THE BEST BEACH TOWELS FROM DEBORAH SHARPE LINENS

Maybe it is because she lives in California. Deborah Sharpe has the most beautiful beach towels. Thick and absorbent, their generous size makes them the ultra luxury. Their wide border is a chic touch-- and the saturated colors are oh so summery. Call Deborah Sharpe Linens to order or customize, and make sure you look at her sumptuous bedding and bath towels with endless embroidery options.

Coral


Sea Life in navy


Sea Life in chocolate


Scrolls in turquoise

HAVE A FERVOR FOR EVERYTHING FLORAL?

If you are always in search of floral prints, patterns and accessories, than Anthropologie is just the place for you. I always try to swing by the Rockefeller Center store when I get the chance. Their incredible window displays vary from store to store so you never know what kind of artful creations you will encounter.

I recently perused their website and came up with some madcap floral finds for fall. For those that want to bring nature inside, this is the perfect low maintenance indoor garden.

The crazy colors and pixelated flower pattern in the Dotswold wallpaper, are named after blooms found in the Cotswolds.

Gloria's Garden, a tufted wool rug, is almost to pretty to walk on. The British have understood the power of classic flower pattern for wallpaper and chintz for years, and this one is as good as the originals.

The Conservatory Chair is charming, embroidered with floral sprigs. The randomness of the flowers in the pattern gives it a look all its own.

If a European, more Kenzo sort of floral strikes your fancy, there is the Antwerp Chair.

Set your table with Verdant Acres dinnerware, a pattern I have been coveting all summer!

The Lorraine Headboard, and Anthropologie signature, is updated seasonally with an ikat floral print.

The Joyeux Garden Chandelier combines tole and blown glass for a charming fixture. And it's on sale!

Seed Packet Pillows with a black ground has a subtle sophistication.

STYLEBEAT REVISITS INTERIOR DESIGNER LINDSEY HARPER AND HER NY APARTMENT

Richard Keith Langham's design office could be in Atlanta, based on how many southerners have worked there. Lindsey Harper is one of them. She hails from Georgia, and spent eight years working for Keith in his New York city office, learning the trade and honing in on her sense of style. His use of color, stripes, textural mix and classic techniques rubbed off on Lindsey. Her fabulous New York lair was recently photographed by Quentin Bacon, capturing her love of zebra, sharp color combinations, glamour and artful arrangements. I also show the office she works in, which incorporates a desk with a table skirt, fun accessories, and inspiration galore. It just proves, it does not take a lot of room to live large.
To see more of Lindsey's work and check out her new table collection,check out LCH Interiors.

Photos by Quentin Bacon
Lindsey's fashion sense mirrors her interiors: bright, fun and classic. Here, she leans against a drop leaf table that pulls out easily to seat 4 at a dinner, and multi-functions as a desk.


China Seas wallpaper welcomes visitors with a graphic punch. A console is a great space saving idea for a narrow area, since it will hold a lamp, key tray and the mail.


Why should bookcases be basic and boring? Book storage is given an opulent dose with mirror-backed etageres. Covering a wall in mirror is an easy trick to open up a room, and arrange furniture so it is easy to live with and ulitized.


An oxblood Lamshop lacquer cocktail table mixes well with Muriel Brandolini throw pillows. A clean surface with a few statement pieces is all you need for a compelling tablescape.


The teal and red color scheme carries through with the accessories, while a punchy abstract painting adds an unexpected bright blast. Design details can elevate anything to give a grand feel, and Lindsey created beautiful lampshades to use throughout her space. What a difference it makes.


A zebra sits beside a stack of great vintage books, one of Lindsey's guilty pleasures. If you have that one animal you love, start collecting it and make it your own. Friends will love this--finding that critter for your birthday will lead them on a hunt to find just the right thing.


Her chocolate headboard is sophisticated and works in with the rest of the room. Solid fabric is a good choice, since the pattern around it will not overpower, and linens coordinate.


A memo board of invites, announcements, snaps with friends and inspiring photos will keep guests busy while they fix a drink.


