Sliding Scale: Black and white and stiped all over

It is no secret that stripes are everywhere.  I've done various stripe posts around here, and I'm just one of hundreds of bloggers writing it up.  Special attention has been paid to the Ikea rug that has brought the "low" into many high-style homes, with a frenzy that has rendered the rug backordered and out of stock the world round.  (Want to see it in action?  check out these posts at The City Sage, I'm Busy Procratinating, and a Swedish blog I can't read, or check it out in Ally's old house at From The Right Bank.)



Can't get your hands on it?  Not to worry.  All of a sudden, just about EVERY retailer is on it with their own version.  They want to help you out, really they do.



Top, left to right: Madeline Weinrib, Madeline Weinrib, Dwell Studio
Bottom, Left to right: Crate and Barrel, Surya through RugsUSA, Pottery Barn (swatch), Wisteria

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To be fair, Madeline Weinrib was probably making these ugs before, or at least concurrently, with Ikea.  The rest have cropped up recently.  While there is obviously a subtle difference in stripe width and overall color (soft black versus strong black, white versus ivory), the biggest difference in the feel of these is in cotton versus wool and the way they are woven.  The dhurries feel older and worn in (in a good way), the cotton flatweaves (Crate and Barrel, Pottery Barn) are pretty crisp and beachy.

What do you think?  Would you go for a little graphic punch on your floors?

Sliding Scale: Galvanized Garden Chairs

I remember first falling in love with the "1934" chair many years ago, in the Sundance catalog (which I inexplicably received at frequent intervals). Over the years, they seemed to pop up now and again, and while I never actually had a place to use them, I felt awfully tempted when they showed up in a Home Decorators Collection catalog for just $99 each. Now, they're officially everywhere: all the major retailers seem to offer their own version. I thought I'd round 'em up, just in case you're interested. (Plus, I think they'd look awesome in my aunt's kitchen; this way, she doesn't need to do the research.)

From most expensive to least:

Design Within Reach, Marais Chair, $250

Sundance, 1934 Chair, $245

Pottery Barn Tolix Cafe Chair, $225 (currently on special for $199)

Crate and Barrel Lyle Chair, $199

Home Decorator's Collection Garden Side Chair, $99

Overstock.com, Silver Tabouret Stacking Chair, $197.99 for a set of 4 (today's price!)

Some of these come in other fun colors, but I still love the classic aluminum. So. Did I miss any? I bet there are more out there....And I'm still partial to the original Sundance version. What's your favorite?