Master Closet Runner Suggestions...(Via Made By Girl)

It's only Thursday & I'm already looking forward to the weekend. That's because we're finally going to BUY the SHOE shelving for my MASTER CLOSET! Most of you may recall me writing about my master closet in progress here.  

Well, now I'm ready to choose a runner for the closet.  And of course, I would LOVE your suggestions.....

I've narrowed it down to the 5 below & even though they're all from Ballard Designs, feel free to suggest something else you may have seen. I'll be HONEST, it would be nice to stay under $200...so please don't list runners that cost $350 - like my absolute fave here. 

I'll just end up crying......

My master closet below....as I mentioned before in this post. The UGLY white wire shelving will be removed to make way for shoe & handbag SHELVES! 

So, Please let me know your pick for a carpet runner...

Must Have Books...(Via Made By Girl)

For me, the NEW YEAR brings about a DESIRE to purchase the latest design & art books....or even just books that have been on my wish list FOREVER. Sometimes simply just for INSPIRATION..... Here's a list of the ones I have in mind, with the exception of #1 and #2, which I already own....and I HIGHLY recommend!

1. Made To Order By Campion Platt

2. A Perfectly Kept House is The Sign of a Misspent Life By Mary Randolph Carter

3. DETAILS: A Stylist's Secrets To Creating Inspired interiors by Lili Diallo

4. Swedish Country House By Susanna Schermann

5. Modern Luxury By Richard Mishaan

6. Life & Work By Malene Birger

7.  Lifting the Curtain on Design By Vicente Wolf

8. Essential Elegance By Jose Solis Betancourt

9. Fifty Years of Work on Paper By Cy Twombly