WEEKEND PHOTO - A MOROCCAN BEDROOM!

A peaceful little bedroom...Moroccan style...complete with the signature doorway arch and some fantastic iron on the window...a nice little retreat.  Good for sleep, slumber, lounging and for taking hours to wake up in the morning.

Happy Saturday!

xo
Coco

Photo: Casa Haus

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BRASS LAMP LOVE!

Vintage 1960s ceramic table lamps with brass finish from 1st Dibs. (above)

So I saw these cute brass table lamps above on 1st Dibs.  Unfortunately they were sold by the time I got to them. I'm loving brass accents these days.  A little touch of brass here or there goes a long way in decor these days.

After missing out on the vintage brass beauties, I came across this faceted little light below.  I love it.  Cute size, all brass with a matte finish.  Am thinking this could be good somewhere in my home or at COCOCOZY HQ.   Hmmm.....thinking.

Candelabra - Pythagorus Table Lamp - $693 (Brass table lamp with matte finish. Mary McDonald by Robert Abbey. Metal shade)

What do you think of these little brass table lamps? Is the new one here at the bottom a good replacement option for the vintage ones I missed out on?

Happy Friday!

xo
Coco

P.S. Last night went to an event at Downtown, a showroom here in Los Angeles right in the design district, with antique and vintage furniture. Brought along good friends JH and DH who are visiting from out of town. JH and I had a blast looking at furniture...while DH, a guy, just stood on the sidelines as we ogled at everything!  Got a chance to say a quick hi to Hector one of the owners of the store and to Degen Penner who is editor at the Hollywood Reporter.  It was a nice quick stop off before we went to dinner.

Downtown event last night. (above)

Speaking of brass...here's a cute 1950's brass chair I ran into at Downtown.  I would change the seat cushion cover but other than that I think this chair is perfection. (above)

P.P.S.  We have "carmageddon" here in Los Angeles this weekend.  They are shutting down a freeway for repairs for the entire weekend and life is supposed to change as we know it.  LOL!  Wish me luck.  I was out of town for the last "carmageddon" here...the one where life did not change as we know it...we'll see!

Photos:  Photos in the P.S. by Coco of COCOCOZY

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CHEAP TO CHIC: WHITE LIGHT - GLOWING GLASS TABLE LAMPS!

A white gourd lamp glows in the corner of a modern living room. (above)

I like a white table lamp and I especially love the glow of a white glass table lamp base.

White glass lamps are luminous and light yet opaque enough to feel substantive.  A staple item that can transcend decor styles and trends.  Contrast nicely against colored walls and blends seamlessly in white rooms.  Something to consider if thinking about adding a little light to your home.

Here's today's CHEAP TO CHIC!

Jayson Home & Garden - Harriet Lamp - $195 (White milk glass lamp base) (above)

Zinc Door - Arteriors Paulette Table Lamp - $478 (Fluted white glass lamp with acrylic clear base and white silk lamp shade)(above)

Circa Lighting - Moon Glow Table Lamp - $525 (Barbara Barry design.  White glass with silver hardware)(above)

Baker - Facet Table Lamp -  $2992.50 (White Murano glass table lamp with white shade by Thomas Pheasant)(above)

Do you like the idea of a white glass lamp? Could you use it in your home? If not, what kind of lamps do you like...ceramic, porcelain, metal? What lights you up?

Happy Monday!

xo
Coco

Photo: Lonny Magazine

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ILLUMINATING VINTAGE VOGUE!

p.s. - Courreges Knit Sailor Dress - $750 (1960's blue and white sleeveless shift dress)(above)

Hmmm...a little 1950's and 60's vintage flair in fashion and lighting. Loving these dresses and loving these lamps. Shedding a little light on fashion and style from the past that might influence a little home decorating in the present.

Could imagine wearing the striped knit dress this summer in the Hamptons when visiting friend AM or Nantucket with FF (I of course am presuming that I will be invited...hint hint...). The maxi dress is perfect for a spring cocktail party with some fab gold bangles and some strappy metallic shoes and simple diamond earrings. Finally, the little suit is so coquette...I could wear that to a serious business meeting...the dress underneath is sleeveless...I like the look because it is versatile...either lady who lunches at the country club style or feminine business. Love all.

