I absolutely adore Jackie Astier's library featured in this month's issue of Elle Decor. But from what I can tell virtually every item in this room is custom, vintage, or just plain expensive!

Although, I am loving her two major purchases from Ebay!

I believe that a beautiful interior doesn’t have to break the budget so I’m going to devote the entire week to hacking this room.

Unless you’re a furniture builder let’s start with the items that need to be purchased.




The sofa...in the inspiration image is a rare vintage sofa c.1950's byiEdward Wormley for Dunbar that has been reupholstered in rich lavender velvet. It’s sure to be pricey!iWe found a less expensive option in the 98” Kensington sofa by Restoration Hardwareiupholstered in their vintage velvet fog.



The diamond print rug...is a hand woven Moroccan import from Wunderley. Our version achieves the same effect for a lot less while staying within the same color tones.




The brass cocktail table...is by Mastercraft c.1970’s with and inlaid glass top. Our version has the same mirrored top and a tiered base.




The side table...in the inspiration photo is made of rare burled wood with gold hardware and was found on ebay. It would be near impossible to locate its counterpart. We found a comparable version by Jonathan Adler.



Tomorrow we'll look at how to DIY the Damien Hirst lithograph above the sofa...!

Photo Credit: Maria Ferrari

Interior Designer Michelle Bergeron has created a new Natural Collection for SKATEMODERNE...home bling, featuring furniture and wall panelings with couture shagreen, mid-century silhouettes, exotic textures, rock crystals and custom hardware. The line will be debuted at booth #124 during this week's Architectural Digest Home Design Show, but we have a sneak preview of the fabulous line here.



Photo Credit: Maria Ferrari

Pictured here are the Deco Fern cabinet (left) made of SKATEMODERNE'S durable faux shagreen that's available in any color, design or pattern. Also pictures is the Amethyst buffet (right) that is made of rosewood with tan peacock feathers embellished on the couture shagreen doors with, brace yourself, amethyst rock crystal cabinet pulls! Now I can see why they refer to it as "home bling."



Photo Credit: Maria Ferrari

The Serenity side table is made of the line's signature faux shagreen. Even better, this table has a matching desk (not pictured here.)



Photo Credit: Maria Ferrari

The Zen coffee table sits on a steel base that is veneered in rosewood with a geometric shagreen pattern and central agate inlay.

For more information please visit www.skatemoderne.com and for more information on the Architectural Digest Home Show.

I received the Horchow 2012 Travel Guide in the mail yesterday. It recommends journeys to such places as Peru, India, Tanzania, Egypt, and Morocco. The cover depicting an ornately decorated door in a dazzling array of jewel-tones was so inspiring, I had the urge to make an inspiration board around it. Now all I need is a trip to Morocco...





From Upper Left: Schumacher Bagan fabric in Peacock, Ippolita jewelry, Todd Merrill Hans-Agne Jakobsson Chandelier, Jayson Home and Garden's Vintage Velour Ikat Pillows, Ten Thousand Village's Hanging Votive Lantern, The Well Appointed House's Dransfield & Ross Morocco Table in Red.