Retail Therapy: French and Modern Side Tables

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJR7nnNi_9P1J4aHoS1HQzQBqXkK7X_XfRDc5oAtDp98zGI2ayJE6U7jAWpvEJ7Eg-JOORrHaZuY-oio4M3lefeA6Op2v6BVvtTacIkGwG0dXzaFes14l_W8CIsgwvKV7aJXoBR2mJpG84/s1600/side+talbe+roundup+french+and+modern+style.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJR7nnNi_9P1J4aHoS1HQzQBqXkK7X_XfRDc5oAtDp98zGI2ayJE6U7jAWpvEJ7Eg-JOORrHaZuY-oio4M3lefeA6Op2v6BVvtTacIkGwG0dXzaFes14l_W8CIsgwvKV7aJXoBR2mJpG84/s1600/side+talbe+roundup+french+and+modern+style.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>One of the things I admire the most about countries outside of the US is how individual they are.  How unique and innovative they are.  You won't find many designers copying others, especially when it comes to accessories either for homes or fashion.  That's one of the many reasons I love <a href="http://www.bellevivir.com/search/label/french%20interiors">French Interiors</a>.  Either traditional or modern design the overall result is about the person's own life and way of living.  Style is about the entire lifestyle, the way you dress, eat, travel, shop, think and everything you do in life encompasses your lifestyle.  And since <a href="http://www.tychejewelry.com/">Chic is in the details</a> and one detail for home decor is side tables, here is a round up of French and Modern Side Tables for your inspiration.  Enjoy!<br /><a href="http://www.allmodern.com/notNeutral-Ribbon-Side-Table-0542200-NON1514.html?SSAID=256758&refid=SS256758">Blue</a>, <a href="https://www.discover-deliver.com/products/stools/bishop-stool.html">Gold</a>, <a href="http://www.hdbuttercup.com/living/accent-tables/coffee-tables/bolo-table-black">Top right corner,</a> <a href="http://www.dwr.com/product/noguchi-prismatic-table.do?/utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=HermanMillerSale">Prismatic table</a>, <a href="http://www.dwellstudio.com/DwellStudio-Salvador-Side-Table-373-950-DWL5264.html">Salvador side table</a>, <a href="https://www.discover-deliver.com/Products/Kitchen-and-Dining-Tables/Starr.html">Starr side table</a>, <a href="http://mattermatters.com/product.asp?id=1690">Tom Dixon</a>, <a href="http://www.roomandboard.com/catalog/living/end-tables/costa-c-table">Costa side table</a>, <a href="http://www.mgbwhome.com/FREEFORM-CONSOLE-TABLE-BR-available-online--P11381.aspx">Free form table</a>. </div>

Retail Therapy: French and Modern Side Tables

One of the things I admire the most about countries outside of the US is how individual they are.  How unique and innovative they are.  You ...

