Gem Studded Furnishings **Guest Post**

Like magpies, we're drawn to things that shine and sparkle. Mirrored furniture, such as end tables or console tables, have a great reflective, sparkly quality that we love. Now we're seeing real bling being added to furniture in the form of gem studs, Swarovski crystals and custom crystal accents. A few international furniture fairs in the past year have highlighted vendors who feature these sparkling accents on their furniture. We think this might be a less is more trend where one key piece in the room has crystal or gem accents, like a headboard or accent chair.

Take a look at these gorgeous pieces we found, we are sure they will inspire some terrific decorating ideas of your own.

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We adore the blue of this upholstered headboard. Clear crystal nailheads add an elegant touch of glamour.

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Diamond Head interchangeable upholstery tacks are available in multiple colors and metals. Great for a DIY project to add sparkle to one of your existing pieces.

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This black leather ottoman/pouf from Fiorentino is tufted with Swarovski crystals studs instead of the traditional covered buttons.

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Celebrated German furniture company Finkeldei has a Swarovski crystal edition line of furniture. We love the crystals on the arm of the classical style chair.

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A classic leather chesterfield sofa gets a dash of glam with Swarovski crystals. Does this give you any living room design ideas?

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This is a detail picture of the Swarovski diamond kitchen. The band of crystal studding would look fantastic on a console table in an entry or on bedside tables as well.

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This one of a kind chair designed by Jimmie Martin was auctioned at The Lighthouse Gala auction in 2008 at Christie's in London. It features a portrait of Kylie Minogue adorned with hundreds of Swarovski crystals.

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Large crystals resembling oversized nail head studs on side tables by Italian design company Fiorentino.

What do you think? Is this a design trend you'll follow? Where would you put a gem studded piece in your home?


Susi is a guest blogger for Design Shuffle, where you can find top tier interior designs from around the world & from New York Interior Designers, Los Angeles Interior Designers, and more. Don't miss a beat on Design Shuffle!

Kelly Wearstler Must Have Books - Guest Post -

Kelly Wearstler is a goddess among interior designers and fans the world over. Perhaps that's because she is fearless and fun in her designs. Or it could be because she's credited, along with a handful of other famous designers, for bringing back the Hollywood Regency style; a style not seen since the 1950s designs of Dorothy Draper and William Haines. If you're a fan, consider buying and snatching up a few of her monographs. She has published several throughout her career, but here's a list of the must-haves.

1. Modern Glamour

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Published in 2004, this book shows a refined selection of her residential and commercial designs. In it, she demonstrates the art of mixing styles, eras and color for an unexpected yet chic look. The image on the left is the lounge at the Viceroy Santa Monica.

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This shot is of the bar and lounge at Viceroy Santa Monica. Her love of grandeur, glamour and color are apparent here with the forest green sofa paired with a white chandelier right above it.

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Here she is shopping for fabric. Love the matching ribbon detail seen on that light fixture and on the chair!

2. Hue

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As its title suggests, Hue explores the power of color. In this monograph, published in 2009, are more images from her residential and commercial projects.

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Detail showing how even color can tie together the craziest of elements.

3. Domicilium Decoratus

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Fans of Wearstler's personal taste will love this book as it depicts the designs of her own home at Hillcrest Estate.

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Shown here on the left is the detail of a statue and to the right is an eclectic, yet chic, living room. The couch flanked by table lamps, the salon-style hanging of the pictures, and the large sculptural cluster of grapes, can be taken as odd or weird, yet it's a look that works!

All of her books are available through Amazon.com or at your local bookstore. Make sure to visit her website for updates on other projects she's involved in, whether it's her fashion line, working as a guest judge for a T.V. show on Bravo or working with new clients.

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Guest Post and a GIVEAWAY

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 Head on over to International Thriller Author, Cym Lowell's blog. 

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DIY Magazine Blog: How to Set a Formal Table

Have you seen my guest post over at DIY Magazine's Blog: Team DIY?  Head on over and check it out...I promise to take the stress out of setting your holiday table!

While your there, be sure to leave me a comment on any of your "Table Setting" tips.

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Guest Blogging

Hey folks!

I am guest blogging (assuming Katie can read my html and picture links, ha!) over at YogaGal.  Katie is doing a week long series on Decorating for Kids. So, head on over and look for my post. While you're there be sure to drop a comment for Katie, she is a new blogger with a terrific blog!

Happy Thursday-

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