frame it. Not only does that add a personal touch to a space, but it’s a unique décor piece that can’t be picked up at a local Ikea. Or make throw pillows from scraps of material and combine unexpected patterns and fabrics (like the gold leather and cotton stripe pillow in the Fifth Avenue shop). According to Canning Zast, simply being creative and expressing a distinct personality will inspire a space to shine, even if the ideas can be a bit conventionally quirky.“Don’t be afraid to take a Sharpie to your wall, like the trompe-l’oeil light switch in the shop,” says Canning Zast. “It’s your home, not a museum! ”Remember to scan flea markets and embark on great discoveries; seek out vintage books, paintings, furniture and more. Mixing the old with the new is key; great vintage pieces with cheap and easy accessories always work well to add a more interesting visual sense to a room. 119
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