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For the home: Planters

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdIAHSQFzyZiA5AriM1MZop63UI9l5AbIs7emekVoCP0ht2BaAieVS8GuerEzCkDBvCb9ecEim36rsWwq_u1uxtvRLRqhnb36PzkNFpbTydD-zsKTb723MM2TOYGRaaz-KOOz2M14Cl0R6/s1600/PLANTERS+ROUNDUP1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdIAHSQFzyZiA5AriM1MZop63UI9l5AbIs7emekVoCP0ht2BaAieVS8GuerEzCkDBvCb9ecEim36rsWwq_u1uxtvRLRqhnb36PzkNFpbTydD-zsKTb723MM2TOYGRaaz-KOOz2M14Cl0R6/s400/PLANTERS+ROUNDUP1.jpg" width="456" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.burkedecor.com/collections/planters/products/old-penny-bronze-planters-in-misc-sizes-capital-garden-products" target="_blank">Bronze planters</a>, <a href="http://www.burkedecor.com/collections/planters/products/rams-head-planter-in-terracotta-finish-capital-garden-prodcuts" target="_blank">Rams head terracotta planter</a>, <a href="http://www.habitat.co.uk/faceted-large-black-planter/accessories//fcp-product/23391?_$ja=tsid:34981|prd:78888&source=aw&affid=78888&utm_source=awin&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=78888&awc=2807_1366643771_fdc844020476bbcc493cc65c9be272a0" target="_blank">Black faceted planter</a>, <a href="http://www.shopterrain.com/indoor-planters-/tin-twine-planter" target="_blank">Tin and Twine planter</a>, <a href="http://www.sweetpeaandwillow.com/nickel-planter" target="_blank">Nickel planter</a>, <a href="http://www.okadirect.com/Lakai-Handpainted-Metal-Planter.aspx?vid=NIP008WHT-0" target="_blank">hand painted metal planter</a>, <a href="http://www.bobbyberkhome.com/" target="_blank">White square planter</a>, <a href="http://www.scp.co.uk/collections/living-room/products/case-study-cylinder-plant-pot1" target="_blank">Case study planter</a>, <a href="http://www.neimanmarcus.com/p/Square-Column-Planter/prod152890042/?ecid=NMALRFeed&ci_src=14110925&ci_sku=prod152340036sku&CS_003=5630585" target="_blank">column planters </a>,</span></div><div class="MsoNormal">It's Earth day today!  This beautiful and made-to-be-perfect, even though not so much lately, place where we live has a real threat called Global Warming.  To help make a difference to GW, as in every other kind of change we want to see in the world, we should start with ourselves, in this case our homes.  If you have a private yard why not plant a tree?  Plant it on a special date or for a special cause and make it memorable, if you don't have a private backyard then bring a tree inside the house.  Since the choice of the plant is only yours, I hope you can find among this suggestions a few ideas for planters.  Have green Earth day! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj830CfL9x2VxduOEYhz2iO6iqH6x_hCeo0zyxlzfv3Pk0t51tvN6U9U6XtD_PrNOZHJU6SxYxxSr6W133mxDvbsmuXiL44mkFDlLgiOAPb6I2uw4YeKJQ4nRvXtRNvkDrWCXhG_OK6zzz4/s1600/planters+roundup.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj830CfL9x2VxduOEYhz2iO6iqH6x_hCeo0zyxlzfv3Pk0t51tvN6U9U6XtD_PrNOZHJU6SxYxxSr6W133mxDvbsmuXiL44mkFDlLgiOAPb6I2uw4YeKJQ4nRvXtRNvkDrWCXhG_OK6zzz4/s640/planters+roundup.jpg" width="510" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.didriks.com/barlow-tyrie-caisse-versailles-planter-24-inch.html" target="_blank">Versailles planter</a>, <a href="http://www.habitat.co.uk/rhode-small-orange-fibreglass-planter/vases-&-planters//fcp-product/174290?_$ja=tsid:34981|prd:78888&source=aw&affid=78888&utm_source=awin&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=78888&awc=2807_1366636372_3085146fe37a3b8cd78ffe6ec7d30cda" target="_blank">Orange fiberglass planter,</a> <a href="http://www.brownjordan.com/product/planter-p004363634.do?sortby=bestSellersAscend&carousel=true" target="_blank">Block planter in bronze</a>, <a href="http://www.amara.co.uk/products/kingham-planter-large?utm_source=Affiliate&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=Affiliate%2BWindow&awc=3263_1366636135_128d2a4c39b60fda9f65fab3b0584d73&amss=sq" target="_blank">Kingham planter</a>, <a href="http://www.matalan.co.uk/homeware/home-highlights/new-arrivals/s2523436/decal-planter-h-12.5cm?utm_source=473347&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=Affilinet" target="_blank">Decal Planter</a>, <a href="http://www.cb2.com/vaso-orange-planter/s643793?a=592" target="_blank">Vaso planter in orange</a>,  <a href="http://www.brownjordan.com/product/bloc+24%27%27sq+x+25%27%27h+planter+-+matte+black.do?sortby=bestSellersAscend&from=fn&carousel=true" target="_blank">Block planter in black</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/127323489/yellow-tripod-planter?ref=shop_home_active" target="_blank">Yellow tripod planter</a>,  <a href="http://www.connox.com/categories/outdoor/planting-pots/manufaktur-scheeg-m2.html" target="_blank">M2 planter</a>, <a href="http://www.sweetpeaandwillow.com/hammered-drum-set-of-two-stools-or-planters" target="_blank">hammered planters</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/126363786/hanging-planter-sale-mothers-day" target="_blank">Hanging Planter</a></span></div>

