Blink Series II: “stripes, patches, dots & whiskers”

Original photography through the modern lens of Blinkdecor co-founder, Connie Dirvin. Organically inspired artwork, offers whimsical wall decor for children’s rooms. Limited edition color photographs presented on matte stretched canvas with gallery wrapped edges. Available with or without text.

canvas size: 20 x 24. Priced individually $300, series of four, $1,000.

To place order, email connie@blinkdecor.com.

Blink Series I: “skins in black & white”

Original photography through the modern lens of Blinkdecor co-founder, Connie Dirvin. Dramatically scaled animal photographs showcased in black & white.
Oversized stretched canvas with gallery wrapped edges. (24 x 36)

Priced individually $500, series of three $1,300.
To place order, email connie@blinkdecor.com.

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A Tibetano rug is unlike the average wool and silk carpet, which has separate woven sections of only wool and only silk. Rather, the very fibers are mixed, yielding a perfect blend of nearly 50% wool and 50% silk throughout an entire piece. The result is a rug that shimmers and appears to glow in the light.

In these trying economic times…. (no this isn’t a George W. speech) maybe a full redo isn’t financially responsible, but sometimes a little sprucing can have far reaching effects. Property Furniture in New York’s Soho has some very cool rugs and accessories that could enliven the dullest of rooms.

Check out this glamorous set of armchairs by French designer, Pierre Paulin, moleskine upholstered seats on a brushed metal base. While we don’t typically gravitate towards mauve upholstery (or mauve anything,) there is something very chic about this lucky set of seven. Love them paired with the contemporary UFO dining table in white lacquer.

…or at least take the edge off, by shopping the Wall Street Crash Sale hosted by the hip online retailer,

Deeply Madly Living. This Manhattan based interior design company has dramatically discounted many items from their collection of edgy, upscale home furnishings & accessories. Finally some good news from Downtown. Blink favorites:

Hollywood Stardom: stunning silver leather sofa. $8,100 now $3,240.

Chalice Table; red silkscreen glass tabletop atop shiny chrome base. $1,650 now $660.
Classic Slide Table; dark veneer top and alumunium legs, expandable size. $2,450 now $980.

Pick Pocket Chair; chrome base, acrylic back & seat. $160 now $64
Folies Bergeres Pillow: turquoise pillow with feathery accents. $270 now $108

Who said eco-friendly design has to look like it was made from hemp plants and recycled burlap? Take, Trove, makers of photographic wallpaper. Not only is it incredibly artistic looking, the company uses water based ink on recycled linen or smooth papers. You can order 6 inch squares for $1 per sample and have colors customized. As if the black and white on metallic paper doesn’t go with everything.

Palecek, a home furnishings company known for their artisan work with rattan and wicker materials, has done a great job developing a more modern, metro design style, without abandoning their rustic roots. Palecek has been committed to using organic, sustainable materials long before it was fashionable, and continues their dedication to environmental conservation while producing some casually chic home furnishings and accessories. Of special note, is their lighting collection…

We never tire of Ikat textiles and other Moroccan looking fabrics. Peter Dunham has a great collection of fabrics available at Hollywood at Home.

A console table, while often an anchor in a living room, is not necessarily an all important necessity. However, they often possess a sense of style that brings about your focus or direction in defining the room’s aesthetic.  Here are three that speak volumes to us.

For the Industrial yet refined :Tonic Home has a brass and glass console called the Brentwood desk for $1680.

For the more mod:  Vermillon console in white lacquer retails for $3750

Timeless yet chic: Sputnik Modern linen covered  console in style of Karl Springer for $2200