The unusual shape is a great way to break up a boxy room full of squares or rectangles.  I like to hang a small one in a grouping over a sofa or a large wall.  The sunburst design also draws the eye outward to visually expand an area, too.

One of the best thing about sunburst mirrors is that you can purchase them at a variety of places so there's something to suit your price range.  The sample below range from Home Depot to ZGallerie.  

During the two and half years I spent working out of Stamford, I made a point to check out the shops in nearby Greenwich regularly.  They always served as great inspiration for collecting and displaying beautiful pieces.

One store, in particular, that always made my "must visit" list is Privet House.  This picture at left shows some simple glassware and silver, but so artfully done.

And now they're part of the Target "Shops" both online and in stores.  Here's a few lovelies I found in coral, my favorite color for spring.

I saw this image over on Furbish's website and wanted to share.  It's from Lily Pulitzer's booth at Hight Point.  I'm not normally a pink girl, but this particular shade caught my eye.  It's really more of a coral-y pink and the overscale trellis pattern is dramatic, to say the least.  The heavy use of white on upholstery, furniture and the lampshades help quiet it down.  If you look close, there's some pretty detail work on the desk which I bet you could replicate with some O'verlays on an inexpensive painted item. 

I was a little surprised to learn (via Twitter) that HGTV is launching a furniture line.  Then again, the same way I know it's just a matter of time until Dr. Oz has his own brand of vitamins, I should have seen this coming.  Why?  Because people will buy it based on name recognition alone.

No word yet on where you can purchase their collection (which yes, does include more than just storage bars) but I hear it will be designed and manufactured by Bassett.  This makes me wonder how much involvement HGTV will actually have in the process. I'll pass along info on where to buy when it becomes available.

Philadelphia is definitely a city known for its delicious treats-everything from cheesesteaks to pretzels to Tastykakes.  But don't be mistaken, Philly is also a city known for fine dining.  And the king of restaurants, at least according to Eric Ripert, is Stephen Starr.  I was lucky enough to have dinner at The Dandelion and drinks at The Continental Saturday night.

I've been to a Starr restaurant before, Buddkan in NYC, but definitely enjoyed my experience in Philly a bit more.  For starters, I don't love Asian cuisine.  But perhaps more importantly, it's a little tricky to enjoy your meal with a giant diety "lording" over you.
The Dandelion is charming, with lots of smaller dining rooms adjecent to each other.  The overall look features rich woods, needlepoints and soft lighting.  The Continental (midtown location) channels a mid century vibe with lots of curved shapes (banquettes and hanging birdcage chairs-good for swinging with a cocktail, bad for cutting a steak) and bright pops of color.
Whatever your taste, get yourself to Philly and make all your senses happy at a Stephen Starr restaurant. 

I caught sight of this home on 11th street while I was headed towards University Place this evening.  Perhaps as a nod to "Desperate Housewives"? You'll note the wisteria climbing up the facade.  The late evening light made it difficult to capture how stunning it looked in person.