Saturday is my niece Bella’s 3rd birthday party. The theme is that she is a Queen..yes a 3 year old thinks she is Queen…not a princess. The rumor is that she decided she was no longer a princess when I gave her a pillow with a chandelier pattern on it. I think she thought it was a crown. Well, when I came across this diamond ice cube tray I thought of Queen Bella. What a great way to serve cocktails for those above 21 and punch for those 20 and below. Happy Birthday Bella!

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Great vintage lighting is hard to come by.  So when I passed by Filaments I had to stop and take a look.  It is small and has a lot of inventory but each piece is unique and wonderful.  This is a restored original bankers lamp.  It has adjustable heads, a hi-lo dimmer, 2 green color fired glass shades, and is in a bronze finish.  Use this in your living room, study, or your family room.  I would set it on a cocktail table with 2 leather tufted club chairs.  Or spice things up and use it next to 2 silk covered slipper chairs.

http://store.filamentsofnewyork.com/restored-original-bankers-lamp.html

When decorating your home why buy reproduced artwork that every other home in America has? Dog Art Studio offers hand painted watercolor portraits of your best friend for $250. All you have to do is find the frame & hang it! If you have a large wall to fill mix artwork with photographs. Use the same frame on each piece to keep the focus on the photograph or artwork inside. Loud frames will take the attention away from the piece inside…keep the frame simple.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12561720

These stunning barrel back chairs were designed by Wylie & Lochhead circa 1900. Originally from Scotland and made of beech and maple. They are 2′7″ H x 17 3/4″ D x 20″ W. Use them in your living room with a cocktail table between them, in your study for your guests, or in your dining room at the head of your table.  Shop John Alexander Ltd to find out how to purchase these chairs or other amazing pieces.

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