Buying Guide....Industrial Stools

If yesterday's post got you drooling over industrial stools, you'll appreciate this buying guide.

I scoured the internet for the best factory chic stools.

Many are under $200.

1. "Industrial" Stools from Neiman Marcus. Available in Counter and Bar Height. $329 each. Add it to your Roost
2. Arteriors Wooden Barstool from Horchow. $519 each. Add it to your Roost 
3. Modern Times Factory Stool from Sundance. Available in black, white, and red finish. $195 each. Add it to your Roost
4. Modern Industrial Rustic Solid Wood Bar Stool from Kathy Kuo Home. $328 each (15% off with code industrial15). Add it to your Roost
5. Industrial Stool from West Elm. $179 each. Add it to your Roost
6. Industrial Mansard Stool from Home Decorators Collection. $139 each. Add it to your Roost
7. Industrial Wood and Metal Corkscrew Adjustable Height Stool from Shades of Light. $165 each. Add it to your Roost
8. Liberty Tavern Stool from Sundance. $295 for one, $275 for two or more. Add it to your Roost

 If you buy one of these great options (or find one of your own) be sure to send in the pictures of how it looks in your Roost!

Sources:

1. Industrial Stool at Neiman Marcus. See it at http://www.neimanmarcus.com/p/Industrial-Stools-Furniture/prod133020052/

2. Wooden Barstool from Arteriors through Horchow. See it at http://www.horchow.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=cprod71680022&parentId=cat13400732&masterId=cat5720731&index=3&cmCat=cat000000cat000001cat1290731cat5720731cat13400732

3. Modern Times Factory Stool from Sundance. See it at http://www.sundancecatalog.com/product/code/45344.do#

4. Modern Industrial Bar Stool from Kathy Kuo Home. See it at http://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/2061

5. Industrial Stool from West Elm. See it at http://www.westelm.com/products/industrial-stool-g292/?pkey=cdining-chairs-seating

6. Industrial Mansard Stool from Home Decorators Collection. See it at http://www.homedecorators.com/detail.php?parentid=05594&aid=apads

7. Industrial Corkscrew Stool from Shades of Light. See it at http://www.shadesoflight.com/industrial-wood-and-metal-corkscrew-adjustable-height-stool.html

8. Liberty Tavern Stool from Sundance. See it at http://www.sundancecatalog.com/product/code/57633.do

Buying Guide...Weekend Picnic

It's that time of year again. 

The swimming pool is open, the strawberries are ripe and you finally had to get those shorts out of the bottom drawer you never use.

It's inevitable that sooner or later you're going to have a picnic. 

Do it with a little more style this year by starting out with Roost's take on the classic clam bake.

Buying Guide: Weekend Picnic - the Classic Clam Bake

1. Two decorative Pillow Covers with Red Stripes, 16 x 16, outdoor quality. Putucos on Etsy. 2 for $45. Add them to your Roost

2. Set of 4 Stacking Blue Acrylic Wine Glasses. Crate & Barrel. 4 for $9.95. Add them to your Roost.

3. Brommo Deck Chair. IKEA. $59.99. Add it to your Roost

4. Crushed Bamboo Flared Serving Tray. Target Home. $26.29. Add it to your Roost.

5. Sunbrella Hammock Bed. Overstock.com. $204.99. Add it to your Roost.

6. Organic Linen Lobster Tea Towels. Madderroot on Etsy. Set of 6 for $60. Add them to your Roost

Add clams and butter for instant summer!

Sources:

1. Red Stripe Pillow Covers from Putucos on Etsy. Buy them here: http://www.etsy.com/listing/67630607/on-sale-two-decorative-pillow-covers?ref=sr_gallery_23&ga_search_query=red+outdoor+pillow&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=ZZ&ga_page=2&ga_search_type=handmade

2. Stacking Blue Acrylic Wine Glasses from Crate & Barrel. Buy them here: http://www.crateandbarrel.com/outdoor-furniture/beach-picnic-accessories/set-of-4-stacking-blue-acrylic-wine-glasses/s229957

