Not in the Boston area?  No biggie.  Check out their online shop at www.BlackInkBoston.com.

Forever Twined Lamp – This nautical inspired lamp from Anthropologie is made out of thin coils of rope braided to give just enough of a sea shore touch to any side table.

Dock Glow Chandelier – Coils of rope at different thicknesses wrap this whimsical chandelier to create both a nautical and natural feel.  Also from Anthrolopgie, you can hang it over a dining table or in an entrance way for a great eye-catching piece.

Rope Towel Rail – Bring the seashore to your bathroom with this great towel rail by Stock Knots.  While browsing their site, check out their other rope mats and light pulls that we love!

Rope Stair Rail – Both chic and functional, we can’t get enough of these amazing rope stair rails by StairRopes.com.  This bespoke company offers a number of different style rails with hardware to coordinate with any scheme.

Haus Rope – We are not the only ones who can’t get enough of the amazing rope mirror and door stop that are available at Haus Interior.  These two items are just a few of the pieces we are obsessing over.

The collection includes pillows, wall art, and ceramic plates made with the most intricate techniques.  The framed wall art is created using metallic letterpress, and the pillows are foil printed onto the soft linen.  As of now, the collection comprises of a few beyond amazing pieces; in the future we are hoping there will be more!

Gathering and Canoe Wire Baskets: These great baskets from Haus Interior are a perfect Easter basket for any age. Priced at $26 and $35, they can be reused as a bread basket or a carry all basket for the rest of the season!

Bungalow Kitchen and Bath Towels: These wafer textured kitchen and bath towels are available in six festive spring colors and are terrific to line your Easter basket—or even to use in the park for a fun Easter picnic. Reuse these great towels for the rest of spring and even into summer, adding punches of color everywhere you see.

Pastel Heart Shaped Ramekins: Bake some holiday treats with this pastel-colored, heart shaped, stone ramekin set from Le Cresset. These pastel colors are perfect for the spring season and will show your loved ones that you are thinking of them. The pop of color at the end of their treat will also get your guests excited for spring.

Stark Carpet Outlet: Located in Connecticut, North Carolina, and California, the Stark Carpet Outlets have over 100,000 square feet of merchandise and feature not just rugs and carpets but beautiful fabrics and wallpapers as well. If you can’t make it to any of their three locations, check out the different carpets they have available online, and purchase them over the phone from any of their locations.

Matouk Factory Store: Located in Fall River, MA at their main production facility, the Matouk Factory Store truly represents its name. They have some of the most amazing bed, bath, and table linens out there—but with minor defects that most consumers would never even notice. We have even found amazing bedding sets and great gifts at just a fraction of the price.

Crate and Barrel Outlet: One of our favorites for classic finds, this outlet’s inventory can be viewed both online and in person. Featuring everything from furniture to dinnerware and priced at as much as 50 to 75% off, why look anywhere else!

Besides these amazing tattoos check out other products available at 2Jane. They offer eye-catching selection of window films, decals, and lampshades to name a few.

“As a former staffer at Domino Magazine (R.I.P.), I learned that design can and should be accessible to everyone.  Your home should be a vital expression of who you are, a place that really feels like it’s a part of you.  If your home isn’t the home of your dreams, you should be empowered to make those dreams come true, no matter your budget!  Design is design is design, and truly good design can make a world of difference.  My style is very eclectic.  I’m not a very matchy-matchy kind of gal. I like to collect pieces that have a soul; I know true love when I see it.  Usually, your first instinct is correct; although, I think it’s important to step outside the box and take some aesthetic risks.  Taste and design sense should be constantly evolving animals.  So don’t be afraid to push your limits, it’s how we grow!  On a personal note, design and interiors are what makes my world go round.  I’m always happiest and totally blissed-out when I’m out there discovering new designers, and featuring the beauty they have to offer on my blog Urban Flea.  I have boxes upon boxes of gorgeous fabric and wallpaper samples, and shelves chock-full of design books.  They’re like my children!  There’s something that gets filled up in my soul when I’m living in the design world.  My dream and ultimate goal?  To have my own decorating firm complete with a lovely little shop; that’s a long way off at the moment, but I’m always grateful to the wonderful and supportive design blogosphere, it’s truly an honor to be a part of.  Like I said, I love finding new and unusual sources that are budget-friendly; it’s like being an explorer of sorts, spelunking through the world of interiors.  And now, I present to you a few of my favorite secret sources!  Most of them are Chicago-based, but all of them have great and resourceful websites that cater to anyone and everyone. ”

1. Wallpaper from the 70s
The 1970s have a bad reputation; one that includes the abhorrent likes of avocado-green wall to wall shag and sparkly pink formica. (Blech!)  But there’s a different more intriguing side to the decade, namely, wallpaper.  It was an era that spawned some fantastic motifs, and the awesome online source Wallpaper from the 70s has made it their mission to revive some of those oldies but goodies.  And what goodies indeed!  And yes, they are super-affordable.  You can spend hours trolling through their humongous catalog of vintage papers, gleaning some great inspiration.  So head on over and treat your peepers to some vintage-glory!

