I think this a great term to learn about this week. It took me quite a bit of googling to actually find the correct term, so I’m really excited. I’m so into these!
Sabot: A French term for metal fitting or casing often brass on the bottom of antique furniture. Most commonly found on tables [...]
Continue Reading... →Can’t you just imagine this chair solving all the problems in your life? I’ve sat in it, believe me, it’s one of those end of the day erase the stress of the day chairs. This chair is a chair that has a cushion that just doesn’t quit. What you seen in the picture there? The [...]
Continue Reading... →Faux fur, faux marble, faux leather. Most of the mid level furniture/home accessories that you find in retail stores and online shops have elements or even “ingredients” if you will that are faux something.
Faux: (adj) a simulation of something else that resembles the original concept.
Would you believe me if I said that I [...]
Continue Reading... →Hello there! My name is Kara and my husband and I write the blog Kara Paslay Designs! Tim and I work together doing all sorts of interior design projects. I am the big picture girl and Tim is the detail guy and furniture builder. Our favorite projects include doing custom installations or [...]
Continue Reading... →There are so many different types of furniture out there it’s hard to keep them all straight. I have found myself recently drawn to vintage furniture and I thought it would be fun to educate us all on a special type of love seat called the settee. I love the way they look so sweet [...]
Continue Reading... →While I’m not currently in the market for an end table, if I was, I wouldn’t mind having this little guy to come live with me. This narita end table has lattice styled sides and a deep espresso wood veneer.
MSRP: $179
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Continue Reading... →Fridays oh Fridays, which means I have just made it to payday and I have cash burning a hole in my pocket. That’s probably why I post about things I want to buy on Fridays. Plus, I’m feeling extra cheery today which is why I must be feeling a pull towards yellow. Now that I’m [...]
Continue Reading... →Furniture with function is always an easy decision. Let’s be honest, when it comes to making a purchase and your stuck between an ottoman for $59.99 and an ottoman that has storage inside for $69.99 what are you going to pick? The one with storage inside right? The goal of a home furnishing designer (at [...]
Continue Reading... →With the release of so many great movies this year (*cough* The Hunger Games *cough*) there’s nothing I love more than to have a couple of friends over for an evening of movies, catching up and fun. To make sure that the only decisions you’ll need to make on movie night is whether to watch [...]
Continue Reading... →So you’ve been shopping around for a new lamp right? Let me just make it easy on you by saying ‘you’re going to want this one’. Where whimsical meets vintage you’ll find this lamp. From the faux mercury glass base, to the teal and black shade this lamp has style. Get two of them and [...]
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