Kelly Porter's favorite sources

HomeGoods (http://www.homegoods.com) "Great for affordable accessories and accent furniture pieces. They offer different styles [modern, traditional, vintage, etc.], and you can find furnishings for every room in your home. I also like that they bring in new items weekly."

Z Gallerie (http://www.zgallerie.com) "It's a good place to find trendy items that have a high-end look at reasonable prices."

West Elm (http://www.westelm.com) Modern, clean-lined furniture at reasonable prices. "A great source for office furniture."

Anthropologie (http://www.anthropologie.com) "I love the 'bohemian chic' style of their furnishings. They offer beautifully patterned and colorful upholstered pieces and area rugs. Their items bring a casual elegance to any space."

Theodores (http://www.theodores.com) and Vastu (http://www.vastudc.com) "For contemporary furnishings and lighting."

Novica (http://www.novica.com) "This site offers beautiful and unique home furnishings -- clothes and jewelry, too -- handcrafted by artisans from around the globe."

Brandon of Hunt Valley, in Baltimore County (http://www.brandonofhuntvalley.com) "A huge showroom stocked with classic, traditional furnishings, accessories and artwork. You can purchase anything off the floor. They get new items in often, and the staff is very friendly and helpful."

Main Street in historic Ellicott City "One of my favorite local destinations. It's a great place for finding one-of-a-kind and vintage items that will add character to your space. In particular, I like to shop at Discoveries, Original Souls and Antique Depot."