2. Fort Pitt Furniture
This one is based in good old Chi-town, but there are similar ventures all over the country.  Specializing in high-end hotel furniture liquidations from the likes of the Ritz and the Kohler Resort and Spa, they are constantly acquiring great quality pieces for dirt, and I mean dirt, cheap.  Many of the items could use some reupholstering and refinishing, but the bones are always superb, and for such a low price, definitely worth the extra effort.

3. American Science and Surplus
Also a longtime Chicago-staple, the fabulously quirky American Science and Surplus carries a wide variety of the wonderful and weird for super-low prices.  I’m a fan of their little glass beakers and ampules for showcasing flower arrangements, it’s a fun and unexpected touch.  I also love their spiffy Radiometer Light, it has that great industrial/ mad-scientist flair that’s always a ripe conversation starter.  Their website is extensive and accessible, definitely head on over and check it out.

4. Nadeau
When I first walked into Nadeau’s gigantic warehouse, I swear tears of joy came to my eyes.  I was in super-affordable furniture heaven.  Since 1992, they have been establishing great relationships with artisans and suppliers all over the globe, but particularly in Asia.  Their wholesale-priced furniture is consistently of beautiful quality, usually handmade in solid and fine woods.  They also carry a big selection of accessories including mirrors, textiles, storage, and other little unique bits and bobs.  Their website is called “Furniture with a Soul,” and I couldn’t agree more.

5. Supermarket
A recent discovery of mine, the brilliant Supermarket seeks to “connect you directly with designers and the great things they make.”  Simple and perfect, don’t you think?  Supporting independent designers is a particular passion of mine, and Supermarket is a great expression of that mission.  They maintain very high aesthetic standards, and pricing is generally very affordable, depending on what designer you are looking at.  You’ll find everything from furniture to jewelry to art and lighting; you want it, they’ve got it somewhere in their impressive online inventory.  Swing by and feel the Supermarket love!

6. Lincoln Antique Mall

This amazing antique outpost has been around in Chicagoland for a very long time, with good reason.  I love nothing more than spending a rainy afternoon burying myself in their many many many vintage treasures.  They manage to find some of the best and chicest pieces I’ve seen in awhile, and very often will retool and update them to perfection.  Unfortunately they don’t have an online shop, but they do feature their wares on Craigslist.

Pucker Folding Lounge Chair – This lime green folding chair from CB2 is great for the pool, beach, or patio.  It’s easy to fold and store and is ideal for any size home or even beach house!

Zanetti Wallpaper – Even if you don’t have any Irish in your blood, you can still love this amazing zigzag wallpaper from Osborn and Little!  Bold and graphic—and available in a number of other colors—we love it for an entryway, bathroom, or even as a great accent wall.

Fleur De Lys Glasses – Delicate, feminine, affordable, and green!  These beautiful glasses from Anthropologie are $32 for a set of four and are great for serving Irish inspired cocktails.  Check out the other amazing green glasses that are also available at Anthropologie!

In the need to find something that is easy to install and looks superb we found Chic Shelf Paper, a company that “help homeowners enhance and enjoy their living environments by creating personalized and high-quality coverings for storage areas.”  Order by the roll and cut it yourself, or to make it easier CSP can cut exact sizes for you!  With tons of exciting patterns and colors from solids to floral and even industrial patterns you are sure to find something that fits your taste and aesthetics.

Check them out today and start adding a little excitement to every drawer and shelf in your home!

Here are some others we are obsessing over this season:

Gold Knobs – These delicate porcelain knobs from Hygge & West are perfect for hanging necklaces.  Priced at $8 a piece, scatter a few of them on your wall and turn them into both a functional piece and a work of art.

Sea Urchin Boxes – These delicate ceramic boxes from the amazing store, Hudson, in Boston are perfect to hide your special treasures.  Priced from $25 to $35, these are great as a pair or by themselves next to your bed.

Growing Vine Jewelry Stand – Grow a jewelry tree of your own with this great stand from Urban Outfitters.  With branches for your necklaces, rings, and bracelets, this is a great place to store all of your gems.

Lacquer Boxes – These brightly colored, lacquered boxes from Jonathan Adler are great alone or stacked in a group on your vanity.  Use one for each jewelry category—or even to hide makeup.