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(Haute Obsession} Skirted Tables

I love the look of a crisp, tailored skirted table. Above is a skirted table in San Francisco designer Grant K. Gibson's home. That wide Greek key trim is to die for!

Grant loves his skirted tables. Here's another one he designed for a client's bathroom vanity that has the same Greek key trim.

And here's another skirted table in Grant's home that's used as a TV console. This photo was featured in House Beautiful.

This octagonal skirted table is the focal point of an entry in a home designed by Tom Scheerer that was featured in the July 2009 issue of House Beautiful.

Designer Timothy Whealon designed this skirted table for a vanity in a client's Park Ave apartment.

Decorator and blogger Jenny from The Little Green Notebook used an inexpensive ikat print fabric to cover a simple table in her entry way. Using a fun fabric or fun trim really adds a fresh, youthful take on a more traditional design element.

Blogger Nicole Cohen from Sketch 42 chose a dotted Kelly Wearstler fabric from Lee Jofa called "Confetti" to fashion her fabulous skirted console. I absolutely love this fabric!

She enhanced the look by adding this rich-looking jacquard trim from M&J Trimmings.

Palmer Weiss of San Fransico is another designer who loves herself some skirted tables! I see them appear in many of her projects. Here she used a geometric David Hicks fabric for thsi skirted table which she topped with glass. 

And here in an entry way she added a coral colored corner key trim to a simple natural linen fabric.

This is another entry way by Palmer Weiss and is the photo I used as inspiration for the skirted console in my own apartment. I took this photo in to my upholsterer to use as a guide.

Here's how my skirted table turned out! It's actually an Ikea expedit bookcase which I had a slipcover made for. It not only serves as my TV console but also provides a practical storage solution as well!

Underneath, I keep a stash of books, CD,s DVDs, electronics, etc and my archive of every issue of Domino ever published (tear). I prefer to keep things like this out of sight so my skirted table is definitely also functional!

_{Shelf Table, $149 and Linen Table Skirt, $99, from Wisteria}

For a similar look, Wisteria offers this linen covered table and skirt which you can view here. And check out this great no-sew table DIY tutorial from Jenny over at The Little Green Notebook!  

Haute Obsessions! Our June Top 10 Picks for the Home

This is the first of a new series of monthly posts where I'll be highlighting my top 10 picks for the home that I'm obsessed with right now! Hope you enjoy!

1. Pottery Barn Grand Embroidered Duvet Cover & Shams

Crisp white cotton percale with three-stripe embroidery detail make this bedding chic and timeless. I just ordered this duvet set for my bedroom with monogrammed shams and I LOVE it! The best part? The collection is on sale! $79.99 for a full/queen duvet and $19.00 for a standard sham.

2. Nate Berkus Dhurrie Rug with Fringe from HSN

Nate Berkus can do no wrong in my book! His fabulous dhurrie rugs for HSN are stylish and affordable. I also ordered this rug for my home and can't wait to receive it! Prices start at $74.95 for a 2'x9' runner. Available here.

3. High Street Market

High Street Market is one of my absolute favorite Etsy shops and offers chic vintage finds for the home. I've been browsing their goods for a while and recently made my first purchases - a stylish brass pineapple box and a crystal Wedgwood paper weight. The customer service couldn't have been better and my pieces arrived quickly and very well packaged. The inventory at High Street Market is updated often so visit the shop here to see what's new and be sure to also visit the fabulous and inspiring High Street Market blog!

4. Jonathan Adler Greek Key Letterpressed Note Cards

A bright pink and blue color scheme add a modern twist to these classic letterpressed note cards with Greek key motif. $14.95 for a pack of six cards.

 

 

5. Linen Tea Towels from 5 O'Clock Crows

I just discovered this Etsy shop and am obsessed with their linen tea towels that are hand dyed with batik patterns in fun, bright colors. A great way to add color and style to your kitchen! $21.00 per towel.

   6. Greek Key Nut Bowl from Williams Sonoma Home

Can you tell I have a thing for the Greek key motif? This stylish glass bowl has a brass Greek key base and is perfect for entertaining! $28 available here.

 

7. H. Bloom

Love fresh flowers? You can have beautiful floral arrangements delivered to your door as often as you like with this innovative subscription based floral service! I'm so tempted to sign up! Right now H. Bloom only serves the New York area but hopes to expand to other markets in the future. Subscriptions start at just $35/week and you can get more info here. 

8. Leopard Chic 44 Piece Porcelain Dinnerware Set from HSN.

Add a wild streak to your table setting with this chic leopard patterned dinnerware set. A steal at $99.95 for service for 8.

9. Abbey Mirror from Ballard Designs

Mirrors are a great way to add dimension to any space. This stylish option from Ballard Designs features a quatrefoil pattern with an antique gold leaf finished frame. $89.00 available here.

10. Blue & White Tea Jar Lamp from Wisteria

I can never get enough of classic blue and white porcelain and this tea jar lamp from Wisteria is just perfect. The drum shade provides a modern contrast to the very traditional Asianscenic pattern. $299 at Wisteria.