3.  Brommo Deck Chair from IKEA. Buy it here: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/90064629/

4. Crushed Bamboo Flared Serving Tray from Target. Buy it here: http://www.target.com/p/home-crushed-bamboo-flared-serving-tray-14/-/A-12749112#?lnk=sc_qi_detaillink

5. Sunbrella Hammock Bed from Overstock.com. Buy it here: http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Sunbrella-Hammock-Bed/3861704/product.html

6. Organic Linen Lobster Tea Towels from Madderroot on Etsy. Buy them here: http://www.etsy.com/listing/100112987/lobster-tea-towels-organic-linen-set-of

Buying Guide...Change Your Flooring

In case you're like me and you'd rather just skip the DIY and buy the darn thing, here are some tiles that can be substituted for yesterday's "change your flooring" post. Buyer beware, though. This will cost you more than pennies.

The Options:

Image from CoolTiles.com 

Source: CoolTiles.Com

Illusion Glass Tile, Nickels Mosiac in Antique Copper

$35/sq. ft.

Buy it here

Image from GlassTileStore.com

Source: GlassTileStore.com

Metal Stainless Steel Penny Rounds in Copper

$17/sq. ft.

Buy it here

Image from GlassTileStore.com

Source: GlassTileStore.com

Metal Stainless Steel Penny Rounds in Silver

$17/sq. ft.

Buy it here

 If you remember...

At the end of yesterday's post I listed a few other DIY flooring ideas. One of them was recycled wine corks. Well, if you loved that idea...you're in luck. You can buy those, too.

 Image from ModWalls.com

And can I just say that I love ModWalls? They have the coolest tiles around for prices that can compete with your big box home improvement stores. (Yes, I'm look at you Lowe's and Home Depot).

These beauties are the CorkDotz Mosaic Penny Rounds and cost $16.95/sq. ft. Buy them here

Obviously if you opt to buy these instead of DIYing with you own corks your floor won't be covered in memories of bottles shared. But, if you aren't sentimenal, I say, "Go for it!"

Sources:

Antique Copper Nickel Rounds from CoolTiles.com. Get more info and pictures at http://www.cooltiles.com/ubc525005.html

Copper Stainless Steel Penny Rounds from GlassTileStore.com. Get more info and pictures at http://www.glasstilestore.com/shop-by-colors-now/copper/metal-copper-stainless-steel-3-5-penny-round-tiles.html

Silver Stainless Steel Penny Rounds from GlassTileStore.com. Get more info and pictures at http://www.glasstilestore.com/collection/metal-tiles/metal-silver-stainless-steel-3-5-penny-round-tiles.html

Cork Penny Rounds from ModWalls.com. Get more info and pictures at http://www.modwalls.com/corkdotzpre-sealedcorkmosaictile.aspx

Buying Guide....Knife Storage

Sharpeners

 

Sharpening Steel:

- Wustof Sharpening Steel from Crate & Barrel. $19.95 (regularly $30) Buy it here 

Multi-stage "Pull Through" Sharpener:

- Wustof Universal 4 Stage Sharpener from Crate & Barrel. $29.95 (regularly $40) Buy it here

 

Storage

1. Wustof 17 Slot Walnut Knife Block from Sears.$49.99 (regularly $75) Buy it here
2. Rationell Knife Tray from Ikea. $14.99 Buy it here
3. Modular In-Drawer Knife Rack from Williams Sonoma $34.95 Buy it here
4. Fintorp Magnetic Knife Rack from Ikea. $8.99 Buy it here
5. Bisbell Magnetic Oak Knife Block from Williams Sonoma. $99.95 Buy it here
6. Universal Bamboo Knife Block from Crate & Barrel. $39.95 (regularly $59.95) Buy it here

Sources:

- Sharpening Steel from Crate & Barrel at http://www.crateandbarrel.com/kitchen-and-food/knife-sharpeners/w%C3%BCsthof-sharpening-steel/s253677- 4 Stage Sharpener from Crate & Barrel at http://www.crateandbarrel.com/kitchen-and-food/knife-sharpeners/w%C3%BCsthof-universal-4-stage-sharpener/s145923

