by Stephanie Berenbaum - June 18th, 2012
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Get the Look for Less!
The start of a new season always makes me want to spruce up my surroundings. Which for me means obsessively scouring Pinterest and eBay in the middle of the night to see how I can get the look I want …for less. Luckily, my sleepless night have yielded a bounty of Fab & Fru alternatives to high end home decor!
My Love of Lucite
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Seriously, is there anything more chic than the look of Lucite? My latest obsession is Alexandra Von Furstenberg's collection. And though her "On The Rocks" side table - which retails between $2000-2600 - is on my wish list, I was able to add a similar look to my living room - for a fraction of the price - courtesy of CB2! Set of 3 clear nesting tables, $199.
Screen Shot 2012-06-18 at 1.28.03 PMA Nod To Mid Century Mod
I've been wanting to add a touch of mid century mod to my home - but the real deal vintage is extremely expensive. Which is why I was very excited to find the starburst bowl at Crate & Barrel - a perfect statement piece - at an understated price. I found it online and the staff at my local Crate and Barrel had never heard of it - I eventually found it tucked away in a corner so you may have to hunt for it - but it is worth a bit of a search. Crate & Barrel, $149.
Murano Glass on Your Mind?
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Surfing eBay led me to oodels of fabulous hand blown, succulently colored Murano glass bowls and vases. Aside from the price tag, I had to admit that my 4 and 6 year old boys would make mincemeat of it in no time. The most Fab & Fru solution? The nebula bowl from WunderWurks! These works of art are actually made from GLUE! They mimic the look of hand blown glass - but are unbreakable. Choose from bowls, vases, even chandeliers - love them all! Petite Nebula Bowl, Wunderwurks, $20.
Screen Shot 2012-06-18 at 1.23.47 PMCapiz Chandeliers
Who doesn't love the soft glow of Capiz Chandeliers? Many of the ones I have seen run into the thousands of dollars - not so soothing. That is, until we found a version at - wait for it - PB Teen, of all places! One benefit to how quickly kids grow up today - their decor is often just like ours - but priced lower. This isn't the first time I've found a grown up look at PB Teen, and it really pays to check out their offerings. They have multiple Capiz options for under $200 - this one is the 3-tier Capiz Chandelier for $169.
We all know by now that high style doesn't have to come at high prices. We want to know - what are your most recent Fab & Fru decor victories?
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