Savvy Sourcing
Episode 51 · 2000-12-05

Episode overview
In this episode, Christopher demonstrates why discovering the best sources for unusual items for the home can be as much fun as the decorating. First, we go shopping at Blackmen/Cruz Design and meet designer Adam Blackmen for a tour of the unusual and outrageous accessories and furnishings featured in the store. Designer Craig Olsen of Plantation Design, demonstrates how to create ""fusion design"" a technique for combining eclectic accessories into one cohesive design. Next, we visit Eileen Paulin editor of Romantic Homes magazine to take a tour of the home she transformed featuring mix and match fabrics from Waverly fabrics and several savvy sources. Then it's off to Freeway Building Materials, where Christopher shows us how to discover hidden treasures for the home. In-studio he demonstrates how to create a headboard frame featuring wrought iron pieces from Industrial Metal Supply. Set Designer Leslie Erganian drops in and displays a complete tea set and accessories she challenged her
60 minutes
Season 2 episodes
1. Regional Design2000-12-19
2. Architectural Elements2000-09-26
3. Working from Home2000-09-27
4. Sanctuary
5. The Wedding Show2000-09-29
6. Color Courage
7. Walls and Doors
8. The Lighting Show2000-10-04
9. Decorative Touches2000-10-05
10. Flea Market Show2000-10-06
11. Window Show
12. Paint Party Show2000-10-10
13. Ocean Living
14. The Room That Shagged Me
15. Seven Layers of Design
16. Import Decor
17. Small Spaces
18. Kitchens
19. Guest Bedrooms2000-10-19
20. Savvy Surfaces2000-10-20
21. Chic Cheats
22. Special Occasion Party
23. Art of Disguise (2)2000-10-25
24. Mars vs. Venus (1)2000-10-26
25. Merchandising the Home2000-10-27
26. Bathroom Makeover2000-10-30
27. Outdoor Living2000-10-31
28. You Live Where?2000-11-01
29. Changing Spaces2000-11-02
30. Shopping from Home2000-11-03
31. Finding Your Style2000-11-06
32. Great Ideas from Public Spaces2000-11-07
33. Super Store Chic2000-11-08
34. CL's 7 Layers of Entertaining Spaces2000-11-09
35. Earth, Wind, Water and Light
36. Out of the Closet2000-11-13
37. A Formal Affair2000-11-14
38. The Creativity Show2000-11-15
39. Industrial Living (1)2000-11-16
40. Ragged and Regal2000-11-17
41. Runway Chic2000-11-20
42. Clutter Free Living2000-11-21
43. The Great Fabric Show2000-11-22
44. It's Academic2000-11-23
45. Popular Demand2000-11-27
46. Holiday Occasions
47. Grand Entrances (2)2000-11-29
48. Quality of Life2000-11-30
49. Challenged Living2000-12-01
50. Natural Inspiration2000-12-04
51. Savvy Sourcing2000-12-05
52. Double Duty2000-12-06
53. Family Rooms2000-12-07
54. Contemporary Living2000-12-08
55. Use What You've Got2000-12-11
56. Classic Living / Traditional2000-12-12
57. The Sporting Life2000-12-13
58. Whimsy2000-12-14
59. Enter Laughing2000-12-15
60. No Room is an Island2000-12-18