Oh Ballard

When I was flipping through the new Ballard Designs catalog today some artwork caught my eye. Artwork is such an important accessory to any room. However it can sometimes be the component that's cut due to budget reasons. A room without art is like vanilla ice cream. Reliable and yummy, but boring.

These prints look expensive, are substantial in size, and add a modern element to a room. They don't look like a mass produced piece and could pose as the real thing. They would work in a multitude of spaces from contemporary to beach to rustic.

First Light Giclee Print by Julie Holland

Blue Reflections by Liz Jardine

The Space Between Giclee Print by Heather Ross

Cool Mist Giclee Print by Hilario Gutierrez

Ballard, there are always some treasures hiding in those pages.
I love the thrill of the hunt.

Affordable Sunburst Mirror

I couldn't believe my eyes this morning when I opened the new Ballard Designs catalog. Sure, they have some great classics but I wasn't expecting this beauty.

This sunburst mirror is an incredible value for $279.00. And, it's larger than most of the knock-off sunburst mirrors on the market with a 46" diameter.

It would be great in a powder room, above a fireplace or two placed side-by-side in your standard builder large mirrored bathroom.

What are you waiting for. Order one today. At that price you can afford to get tired of it. But chances are, you won't as its a classic.