For the home: Planters

Bronze planters , Rams head terracotta planter , Black faceted planter , Tin and Twine planter , Nickel planter , hand painted metal planter...

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For the home: Good design in the hood

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy67EoDoMYx6Wbt07Q5Zt9xNh1IA-VplqFYMIe_kSQ8rByfzf052VOmMsu9yXNsXXU6Ic9iXZa8WBF6EPyD7vrrKkujI1xSomJKdCSk4GAHbhNQZeC6_6Q8a_NvPLF-v3SkIhdLhUT84JR/s1600/affordable+good+design.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy67EoDoMYx6Wbt07Q5Zt9xNh1IA-VplqFYMIe_kSQ8rByfzf052VOmMsu9yXNsXXU6Ic9iXZa8WBF6EPyD7vrrKkujI1xSomJKdCSk4GAHbhNQZeC6_6Q8a_NvPLF-v3SkIhdLhUT84JR/s640/affordable+good+design.jpg" width="508" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.crateandbarrel.com/furniture/dining-kitchen-storage/libations-bar-cart/s303224" target="_blank">1</a>, <a href="http://www.cb2.com/all-new/new/sphere-hanging-mobile/s507237" target="_blank">2</a>, <a href="http://www.cb2.com/study-wingback-chair/s598755?a=592?clickid=0004da15b19788f90aec834217006201" target="_blank">3</a>, <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=26937375&cm_mmc=Performics-_-Affiliates-_-Polyvore-_-Primary&clickid=0004da15961223410aecd147bb0012a8" target="_blank">4</a>, <a href="http://www.cb2.com/50-tops/gifts/gold-pig-bookends-set-of-2/s316059?a=592?clickid=0004da15bd86ada20aec834217006201" target="_blank">5</a>, <a href="http://www.cb2.com/all-rugs-pillows/rugs-and-pillows/swoosh-rug/f8324" target="_blank">6</a>, <a href="http://www.aplusrstore.com/product/976?id=847" target="_blank">7</a>, <a href="http://www.cb2.com/fuze-dining-table/s353152?a=592?clickid=0004da15ae06727c0aecd147bb0012a8" target="_blank">8</a>, </div>Let's hear it for the retail stores who are always creating better and more affordable design for the savvy and smart customers who want only the best in their homes but, perhaps don't want to pay a higher price tag for custom furniture.  A mixture of high and low furniture is ideal to create a more real and lived-in home so leave it to smarter chain stores to offer us better options on mass production.  Here is a list of my latest favorites in home furnishing.  Enjoy! <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR04kMh3HDOl6pyjtlHKKy2KyPlwjvCcxWNHvRtW-niaZ0EjedOKbzYd97wuVy2HSJWbA-oR4Pe1MPVOvxkJyfvR8naRV2MVZivcfQjnnupzBiqA8T0nxsWW6z0ktmLwg4QkxCcx3LODbO/s1600/affordable+design1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR04kMh3HDOl6pyjtlHKKy2KyPlwjvCcxWNHvRtW-niaZ0EjedOKbzYd97wuVy2HSJWbA-oR4Pe1MPVOvxkJyfvR8naRV2MVZivcfQjnnupzBiqA8T0nxsWW6z0ktmLwg4QkxCcx3LODbO/s640/affordable+design1.jpg" width="474" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.crateandbarrel.com/riston-floor-lamp/s567086" target="_blank">1</a>, <a href="http://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod80521" target="_blank">2</a>, <a href="http://www.restorationhardware.com/" target="_blank">3</a>, <a href="http://www.westelm.com/" target="_blank">4</a>, <a href="http://www.crateandbarrel.com/silviano-console-table/s234179?a=1772" target="_blank">5</a>, <a href="http://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod2110393" target="_blank">6</a>, <a href="http://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod2110218" target="_blank">7</a>, <a href="http://www.cb2.com/all-new/new/pentagon-metal-vase-planter/s618748" target="_blank">8</a>, </div></div>

