WINDSOR CHAIRS UPDATED

One of the best things about being a 'trade member' in the design world is I get exclusive emails and access to some of the best furniture and fabric companies out in the market today that others can't. This morning I got a wonderful surprise from West Elm debuting their new Windsor Collection and I'm pleasantly impressed. The classic Windsor chair has been reinvented with a low profile and clean, minimalist lines. There are three different pieces within the collection: Accent, Chaise and Dining Chairs.

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I have been an avid West Elm fan for the past 10 years - yes, even before I was a designer I loved their furniture! Their prices run from $149.00 - 699.00 retail, which is incredibly reasonable for the amount of work and craftsmanship that goes into all of their pieces. I can just imagine the accent chair standing up beautifully to a chesterfield sofa for that perfect juxtaposition in a room.

For more information and their entire collection, please visit any West Elm retailer or online by clicking here.

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IN THE MIX

I am planning a business AND pleasure trip out to Las Vegas in two weeks and have been online DEVOURING menus of restaurants where I want to eat, and can't seem to narrow it down because not only does the food sound amazing, but the INTERIORS are killing me! As of now, just based on decor alone I am begging - whom I'm begging I don't know - to visit The Mix inside The Hotel, Mandalay Bay.

While breathtaking views of the city from up on the 60th floor sounds nice, I do believe my eyes will be feasting on the 14,000 hand blown glass bubbles dangling over my head. They look so dreamy! I could picture installing a much smaller version over my imaginary claw foot bath tub sometime in the future for that same effect.

As I dine on Tender Potato Gnocchi with Asparagus, Parmegiano, and Summer Truffle, and sip St. Germain cocktails, I'll be planning my next escape later in the evening over to the darker side of The Mix: The Bar.