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  Sitting Pretty: Chic And Comfortable Tufted Furniture

  

  Anna Yu on Sep 17, 2009 10:08 AM PDT
  

  Unlike many of my friends, I actually like firm furniture and beds. If I sleep on a soft and mushy bed, I wake up with a sore back. Guess I could blame it on my semester abroad in Taiwan where I slept on a bamboo mat for four months. Hard as a rock beds and wooden furniture are now my priorities when shopping for my home. That's when I discovered the beauty of tufted furniture! I know tufted pieces can seem really old fashioned and taken right out of Versailles, but I can imagine just getting one or two and having it look super chic with my minimalist (read: IKEA) furniture. Best of all, it's a nice balance between firm and soft. I really like the convertible couch found over at PB Teen which doubles as a sofa and a full size bed, and this velvet ottoman from Brocade Home which does triple duty as an ottoman, coffee table, and extra seating. I can imagine Goldilocks finding tufted furniture "just right." Take a look at my slideshow for more!

  Tags : wisteria , williams sonoma , tufted furniture , tufted , restoration hardware

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  10 Outdoor Entertaining Tools You Need For The 4th Of July ...

  

  Anna Yu on Jun 30, 2009 8:21 AM PDT
  

  The 4th of July is rapidly approaching and I've been busy figuring out how I'm going to go to all the barbecue parties and picnics I said I'd go to! (I mean, how could I say no to juicy burgers, grilled veggies and cold drinks with all my friends and family?) Anyway, I know I have plenty of capable people who can work the grill as well as Bobby Flay so I can definitely count on a delicious meal. They've got the grill and the charcoal ready, but the last time I went to an outdoor grilling party, I noticed that all their tools have seen better days. I'm looking to replace their ratty and singed oven mitts with a suede bbq grilling mitt instead. There are some things that they didn't know they need too like the magic seasoning sheets that lay on the perfect flavor. For more outdoor entertaining tools that will make your 4th of July (and beyond!) tastier, check out my slideshow!

  Tags : williams sonoma , summer , restoration hardware , pottery barn

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  Father's Day Gifts For The Gourmet Foodie

  

  Anna Yu on Jun 4, 2009 8:29 AM PDT
  

  Father's Day may be on June 21, but it's never too early to starting thinking about what to give him. Is he the kind of dad whose favorite room in the house is the kitchen? Does he like to try out new recipes or know exactly which wine to pair with each dish? Then forget the tie tacks or golf clubs, your foodie father would love something that would appeal to his gourmet taste. If he already has his dream grill and you can't pry him out of the deck on nice days, then consider getting him a monogram steak brand and carving board that will have him feeling even prouder about his grilling abilities. And if he likes to kick back and enjoy a nice cold beer, maybe he should consider making his own beer with a homebrew kit. Check out my slideshow for more gift ideas for dads who like to enjoy the finer things in life.

  Tags : wine , williams sonoma , restoration hardware , gourmet

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  Check Out These Five Fabulous Steals for Your Home!

  

  Kristin on Nov 18, 2008 8:18 AM PST
  

  No one likes to pay full price for something when you can get it for way less a few weeks later, which is why I want to share with you some great home decor deals at more than 60% off! If you live in a warm climate or just want to keep the summer vibe going, grab this blue and white scalloped umbrella for your patio. You can never have too many simple taper candles or artisan glass vases, so check out the ones we found at VivaTerra and West Elm. Change up a whole room by just dressing up your pillows with covers like this paisley floral pillow cover from Pottery Barn. And try this versatile, adjustable floor lamp from Restoration Hardware as an alternative to your standard table lamp. Go check out the SLIDESHOW for these fabulous additions to your home, and take advantage of the deals before it's too late!
  

  Tags : west elm , vase , umbrella , taper candles , restoration hardware

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