Recently, when I wrote a story on entertainment rooms for City & Shore, our upscale magazine, I was fascinated with the large film reels the designer used in the 421-square-foot media room of the model in Boca Raton's Azura development.

She found them at a designer-only source, but now you don't have to be a media mogul to afford the great look. Ballard Designs, a catalog that gives you a designer look at a reasonable price, has film reel plaques in its latest catalog.

Three different size reels are sold together for $179. The largest represents the size used for silent films, the medium was used for black-and-white movies and the smallest is for color. They are metal with applied rust finishes. Instructions are given for hanging on different type walls.

To order, go to ballarddesigns.com or call 800-367-2775.

-- Shopper Girl

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