The lamps are pretty cool too. Take a look...


Assemblage - Pair Blue, Black & White Striped Glaze Pottery Lamps -$1750 (USA. Circa 1960. Table lamps have hand thrown pottery bodies, blue and black glazed horizontal stripes on a white ground. Shades not included)(above)


Regeneration - 1960's Rudi Gernreich Maxi Dress - $1295(1960s full length dress. tan white polka dots)(above)


Belvedere - Metallic Drip Lamp - $1400 (USA. c.1950's. Gourd shaped ceramic vessel base. Hand applied pale gold metallic glaze over cream ground. Irregular pattern of drips and dots. Original bronze base tops newly added acrylic)(above)


Vintage Fashion - Norman Norell 1960s Dress Suit - $1400 (Two piece dress suit with double breasted short jacket. Navy blue)(above)


Pamela Lerner - Pair of Bristol Potter's Studio Lamps - $1800 (England. 1960s. Hand thrown and hand brushed studio crafted ceramic lamps in cobalt blue)(above)

My faves are the maxi dress and the metallic lamp. Love these. Anything you fancy in this mix of vintage vogue?

Happy Thursday!

xo
Coco

P.S. Happy St. Patrick's Day btw!

Photos: 1st Dibs

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WEEKEND PHOTO: VINTAGE MERCURY GLASS SHADES - TAKE THEM OR LEAVE THEM?!

Photos in this post by Coco of Nbaynadamas


Was at the famous Rose Bowl flea market in Pasadena last weekend...when I happened upon these vintage mercury glass light shades.

I was mesmerized...loved the texture, the glimmer, the silhouette...everything. They would make wonderful pendant lights over a great kitchen island (needed to be rewired), they could be screwed into a lamp base socket and add some glimmer to a living room or dining room. I thought there could be endless possibilities for these shiny wonderful mercury glass shades.

Oh...one problem the guy would not go below $500 for the four.

I didn't take them...

Still thinking about them.


If you had happened upon these beauties, would you take or leave?

I'm curious. What would you have done? I want to know!

I'm running off to another busy Sunday...have been up since 6:00a running around town if you can believe it! I've already been to Long Beach this morning! Hope you have a nice restful day...please take a nap for me!

Happy Sunday!

xo
Coco

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CHEAP TO CHIC: A GOOD LIGHT BLUE GLASS LAMP IS ACTUALLY HARD TO FIND!

Swank Lighting - Pair of Glass Jug Lamps - $1400 (Light blue hand blown Murano glass table lamps by Joe Cariati)(above)

Was chit chatting via email with my friend AB who just bought a new home in the Pacific Palisades. I was telling him he had to send me photos of his new house for Nbaynadamas and asking lots of other questions about random things that he was artfully dodging (as he has managed to do for years of friendship). All of a sudden in the middle of our discourse (or me nagging him), AB sent an email saying "Where do I get this?" "Get what?" I wrote back and then continued with the barrage of questions. I was so busy with my train of thought that I didn't even notice that he had in fact attached a picture he had seen on Nbaynadamas (it is below). Turns out the "this" was the blue glass jar shaped lamp in the photo a lovely foyer. He wanted that exact blue lamp.

I felt like this was a game show challenge...some kind of scavenger hunt. The gauntlet was thrown down and I took the lamp search on...with a bit of bravado I must add. Of course, excessive bravado or hubris is always followed by a dose of humility...so needless to say, I did not find the exact lamp he was looking for. I did, however, come across several other lovelies.

So, glass blue lamps make up today's CHEAP TO CHIC!


Photo: At Home in Arkansas Magazine. Interior design: Bear Hill Interiors

Mecox Gardens - Blue Sea Glass Lamp - $685 (Blue sea glass table lamp with white linen drum shade)(above)


Maison Luxe - Paulette Lamp - $450 (Aqua glass table lamp with lucite base and silver ball finial. White silk shade with silver foil interior.)


