vases (from $4.99), via ivy style33. so, i have a bit of a love-hate relationship with ikea. on the one hand, i don’t think many of us are too fond a mass-produced items. i like found, unique, one of a kind objects. but one the other hand, ikea has some wonderfully Scandinavian and stylish designer items at prices that are hard to beat. i don’t want everything-ikea,... 
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one of my favorite bits about london, is shopping at muji, and i tend to stuff my suitcase before leaving. i so wish there was a muji in san francisco, but i’m not too worried, because i can always find muji products available online, too. muji carries a extremely affordable and wide variety of products with very simple, clean aesthetics, and aspires to modesty and plainness,... 
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hand-painted mesh lanterns (from $19.50). ever been to pearl river? if you’ve never visited their new york soho store, you can always shop online, and always find a few great bargains. i thought i’d start a new weekly post, ‘stealing style’ featuring items for the budget-but-style-conscious in all of us. this week, a look at pearl river – a virtual... 
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