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

CALYPSO St. Barth, Christine Celle’s fashionable apparel and home accessories collection, has a handful of stylish bedding items on sale, online. The Madres Quilt features a retro medallion print that reverses to a floral design. Sale price: $99, includes matching carry pouch. The Floral cut work bed throw is a beautiful, versatile covering available in bright white. Also on sale for $99 (originally $325.)

I can think of nothing that would bring a bigger smile to small and large children alike than seeing one of the Jellio products. Even if you were one of the few who didn’t like Dots, you can still appreciate the Dot table. Jellio describes themselves as combining childhood fun with interior design.

The loft like space of Irwin Feld’s design gallery is the perfect backdrop for his compelling design vignettes. In addition to mid century inspired reproductions, Feld features an array of mid century modern furniture and lighting originals, along with hip, well priced artwork. Blink favorite: Extra large pair of Mid Century Theatre Lights, newly polished and rewired.