when i went to brimfield, that sprawling east coast antique show, for the first time last year, i was so overwhelmed with the massive variety of antiques that i choked and came virtually empty-handed.  so this year, when grace, amy m. and i took a design*sponge team to check out the show, i was determined to fare better. i found a vintage industrial machinist table with a butcher block top that i plan to use as a bar cart. now i just need to accessorize! you can also find pretty fantastic vintage items on etsy and ebay. even if you don’t have a bar cart, nothing makes a party more festive than a tray filled all the fixings for cocktails! – amy a

[image above, clockwise from top left:linen napkin $15, queen anne champagne bucket $67.99, stage horn-handled silver plate ice scoop $89, stripes tray $28  platinum ombre champagne coupe $18.00, elixir carafe $20, winston glass $2.95, 3-piece cocktail set $30, glass recipe shaker $19.95, melamine trays $17ea, scaled leather bottle opener $16]

vase (ice bucket!) 14.99, ice scoop $1.95, imbibe: from absinthe cocktail to whiskey smash $16.29, marimekko aarre tray $24, hemingway muddlers $22 ea, pop rocks glass $14, glass pitcher $24.99, botero glass $12, fog linen tray $27.20, 7-piece bar set $33.49, pine cone coasters $4

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lately i’ve been feeling drawn towards honey colored tones- in clothing and at home. so i thought it would be fun to do a little roundup of my favorite honey-colored designs in the market right now. my time was a little limited this week because of book work, but once everything is turned in next month i’ll have some more time on my hands. until then, i hope you enjoy these warm honey pieces…

[image above, clockwise from top left: pleat pillow $34.95, braided cuff $75, felt coaster $38, ceramic trophy vase $65, bee raw honey flight $45, gold coral placemat $8, olive wood honey dipper $7, stackable yellow bowls $40, wooden led flashlight $50, onyx paper weight $5.95]

lately i’ve been daydreaming about what it would be like to have a garden, so i though it would be fun to focus this week’s under $100 column on garden themed accessories. some are ready for dirty work in the yard, others are just inspired by plantlife and the great outdoors. either way, there’s something here for everyone- and any budget. click here for more budget friendly product roundups.

[image above, clockwise from top left: clover dome $60, daisy water bottle $16, herb garden paper napkins $5.50, folding bird house $50, outdoor thermometer $24, garden scissors $12.99, bell jar terrarium $78, ant mirror button $12, lavender garden in a bag $9, 1,000 garden ideas: a visual sourcebook $25.55, stoneware garden markers $30, green thumb readers $28, annie garden tools $34, garden carrot gift wrap $4.50 per sheet, diptych vert candle $68, glass and rope terrarium $28, ceramic plant pod $98, magic number pot $12]

one of the most popular under $100 roundups i did for domino was a roundup of affordable hardware. unfortunately that guide got the axe when domino’s website did, so i figured it was about time to start going through my old guides and updating them to run on d*s (i’m not allowed to run the old ones, as they legally belong to condé nast). so today i’m starting with hardware- one of my favorite inexpensive ways to spruce up existing furniture and found objects. i hope you’ll enjoy the selection of knobs, pulls, brackets, door knockers, switch plates and hooks- be sure to click here to check out the archive of budget-friendly d*s posts.

[image above, clockwise from top left: wood knob pulls $3.88+, daisy knob $8, key hook rack $24, floral brass knob $2.75, coy finials $48, log house numbers $19.95, carved bloom knob $10, melon glass finials $40, branch cabinet pull $50.40, diamond gal knob $6, eastlake escutcheon $2.19+, inlaid pearl doorknob $38, pinecone lamp finial $25.20, brass fox door knocker $12.79]

[image above, left to right: deer head door knocker $38, owl door knocker $18, horse head hook $18]

CLICK HERE for the full roundup of over 35 budget-friendly hardware selections after the jump!