Scalamandre's classic wallpaper, best known for lining the walls in Gino's Italian Restaurant, has leaping zebras moving across a red background. A classic New York tiled bath gets a lift from the red.


Dress up the bathroom for glamour in the everyday. Little details can do this: monogrammed tip towels, a julep cup of flowers, mouthwash in a decanter and a candle can transform a mundane space.


In her off- site office, an Antelope carpet keeps things high design . Good task lighting and a neutral palette are ideal for working with bright fabric samples and paint swatches.

STYLEBEAT DESIGN DEAL OF THE WEEK: WILLIAMS SONOMA HOME SALE

If you are having house guests over and realize you never got throw pillows for your sofa, your walls are bare and there is nowhere to place a drink, you are in luck! Make your summer rental a home and hit the WS Home sale. You should do this before it is too late and your guests think you left your style behind in the big city. Save up to 60% now online and in stores at Williams Sonoma Home.Photos Courtesy of WS Home
The Crane print is $279.99 and you will be excited to hang it in the foyer of your "real" house come fall.


Can't go wrong with caning. I am surprised this rug is still available at $399 for a 5x8.


You still like coral, it's OK to admit it. $39.99 use indoors or out.


The Printed Scroll works well with the Coral for the same price.


Maybe you prefer embroidery. Drop anchor with this Anchor Chain pillow for $49.99, and wear your yellow Lilly to match.


Drinks all around. Hapao Trays will run you $49.00 for a small, $69.00 for a large, online only. Seasonless and always needed, trays are fail safe.


You have gotten too much sun if you have not gotten these yet--steal! Wedgood's classic Blue Willow pattern to serve dessert? $24.99 for 4. Done.


A Large Crisscross Hurricane for those warm summer nights. A bit of a stretch for $98.00, but it will take you into the fall.

WHY DON'T YOU TRY SOME LOVELY LATTICE IN YOUR HOME?

Photo Courtesy of Accents of France

Lattice has a summery feel, often used on the walls in garden rooms, dining rooms and sun rooms. The pattern is everywhere right now, from china to fabric, and the graphic design is eye catching, simple and elegant.
Photo by Patrick Cline
The prolific designer/blogger of Rubie Green, Michelle Adams, recently came out with an organic cotton bedding collection that is as chic as can be. It does not have to look like a burlap sack to be green! The yellow Tillinghast duvet and Euros are shown above with the pink pattern, East Village.



Accents of France know their treillage, outfitting gardens and rooms with their custom work. Their new line of mirrors and urns are a great way to incorporate lattice without doing a whole room.



Philippe Le Manach has worked with many great decorators and does incredible installations.


Photo Courtesy of Aidan Gray
Great for dried branches, these aged metal urns from Aidan Gray have a worn in patina.



A Quadrille print for a casual vibe.



An overscale cane print from Carleton V.



Perhaps you prefer the softer side of lattice. This subtle Michael Devine print is a gentler version. Check his site for showrooms that stock his collection near you.



He also has a lattice fabric that is a strong statement with its thick, sweeping lines.



A new porcelain pattern from magnifique French designer Alberto Pinto through DeVine Corporation.



For the summer table, adorable mats from Home,James!.



Inlay boxes from Two's Company. Stack some on a pile of books for some insta-glamour.

BRIGHTS FOR THE GREAT OUTDOORS

Photos Courtesy of Garden House
Palm Beach is well-known for its heyday look-- snappy 1960's prints and sun soaked living, a la Lilly Pulitzer. A new shop in West Palm has great outdoor furniture that keeps the vibe alive. Garden House Decor, located at 437 Northwood Road is the place to go. Cheryl Maeder, a fine art & advertising photographer, decided to gather her vintage finds, and gives them new life with snappy colors and upholstery. Visit her website and stop by the next time you are on a buying trip in PB.


A sofa and chair in turquoise marine vinyl is trimmed with black patent leather for an indestructible surface. Spilled that Bloody Mary? No problem!



