as a designer myself, I make it a practice to respect the creativity and ideas of others and keep my collection fresh and unique without being a “copycat.”  I remember the purse parties years ago where gals sold “Kate Spade” bags from their homes, but we all knew they were not really made by Kate.  It actually drove me nuts and I swore I would never purchase something that robbed the designer of her originality (and the sale!) However, am I a total hypocrit for finding similar looks for my home for a whole lot less than the “real deal?” I think not.  A friend of mine has turned me on to a website called www.copycatchic.com and I am hooked! She is not promoting “fakes”, just showing options to purchase from other collections if you can’t afford the original.

Nate Berkus' living room

I just adore Nate Berkus and loved the feature on his apartment in Elle Decor.  I also love EVERYTHING by Madeline Weinrib, but until I can afford her collection, i might have to stick with the IKEA version of this fab rug for now.  I’m sooo okay with that when it looks this good!

Madeline is soo fine!

IKEA version works for me!