Ballard Design Archives | ConfettiStyle

In about a week I’ll be heading to AmericasMart for the Atlanta Gift and Home Furnishings show where I’ll be checking out the new products that manufacturers are introducing to the market. I always love the January because it’s refreshing to see the talked about trends come to life and because it’s a nice departure from all the glitz and sparkle of Christmas.

As the market approaches, I’ve also started getting new catalogs in the mail from all the major online and retail furniture and home decor stores. I spent a little time the other night flipping through them and wanted to share 11 home decor products I’m loving right now.

Pottery Barn

Explosion Chandelier–a beautiful statement piece

Talia Printed Rug–Gray–I love the subtle pattern and soft colors

Damask Print Pillow Cover–a fun, energetic pattern for late spring, early summer

West Elm

Organic Fading Ikat Duvet Cover–I love the abstract design and the classic navy and white color combo

Mongolian Lamp Pouf–A fun accent in a room and the blush color is my fave

Rectangular Metal Curtain Rings–SO awesome! (if you can find a shower curtain rod less than 1 7/5″ w you could use them for that too)

Ballard Design

Mei Pagoda Shelf–a pretty shelf for a vanity counter or even in a chic kitchen

Livy File Box–very cool and a great way to show off those decorative file folders that are so hot now

Tortoise Umbrella Stand–tortoise never goes out of style (kinda like an animal print)

Felicity Acrylic Coffee Table–the ideal piece to keep a room looking light and airy

Z Gallerie

Gilded Sapphire Art–I’m kinda crushing on navy these days and this piece could easily mix with other colors

So many amazing new items and it’s only January.

Do you have a favorite amongst the group?

I bought a new office chair months ago and knew that I wanted to give it a little makeover. The chair is the Pearson Desk Chair from Ballard Design and I found it at the outlet store for $39, a big discount off of its regular price of $249.

When I first told you about the chair, I had replaced the casters with metal ones and I was debating between painting the frame gold or black and had also narrowed down several fabric options.

Well, I decided on a gold frame and made a slight change in the fabric.

Here’s the new look of my desk chair…

I used Rustoleum Specialty Metallic Gold Spray ( a great gold spray paint) paint and applied two coats to the frame. To add an additional layer of protection to the frame I sprayed on two coats of Krylon Clear Gloss Acrylic Coating.

The fabric I decided to use is a leopard print velvet that I snagged during a fantastic sale at Boca Bargoons here in the Atlanta area. The fabric was originally $59.99 a yard but the store had a weekend sale with select fabrics 75% off so it only cost me $15.00/yd. I bought enough to cover my chair seat and make a pillow.

Even though I had originally planned to use a larger scale pattern I love how this fabric looks with the gold frame. And at $15.00 I won’t feel guilty if I decide to change it up in the future.

I’m glad to have another project checked off the to-do list and now I can definitely work in style!