1. Knife Block from Sears at http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_SPM6003566402P?sid=IDx20101019x00001b&srccode=cii_18492716&cpncode=27-119405837-2

2.  Knife Tray from Ikea at http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/60185406/

3. Knife Rack from Williams Sonoma at http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/modular-in-drawer-knife-rack/?pkey=cknife-sharpeners-storage

4. Magnetic Knife Rack from Ikea at http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/20202083/

5. Magnetic Knife Block from Williams Sonoma at http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/bisbell-magnetic-oak-knife-block/?pkey=cknife-sharpeners-storage

6. Knife Block from Crate & Barrel at http://www.crateandbarrel.com/kitchen-and-food/knife-storage/universal-bamboo-knife-block/s511105

Buying Guide...for your new French kitchen

Ahh...l'amour.

It's exactly what I've always felt for the French kitchen. Classic. Timeless. Elegant, yet approachable. 

Here's what to hunt for if you're renovating or want to add some pieces into your current 'cuisine'.
-White painted or dark wood cabinetry
-Marble (or faux marble) counters accented by rustic wooden pieces...maybe a table or island with a wooden top
-Thick countertops
-Farm Sinks
-Minimal use of stainless steel
-Hardware in oil rubbed bronze or brass finishes
-Copper pots and pans displayed on wall or hanging from a rack
-Cast Iron anything, particularly lighting, hardware, or pot racks
-Plumbing fixtures with detail, bridge faucets like the one featured below are ideal
-Table-like islands made from contrasting materials or finishes, as picture above
-Open shelves or cabinetry with glass doors
-Antique inspired colored ranges with brass accents such as those by La Cornue (only if you're looking to really splurge)

To help you get started, here's a quick buying guide.

1. World Imports Hasting Collection Pendant from Overstock.com. $232.30 Buy it here

2. French Kitchen Island from Crate & Barrel. $999 Buy it here

3. Belle Foret Wall Mount Kitchen Faucet from Home Depot. $249 Buy it here

4. Vienna Black Barstool from Crate & Barrel. $170 Buy it here

5. Contempo White Marble Subway Tiles from Daltile. Available at most major tile retailers See it here

6. Johnson Brothers "Devon Cottage" Dinnerware collection from Dillards. $24/4 pc. set Buy it here

7. Vintage French Numbered knobs from ACreative Beginning on Etsy. $20/4 knobs Buy them here

8. KitchenAid Professional 620 Stand Mixer in Copper from Williams Sonoma. $899 (originally $1000) Buy it here

Bon Appetit!

Sources:

French Kitchen Image from Anthony Baratta, Project Gallery at http://anthonybaratta.com/projects_classic.html Sourced originally from houzz.com

1. Pendant from O.co at http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/World-Imports-Hastings-Collection-6-light-Hanging-Pendant/6275754/product.html

2. Island from Crate & Barrel at http://www.crateandbarrel.com/organizing-and-storage/kitchen-islands-carts/french-kitchen-island/s131558

3. Faucet from Home Depot at http://www.homedepot.com/Plumbing-Kitchen-Faucets/h_d1/N-5yc1vZbrfxZ1z10irt/R-202079353/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&storeId=10051&superSkuId=202619588

4. Barstool from Crate & Barrel at http://www.crateandbarrel.com/dining-and-entertaining/dining-kitchen-barstools/vienna-black-barstool/f367185. 

5.Tile from Daltile at http://products.daltile.com/seriesdetailStone.cfm?item=5090&series=105&item=5090&log=4&subType=1

6. Dinnerware from Dillards at http://www.kohls.com/kohlsStore/dining_room/dinnerware/by_style/country/PRD~c25318/Johnson+Brothers+Devon+Cottage+Dinnerware+Collection.jsp

7. Knobs from Etsy at http://www.etsy.com/listing/98720511/vintage-french-numbered-knobs-or-drawer?ref=sr_gallery_5&ga_search_query=french+knob&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=handmade

8. KitchenAid mixer from Williams Sonoma at http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/kitchenaid-professional-620-stand-mixer/?pkey=cmixers-attachments

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