Tucked Away...Stools

Last weekend at Target I saw this amazing stool{for under $50}, I couldn't wait for Friday  (and its been too long without a post), so I thought I'd share today. I love the hexagonal shape too...a little different.

Now you may be asking what would I do with little storage ottoman stools (other than store stuff....duh). Tuck them away under consoles or desks or tables. And pull them out if you need more seating for guests. Otherwise, they just look good and soften the room. Can you imagine this photo below without the stools? 

From Drab to FAB!

So I'm working with a  new client on her house. And our main goal has been short-term -- fluffing for a party. But eventually, there will be (colored) paint on the walls. And we'll do some reupholstering and some dressy-er pillows!

Here is the after (or the middle), you can see we got new lamps (from Antiquites in Mtn. Brook Village). The dark ones were a drab and weighing down the look the room (new ones also added height). We also got a new coffee table from L'Argent in Homewood. I love the mirrored piece with the brass frame - just gives a more formal look to the room. Its hard to see in the above pic - but the coffee table before was a heavy, scroll-y iron and had a pink marble top. It was also very short and the new provides some more length thus lengthing the room. Next, we'll be putting Banjamin Moore's Titanium on the walls...I can't wait!!! And reupholstering some chairs in new fabric!