Bits & Baubles: My Coffee Table
The things you keep on your coffee table say a lot about who you are and where you've been. And mine is a pretty good example of this... Coffee tables are the centerpieces of most homes. It's a place where friends and family gather round to catch up, unwind and unplug. In a way, the coffee table truly is the pinnacle locale for socializing within the home (aside from the dinner table, of course). That said, I thought it would be fun to share what's on my coffee table at my Paper Crown office. Take a look:
- D.L. & Co. candle in Peony Delight. I adore these candles. The scent is lovely and not too overwhelming. I usually buy them on sale when they are on One Kings Lane or Gilt.
- Yves Saint Lauren: Style. Aside from the fact that I adore the cover, the contents are simply breathtaking.
- In Vogue: The Illustrated History of the World's Most Famous Fashion Magazine. If you're a fashion enthusiast like me, this book is essential to your collection. When I'm feeling uninspired, I love to flip through the pages and get lost in the Diana Vreeland era...
- Mercury glass votives. I've always had a special place in my heart for mercury glass. There's something so charming yet simple about it. I found mine at a flea market. Cheap and chic.
- Vintage glass tray. I love picking up pieces from local flea markets such as my glass tray. I keep candles and other miscellaneous trinkets on it since it makes the tabletop look less cluttered and more organized.
Capturing your style sense in a coffee table may seem intimidating. For that reason, I've put together a little guide to help you master the art of creating a perfectly personalized tablescape. Here's what you should keep in mind:
- Ambience is everything so keep a few of your favorite candles on deck.
- Add a few decorative accessories that reflect your personal style. Pieces from your recent travels are always a good idea.
- Keep things organized in a tray.
- Pile on a few of your favorite books. Not only are they lovely to page through from time to time, they will also likely spark conversation when guests are in tow.
What's on your coffee table?
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XO Lauren
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46 comments
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Hey all you would love our coffee table varities. kindly reply me if you like them. Thanks. Have a great day.
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I don't have a coffee table for now but when the time comes it's going to be a soft salmon pink cover and a paris style chair ; )
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Woopsss... here is my link to my Hermes Tray on my Coffee table!
http://www.thecurrentlyobsessed.com/2011/12/hermes-home.html
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i love home decore:) here is my coffee table...with my Hermes tray! a splurge... but i like to splurge on my house:)
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I'm constantly styling my coffee table with different vignettes! I always have a gold glitter acrylic tray, a vase with fresh cut flowers, and stacks of fashion/interior design magazines!
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Love your decorating tips, Lauren! Sharing with you the Elaine Ryan Home Decorating Kit. Go to www.ElaineRyan.com.
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i love home decore:) here is my coffee table...with my Hermes tray! a splurge... but i liek to splurge on my house:)
http://www.thecurrentlyobsessed.com/2011/12/hermes-home.html
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Can't wait til the day when I have my own place and a coffee table so I can do this! Only one more year... In the meantime, does anyone have and suggestions for a replacement I could use in my bedroom instead of a coffee table so I could do something like this? Thanks!!
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I love having style books on my coffee table. It just makes me feel better having them there to just pick up and read.
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Love this! I definitely have to revamp the coffee tables in my house since the cat finds every object placed on any table his sole mission to destroy!
KMHM
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Don't forget to change your coffee tablescape as your interests change and the seasons change!
Cluny
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coffee tables really do set the mood of the room - & are often too cluttered. beautiful vignette lauren!
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I have an assortment of candles and always have a nice boquet of freshly cut flowers on my coffee table. I love the freshness and beauty that it gives me every day. I am always on the lookout for something new and creative to add to the table to make it uniquely my own.
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My coffee table is messy :$ I spend most of my time in the living room so a lot of stuff is there.... :)
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Love the book!!!!I just posted summer accessories from Blumarine and Moschino, they are beautiful!! And the video Love sucks x Love rocks, amazing!!! www.thegavlaks.com
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I love coffee tables, there are so many ways you can style them to suit your personality :)
xo Emilie
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I don't have coffee table but a stand out bookshelf. It includes the glamour and joy magazines from the last 2 years, latest vogues and lauren conrads style :)
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This post is really ironic considering Style by Lauren Conrad is my coffee table book haha. Some of my friends have flipped through it and bought their own copies.
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I always have candles on my coffee table. Some I light, and some are just decorative.
At the moment I have a bunch of travel books, an IKEA catalogue and the book "Awkward Family Photos" on the table. My friends love pageing through this hilarious book.
Liesl xxx
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I love this post!! If you like candles much as I do, you should check my webside for wickless candles. They are nice to look at and afordable, i have more then 80 different scents to choose from :-)
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