TV or No TV?

This week I was faced multiple times with the age-old question of where to put the big stinkin' tv. The conversation usually goes like this..."My husband wants a 190" flat screen and to make it the focal point of the room...I don't really want a tv in the room" Ok, that is a bit of an exaggeration but whenever I work on a living room or den, the tv is always worth a discussion. I took a virtual trip over to Pinterest to get some inspiration and here are some great ideas.....

Source: homes.ninemsn.com.au via Jamie on Pinterest

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Source: unplggd.com via Bradley on Pinterest

Source: unplggd.com via Bradley on Pinterest

All pictures via Pinterest....loving these creative ideas! How have you handled your tv situation?

Don't forget to join the Blog Hop til You Drop......find new blogs and get yours out there, too!

Come join us for a link up party: Blog Hop til You Drop!

I'm excited to be co-hosting this weekend's Blog Hop 'til You Drop with Char at Epic Adventures of a Modern Mom! If you don't know Char, she is an uber cool Canadian mom of two toddlers. She blogs about fashion, travel and mommy-hood. Go check her out, link up your blog and socialize! Instructions below...

If you are coming to me from the blog-hop then welcome! My blog is focused around interior design and the mayhem of running my boutique design firm in Westchester, NY. I hope you will follow me here via Google or subscribe via email. I'll be happy to follow back! And drop me a word so I know to follow you back! I love the chance to discover new blogs! Blog-hopping instructions below:

http://1epicmom.com

Hey party people of the blogosphere, welcome to the Weekend Blog Hop till you Drop!

After linking up to the blog hop, I would love for you to join my Pinstagram Party on Pintrest, see details below!!!

Blog Hop Rules: This is a low key hop to find other blogs we can follow!

1. Follow the hostess, Epic Mom a.k.a Char from The Epic Adventures of a Modern Mom, and show some linky luv to our epic guest host Joanne from Homestyling 101. Be sure to leave a comment so that we can follow you back.

2. Link up your blog so we can all check it out.

3. Please feel free to add any family friendly blog post, Google +, Twitter and Facebook, RSS Feed, You Tube Channel, Pintrest etc. for everyone to follow. This a fun way to get new followers, so go ahead and add the social media channels that you would like us to follow you on, just specify which one it is!

4. Check out some other blogs and if you find some blogs you love, become a follower and leave them an epic comment.

If you are interested in being a guest host, please feel free to contact me at epicmomblog@gmail.com!

Now come on y'all, let's party like it's 2012! And have an awesome weekend as you Blog Hop Till You Drop!

P.S: If you are in love with Pintrest and Instagram as I am, join my Pinstagram Party on Pintrest. To join, leave your Pintrest username in the comment section below and I will add you as a contributor to my Pinstagram Party Board! When you've been added, go on and pin your Instagram photos for everyone on Pintrest to see.

Have a great weekend and it was nice hopping with you! Thanks, Char!

Housing Works Design on a Dime....I have to share!

Ok, I have to admit, I almost didn't want to share this....I wanted to buy everything up myself but being the unselfish blogger that I am....I have to spread the word.

I was reading my most recent edition of House Beautiful and came across an ad for the HousingWorks Design on a Dime Gala Benefit and Sale to take place in NYC from April 26th - 28th. While kicking around the idea of whether or not I'd like to attend, I found my way over to the website to see if it was worth me putting on heels for.....look 'a what I found....it is a thrift store lovers haven!

Housing Works

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  Clover Table

  No Bids: $95.00, 12d 2h 53m left
  Located at: Upper East
  
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  Armchair Pair

  No Bids: $400.00, 12d 2h 53m left
  Located at: Upper East
  
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  Side Table

  1 Bids: $70.00, 12d 2h 53m left
  Located at: Upper East
  
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  Beacon Hotel Mantel

  No Bids: $150.00, 12d 2h 53m left
  Located at: Upper East
  
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  Harp Sidetable

  No Bids: $95.00, 12d 2h 53m left
  Located at: Upper East
  
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  Sofa

  1 Bids: $180.00, 8d 2h 53m left
  Located at: Chelsea
  
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  Todd Hase Armchair 2

  No Bids: $150.00, 8d 2h 53m left
  Located at: Chelsea
  
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  Todd Hase Armchair 1

  No Bids: $150.00, 8d 2h 53m left
  Located at: Chelsea
  
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  Etagere 2

  3 Bids: $143.00, 8d 2h 53m left
  Located at: Chelsea
  
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  Etagere 1

  3 Bids: $143.00, 8d 2h 53m left
  Located at: Chelsea
  
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  A. Nathan Bar Cabinet

  9 Bids: $370.00, 8d 2h 53m left
  Located at: Chelsea
  
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  J. Spectre for Century Armchair/Ottoman

