Category Archives: glam
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we might have a problem….
Posted on February 15, 2012 by elise in designers, glam, interior design, redecorate, rugThere are several phrases you never want to hear from a client. One of those phrases is “we might have a problem.” What this means, almost always, is not “we” have a problem, it means “you” the designer, has a problem. Well a couple weeks ago, after I had ordered a Bowron Long Wool Rug [...]
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like wearing nothing but pretty
Posted on December 8, 2011 by elise in accessories, awesomeness, bedding, burke decor, fashion, gifts, glam, lounge wearLike all of the best things in life, the newest member of our Burkedecor Family came a little later than expected but with a little luck and a lot of hard work Sabine + Sailor is here and better than we imagined! This little labor love love we call Sabine + Sailor is a line [...]
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New Luxury Scents from Simpatico!
Posted on September 9, 2010 by elise in accessories, burke decor, designers, gifts, glamGorgeous packaging, sophisticated scents, and beautiful vintage styling make these products completely Simpatico with you lifestyle. Personally, I am a big fan of the solid perfumes, so perfect for your purse – no chance of spillage! And the scented candles: I love how things that look this classic can bring such a freshness to both [...]
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janelle monae and tuxedos.
Posted on June 21, 2010 by elise in entertaining, fashion, glamI just saw this Janelle Monae video over on Jezebel and I just love it. So much so that I am actually going to buy this album, which I have not done with a new artist in a long time. Besides the fact that she is incredibly beautiful and talented – I freaking love that [...]
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casita mamacita
Posted on May 3, 2010 by elise in accessories, art, burke decor, designers, entertaining, glam, interior design, new furniture designers, rugErin sent me this post about Betsey Johnson’s Mexican Casita’s , the commenters may not be crazy about it but when i was growing up I would be hard pressed to name a designer I loved more than Betsey Johnson, and I think that he off the wall style is perfect for a vacation/beach home. [...]
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dreamy beds…
Posted on April 20, 2010 by elise in bedding, burke decor, designer bed sets, glam, interior design, modern house furniture, new furniture designers, redecorateUGH I love these beds so much. Maybe it’s the lack of sleep, or waking up to find that the baby has a leaky diaper and has peed on me, again, but I am fantasizing about a new bed all the time now. Once the little one is moved into a room of his own [...]
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accessorize/organize
Posted on April 10, 2010 by elise in accessories, bathroom, burke decor, designers, fashion, gifts, glamMartha Stewart Has this great little article about Stylish Jewelry Storage. Personally, I use a sea fan to keep my earrings (etc.) organized – like this one: super nice – mine is more “found object”: I love the idea of a bust, especially for necklaces and headbands: And the Martha Stewart blog has these little [...]
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dining room rug – not for the faint of heart….
Posted on April 1, 2010 by elise in accessories, art, barware, burke decor, candles, Chandra rugs, glam, interior design, modern house furniture, redecorate, rugI know.. it’s a little ’80′s but I just re-watched Less Than Zero. And I LOVED hounds tooth when I was a kid ( in the 80′s)…you should see the first room I did, I was really going for it, until I realized I was totally over tired and being crazy… Cosmopolitan Collection Polyester Area [...]
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Shibui Rug
Posted on March 30, 2010 by elise in accessories, art, burke decor, Chandra rugs, designers, glam, home office, interior design, lighting, modern house furniture, redecorate, rug, UncategorizedDay 2 of rug week…. It’s funny how you can get obsessed with something so quickly that you lose sight of your actual goal. At least for me. I picked this rug to design a bedroom around and almost immediately I wanted to do a sort of art deco meets Gustavian (Swedish) antique thing… and [...]
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Modern Alchemy
Posted on December 5, 2009 by elise in accessories, burke decor, candles, designers, entertaining, gifts, glam, unique gift ideas, vintageI am REALLY excited about the new candles from Modern Alchemy, the scents, the packaging all scream sophisticated luxury. With a Victorian (Edwardian?)/ Gothic edge these make amazing gifts. I mean, if you want to get me a gift… the History Lesson Gift Set would be a great choice. (hint hint) Check out these gorgeous [...]
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