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i’ve been sprucing up our bedroom quite a bit over the past few days. after a few months of dragging my feet, i finally got my grandad’s old railroad office desk shipped up from virginia so it kicked me into redecorating mode. since my desk is right next to my side of the bed, it serves double duty as a bedside table so i thought it would be fun to focus this week’s under $100 roundup on bedside table accessories and decor. it’s always nice to have a pretty carafe or jewelry dish bedside, so i’ve rounded up some of my favorite pieces in the market right now- all under $100. hope you enjoy!

*also, just a quick programming note. i’ll be posting an under $100 roundup every other tuesday. on the weeks when i don’t post, amy azzarito will be posting her past & present design history column.

[image above, clockwise from top left: aughra bottles $28, john pomp bud vase $70, tea bowl lanterns $38+, transglass champagne dish $50, floral fields pillow shams $30, petal hand mirror $78, cable throw $49.95, flower candle coaster $0.95, gold bullet space pen $25, keel's simple diary $13.88]

[image above, clockwise from top left: bougainvillea switch plate $24 (to add a little feminine flair to bedroom switches), love sonia feather clip $42 (for a dramatic way to keep your hair back while you read in bed), glass bird cloche $24 (for tiny bedside terrariums), low tumbler $18 (for water or wine), poem crown sachet $34, harvey nightstand $99.95, marimekko socks $29 (for cold nights), pink etched bedside carafe $18.99, derian flower tray $90]

this week i’m heading down to virginia and hoping to bring back the childhood desk i used when i was in grade school. it’s a sweet little wooden desk with a simple shape and seems like the perfect place to set up d*s headquarters in my bedroom. so while i plan for the great desk move of 2009 i’m already dreaming up all sorts of ideas for home-office decoration. so i thought i’d focus today’s product guide on budget-friendly office accessories and supplies! i’ve picked over 45 of my favorite affordable-finds on the market- each one well under $100. i hope you’ll enjoy the roundup! if you’re looking for more budget-friendly content click here to check out the d*s under $100 archives.

[image above, clockwise from top left: striped folder $7.50, envelope opener $12, bone paper clips $8, bamboo desk clock $65, mad desk lamp $69.95, paperclip holder $24, wooden pen and pencil $29.95, maple sharpeners $5 each, craft scissors $55, wooden stapler $24, oriole pencil cup $18, wooden tape dispenser $35, tape dispenser $24]

[image above, clockwise from top left: kate spade notepad set $12, magnetic paperclip birdie $16, orla kiely notebook trio $14, collator $30, thomas paul desk tray $8, decorative packing tape $7.50, striped notepad $12, long list notepad $9, mouse tape dispenser $10, pencil sharpener $18, wood square magnetic bulletin board $20]

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the other day a d*s reader wrote in and reminded me that it’s been a while since my last proper under $100 roundup. so i figured, why not combine my tuesday product guides with a special budget-friendly theme? so today’s product roundup is all about lanterns. i’ve included a wide range of styles and prices- but each one is under $100. most are well under $100, but i threw in a few really special pieces that might be worth the over $50 splurge if you’re looking for something to really knock your socks off. there are over 30 styles to choose from so i hope you’ll be able to find something that works for your home and budget. be sure to click “read more” below to view the full selection!

[image above, clockwise from top left: tea bowl lanterns $38+, palm tree lantern $85, kai lanterns $12.99+, butterflies lantern $55.30, cathedral lantern $58, tealight lantern $4.99 each, casablanca lantern $38, al fresco lanterns $49 for set of 4]

[image above, clockwise from top left: marrakech lantern $39.99, purple lantern $25.50, seasonal lantern $180 (ok, this one is over a bit- but it is gorgeous in person- my one over $100, sorry!), carthage lantern $42+, oval eyelet lantern $13.50, green circles wire lantern $90.30, nightingale lantern $18, raspberry wire lantern $60, recycled glass hurricane lantern $78+, iittala small lantern $60]

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