Chair of the Day: Adler’s Claude Modular
What’s up with this strange chair from Jonathan Adler?
I think a lot of his designs are spot on. But his new Claude Modular bench is just wrong, in my humble opinion. The idea is that you start with the base and add things to create your own special whatever. I’m okay with the drawers, which you can add on to create a double dresser. The bench version is out of proportion and looks like it’s going to tip over. It also looks like something from IKEA, and at $1,045, I say skip it.
How about you – pass or fail?
Jonathan Adler Diffusers
I’d really like to know your opinion on diffusers. Do you like them? I’m on the fence. I used to think they were totally ick. I guess because I don’t want to foist my idea of a nice scent onto everyone in my home. But I’m beginning to think they’re not so bad.
I use scented candles because I can turn them off. As long as they’re in a small space like a powder room, the scent is enclosed. And diffusers are looking rather smart these days. I like this style from Jonathan Adler. ($68.00).
Let’s have a show of hands. Diffusers: bliss or blech.
Colorful Enamel Accessories from Jonathan Adler
No one does the Preppy Palm Springs look better than Jonathan Adler. If that’s your thing (and it’s an easy thing to love) then embrace it.
These enamel accessories are (try this with your jaws clenched and a pseudo British accent) sooo the bomb, dahling. Where are the cocktails? To shop these can’t lose accessories, go to Jonathan’s shop righ here.
Get that look! Preppy Stripes, part two
Welcome to part two of my exciting Get That Look! post. To read Part one, click here. Today, I’m finishing things up with the lighting, accessories and art in order to recreate this room.
Lighting, & Accessories
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To complete the look in a way that makes this room your own, I suggest checking estate and yard sales, which are just getting underway at this time of year. But we’re clicking today. Tomorrow we’ll be sewing the fabric I found for the sofa pillow. :-)
- Alessi-like Stockholm Bowl ($39.99) from IKEA
- Basisk Floor Lamp ($29.99) also from IKEA. Their lighting is weak, but I got lucky.
- Chocolate Pearl Ribbon Pillow ($130) from Hable Construction. If you can sew, you’ll save. Worth learning!
- Synops Sculpture ($19.99) IKEA – again! Actually, you get 2 sculptures for one low price. Yay!
- Waverly Garden fabric ($15.30) from Online Fabric Store
Art & Accessories
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Ick, I don’t like the art in the original. I chose my own. The one designer element is the Jonathan Adler pillow. It’s a splurge, but we deserve it.
- Hibiscus Print, ($116.58) matted and framed from The Fulcrum Gallery
- Jonathan Adler Palm Beach Pillow ($110) from his site.
- Tall Sphere Vase ($29.99) at West Elm
- Rubix Table Lamp ($299) from Mitchell+Gold
That’s it. Done. Phew! Now all you have to do is get out your paint brush, your sewing machine, and your wallet! I’ve done all the work.
Two questions. Should I do another room? and… What element do you think is the biggest waste of money?
Adler’s “cruelty free” zebra rugs
Jonathan Adler receently introduced these “zebra” rugs. They retail for $875. Not exactly a recessionista price. But they come with a designer name.
I like many of Adler’s things, but I’m having a hard time picturing these looking good in a room. The first thing that comes to mind are these rugs, after a few years, keeping company with other cast-offs in a frat house.
Where do you see these? In a funky bedroom? As a wallhanging? What’s your vision?
