Master Closet Lighting Options

I was suppose to share with you Valentine touches around our home, but really didn't feel like my heart or mind was into it currently. Aside from battling illness for myself and my little baby, the closet has been pre-occupying my mind all the time! So today,  I want to ask your opinion on something fun - LIGHTING!

Right now we have 2 recessed lighting in our closet which I really don't care for that much.

And since we will have lighting inside all the cabinets in the closet, I want a beautiful, statement piece that will function well in our closet.

Meaning, I want just one statement lighting to go into the room, and with my love for anything and everything beautiful, choosing the right lighting is just oh-so-hard! 

So please, tell me, if you had to choose among these, which would it be and why? I have a photo of the space below,  where this lighting will go....

1) Capiz Scalloped Chandelier 2) Asti Pendant 3) 24 Light Chandelier 4) Tilda 5 Light Wood Chandelier 5) Tamara 8 light Drum Chandelier 6) Cal Lighting Olivia Lucite 5 light Chandelier 7) Warehouse of Tiffany8) Explosion Chandelier   9) Cal Lighting Emila Metal Crystal Chandelier 10) Winslow 6 light Chandelier 11) Dainolite Aruba 7 light Drum Chandelier 12) Chan Geo 9 Light Chandelier 13) Glass Metal Cage Pendant 14) Josie Crystal Large Pendant 15) Bianca Chandelier

Do you have a lighting option I didn't put in here? Please do share, I am confused like crazy right now but would consider other options too! THANK YOU SO MUCH!

Have a Happy Valentines Day!!!!!

VEL

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Recent Scores

Just because I've been busy over the holidays for gift shopping doesn't mean I stopped Shopping for my home?!

Embroidered Blue and White Chinoiserie art work

 One of my most favorite finds. I might need to have this remounted , but looks really intricate and beautiful up close!

Tarnished Brass Lady Bug

Gold Grapes

Large Brass Bag

Brass Mouse Hook

And for the piece de resistance....

A lot of PINK MILK Glass compotes and goblets!

I have always loved PINK MILK Glass and I just could not find any at the right price! Now, I have!

And finally, I posted this on my INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT before Christmas...

... it was $75 then and you all asked me to get it! I didn't, right away, and waited for a sign it was gonna be mine. So after New Year, I went to the store, and the same tree was still there (the green was sold earlier), at 25% off. I offered $50, and they gave it to me! Whooppee! This is what I call FATE (and perhaps a little bit of luck too)!!!! Patience (with luck) is indeed a virtue!

How about you, any recent scores you'd like to share?

Happy Shopping!

VEL

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Dear TARGET, Please stop!

Dear TARGET,

Please, pretty please, STOP - stop making all these fabulous items for my home. I am trying hard to save and not spend too much on my home, but YOU are making it way to hard!

Wicker Round Mirror ($49),  Linear Weave Lounge Chair ($99), Casted Metal Steer Skull ($39)
Porcelain Rhino Trophy head ($29)

I can't even find any place in my home to put any of these stuff, and yet I WANT THEM ALL!

Threshold Solid Pillow with tassles - $24.99

This pillow is calling my name and it has a perfect spot in my daughter's nursery, or in the living room, or even in my bedroom!

Threshold Metal Big Horn Sheep Bookends - $24.99

I am a self-confessed "Brass Addict" and these bookends are not helping me from my "withdrawal"...

Threshold Long Haired gray pillow - $29.99

I could always use a good comfy, hairy pillow, especially on this cold wintery day....

Nate Berkus Gold table with marble top -$99

My toddler is into everything in our home and I had to put away my side table for a while, but now you give me this lovely table to oggle at?! Shame on you!

RE Acrylic table Lamp Gold - $31.50

I have lamps in every nook and cranny of my home, I do not need another beautiful lamp????!

Threshold Hand-hooked Kitchen rug $13.50

My kitchen floors already have a set of good rugs, but these ones just make me want to replace them even when I don't need to!

Franklin Marble Table Lamp - $81

And yes, I have another weakness, for marble, and this lamp is also making my heart palpitate again and again...

Industrial Collection

You've done so much "damage" to me, and now to RH too? I love RH and now you just made these fabulous pieces that rival their ultra expensive ones? WHY?!