A painted aluminum loveseat in a red patent--- grrrrr.



A vintage metal lamp is kicked up a notch with a vivid green painted shade.



I want this chandelier! The pop of black against the white porcelain flowers is so sharp.



The high gloss bench is a steal.


Photo Courtesy of Target
The Pagoda Patio Umbrella from Target would work well with furniture and accessories from Garden House.


Photo Courtesy of World Market
Another bold printed option from World Market.

FANTASTIC NEW WALLPAPERS FROM KATIE RIDDER

If you have not seen them yet, here they are! New York interior designer Katie Ridder recently launched wallpaper seen here. It is just as fun, whimsical and color- fabulous as her interiors. You know her look by exotic accents, embroidered and architectural details with great color pairings. Her papers are available at Holland and Sherry in New York, DC and Chicago, and the newly opened Harbinger in Almont Yard in Los Angeles, that is owned by Lucas Studio's Joe Lucas and Parrish Chilcoat.
Are fabrics soon to follow? I really hope so.


Adorable boats floating along

Beetlecat in Cream



Beetlecat in Green



Beetlecat in Blue

An Ottoman influenced flower

Moon Flower in Purple



Moon Flower in Blue


Moon Flower in Red

Men in waiting brightly

Attendants in Pink



Attendants in Yellow


Attendants in Blue



Attendants in Purple

A bird in a pendant perches on a branch

Ouiseau in Red



Ouiseau in Chocolate



Ouiseau in Orange



Oiseau in Green



Ouiseau in Cream

Playful seaweed sways in the water

Seaweed in Green



Seaweed in Blue



Seaweed in Pink



Seaweed in Lavender



Seaweed in Orange

Ridder's signature peony in colorful hues not often seen in nature

Peony in Orange



Peony in Purple



Peony in Pink



Peony in Blue

A large stylized leaf with a scale pattern brings Uzbekistan fabrics to mind

Leaf in Cream



Leaf in Chocolate



Leaf in Blue



Leaf in Orange

GET THE FRESHEST, JUCIEST, FRUIT AND VEGGIES FROM PIE BIRD PRESS CARDS

Hannah Berman of Pie Bird Press paints food like few do. I am completely taken with her color pairing, shadowing and overall artistic perfection. The RISD trained graphic artist creates letterpress cards with tantalizing fruit, baked goods and summer vegetables that look good enough to eat. With a nod to fellow California artist, Wayne Tibault, known for painting luscious cakes and pie displays, her art is good enough to eat. Order delectable treats to send as thanks yous or wish you were here notes, from Wet Foot Publications. I hope she will make framed prints soon-- a food series in a country kitchen would be a tasty sight.

Candyapple


Artichoke


Cupcakes


Strawberry


Creamsicle


Cherry Pie


Maraschino

AFTER 30 YEARS OF GARDENING GREATNESS SMITH AND HAWKEN CLOSING

Where will gardener's go to make their garden grow? Smith and Hawken just announced that they are closing. Their website is already down and the retail stores, all 56 of them, will be liquidating over the next few months. Owner Scotts Miracle-Gro tried selling the brand, to no avail.

It takes some searching, but you may be able to hunt and gather to fill the void:


A place to find gardening delights as good would have to be Alta Tingle's Berkeley treasure since 1985, The Gardener. With stores throughout California and a great website, The Gardener sources beautiful objects and tools from around the globe.

The New York Botanical Garden Shop in the Garden is a really special shop filled with floral related jewelry, books, planters and more. Their website shows things beautifully, but it is hard to beat the experience of going there.

If you find yourself in Pennsylvania, Terrain at Styler's of Glen Mills is worth a trip. They offer landscaping services, a garden center, have a shop and adorable cafe. Anthropologie is behind Styers, namely John Kinsella, who has made this place a gem.

