Spot.The.Savings!

Let’s play a game.

Have you ever been through a store and thought, “There has got to be something like this cheaper! SOMEWHERE!” ? Well, indeed there is. As trends come and go so quickly, companies tend to make items that look very similar at different times on the trend-cycle. Some companies are able to change materials, production, etc. and pass some savings on to you! So can you spot which product is the lower priced one? Or do they all look the same?

Test your shopper savviness. Click on the pictures below to reveal the answers.

So how did you do?! Post your score below and look out for more Spot.The.Saving. posts coming soon!

{End Table} A. Pottery Barn Metropolitan Side Table B. JCPenny Evan End Table {Canopy Bed} A. Anthropologie Italian Campaign Canopy Bed B. Pottery Barn Teen Maison Canopy Bed {Wool Fruit Pollow} A. Overstock Embroidered Pillow B. Jonathan Alder Hand-Loom Pillow {Aluminum Barstool} A. Crate&Barrel Delta Barstool B. Emeco Navy Barstool

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What’s Your Color?

Colorstrology is an intriguing combination of astrology, numerology and color theory. It’s  basically your color horoscope. Each birthdate has a unique color in the same way that each birthdate has a unique sign. Some signs can work cohesively together, while others clash. The team at Pantone along with renowned astrologer Michele Bernhardt created this colorful insight into personality and experience.

According to my “birth color” I am;

FAR DEEPER than you appear, you have what it takes to go the distance. There is a lot more to you than meets the eye. You have a nice blend of wit and sensitivity and are known for your timing. You are meant to communicate and entertain…

Fascinating! I believe that colors and the reason people like/dislike colors important to understand especially in the design industry. My color, Heirloom Lilac, isn’t a color thwould be my first choice with all the rainbow at my disposal, but it calming and I find it quite pretty. Maybe Costrology is the future? Or maybe an aspect of design people use without knowing it. I can even put my “birth color” into a palette that I might actually use!

So what does your “birth color” say about you? Find out here.

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Inspiration: Game Room

The Official Man Cave Site defines man cave as “a dedicated area of a house, such as a basement, workshop, or garage, where a man can be alone or socialize with his friends.” Visit the inspiration pages for the other man-rooms: Sports Room, Media Room, Car Room, Wet Bar, and Home Office.

{1} Invader wall decals by Blik {2} Modern Uno card game {3} Break-dancing steps floor decal {4} Found this Foosball coffee table at Big Lots for $249.99! {5} Red Patrik chair from IKEA {6} Felt Pixel rug from Anthropologie {7} Aluminum Jacks from Z Gallerie {8} Various posters

And find out how to make your man-room come together here.

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