  No Bids: $200.00, 7d 2h 53m left
  Located at: Gramercy
  
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  Ocassional Table

  3 Bids: $104.50, 7d 2h 53m left
  Located at: Gramercy
  
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  Slipper Chair Pair

  5 Bids: $260.00, 7d 2h 53m left
  Located at: Gramercy
  
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  Side Chair

  1 Bids: $90.00, 7d 2h 53m left
  Located at: Gramercy
  
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  Bar

  1 Bids: $120.00, 7d 2h 53m left
  Located at: Gramercy
  
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  Tray Table 2

  3 Bids: $120.00, 7d 2h 53m left
  Located at: Gramercy
  
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  Tray Table 1

  No Bids: $100.00, 7d 2h 53m left
  Located at: Gramercy
  
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  Curio Cabinet

  1 Bids: $150.00, 7d 2h 53m left
  Located at: Gramercy
  
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  J. Spectre for Century Sofa Pair

  No Bids: $500.00, 7d 2h 53m left
  Located at: Gramercy
  
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  Side Table

  13 Bids: $165.50, 6d 2h 53m left
  Located at: Upper West
  
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  Stool

  1 Bids: $85.00, 6d 2h 53m left
  Located at: Upper West
  
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  Garden Stool

  No Bids: $90.00, 6d 2h 53m left
  Located at: Upper West
  
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  Armchair

  1 Bids: $120.00, 6d 2h 53m left
  Located at: Upper West
  
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  Theodore Alexander Coffee Table

  23 Bids: $450.00, 6d 2h 53m left
  Located at: Upper West
  
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  Brayton Love Seat

  No Bids: $120.00, 6d 2h 53m left
  Located at: Upper West
  
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  Mid-Century Armchair

  3 Bids: $132.00, 5d 2h 53m left
  Located at: Yorkville
  
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  Wakefield Side Table

  No Bids: $80.00, 5d 2h 53m left
  Located at: Yorkville
  
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  Vesle Chair Pair

  1 Bids: $130.00, 5d 2h 53m left
  Located at: Yorkville
  
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  Double Sided Desk

  3 Bids: $132.00, 5d 2h 53m left
  Located at: Yorkville
  
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  Rocking Chair

  3 Bids: $99.00, 4d 2h 53m left
  Located at: Hells Kitchen
  
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  Coffee Table 1

  No Bids: $100.00, 4d 2h 53m left
  Located at: Hells Kitchen
  
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  Coffee Table 2

  11 Bids: $262.00, 4d 2h 53m left
  Located at: Hells Kitchen
  
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  Sidetable

  1 Bids: $85.00, 4d 2h 53m left
  Located at: Hells Kitchen
  
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  Armchair Pair

  5 Bids: $120.00, 4d 2h 53m left
  Located at: Hells Kitchen
  
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  David Rowland Chair Set

  No Bids: $250.00, 1d 2h 53m left
  Located at: Chelsea
  
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  Coffee Table

  No Bids: $300.00, 1d 2h 53m left
  Located at: Chelsea
  
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  Side Table Pair

  No Bids: $100.00, 1d 2h 53m left
  Located at: Chelsea
  
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  Stickley Highboy

  13 Bids: $425.00, 0d 2h 53m left
  Located at: Gramercy
  
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  Armchair

  1 Bids: $120.00, 0d 2h 53m left
  Located at: Gramercy
  

I think I might die....this is too dangerous to be able to thrift shop from home!! Good news is that all proceeds benefit Housing Works and its housing services for low-income New Yorkers living with HIV and AIDS. Check out the site...they also have accessories, shoes, handbags and more! It is worth a visit for sure.....and for those of you outside of NY, the smaller items can be shipped! Yeah for all! Which pieces would you be bidding on? I might have to put the heels on and make my way into NYC for this one!