DINING WITH THE MODERN TRAVELER
Don’t you just love to hear stories about far away places from people who are passionate about travel. Conversations like these make great table discussion and gives everyone a chance to share their unique experiences. Furthermore, if this “Modern Traveler’s” home reflected their penchant for adventure visiting them would take you to a distant land without you ever having to leave your town…Case in point, this dining room
1.|TALL TALES These Aztec totem poles turned lamps tell a story through original carvings on its base. (SOLD, piecesinc.com).
2.|SCULPTURED MIRROR Pier 1’s Honeycomb Mirror features mirrors within its crevices and serves dual purpose as a mirror and sculpture. ($249.95, pier1.com).
3.| LITTLE BRONZED STATUES Dransfield and Ross’s wax cast horse napkin rings bring a Middle Eastern influence to the table. ($56, horchow.com)
4.|ADD A BIT OF SPICE Ikea’s Ritva Curtains in Orange bring warmth to the room and fit any budget. Try customizing them for a high end look. ($19/pair, ikea.com).
5.|BLACK SILK This wooden drapery rod by Houseparts shows attention to detail really does pay off. ( houseparts.com
6.|IT’S ALL GREEK TO ME Adding trim is a creative way to embellish ready made curtains. This greek key pattern takes your Ikea curtains from Sweden to Greece in just a few minutes. ($12/yd, lsfabrics.com)
7.|ON DISPLAY Place small collectibles under a cloche and use as a centerpiece. Consider placing it on a pedestal for all to see. ($69, westelm.com).
8.|WING IT Overstock.com caught me by surprised with the Malia White Leather Chair. This is an unlikely pair to be seen at the dining table, but I think it’s a welcomed deviation from the traditional dining chair. It’s white leather upholstery also makes it easier to clean. ($375.99, overstock.com)
9.|TABLE TOPICS Ibizia dining table has a beautiful architectural base and inlaid starburst pattern. The use of a tablecloth is so passe. ( brownstone.com via erikaward.com)
10.|NEPALESE DELIGHT Paul Smith for The Rug Company has designed this festive rug made from Tibetan wool which evokes an atmosphere of celebration. Party over here! (www.therugcompany.info)
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Such a fab idea board! I love the little bronzed horse and those white leather chairs. Nice work!
Thank you Chanee! My clients love them as well.
So what do you think if I put those curtains in my living room…love, love, love that color
@GlossyMimi, I think it may compete with your existing wall color. Accent pillows in this color would be better in your space.
Beautiful as always Erika! Stunning choices!
I love those horse napkin rings! Thanks for sharing.
that mirror is BEYOND!
PS – come on by – my first GIVE-AWAY is going on – $45 worth of goodiness!!
*kiss kiss*
Erika
~Tiptoe Butterfly~
Gorgeous inspiration board, Erika. Really liking the sideboard.
Fabulous post, doll!!!!
xx
KC
Love the board! It has such a great fall vibe to it.
cute cute, nice to meet you in nyc!
Love the Greek Key trim!
Urge caution when buying from Overstock. I've purchased two pieces of furniture from Overstock and the quality is terrible. Can't open several drawers on one piece and some of the drawers on the other piece are crooked.
Betty
Love this! Every single detail is stunning, Erika! Amazing picks! xoxo
I'll take all of it! Love that mirror and pedestal table. Yum!
xoxo
Lila Ferraro
super fab roundup! I really love that table. and you're right tablecloths are so passe.
Yes! The glass boxes I've been obsessing about so much much lately, would fit right in and give an extra "museum" feel?! I LOVE that mood board Erika, especially the orange curtains!
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