Modern Dose - Perry Lamp - $385 (Blown glass aqua blue ribbed table lamp)(above)


Lamps Plus - Blue Martini Glass Lamp - $134.91 (gourd-shaped table lamp made from transparent teal blue glass and topped with an off-white drum shade)(above)

Any of these table lamps appeal to you? I love the first ones at the top. I might be stealing AB's idea and get a pair for my little cottage in the Hollywood Hills.

Happy Wednesday!

xo
Coco

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FINALLY, SOME NICE FINIALS!

I like this new line of fanciful finials from Hillary Thomas Designs. Perfect for topping of that lamp that needs a little help or for putting the finishing touch on your favorite lighting. They range in price from $45-100 but this limited edition batch goes on sale on One Kings Lane tomorrow for $29-77.

Very cute!







Thanks Clara from Hillary Thomas Designs for sending me the photos!

xo
Coco

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SHOP WATCH: VERY VOGUE VINTAGE AT CIRCA WHO IN WEST PALM BEACH!

Chippendale Long Credenza, $2400(above)

Tracy DeRamus, owner of furniture shop Circa Who in West Palm Beach, Florida, has an impeccable eye for very chic vintage home furnishings, lighting and accessories finds!

Tracy describes the store's aesthetic as "Hollywood Regency meets Vintage Florida" and the key to her successful furniture hunting is that she only buys what she absolutely loves!

Love all of the faux bamboo furniture, tole metal chandeliers, fretwork and carved wood pieces...so fabulous...very stylish retro...fantastic!

I'll stop blabbering on...take a look at what this fab Florida store has to offer.


4 Faux Bamboo Chippendale Dining Chairs, $1200(above)


Pair of Red Fretwork Etageres by Thomasville, $1800(above)


Red Pagoda Tole Chandelier, $950(above)


Pie Crust Shaped Mirror, $450(above)


Pair of Asian Ceramic Cut Out Lamps, $350(above)

My favorites are the mirror, the red tole chandelier, the cut out lamp bases, the red fretwork etageres and the credenza...oh that is everything...so my favorite is everything!

Anything here catch your eye dear readers? If so, where would you put in your home?

Here's the store info:
Circa Who
531 Northwood Road
West Palm Beach, Florida 33407
561.655.5224
info@circawho.com

Happy Saturday!

xo
Coco

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RANDOM STUFF I'M LIKING RIGHT NOW 9.17.10!

Bloomingdales - Peony Bowl - $85 (Julia Knight collection. Hand in sand-cast aluminum decorated with enamel infused mother of pearl. Flower shaped scalloped bowl. 8.5" diameter)(above)

Was inspired by what came off the runway this week during the Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week. So many beautiful clothes...fashion at its finest.

Haven't done a Random Stuff I'm Liking Right Now since March! So...getting back to the tradition...here goes....

No rhyme, no reason, no theme, no scheme, no purpose...just some random fashion, furniture and accessories I'm liking right now. A little this or that for the mansion, ranch, home, house, apartment, loft, condo, cottage or shack and anything in between.


Photo: Style.com
Oscar de la Renta Spring 2011 Ready-to-wear


Mantiques Modern - Perforated Metal and Wood French Chairs - $6800 for pair (1940s France. Telescoping legs. Metal chair with wood detail. Probably from a train.)(above)


Photo: Style.com
Derek Lam Spring 2011 Ready-to-wear

Elson Company - Oscar de la Renta Manisalez Rug - up to $100/square foot(Tibetan rug. Blue and grey graphic pattern. 100 knots per square inch)


Photo: Style.com
Oscar de la Renta Spring 2011 Ready-to-wear

The Rug Company - Ponti Yellow Cushion - $315 (by Suzanne Sharp. Needlepoint and tapestry pillow. Down filling insert. 17"x17")(above)


Jayson Home & Garden - Cooper Sofa - $1995 (83"W x 37"D x 32"H. Two cushion seat. Tight back. Upholstered in wildwood-brownie suiting. Exposed legs espresso colored)(above)


Plexi-Craft - King George Desk/Table - $1984 (Clear console table or desk made of acrylic. 3" tapered legs. Glass insert table top)(above)


cb2 - Knitted Pouf - $79.95 (100% cotton knit ottoman)(above)


Jill Rosenwald - Corset Lamp - $380 (Ceramic lamp with yellow white and blue stripe. Hand made)(above)
Which is your favorite?