For the home: Good design in the hood

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For the home: Side Tables roundup

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIs_xG4KVYWTigL80K7Vo8Bx1Jq0p0MmsgN3F-rHf1AVWt5TMOdZZKJe3modvwUfzQ9X4kox00SCAqRqI0enLP0d4L3giIptyNQTlfZGqoASkIex7sOT6H5iFIdCRHpcwnh_x4K2hMR3L4/s1600/eclectic+modern+side+tables.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIs_xG4KVYWTigL80K7Vo8Bx1Jq0p0MmsgN3F-rHf1AVWt5TMOdZZKJe3modvwUfzQ9X4kox00SCAqRqI0enLP0d4L3giIptyNQTlfZGqoASkIex7sOT6H5iFIdCRHpcwnh_x4K2hMR3L4/s640/eclectic+modern+side+tables.jpg" width="502" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.wisteria.com/Moroccan-Table-Obsidian-Black/productinfo/W9330/POPPY/" target="_blank">1</a>, <a href="http://www.jaysonhome.com/waris-side-table.html" target="_blank">2</a>, <a href="http://www.calypsostbarth.com/home/lighting/furniture/gayal-side-table" target="_blank">3</a>, <a href="http://www.allmodern.com/Journey-Trading-Co.-Houston-End-Table-BAX-2017-JTCO1025.html" target="_blank">4</a>, <a href="http://www.dwr.com/product/noguchi-prismatic-table.do?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_content=&utm_campaign=Primary&prfrm=1&cmp=AFC-GB9049936277#.UVwKWRn0XJw" target="_blank">5</a>, <a href="http://www.finnishdesignshop.com/furniture-tables-artek-trienna-trienna-coffee-table-white-p-3468.html" target="_blank">6</a>, <a href="http://www.abchome.com/store/store/pc/origins-log-side-table-399p20215.htm" target="_blank">7</a>, <a href="http://www.allmodern.com/ARTERIORS-Home-Zippe-End-Table-DD2000-ARN2360.html" target="_blank">8</a>, </div>Our homes will never be really ours unless each piece reflects our taste and lifestyle.  Magazines are great for sources, inspirations and knowledge but if we pick everything in our homes based on the magazines we look at, then our places are going to be nothing else but a recollection of trends.  Of course our choices will depend on our budgets as well, however it's better to build our homes slowly over time and invest on pieces that we truly love and are willing to live with for a long time.  Since long gone are the days when rooms looked like period rooms, small pieces such as side tables are a great way to incorporate interest and individuality in our homes.  Here is great shopping suggestion of an eclectic selection of side tables of all styles for your delight.  Enjoy!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9A6do2oD9NtBkhlG7HWXS3gM3TPmCwklelt3-EnGCrVppjPZZrcRdZ5r6GrLRaC07BHKYhlOjNAG77xB10M0qpLlUQS-5y-VVKOoxo8gnEq9Uhg5amrbl2zvyleXfokg05DisiPkyavvw/s1600/modern+side+tables.