This was honestly too good not to share. The LA Times took top interior designer Kelly Wearstler shopping at Cost Plus World Market (a cheapy/cool Pier1-esque decor retailer) and and dragged one of France's most iconic designers, Philippe Starck, to a Big Lots (a massive brand name closeout store) and let him loose. From her big box sojourn Kelly came up with a concept for a rustic glam beach party, while Philippe looked for authenticity in design and constructed a black and white table setting for just a few bucks. Read about Kelly's adventure here and check in on Philippe's purchases here. [images: Al Selb / Los Angeles Times]