I'm loving the perforated chair, the Oscar de la Renta sun dress and most of all the acrylic console table!

Happy Friday!

xo
Coco

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DESIGN ON SALE DAILY: CUTE LITTLE TABLE LAMPS!

ylighting - Miss K Table Lamp - on sale $169; regular $325 (Philippe Starck for FLOS. Polycarbonate)(above)
Comes in blue or yellow. So cute. Right? Can add a transparent punch of color to a room through the light source. They call it polycarbonate...I call it plastic. Never thought a plastic lamp could be so adorable!

xo
Coco

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THREE LUST WORTHY LAMPS UNDER $400!

Modern Dose - Blanche Wire Lamp - $365 (above)

I like all of these table lamps. I may even love a few. Love the color (or lack there of), the materials, the visually interesting silhouettes. I think these are lamps worthy of a little lust! Don't you?


William Sonoma Home - Alabaster Link Lamp - regular $395; on sale 296.25 (above)


Maison Luxe - Mercury Glass Milk Bottle Table Lamp - $375 (above)
Which lamp is your favorite?

xo
Coco

P.S. Happy Monday!

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Nbaynadamas GIVEAWAY #4: AND THE WINNER OF THE PAIR OF JAYSON HOME & GARDEN ACCENTS IS...!

Jayson Home & Garden - (l to r) Lattice Garden Stool, Harriet Lamp and Greta Side Table (above)

Nbaynadamas GIVEAWAY #4 is over! Now it is time to announce a winner.

First, I would like to say a huge thank you to my partner in this giveaway - the chic Chicago home furnishing store Jayson Home & Garden. This giveaway has been a huge success thanks to the generosity of Jayson Home & Garden. By offering up such a wonderful giveaway selection, I think Jayson made this event particularly exciting for readers and for me! A special thanks to Abbe for agreeing to partner and for coordinating all.

Second, to my dear Nbaynadamas readers. What wonderful comments! I loved hearing from you on what you like. I got some truly great design inspiration from you. Also, thank you for saying such nice things about Nbaynadamas - it is nice thoughts like yours that keep me blogging! I have been inspired by you.

As previously mentioned, the winner will get to pick one of the items above...either the Harriet Lamp, the Lattice Stool or the Greta Side Table. Jayson will send them a pair of whatever item they select.

Now onto the winner...the winner of the Nbaynadamas GIVEAWAY #4 is....

Cassie from New York, NY.
Here is what Cassie wrote as her giveaway entry:

"I love a beautiful upholstered bed like the Cooper Queen Bed at Jayson Home & Garden. Maybe its because my tiny NY apartment could never accommodate one so I pine for it longingly, but I think this bed is so sophisticated and cozy looking. One thing I am lucky to have in NYC is outdoor space, but unfortunately I do not possess a green thumb. I would love to have something like the Simple Spring planted container delivered to my on a biweekly basis. I would love to win the lamp and side table."

Congratulations Cassie! Please email me at Nbaynadamas@gmail.com by next week with your address and your selection of one of the items.

Thank you again to all of you readers who entered and to Jayson Home & Garden!!!

Hope everyone enjoyed this one! Will try to make the next giveaway even bigger and better.

xo
Coco

P.S. Also, some additional thanks to some wonderful readers for mentioning this giveaway on Twitter, Facebook, blogs etc (in no particular order):
Vanessa De Vargas, Turquoise
Beth T., Hello Lover of Beautiful Things
Simone, Tiny Ass Apartment
Kristen B, Fanciful Felt
Shanooner, Nooners Nuggets
Laurie S., My Domicile Style
Cristin, Simplified Bee
Merida Home
Gina K., Bazaar of Serendipity

P.P.S. Will do a special giveaway just for Facebook followers on Facebook. So please "like" the Nbaynadamas FACEBOOK page and "suggest to friends". As soon as I reach 1000 Facebook "likes", it will be time for a special Facebook only Nbaynadamas GIVEAWAY!

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