Since my episode of HGTV’s MY Favorite Place has aired I’ve gotten tons of emails, comments and tweets about some of the items from my apartment that were featured in the episode so I decided to devote a special edition of Ask Nicole to answering your questions. Read on to learn more about some of the sources I used to furnish my space!

Paint Color

_{Ralph Lauren’s Forde Abbey is one of my favorite shades of gray for interior walls.}

Q: Nicole – I saw you for the first time on My Favorite Place. I LOVE everything I saw in your home but especially was drawn to your wall color. Would you consider sharing what color it is?

Linda O’Neill, Reston VA

A: The paint color is a beige-ish gray color called Forde Abbey from Ralph Lauren Paints. You can click here to find it at a store in your area.

Bookcase

Q: Nicole – The segment was wonderful. We felt your space was the most creative. Would you please share with us the resource for the invisible book holder?

Steven Burns

_{L: The Sapien bookcase from DWR. R: CB2′s Array bookcase.}

A: My bookcase was from West Elm and sadly they no longer sell it but lucky for you DWR and CB2 have identical options! The Sapien bookcase from DWR comes in  both white and grey and is available in two heights and the Array bookcase from CB2 is available in a 5 foot tall silver version.

Bedding

_{Pottery Barn’s Grand Embroidered Duvet & Shams on my bed as seen on HGTV’s My Favorite Place}

Q: @SoHaute – Just saw your segment! Love your style and how you mix high and low pieces. Where did u get your bedding?

@DressMyRoom (via Twitter)

A: My bedding is from Pottery Barn! It’s the Grand Embroidered Duvet with matching Shams and I chose the embroidery color porcelain blue. You can view it here.

Keep Calm & Drink Wine Print

_{Keep Calm & Drink Wine!}

Q: Hi Nicole! Where oh where did you get the “Keep Calm and Drink Wine” print? I need it in my life now. xoxo

Neahle Ize

A: I got the print from the Keep Calm Shop on Etsy! They have variations of the popular “Keep Calm” posters to suit any personality! You can shop the assortment here.

_{My tan cowhide layered on top of a sisal rug in my living room.}

Q. Hi Nicole, I heart your blog! I love your hide rug and am looking to do something similar a la layering with hide but I live in Canada and wondered where you got your rug. Is it real hide? Can I get something faux that looks just as good for a great bargain? Thanks and keep up the great work…Super inspiring!
- KP, Toronto

A. Hi KP – The web is the absolute best resource to shop, compare prices and find great deals. I purchased my cowhide on eBay for under $200 and yes, it’s real! (It even still has a visible cattle brand on it!) Cowhides are actually very inexpensive so I’d never recommend going faux because you can find the real thing for far less than you probably think. The first place I recommend looking is eBay. Try a search simply using the term “cowhide rug” and you should be able to sort through the results and find one that suits your taste for a great price! Below are three options I found online for you from various retailers including eBay and all are under $300. Hope this helps you get your search off to a great start!

1. Tan Cowhide Rug, eBay. 2. Natural Beige Cowhide Rug, Fine Web Stores. 3. Ombre Hide Rug, Williams-Sonoma Home.

Q. I have been actively searching the internet for affordable, stylish tablescapes for my Thanksgiving table and can find almost NOTHING.  I need help for inspiration and resources for reasonably priced, chic linens, etc.  Any advice? – Erin Barry

A. Hi Erin! Right now I’m inspired by natural colors, organic shapes & textures and a look that is rustic yet modern with a touch of glamour.  Some of my favorite places to shop for affordable tabletop finds are Target, West Elm, Ikea, Etsy, Pier 1,  Fishs Eddy, Williams-Sonoma and Ebay (because vintage adds so much soul & personality!). Here is a tablescape I whipped together for you that captures the rustic & refined look that I’m loving right now. It’s filled with stylish hi-low finds and I hope it inspires you this Thanksgiving!

1. Organic Shaped Dinnerware , $9-$22/set of four – West Elm . 2. Mepra Due “Ice Oro” Flatware, $115/place setting – Barney’s New York . 3. Classic Collection Floral Arrangement,  H. Bloom (NYC and DC areas only). 4. Instant Bon Vivant Red Wine, $25 – Swanson Vineyards . 5. Marble Salt & Pepper Cellars, $108 – Jayson Home & Garden. 6. Antiqued Votive Holder, $12 – ABC Home . 7. Sun-Tipped Serving Utensils, $68 – Anthropologie. 8. Organic Shaped Serveware, $12-25 – West Elm. 9. Shesham Ribbed Napkin Rings, $2.95 – Crate & Barrel. 10. Organic Linen Napkins, $28/set of four -Etsy/Nikki Designs. 11. Coated Linen-Cotton Placemats, $4.95 – CB2. 12.  Esperienze Stemware Collection, $20.98 – Target.

Inspiration Photo Credits: Left: Grace Bonney/HouseBeautiful.com, Middle: Jimmy Stanton/AtlantaHomesMag.com, Right: KimFicaro.com

Need design advice or help solving a decorating dilemma? Email me at info {at} sohautestyle.com and your question could be featured on So Haute!

Q. Hi Nicole, I have been following your blog for a while now and love your sense of style. I’ve been looking for a gold leaf/faux gold leaf coffee table and am having the hardest time finding one that is reasonably priced. Can you help? – Corin

A. Corin, Nate Berkus has a beautiful gold look coffee table in his collection for HSN (pictured above) that I would highly recommend. It has a delicate gold faux bamboo frame and comes in both a glass top and mirrored top version. The styling is reminiscent of high-end French designs from the 1940s and 1950s. As for affordability, this one retails for just $199.95, proving that you don’t have to spend a fortune to achieve high style at home. Vintage is another great way to go. If you have the patience to search around you can score an amazing deal. Craiglsist and eBay are two of my favorite online sources for inexpensive vintage furnishings and I also recommend trolling your local flea markets…flea markets are a guaranteed treasure trove full of wonderful vintage finds. Good luck!

Need design advice or help solving a decorating dilemma? Email me at info {at} sohautestyle.com and your question could be featured on So Haute!