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By Isreal Lawrence on Sep 16th, 2009
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When I get into bed and the linens are nice and fresh, I tend to do a strange thing - I bring the covers up to my nose and kick my feet! Strange I know but its my way of enjoying the fresh scent and feel.
Let’s call this Personal Insight into Isreal Lawrence via Coupon Mountain # 500. Can’t be sure if this number is correct, but I’m sure you get the picture. Sometimes I reveal a bit too much while penning this blog - hahaha!
Simple accessories in your personal rooms can make a huge difference. Bedding sets are a great place to start if you are trying to make your home more welcoming and comfortable. Bedding made from premium materials with high thread counts will allow everyone in the home to drift off to sleep in absolute comfort and luxury. Not only that, but a good bedding set can also help express your personality, and the personalities of each person in the home, really adding to the overall style of your home.
 Washed Linen Duvet Cover + Sham
My wife and I received a new duvet cover last year. Sadly however, everytime I make the bed I look at the thing and think that it has already reached the end of it’s life. This one from West Elm has been washed for “supreme softness” and a lived in texture. Muted tones are rendered in 55% linen/45% cotton, with stitched details and twill-tape tie closures. Machine wash. Imported.
On special, was $139 , now only $109!
Come discover all the new fall styles, and save up to 75% with discount furniture coupons for West Elm!
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By Isreal Lawrence on Aug 7th, 2009
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Not to state the obvious BUT - the main purpose of a mirror is to REFLECT. When used as an accent piece, mirrors have the power to create illusions and transformations! Hung appropriately, this decorative piece can instantly make a room appear brighter and larger. This one of the easiest and most effective ways one can spruce up a room.
Just to get your creative juices flowing let me run through a list of all the effects you can achieve through a mirrored world:
- Long, oval mirrors allow a short room to appear taller.
- Wide mirrors allow a small room to appear wider.
- Floor-to-ceiling or wall-to-wall mirrors can double the size of a room!
- When hung parallel to a window or a light fixture, mirrors can double the natural brightness in a room. They can also double a window’s attractive view.
- In a dark closet or basement, a mirror can act as a window by attracting the small amount of light that is available.
- Mirrors with frames can add visual, architectural appeal. Frames are available in wood, molded polyurethane, metal, plastic, eco-friendly bamboo and just about anything.
- Hanging mirrors can fill an empty wall, and floor mirrors can fill an empty corner.
- Mirrors are easy to clean and almost always appear like-new.
- According to feng shui decorating, mirrors are the symbol of water and can calm or rejuvenate a room. Depending on your mirror placement, mirrors will improve health and family in the East, wealth in the Southeast and career in the North.
- Make sure the mirror’s placement allows it to reflect something that you wouldn’t mind seeing twice. Opt for a nice window view over a bathroom or cluttered closet view.
While on this line of thought, I decided to peruse the offerings West Elm have available, to see what sort of accent pieces I may be able to add to my own home. West Elm is an upscale retail furniture company that has a wide range of accesories for contemporary home design.
Convex Nova Wall Art
This is a modern, industrial take on a design that was pretty popular during the early 70’s. You know what they say, style ideas always cycle back around. In raw iron with a convex mirror, front and center. $129
Essex Mirror
I was looking at a later era Dali self portrait yesterday where each area of his face was cut up into different size panels. I really, really like it and thought about it all afternoon. It appears I could achieve the same effect with a mirror. Oh mirrors! Will your wonders never cease? $299
Do you like what you see? Can’t wait to get started on your next home design project? Find your West Elm Coupons here and go have fun!
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By Isreal Lawrence on Jul 2nd, 2009
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 Often it seems patio furniture choices seem to be an afterthought. I really can’t think of how many times I have attended a backyard gathering and the outdoor furniture is old and shabby, and or out of sync with the the rest of the house. Now I really don’t want to give the impression that I’m one to judge another’s space, because I’m really not. The difference however is when I see the opposite, when thought is put into the outdoor furnishings as well as what’s going on inside, I can remember my reaction being more along the lines of : Wow, they really have a nice spread here.
I can admit to a touch of vanity, I really enjoy it when people remark on how nice my place is. I like it when we have people over and i hear, “Cool House”.
We have been doing quite a bit of work on the inside of our place as of late. We also have added a nice amount of greenery and plants to the porch and backyard areas. We have talked about updating our patio furniture several times. The thoughts of our July 4th party, and the guests we expect to have all summer long are inspiring us to make our move. A final push, to pull it all together you might say.
Patio furniture has really evolved past the plastic and metal offerings of yesteryear. Which is good, because I think it’s fair to say that both my wife and I are tired of the same old looks and offerings you may find in the outdoor sections of your standard home improvement store. While perusing the offerings from West Elm and their patio furniture deals, I found both individual pieces and collections that really made my eyes pop. Fantastic contemporary pieces that are crafted using the latest European-inspired styling to give one’s backyard a sleek, contemporary look.The styling on these pieces are really attention grabbing, and integrate perfectly with the mid century modern look we have on the inside of the house.