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9A6do2oD9NtBkhlG7HWXS3gM3TPmCwklelt3-EnGCrVppjPZZrcRdZ5r6GrLRaC07BHKYhlOjNAG77xB10M0qpLlUQS-5y-VVKOoxo8gnEq9Uhg5amrbl2zvyleXfokg05DisiPkyavvw/s640/modern+side+tables.jpg" width="506" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.lampsplus.com/products/tad-geometric-high-gloss-white-side-table__2g190.html" target="_blank">1</a>, <a href="http://www.zincdoor.com/p/Jonathan-Adler-Hans-Pedestal-Side-Table__JA9715.aspx?SSAID=314743" target="_blank">2</a>,<a href="http://www.vanguardfurniture.com/Vanguard-Dining-Table-Base/P746B-0/ItemInformation.aspx" target="_blank"> 3</a>, <a href="http://www.1stdibs.com/furniture/tables/gueridon/pierre-chareau-ebonised-table/id-f_432301/" target="_blank">4</a>,<a href="http://www.zincdoor.com/p/Jonathan-Adler-Teardrop-Table__JA13102.aspx?SSAID=314743" target="_blank"> 5</a>, <a href="http://www.target.com/p/threshold-iron-wire-table/-/A-14327352?ref=tgt_adv_xasd0001&AFID=Performics_Polyvore_0004d972e947c6c20aec4c259b001646&LNM=Primary" target="_blank">6</a>, <a href="http://www.2modern.com/modern-furniture/Side-End-Tables/manulution-daisy-side-table?utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=cj_affiliate&utm_campaign=cj_affiliate_sale&utm_term=11048464" target="_blank">7</a>, <a href="http://www.zincdoor.com/p/Regina-Andrew-Star-Abaone-Accent-Table__RA577633.aspx?SSAID=314743" target="_blank">8</a>, <a href="http://www.1stdibs.com/furniture/tables/side-tables/fine-dutch-neoclassical-writing-table/id-f_683524/" target="_blank">9</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9SbisDje6w2jgRXaMCkO23nwQ4c4HxVX_E6-i00FjL38CRxrKOaW-3MOlufK4-C68r0XPxabmaZhXDZefSLzQRqTnz7NYdx22yPxRTwU9zfYUlaLPJON8XKZ21zfGXFhWK5z45F8PtYwr/s1600/eclectic+side+tables.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9SbisDje6w2jgRXaMCkO23nwQ4c4HxVX_E6-i00FjL38CRxrKOaW-3MOlufK4-C68r0XPxabmaZhXDZefSLzQRqTnz7NYdx22yPxRTwU9zfYUlaLPJON8XKZ21zfGXFhWK5z45F8PtYwr/s640/eclectic+side+tables.jpg" width="506" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.zincdoor.com/p/Jonathan-Adler-Rider-Tripod-Table-Black__JA17516.aspx?SSAID=314743" target="_blank">1</a>, <a href="http://shophorne.com/content/grand-illusion-side-table-clear" target="_blank">2</a>, <a href="http://www.1stdibs.com/furniture/tables/side-tables/gueridon-substance-black-beauty-stone-side-table-herve-van-der-straeten/id-f_753332/" target="_blank">3</a>, <a href="http://www.roomandboard.com/rnb/product/detail.do?productGroup=3564" target="_blank">4</a>, <a href="http://www.ethanallen.com/product?productId=6335040&utm_source=shopstyle" target="_blank">5</a>, <a href="http://www.connox.com/categories/furniture/side-tables/moooi-pig-table.html" target="_blank">6</a>, <a href="http://www.occa-home.co.uk/bedroom/nightstands/andrew-martin-soane-side-table-black/?utm_medium=affiliates&utm_campaign=linkshare&siteID=Hy3bqNL2jtQ-60ByN_iKPvqQUpgxLLWGyA" target="_blank">7</a>, <a href="http://www.zincdoor.com/p/Currey-and-Co-Casablanca-Occasional-Table__CU2017.aspx?SSAID=314743" target="_blank">8</a></div></div>

For the home: Side Tables roundup

1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , Our homes will never be really ours unless each piece reflects our taste and lifestyle.  Magazines are great...

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