Photos Courtesy of Terrain

MARTYN LAWRENCE -BULLARD'S NEW FURNITURE AND FABRIC LINES

Exotic Suzani and paisley fabrics in rich reds and browns have become signature elements in LA designer Martyn Lawrence-Bullard's interiors. His style is one of a kind. The mix is part of the mastery. Being able to share his perspective led him to create a line of furniture and fabrics that captures the relaxed global look he does so well. He creates lush spaces that are filled with unique and diverse pieces of furniture, in painted and aged finishes, with Moroccan tiles and burnished metal lighting. By combining Turkish, Ottoman, Indian, and Moroccan finds, he creates a distinct cultural mix, that attracts a global clientele. Exotic woods, turned legs and inlays are used in his work, and this line offers his eclectic take to a wider audience. His work, furniture and fabric shown below tie it all together.

Photos Courtesy of Martyn Lawrence-Bullard
A cozy living room with deep reds, great modern artwork and free flowing panel curtains. His spaces are anything but stuffy.


Unusual shapes mix and mingle with tropical plants and pillar candles, setting the tone for an intimate party.


Stripes are a great choice when doing a tented room. For high drama, he covered every surface in bold red and white stripes, and added an ebony Lisbon bed from his collection.


By now you see how Bullard uses statement beds to great effect. Mixing grand European furniture, rich tapestries and an oriental rug, he creates a Grand Tour look. Using a dresser as a nightstand is a good idea to create extra storage, and adds a bigger surface for a lidded Chinese jar and decorative objects.


Exotic is the buzzword at this small dinner. A large lantern above the table and scattered tapers add moody lighting to a room dominated by red, which looks great by candle light. The patterned walls are toned down and grounded by the dark wood furniture.


Take me there! A summery living room in tones of blue and white is just what you want in an island paradise. A long built in sofa stretches the length of the room to capitalize on the view, and rustic tables and stools further the casual feel. You can wear a bathing suit and sarong in this room and feel at home.


MLB FURNITURE

The Lisbon Bed, like all the furniture, is made of high grade Alder wood. The line comes in custom finishes and can be ordered in distressed medium to dark walnut or ebony tones. This elaborate piece is jaw dropping. You will dream of exotic far away lands in this!


The Jaipur Bed in faux ivory makes a glamorous daybed for lounging. The canopy swathed in fabric would add to the allure.


The Fatima Mirror has a thick carved wood frame with a star pattern. The graphic motif will liven up a living room, and will work well hung in clusters of 4.


The Tangiers Side Table with faux ivory inlay is a personality piece. The pop of ivory and painted trim have a Moroccan flair.

MLB FABRICS


Sultan's Suzani in Saffron combines soft colors in a bold circular pattern.


Turkish Ticking in olive and terra cotta has an added zig -zag making this linen stripe even more graphic.


Bodrum's Greek inspired lavender scrolls cover the field in this all over linen print.


Bodrum Stripe in brown and sage combines stripes and small, curly scrolls.


Sultan's Garden in Saffron is a printed linen floral inspired by the Topkapi Gardens.


In blue.

His furniture is is shown online and in LA at Dan Marty Design in the PDC. His fabrics are online and at Peter Dunham's Hollywood at Home in Almont Yard and in New York at Holly Hunt in the D and D. Time for some armchair travel on your staycation!

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!

If you are entertaining this holiday, do it in style with signature colors that are not all stars and stripes. Mix it up and relax, summer is finally upon us!

Photo Courtesy of Cultural Intrigue
Hang some star lanterns from the trees for instant evening glamour. Available at Cultural Intrigue.

Photo Courtesy of Mottahedeh
Instead of being so matchy matchy this 4th, bring in some exotic appeal with these great tin dragon plates from Mottahedeh. The pattern comes in china to use inside and tin for outside.

Photo Courtesy of Cultural Intrigue
Get some shade under this darling parasol from Cultural Intrigue, the go to source for umbrellas and hanging lanterns.


Photo Courtesy of CS Post
For picnics and poolside entertaining, melamine or tin are good choices. They look good, last a long time, and kids won't break them. C.S. Post offers Polka Dots in red white and blue.