This wood slat dining collection has the streamlined modern look that I just adore. I really like the chocolate finish pictured above, but West Elm offers five different light to dark finishes to choose from. Save up 60% at West Elm’s Dash for Design sale. Come check out all of our West Elm Coupons and get your patio in order. You will love the compliments you will hear I swear!
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By Isreal Lawrence on May 8th, 2009
 Let’s all do a little meditation shall we? No I’m not trying to be corny (not trying, but it comes naturally). I want us all to think of what our bed means to us…and what it takes for a bed to make us happy. Comfort is key sure…it also needs to fit our space in look and dimension. There are quite a few factors to consider, we spend a lot of time with our beds. When we need a new one, when it’s time to step up, what should we look for? There are times when it really, really pays to do your research. Purchasing a major piece of furniture is definitely one of those times. You are going to most likely drop a nice chunk of change, so you better be sure you are happy with it for the long term. I don’t think going cheap for cheap’s sake is the route to take on this decision either. That futon is probably not going to make you happy. I see nothing wrong in spending some real money to get something that will make you happy if said acquisition can possibly last you 20 years. So how do we find a bed that will stand the test of time, satisfy us in the long term? Well go beyond just heading to the bed store and rolling around on the floor models for a few minutes.Do some research, find out about the manufactures and read some reviews. What do other people think about the mattress? Are other customers happy with their buy? If other customers are unhappy with a particular bed, what do they recommend and why? Alternatively, you may want to talk to your physician or even a chiropractor to see what they recommend. A chiropractor can recommend a bed type that will give your spine the maximum support it requires while it gives you the maximum comfort you need. Pay attention to the materials used in the construction of not only the frame, but of the mattress. Think resiliency. They do still make ‘em like back in granddads day, you just have to pay attention.You also need to take some exact measurements and think things through. Room size and dimensions? What size of bed will I be purchasing? What size mattress will I need? Measure the room and area the bed is destined for. Will the length of the entire bed fit in the area provided? Do you have space for a headboard and footboard, or just the bed? Will there be enough space for a nightstand, mirror, and/or a bench? What about the width? Don’t forget that, unless you are thinking futon, daybed, or platform bed, you will need to purchase both a boxspring and a foundatiion.
Here is a bit of reference, so you can keep everything straight:
Mattress Size Also Known AS Inches Feet
- Twin (a.k.a Twinsize) 39″ x 75″ 3′3″ x 6′3″
- Twin Extra Long (a.k.a Twinsize Long) 39″ x 80″ 3′3″ x 6′8″
- Full (a.k.a Double) 54″ x 75″ 4′6″ x 6′3″
- Full Extra Long (a.k.a Double Long) 54″ x 80″ 4′6″ x 6′8″
- Queen (a.k.a Queensize) 60″ x 80″ 5′0″ x 6′8″
- Queen Split (a.k.a Queensize Split) 2 x 30″ x 80″ 5′0″ x 6′8″
- King (a.k.a Eastern King) 76″ x 80″ 6′4″ x 6′8″
- King Split (a.k.a Eastern King Split) 2 X 39″ x 80″ 6′6″ x 6′8″
- California King (a.k.a Western King) 72″ x 84″ 6′0″ x 7′0″
Now that you are ready to shop, where should you start?
May I recommend the following bedroom furniture deals:
Pottery Barn Deals - Furniture Sale, Save up to 50% Off Select Items at Pottery Barn
West Elm Coupons - Save 15% off all West Elm’s Bedroom Furniture
Williams-Sonoma Discount Codes - Top Rated Decor & Furnishings
Hope that helps…happy shopping! 
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By Evette on Oct 31st, 2008
Tags: 1 800 Contacts, Blu Ray, Blufly.com, Cooking.com, Halloween Gifts, Hammacher Schlemmer, Lenovo Coupons, Lillian Vernon, West Elm
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By Evette on Oct 23rd, 2008
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West Elm happens to be one of those stores that I dearly love. There comes a point in life when you effectively grow out of college furnishings (ex. cinder block bookcases and assorted mis-matched, hand-me-down couches) but you still can’t quite afford the fancy pancy pieces your grandparents seem to own.
Cue awesome furniture stores like West Elm! They offer stylish, classy furniture that also happens to be affordable to boot. If you are searching for new furniture to update your home, or you just need to get rid of your old junk and pick up fresh pieces you must checkout WEST ELM’S SALE. Take 75% Off new items, select furniture, lighting, decorative pillows, bath items, outdoor furniture and more!
Click here for more free coupons, bargains and special promotions for West Elm!
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