WILLO SAN FRANCISCO COLLECTION

And lastly, you have totally sealed the deal with this recent collaboration, I think I need a new house to house everything in this fabulous collab!

Oh Target, please, STOP, you really make it so hard for people like me to NOT BUY, but THANK YOU too, for making it easier for me to decorate and zhush up my home in a more affordable and possibly, reasonable way.


Sincerely,

VEL

Have a Great Week Peeps!

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Favorite Finds at Zara Home

I've been internet window shopping lately and I visited one of my favorite online home stores, ZARA HOME recently and found a lot that I'd want to put in my home...

Flower Base Table -$169

Now I wish Sophia is way older and can handle fragile-looking beautiful furniture like this! Gorg!

Wicker Sticks table -$139

By far my favorite, and seriously considering on buying. Where to put, that is the question.

Little Square Methacrylate Table -$139

Love the brass bolt accents on this one.

Braided Leather Mirror - $79.90

It had me at "braided leather".

Checked Print Linen Cushion -$29

Very Burberry-Prorsum-like.

Tall Rubber Basket - $79

Love the look, shape and blackness of this piece.

And for the kiddos, I am crushing on these two...

Mushroom shaped Basket - $69.90

Yup, reminds me of Mario's friend... ;-)

Elephant basket -$69.90

What can I say, I'm drawn to both elephants and giraffes.

What do you think, see anything you like?

Happy Shopping Peeps!

VEL 

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Kate Spade Home Furniture and Lighting

You all know how much of a big KATE SPADE fan I am.

I've written about Kate Spade Home in the past HERE. 

But now, Kate Spade has expanded their home line and I AM IN LOVE EVEN MORE!

Here are some of my faves...

Drake Tufted Sofa

My sofa crush, who wouldn't love a pale aqua linen tufted sofa?! 

Drake Slipper Chair

Yup, goes with pale aqua I believe. ;-)

Worthington Chair

Of course this 'signature' Kate Spade color fits this beautiful chair to a tee!

Georgia Bench

LOVE the LEGS!!!!

Downing Desk

Hello?! Kate Spade = Dotted!!! Perfect

Dickinson Table Lamp

A bejeweled lamp is always a necessity - at least for me! ;-)

Ellery Sconce

Ribbons and lamps? YES WAY!

So, what do you think?

Fabulous right?! Only one big, caveat - cost .
But then again, with Kate Spade, you get what you pay for, great design with excellent quality!



On a quick note, I came to work today (10/30) dressed like this..

Dr. Tiger Lily reporting for duty!

Have a Great  Halloween Weekend!

VEL

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Estate sales vs. Antiguing vs. Thrifting

I haven't shared my finds in a while and I have been to 3 short shopping trips lately and I just thought it would be fun comparing all 3 places when it comes to bargains!

ESTATE SALE

Custom-built bench/ottoman, red velvet box,2 acrylic reindeers
TOTAL = $101

ANTIQUING

Huge Staineless Cake stand, Frames Cross-Stitched Wall Art, Hard books & Tall Brass Sail Boat
TOTAL= $29.50

THRIFTING

Stainless Server with cover, Boy and girl Bisque-finish Busts, Blue and white tealight holder with lid
TOTAL = $13

So, what do you think?

Confusing right? With each type of store (or house), it all depends on LUCK. 

Luck that will make you see or find the right items at the right price for your home!

Definitely diligence, patience , and not to mention, going early (especially at Estate sales) helps, but I believe, LUCK places a bigger role in whatever you score!

How about you, do you agree that LUCK plays a big role? Any recent shopping trips or finds to share? What's your latest favorite find so far?

Happy Shopping!

VEL 

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Furniture that can grow up with your kid - Part 2

There are so many "kid Furnitures" out there that are so versatile that I just had to post about it one more time! If you missed my first round-up, you can check it out HERE.

This time around, I'm heading off to Pottery Barn Kids and Teens.

Maison Book Case

I want this in my own room!

Emery Dresser

Tatum Extra-wide dresser

Gemma Campaign Extra wide dresser

Indigo Woven Side Table

Bubble Side table

Zoe Dresser

Lots of nice stuff right? From the bedroom and beyond, kids furniture have truly come a long way!

Have a Wonderful Weekend!

VEL 

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