Have you ever seen the show on HGTV Sensible Chic? Well the story line takes an expensive "inspiration room" from a notable designer and attempts to recreate the design on a much more "sensible" budget, usually around $2,000. HGTV's web site describes the show this way: Join HGTV for its decorating adventure, Sensible Chic, with each episode featuring high-end designer room decor re-created in an affordable way. A decorating expert analyzes the design principles used in the expensive original, then shows viewers how to apply those principles to bring about a satisfying, less expensive version that is "sensibly chic." It's all done through careful planning, smart shopping and clever hands-on projects. The series of half-hour programs features the full range of decorating styles. Actually there have been several variations on this theme in recent years on various networks. The shows are fun to watch and it's amazing how some of these wonderful rooms can be recreated for a lot less money.... and even more fun to watch are the ones that are miserable failures. Well when the new listings came out today on 1stdibs, I couldn't help but a) fall in love with these pink quartz lamps for $16,000 and b) recognize how similar they look to our new Rock Candy lamps in pink for $2,495. Here are the pictures side by side. You decide. See the photos side by side below. Now I know that if I had $16,000 to spend on pink lamps I would go for the quartz, but if I do say so myself, our Rock Candy version are pretty darn hot! Let me know what you think. Thanks Ed at Swank
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