Salone Del Mobile: A Sneak Peek At A Few Favorites

The Salone del Mobile is a ginormous event. It’s really impossible to see everything. That’s why it’s so much fun to scout out previews and create a map ahead of time for “must sees”. Here are a few things I’m looking forward to seeing in real life.

These Tetris-shaped bookshelves are lit using a computer program that allows you to change the colors as you like. Designed by a2. Can’t wait to see just how this works. This is the sort of design that has a thousand and one uses. Read More…

Chair of the Day: Antique Slat Back Chair from Etsy Daily Memorandum

One of these days I’ll be opening my own Etsy shop selling vintage items and handmade home accessories. To whet your appetite for la vintage, may I give you this beauty for your consideration? This antique farmhouse chair is from Daily Memorandum ($70.00). It looks blue to me, but apparently, it was once green. I think it’s very charming. Read More…

Chair of the Day: Custom Chairs From Serena & Lily

Have you checked out the bedding and accessories from Serena & Lily? They’re beautiful. Now, they’ve added custom furniture as well. The collection includes chairs (of course) as well as headboards, poufs, tables and more. They offer a variety of ways to customize each style.

Interior Design Resources: Houndstooth

Have you caught the fever for houndstooth prints? This bold pattern is a terrific way to instantly update a room – taking it from blah to groovy, baby. Here are some options and inspiration.

Black and white houndstooth goes well with pinks and grays. Why not go bolder and team it with yellow or red? Purple would look smashing. Don’t forget a silver metallic wallcovering to complete the ’70′s look.

Here are some fabric options I picked up at the Design Center last week. Each comes in several colorways. From the left is: Schumacher’s Chatham Houndstooth, in Espresso (100% linen), Greeff’s Brayden Houndstooth, in Saddle (100% cotton), Schumacher’s Martin Houndstooth, in Onyx (100% cotton). Contact me for prices.

FLOR offers All Bark and No Bite ($16.99 per square) comes in five colors. It’s a subtle option.

Not so meek is Jonathan Adler’s Zebra Houndstooth Rug ($1,050.00). It comes in black and brown. Adler also offers the same prints in a rectangular shape.

This storage bench is from Target ($189.99). Buy two square trays and you’ve got a great coffee table. You can play it safe with black, or go crazy with screaming yellow.

Did you know that you can major in interior design and specialize in car interiors? There’s more to it than you might think. The designer behind Kia’s Soul, is one groovy hipster.

Here’s another colorway to consider. I found this lamp ($49.99) at Bed, Bath & Beyond. Stunned? I was.

This is a very nice chair from Overstock.com. Priced at a mere $295.00 I’d snap up two.

Two more fabric choices are both from Schumacher. On the left, Langley Houndstooth, in Pepper (a soft gray in 100% wool). On the right is Chelsea Chenille in Jet Black. Contact me for prices.

Finally, two pillows. The brown is from Bassett and is on sale for $39.99. The black option is from Ballard Design and sells for $119.00.

Friday Favorite: Legends bookcase

I adore this bookcase. It’s contemporary without looking too out there. It’s warm and cozy. And I think it would look good with books on it, too.

I jest. Or course it would. But I’d hate to cover it up. The Legends Bookcase is from Roche Bobois. Their site is horrifically difficult to navigate. If you’re interested in owning this little bookcase, check their site for store locations.