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BAM for mixed styles in the dining room!

This week we're talking about a true classic, The Saarinen Tulip Table.

Designed by Finish American architect and industrial designer, Eero Saarinen (1910-1961), The Saarinen tulip table made its debut in 1956 and are still manufactured today by Knoll.

Sleek, modern, yet timeless, the tulip table is a perfect example of form following function

...are you a fan?

*images via design-vox, decor8blog, tomscheerer, google, elledecor

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Ok, this one was CLOSE!

Snakeskin is one of those trends that you either get it or you don't. Me, being terrified of snakes, cannot jump on this band wagon. Although, I must admit...I am kind of liking the snakeskin tray.

In the end, last week was a SLAM! (14 to 10)

This week, let's talking about mixing things up in the dining room. How do you feel about using different seating styles around the dining table?

Combining different styles adds a touch of the unexpected. It creates a comfortable, casual atmosphere that looks as if it has been designed slowly over time.

*Images via moderndesigntrends, alifesdesign, lundagard, cococozy, laurenleonardinteriors,

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Big OL' BAM for global last week!
The majority of you agreed that you like the eclectic look of going global.

As I was reading through the October issue, of Elle Decor, I ran across an interesting trend in home design, one that I had not noticed...SNAKESKIN.

Have you noticed this trend yet? How do you feel about adding a little snakeskin to your decor? It is showing up on rugs, wallcoverings, plates, lamps, benches...everywhere.

*images via matthewstudiosny,smallshopstudios,carinilang,tig-fashion,piecesinc.,kikis-list

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Wow, I can't believe it!
We had a PERFECT BAM last week for wood paneling, 100% BAM
(I don't know if that has ever happened on BAM or SLAM)

Global design is a popular trend circulating through the design world right now. What exactly do I mean by global? A combination of traditional and contemporary, paired with natural elements, exotic textiles and worldly finds.

What you end up with an eclectic space that feels traditional and contemporary-as if the room has been designed slowly over time.

How you feel about going global?

* Images via desiretoinspire, completelytotallymadly, interiordesignmusings, citified, modnest

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SLAM...Short Curtains are still out!

SLAM 22/ BAM 5

A trend that I have noticed floating through the design world lately is the use of wood paneling.

It has been added to ceilings, walls, kitchen islands. It has been used both in its natural form, and painted...but one thing is for sure, it adds an element of character and texture to a space.

Are you a fan?

*images via urbangrace, sundavinbed, desiretoinspire,bhg, browndresswithwhitedots, decorpad, visualcomfort,

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BAM for Open Shelving!

22 BAM/ 4 SLAM

This week, I had a reader request to discuss your feelings on short curtains.

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BAM for Thomas O'Brien's Hick's Pendant.

If you're in the market for a Hick's pendant, or two, you can find more information at Circa Lighting's website.

If you're not in the market to buy lighting, but want to see some seriously gorgeous eye candy,
I recommend scrolling through Circa Lighting's website anyway.

This week, let's talk open shelving in the kitchen. How do you feel about it?

* images via todiefordecor, housebeautiful, pink persimmon, southernliving, centsational girl, meggielynne

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I'm sorry for missing BAM or SLAM on Tuesday. We got home from Denver really late
Monday night and I spent Tuesday catching up from the trip.

So today is BAM or SLAM Thursday!

Last week, we discussed cowhide rugs, it was almost a SLAM,
but slid into the BAM position with one vote.

This week, I want to know how you feel about Thomas O'Brien's Hicks pendant...

*images via hauteindoorcouture, todiefordecor, elledecor, cococozy, desiretodecorate, sketch42blog

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