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This is a great and timely post that I linked to over at my blog, especially given the current tv program Million Dollar Decorators. In my opinion, that show is so far from reality that it is a huge disservice to the design industry. If it was a cartoon, it would be South Park's take on the design industry.

Thanks for telling it like it is and , as always, for the sound advice.
Lynn fromDecor Arts Now

Gee, Thanks for the link guys. Truly appreciate it! Lynn from Decor Arts Now

I highly recommend a trip to Stamford, CT. Take exit 7 off the 95. There are several antique warehouses. Most of their websites are way out of date, so you really need to go to see what they have. Here is a list from least expensive to more expensive. For the real down and out piece that you are willing to put some effort in to fix up, try John's Antiques. Super cheap prices, so the work can be worth it. Sometimes you hit the jackpot with a great item that is perfect as it. The other Stamford dealers shop there for new stock. Across the street is a favorite, Hiden Galleries. great stuff from all eras and not to $$$$. At around the same price point is the Antiques and Artisan's Gallery. Hamptons Antique Gallery mentioned above is some what more expensive. Habor View Antiques is at the top of the heap. Irwin Feld has mid century modern. He has some booths at Hiden plus a large gallery on Pacific Street. You can google all of these names for directions. I review a few in my blog. Have fun!! Lynn

Worried about giving you a url because I had my hand slapped but seriously, I tought comments were supposed to expand the discussion. I never was off topic.
In this case, a sale you featured prominently in this post is already over. The one mentioned is the David Stark Purely Paper Flower Shoppe. It only lasted 2 days. Thursday and Friday. If you missed it, I took lots of photos and they are on my blog for the Friday, May 14 post.
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David Stark is super creative and just looking at his creations are worthwhile, so now those who missed the sale can see highlights.
Hope you are not mad about the link. Lynn

Oly Studios has a great rustic coffee table, called the pee wee cocktail table. The slab of wood on the top is truly organic in feel--Very natural, like a Nakashima sensibility towards the wood. Here is a link, but I am not sure the picture does it total justice. http://www.olystudio.com/products/tables/pdf/pee%20wee%20cocktail.pdf.

Another great open vanity at http://decorartsnow.com/2010/03/08/march-8-2010-diary-of-a-bathroom-renovation-before/
This one has a bottom shelf for storage as well as a rail to hang hand towels. To hide stuff, don't forget baskets. Lynn

I show a great DIY for suzani first brough to the blog world by Design Sponge in my post on Ikat and Suzani last week. An amazing transformation of a very granny wing chair. See it at http://decorartsnow.com/2010/02/09/february-9-2010-spotlight-on-suzani-and-ikat-are-you-still-in-love/

Best, Lynn Byrne from Decor Arts Now

Katie Armour Home is a new Etsy store selling fabulous vintage items at amazing prices. She must be a master at the score: great items at low prices. Here is a link for more info: http://decorartsnow.com/2010/02/08/february-8-2010-introducing-new-etsy-shop-katie-armour-home/
Best,
Lynn Byrne
author, Decor Arts Now