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This is the madness that is also known as the Dallas Arteriors Warehouse Sale…

I’ve been counting down to the sale ever since I received the invitation a few weeks ago.  I had a chance to visit the sale on Monday before it officially opens to the public this Friday (AKA before everything is gone!)

I was really overwhelmed by the amount of inventory that was marked down!  It took a while to comb through everything.

Don’t tell my sister, but the lamps I bought her a few months ago are now on sale for $49!!  She would die!

Need a lamp shade to go with?  No worries because the Arteriors sale has them for only $10 bucks!

I was THIS close to buying myself a new coffee table or accent table.  My old glass top/black iron one is on its last life (and I can’t say that I’m too sad about that); however, I decided to wait and come back this weekend to see if prices were marked down even further (and if they are, then it must be fate!)

More and more accent tables-

Arteriors infamous folding screens! (the gold one being the inspiration for our MG Houston illustration)

I loved these modern “director’s chairs” but I’d want to recover them in a bolder print.  I think the light blue/gold fabric fades away too much and doesn’t make enough of a statement.

It’s baaaack! Remember when Lauren bought this table at the Room Service Outlet back in June ’08? Who are we kidding, you probably don’t- only our parents were reading the blog back then.  Well, she got this table at a discount because it was missing the bottom piece.  Here it is at the warehouse sale in perfect condition- someone needs to snatch it up!

A large selection of dinnerware and decorative plates-

So many great lamps- all categorized by finish and color!  I didn’t even know where to begin to look…

Their accessory selection was nuts!  This isn’t even the half of it!

Mirrors galore!  They had this small, beautiful convex mirror (I have always wanted one) but alas, have nowhere to put it.  Someone needs to come snatch that up too!

SALE- 1/15-1/17

8 am-5pm

4430 Simonton Road

Dallas, TX 75244

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Can you believe how stunning these are?

This lighting happens to be Swank’s new line of contemporary Murano lamps, produced from a glass house in Italy.

The first phase of the line will include twelve different designs.  Currently there are four on their website.  We can’t wait for the next eight to come out later this fall!

(FYI, the White Snowmen lamp will soon be available in Pale Blue, Pale Lavender, Pale Mint Green, and Pale Pink with 24k gold accent)

Loves!

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I just purchased Currey and Co.’s Crystal Bud Chandelier for a client.  It ended up looking gorgeous in their spacious master bath- the Cupertino finish on its metal stems ended up coordinating nicely with their dark cabinets.

It’s funny how when you complete a long awaited installation, you end up seeing the installed piece everywhere…

…literally!

Today I happened to be flipping through Pottery Barn’s catalog, and I came across a chandelier that looked so similar to the Crystal Bud that it stopped me right in my tracks!

The Camilla 6-Arm also has a bud-like appearance- a combination of crystal leaves and iron branches.

They do look similar, don’t they? They could almost be identical twins…well maybe not identical- fraternal maybe?

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That’s how I feel after waiting six long months for these Visual Comfort lamps to come in.

{Alexa Hampton- Humphrey Table Lamp in Ivory Porcelain}

I purchased these for my mom’s formal living room and what was originally on backorder for only a few months unfortunately turned into six so you can imagine our excitement when these finally arrived a few days ago!

The living room originally looked like the below- with the mirrored consoles against the wall and the sofa in the middle of the room…my mom moved it around today to see what the couch would look like against the wall (above).  Which arrangement do you like better? I’m torn!

You really can’t go wrong with Visual Comfort lighting.  Every single piece is drop dead gorgeous! Their collections consist of pieces designed by well known interior designers such as Thomas O’Brien, Alexa Hampton, Barbara Barry, Michael Smith, and Suzanne Kasler, to name a few.  Everything they produce is just so classy and can go in a more traditional setting or a more modern setting.  Such versatile, timeless, and tasteful lighting- it’s a wonder why I specify any other company!

Here are a few of my favorites:

Alexa Hampton- Kate Table Lamp in Polished Nickel

Alexa Hampton- Myrna Chandelier in Polished Nickel

Studio- Gourd Lamp in White Glass

Barbara Barry- Simple Scallop Pendant

Thomas O’Brien- Large Hicks Round Pendant

Suzanne Kasler- Quatrefoil Floor Lamp in Gilded Iron

Grande Round George II Chandelier in Crystal

Large Paris Flea Market Chandelier in Antique Brass

Medium Round Edwardian in Polished Nickel

Pimlico Table Lamp in Bronze

Balustrade Table Lamp in Crystal

Large Ring Table Lamp in Alabaster

Large Antique Mirror in Antique Mirror and Antique Brass

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My favorite pieces to select for clients are mirrors and lighting. I am always on the lookout for beautiful lamps, sconces, and chandeliers. There are just so many great light fixtures out there!

I especially love Barbara Barry’s collection for Baker. So very elegant and attractive…here are a few of my favorites…

Signature Chandelier
I don’t think chandeliers get much better than this!

Her sconces and lamps are equally comparable…

Hourglass Ribbon Lamp

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I spotted this lamp below on the PB website…loves loves loves!

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Would you ever put lamps on your kitchen countertop like they did here? Something to ponder!
{Image via Southern Accents}

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