Fantastic Fakes

I am really falling for “fake” accessories - they’re affordable and nothing was harmed in the process.

Check out some new “fakes” we have around the office

Fake horn magnifying glasses are great when paired together on a stack of books.

I always mix textures to add a sense of sophistication. Here is an ostrich patterned vinyl pillow on a grey flannel sofa. I love how they play off of each other.

One of my favorite places I’ve visited was the Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Australia. I will never forget how beautiful the colorful coral and sea life was. A huge trend right now is using coral to accessorize. Finally, Two’s Company (an accessory manufacturer) has figured out how to make fake coral look real. They make it out of resin and mount it to a lucite base......this is the best of “no guilt decorating”!

This mirror will eventually end up in my new office bathroom. It is also made of resin and is fabricated with a mold that looks like wood. This is called faux bois, a French term for imitation wood. You will start seeing a lot more of this in stores soon - a big trend in design.