair. From a distance, this Gustavian side chair looked like it was covered in green grass, so I had to go in and give it a touch test. As I get closer, I realize this is definitely not stitched with sod; it is upholstered in shag carpet! The effect of the long pile was total whimsy and serious texture. If the sales pitch was: Formal seating should be as relaxed as lazing in a fieldI bought it. Unfortunately, Country Swedish doesnt sell this design, but Linens and Things doesthe rug, at least. My suggestion is: Take a big shaggy green carpet to your upholsterer. It will be the cheapest, boldest move you could make for your living room. Dont go crazy with it, though. One slipper chair or side chair is all you need to give modern flair to the whole room.

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Published September 7, 2007 by

Foil Faux Molding

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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