bye bye bye...

dear readers
It is with very heavy hearts that we say farewell. Over the last 4 years, in 28 issues, we have done our best to create a great magazine. We started with a real idea—that style is for everyone—and tried to carry it out with stories that provide inspiration and empower you to act on it. From your tremendous response, we know that we were onto something. In this tough economy, however, we simply weren't able to get the advertising support we needed. As domino evolved, we never lost sight of our original democratic premise. Looking back at the manifesto we published in the premiere issue, the first tenet of domino is still the truest: Home should make you happy. We hope we have played a part in making this come true for you.
Love, All the editors of domino

so sad... i wonder if i get a refund on my subscription?!

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happy weekend everyone!

heading back to my college town to spend some qt with the loves of my life... we will be drinking the single most fabulous drink ever (see recipe above)

(you will without a doubt be thanking me later)

see you monday!

x0x0

quote of the day...

"I don't like things to be matchy-matchy. Real life is having experiences and relationships with furniture as well as people."
~sheila bridges

fabulous finds @ ebay

I am and will probably always be a weekly ebay browser... I hate the idea of missing out on a fabulous find! This week I wanted to share with you a few of my finds! As the saying goes, one man's trash is another man's treasure!

49.99 each (2 available) love

1,299.00 for the pair

i die... these are beyond fabulous! anddd they're white lacquer, go figure ;)

160.00
not sure I would be willing to pay the above price but with some spray paint and new upholstery this little iron chair would be the perfect coversation started in any room!

999.00 for the pair!
hellooo tiffany blue... again, these are perfection!
with a fresh coat of white paint, brand new upholstery, and repair to the sides these chairs would make excellent guest chairs in an ever so glamorous office

swept off my feet @ anthropologie

During my 50th or so online search session for a 9'-10' round rug for my very impatient mother (iloveyou!) I stumbled across some enchanting designs from anthropologie. I fell in love with the bright colors & bold geometric florals. Despite my failed mission for my mother, I elected to pass along my discovery... enjoy!

below are a few of my favs:dream menargie rug

not so crazy over the zoo animals BUT still adorable & FUN!

whorled trapunto rug

also available in navy blue & tomato
light wheel rug
NOT available in 10' round... grrr!

coqo floral rug

I DIE... this rug will most certainly be used in a clients near future

also available in yellow, chocolate, and tomato

isola bella rug

quite lovely dontcha think?! :)

a flicker of genius

while flipping through the february edition of house beautiful I stumbled across an assortment of candle sleeves from kaarskoker... I admit the idea seemed somewhat tacky at first but after navigating through their website the concept of adding a punch of color to otherwise mundane chandeliers & sconces proved (through the fabulous selection of pictures) to be quite charming...

below are a few of my favs:

to learn more about kaarskoker products visit the FAQ section of their website

quote of the day...

"Flair is a primitive kind of style. It is innate and cannot be taught. It can be polished and refined. When a person has flair, a grounding in the principle of design, and self-discipline, that person has the potential of being an outstanding designer."

~albert hadley

15% off @ z gallerie

my obsession with white lacquer anything & everything continues...

below are a few of my favs off the z gallerie website

happy shopping! (for a limited time only of course) ;)

"twist lamp" 199.99

"jett desk" 449.00

"dune vase" 24.95

"ming end table" 199.99
"ming coffee table" 249.99

quote of the day...

"Be faithful to your own taste because nothing you really like is ever out of style." ~billy baldwin

pics & pointers from mary mcdonald

below are a few new ideas for customizing your home off the domino website from mary mcdonald

her attention to detail and tailored style create impeccable yet quirky spaces.... inspiration!

12 ways to customize your decor:
1. Paint a sisal rug. Sick of your sisal? Has it gotten too dirty? Paint it.
2. Improvise stripes. Don't be afraid to paint stripes one by one.
3. Wallpaper the ceiling. A metallic paper reflects light and lends unexpected flair to a room with neutral walls.
4. Cover the chandelier. It's the little details that make a room feel really finished. Match your cord cover to the room's accessories to tie everything together.
5. Stencil the floors.
6. Add architecture. Nailing molding to the walls can create architecture in an undistinguished space.
7. Create a canopy. An ordinary bed becomes the stately canopy bed of your dreams when you hang curtains around it and paint the ceiling above it.
8. Make an entryway majestic.
9. Add color with curtains.
10. Embellish your upholstery. Adding trim, like a classic Greek key, lends couches and pillows a tailored feel.
11. Go beyond artwork.
12. Nothing has to be ugly. Example: Gluing on a blown-up copy of a favorite chinoiserie lends a considered touch.