CSN Finds + GIVEAWAY!

Ya'll know how I love my one-stop-shops! Who doesn't?! My current list is long and includes all sorts of things. So, I headed over to CSN to find everything I need!
First up: Counter Stools for the M's. Right now they have stools at the kitchen island that take up too much space. What they need is a couple of stools that are backless and tuck right under the counter. I'm thinking something like these:

Next: China Cabinet for the H's. They are redoing their formal dining room. The "vision" is black, white and grey and I think they've settled on an antique white china cabinet. One of these might work:

After That: a NEW sofa for Brother. I've always hated his sofa set. It's comfortable but it isn't attractive. During my last visit, I managed to accidently break it. I really promise it wasn't intentional but when I regained my breath from laughing so hard, the first thing out of my mouth was "I'm not even SORRY!!". Good thing he is undergoing a complete remodel and needs new everything! What do you think of this one, Bubba?

Lastly: Something fun for me! I found these great mirrors at The Big Flea antique show last weekend that would have been perfect to go over the nightstands in the Master. But, the guy wouldn't bargain and so I walked away. They look very similar to this beauty!

And I couldn't stop at just ONE thing I wanted for myself. I am a shopaholic, afterall. So here are a few other things on my Lust-List (or maybe Christmas wishlist?...*hint hint, wink wink*)

This grey Fallon rug goes with everything! Just need to decide which room to use it. 

And these Safavieh chairs will be around my dining room table some day...they WILL... 

And just in case there is something YOU want from CSN, we're doing a GIVEAWAY!! (City Southern's FIRST giveaway to be exact!) $35 good at any of their 200+ online stores! Want to know how to enter? It's easy!
1. Be a blog follower through Google or NetworkedBlogs
2. Leave a comment on this blog post
3. Check back on Friday November 19 to see if you won!

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Congratulations to the winner! Random.org selected for me and came up with number SIX. Sixty-Fifth-Avenue, you're the big winner! Be sure to let me know what email to have the gift certificate sent to  (city.southern -at- yahoo)

*Lust List* ...Frameless Mirror

Remember the gorgeous frameless mirror from yesterday's post?



It's an Uttermost mirror available at stores like Bed Bath & Beyond and Bellacor for around $220.00. Pottery Barn has their own version, the Elise Mirror for $189.00. But you can also buy the same mirror by Allen + Roth for just under $80.00 at Lowes!




I can't take credit for the Allen + Roth find - all the credit goes to the ever fabulous Decorpad. They have a great "look 4 less" section of their website. Not only do they find specific items for less, but they take whole ROOMS and tell you where to find all the pieces for a low cost.

Check out this Sophisticated Bedroom Look:


And the same look for LESS:
Get all the details on this and other looks over at Decorpad!

Desperate to Decorate!

Is there a term similar to "stir crazy" or "cabin fever" but that applies to wanting to decorate soooo badly but not being able to?? I have all these ideas and see things everywhere I go that I want to buy or recreate the look in MY home, but I don't have MY home yet. I have to WAIT!!! (Clearly, I am the most patient person ever...can you tell??)



I've been holding onto this picture of a powder room from Sea Cliff Residence on houzz. I love everything about this room. I love the imperial trellis design and I think it has such a WOW factor in this small space. I don't think it would work as well without all that natural light and it would definitely be too busy and overpowering in a large room, but here it's just right! That frameless mirror is one I have wanted for a while and is a perfect compliment to the wallpaper. I love the dark hardwood floors and the thick white base boards, and I love the contrast between the two. And the sink....oh, that sink. I am not traditionally a fan of sinks without storage underneath but I am adding this one to my *lust list*. Pedestal sinks are gorgeous, but common. This sink is minimal, classic, beautiful, and I'm starting to see them more and more often...I want one!! Love the fact that the towel bars are there too which eliminates the need for one on the wall - that would cover up the wallpaper! And no artwork in this room either. The walls are art enough.

contemporary bathroom design by san francisco interior designer Niche Interiors

*Lust List* #1

I figured I would start a couple of repeat blog topics to help organize myself. (me, organizing...go figure!) Today I will start my *Lust List* - a list that is exactly what it sounds like: items I am lusting after.

First item up:

This GORGEOUS mirror from none other than Layla Grayce. It comes in either Cyan (sort of teal blue) or Crossroads Rosa (a delicious creamy white color). What a statement piece this is! More like artwork than a mirror. Now to decide what color I want...