Dining Room to Ping Pong Room!

Photo from Apartment Therapy

Ping pong is blowing up right now. Who wouldn't like it after seeing these lovely ping pong tables. People are even throwing ping pong cocktail parties...I wish I was invited. I never thought I would say this, but I am thinking about getting rid of the dining room table and putting a ping pong table in it's place. We never eat at the dining table anyway...so may as well put that space to use. Ping pong is not just for Forest Gump anymore. Susan Sarandon and friends have opened a small string of bars called Spin devoted to ping pong. I hope we get a Spin in Dallas eventually, especially since Todd Oldham designs the Spin interiors. Decorator in a Box is officially a ping pong fan!

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Check out the fun tables and paddle covers!


Paul Smith Ping Pong Table



Ping Pong Dining Table by Hunn Hai



Rirkrit Tiravanija at the Nyehaus Gallery in New York
Photo courtesy of casa sugar



Don't forget your paddle!



Blue Chevron from Jonathan Adler














Ping Pong Set by Alice Supply Co.














Have fun decorating! xo ~ Annie
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Little Miss Muffet needs a Moroccan pouf!

photo courtesy of elle decor

There is nothing wrong with Little Miss Muffets tuffet, but she would be much more chic with a Moroccan pouf instead. The pouf is popping up everywhere in style savvy designs. It brings that always needed pop of color to a space. It also brings in that eclectic accent that every room should have. You can spend a pretty penny on an authentic Moroccan pouf or search Ebay for more reasonable versions. Happy pouf shopping!

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top photo courtesy of the city sage, middle photo courtesy of zoe's wedding blog, bottom photo courtesy of Jcrew.


Here are some Decorator in a Box favorites to help you find the pouf of your dreams.

www.authenticmorocco.com



www.e-mosaik.com



Ebay - Crafts of Egypt



www.tazidesigns.com




xo ~ Annie

Letter Love

I love letters! You can hang them almost anywhere to create a fun and interesting atmosphere. It can be in a breakfast nook, office or a child's bedroom you really can’t go wrong. I love hunting on etsy.com for old industrial sign or fabric letters. For kids thelandofnod.com has a great selection of floral and plaid wallpaper letters. Anthropologie.com has bold fabric print wall letters and even metal hooks. In the kitchen spell "EAT" or "DRINK" to create a festive feel. In your office spell "CREATE" or "GET TO WORK" if you have a hard time staying on task. In a child's room spell "IMAGINE" or "ADVENTURE" to encourage creativity and fun. Below are a few Decorator in a Box favorites.

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Inspiration photos above from elle decor.

etsy.com



Anthropologie.com




thelandofnod.com





Happy Decorating!

xo ~ Annie

www.mydiab.com

Drawer Knob to Finial!

I just spotted on my favorite blog design sponge another genius diy idea! They are showing how to make a drawer knob a drapery rod finial. I am a huge fan of unique hardware and this is an application I have never thought of. Now I am looking at all the boring drapery rods in my home that need fun drawer knob finials. Looks like a trip to Anthropologie is in my future to dig through hardware bins. Thank you once again design sponge for the creative idea. Visit design sponge for the step by step on how to create this look. Check out the knobs I selected that would make great drapery rod finials.

Decorator in a Box can help you create your custom dream interior online! Just contact www.mydiab.com today!

Drawer knob to drapery rod finial check out my picks! All found at the hardware heaven of Anthropologie.






Happy Decorating!

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Mad Men Style

The new season of Mad Men has begun! This means me sitting on the sofa analyzing the interior in each scene. Sometimes I am so distracted by the chair Donald Draper is lounging on that I miss the story completely. There is no question this era was not always politically correct, but they had unbelievable style. Bring a little Mad Men into your home with a few Mid-Century Mod pieces. You will be sipping martinis on your chintz sofa before you know it.

Decorator in a Box can help you create this look in a finacially savvy way and online at www.mydiab.com .

Bring a little Charles and Ray Eames into your space. You can find original antiques like the chairs shown below at 1stdibs.com. You may also find replicas from other dealers at a more affordable price.



The Tulip Table and Platner Table definitely represent this style and are a sure thing. You can find these at DWR.com or search 1stdibs and Craigslist for deals.





Room and Board is a great resource for Mid Centery Modern furniture like this sofa shown below and more.




Add a fun lamp like the ones below at 1stdibs.com. Don't forget to check out local flea markets and garage sales for great finds.









Add some abstract or pop art by popular artists of the time and give your space a punch. You can find posters by Roy Lichtenstein, Jackson Pollock, and Mark Rothko at allposters.com. They priced affordably and you can even have them framed.

















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Creative Client Littlewex

logo via littlewex.com

Thanks Littlewex for featuring Decorator in a Box for Website Wednesday! I always say how inspiring the MyDiab clients are and Littlewex is the perfect example of this. MyDiab client Sara is the creative wizard behind Littlewex. Sara describes her business as a one-stop, creative shop for your beauty and design needs. Sara is a professional makeup artist and custom graphic designer. The best part is that she is talented and affordable. Thanks Littlewex the feeling is mutual!

Visit her blog at littlewex.blogspot.com and read about her Decorator in a Box experience.

Dorm Room Makeover!

It's that time of year again... back to school! College kids all over the country are wondering how they will live comfortably in 250 sq feet with another human. Why not give the gift of a dorm room makeover as a back to school gift?! Decorator in a Box can make the most of that small space in a stylish and economical way. Who knows... a well designed and organized space may possibly raise a GPA or two. Visit www.mydiab.com and let's start your dorm makeover!

Ladies Dorm Room Design