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It’s So
Hot!
No,
I’m not talking about the hot summer temperatures.
It’s What’s
Hot
in Accessories.
You may
be ready to update your furnishings, but you are not ready
to throw everything out and start over. Check out my
Quick Checklist
of Updated Looks and accessories to accomplish these
looks.
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Try This
Updated Look:
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Hot
Accessories: |
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1.
Shine On
(A
Star is Born)
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Bring in
MIRRORED sconces, candlesticks, vanity sinks,
nesting tables, teardrop mini-chandelier, armoires,
night stands, vases, vanity trays, lamps; wall
mirrors, Venetian glass mirrors, bejeweled pillows
and lamp shades, jeweled coasters, jewelry boxes |
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2. Leather
(Wild, Wild, West) |
Use
leather covered tables, trays, room dividers,
headboards, club chairs, ottoman, and leather-rag
rugs. |
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3.
Safari Influences
(Out of Africa)
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Kenya
Bedding, Safari cowhide rugs, bamboo armoires,
rattan chairs, clay vases, bejeweled wood figurines,
beaded mirrors, hammered silver trays, banana leaf
scones, Serengeti rugs, hand-painted animal masks,
Zebra-framed mirrors, animal print storage ottoman,
African beaded pillows. |
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4.
Romantic Furnishings
(Love Story)
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Satin
Bedding; hand-painted chests; floral quilts, shams,
placements; tapestry; elegant candelabra; silk
pillows |
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5.
Exotic
Inspirations
(Kiss of the Dragon) |
Asian and
Ming-style porcelain ware, lanterns, pillows,
chairs, screens, candlesticks, and tables |
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6.
Outdoor
In
(The Great Outdoors) |
Rattan
chair, branch candelabra, copper or iron lanterns,
iridescent candleholders, teak tables, tin urn
planters, floral pillows and cushions |
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7.
Black &
White
(Ebony & Ivory)
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Toile’
bedding, black painted furniture, black metal tables
or trays; white upholstered chairs and sofas, black
or white suede ottoman, zebra rug, black lamp
shades; black and white print placemats & napkins,
black chargers; large black urns |
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8.
Bright
Colors
(The Wizard of Oz)
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Appliances
and cookware in Fiesta Ware colors; turquoise
blue/celadon green stripes; purple/orange/green
spotted rugs; floral glassworks; linens and pottery
in garden-fresh colors of tomato red, yellow squash,
carrot orange, and green peppers |
The
Must-have “NEW” Accessories that you should consider adding
to your home décor:
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Ottoman—leather,
animal prints, floral, or wicker; button-tufted,
over-sized—great for storage, coffee table, extra
seating
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Accent Pillows—silk,
leather, jeweled, embellished, animal prints, fur,
bright or soft & subdued colors—great for accent colors
needed to pull a bedroom or family room together
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Chests—hand-painted,
metallic colored, mirrored, wicker, or rattan—great for
foyer, stair landing, bedside table, sofa end table
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