Friday, February 29, 2008

WALL TO WALL: JONATHAN ADLER HAS GOT YOURS COVERED

YOU WILL NEVER HAVE TO STARE AT WHITE WALLS AGAIN!




Photos Courtesy of Jonathan Adler
Going where he has never gone before, Jonathan Adler is out to cover your walls. His retro, geometric patterns oft seen on his needlepoint pillows have finally made their way onto the wall. This punchy collection will turn your house into the party house! Available through Jonathan Adler.

PICTURE THIS:
Bamboo and lacquered linen are chic, clean and refined. The picture frames by Jonathan Adler for frame company Larson Juhl use the materials to great effect. The detail of the frames are jewelry for your walls, just as hardware can bring a dresser drawer that needed sparkle, these frames do the same.

Photos Courtesy of Larson Juhl
The Meurice collection is a natural extension for Adler, who made the chinese chippendale chair one of his signature pieces. Chunky, brightly painted shiny bamboo is a fun accent to a room and it provides loads of personality.




The Thornhill collection showcases a lacquer gloss and great texture from the linen.

Photos courtesy of Larson Juhl
I am partial to the chocolate brown. Wouldn't a deep navy and a cherry red make great follow up colors for additions to the collection? Jonathan, something to bear in mind when that time comes! Find out your local Larson Juhl dealer through Larson Juhl

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

WHAT TO BRING ON YOUR WARM WINTER GETAWAY

Photo Courtesy of Liz Victory
The perfect tote and soft towel for your trip to the islands! By melding bright graphics and good materials, these accessories will get you noticed. Liz, a chic New Yorker, has expanded her range to include more cosmetic bags in great patterns such as coral, yellow caning and great graphics. Find out where to get yours from Liz Victory Designs

Monday, February 18, 2008

AWNING EDGE ADDS ZIP TO A CANOPY BED

Photo Courtesy of Century Furniture
This Oscar de la Renta Collection bed for Century Furniture creates a retreat. The turret and awning edge make it stylish but not too crazy. Pull the black accents back into your scheme with other elements around the room.


Take your breakfast in bed on this tabletop pattern or save it for the breakfast room. Keep the palette neutral with Home, James! Caning pattern.Home, James!Caning with Chinese Chippendale, what could be more au courant?


This piece is a great addition to the Chinese Chippendale out there. From Jardins en Fleur, this furniture- designing duo debuted their collection at the International Gift Fair recently. The clean lines and dark color make this piece about the form.


Add some clear glass obelisks to your tablescape and this soothing black and beige palette is ready. Brand new from Two's Company, these objects add a lot of dash. A few monkeys never hurt either.

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

MOORISH INFLUENCE: GEOMETRIC AND BRIGHT WAYS TO ADD A GLOBAL FEEL

Photo Courtesy of Casamidy
San Miguel de Allende's Casamidy does it again! This furniture company, based and produced in Mexico uses metal beautifully, creating furniture with a unique lightness to it. This time, with the Almidi Star Tea Table the the influence is Moorish, and the silhouettes are inspired by archways and lantern patterns, painted in a shock of color. See the whole collection at Casamidy

Photo Courtesy of ABC Carpet
Madeline Weinrib has great patterns in her Amagansett collection. Shown here is the Brooke Tibetan carpet, in a geometric star pattern that will bring new life to any floor.


Photo Courtesy of Casamidy
Add a star to the room with this incredible lime green piece. The best ways to add instant color to a room easily are through a mirror, lamps, throws and pillows.

Photo Courtesy of Casamidy
Great indoors or out, these pieces provide punch and a unique silhouette to the space. Look out for Casa San Miguel, a new book out in April from Rizzoli. Jorge and Anne-Marie Almada of Casamidy wrote the forward to it, all about life and design in this artistic region of Mexico.

Photo Courtesy of Nathan Turner
Two gals with style galore, Lisa Fine and Carolina Irving, have teamed up to create fashion and home accessories. Exotic blouses are available at Charlotte Moss. Collections are based on travels to India, from the patterns and textiles there. Their line, Irving and Fine has brand new patterned flatweave rugs that are available through Nathan Turner

Saturday, February 9, 2008

ESCAPE TO A WARM CLIMATE WITH SUNNY YELLOW

Who can resist the punchy jolt of energy sunny bright yellow adds to a room? Especially in the throws of winter, this hot color is on trend and looks great with black accents.


Raynaud
Small cherry blossoms adorn these chic Raynaud china plates. Because the pattern is in white on a yellow ground the flowers and branches add a graphic touch. Add some blooms to your dining table from Michael C Fina



Sferra Brothers
Sferra brothers 1891 line, an energized, colorful, trend forward collection, recently introduced bright bold patterns that played with tradtional patterns on a larger scale. They were great introductions. But it is also nice to add touches of color to an all white bed, like shams and a neck roll in a great shade of yellow with a nice pin dot accent, from 1981 by Sferra. Mix this with whites you already have and bring your bed into the tropics.


Studio Printworks at Hinson
This printed wallpaper with freely scattered flowers and stems add a sense of whimsy and youthfullness in a very French 1940's way. The hand drawn feel of the blooms has just the right amount of sweetness.

Photo Courtesy of Jack and Lulu
Add sunny yellow to your desk with your writing papers. This sunny geometric from Jack and Lulu is bright and uplifting, get yours Jack and Lulu


A printed floral pillow spices up a sofa and works well with chocolate brown, black, red and teal. What a great new piece! This was recently launched at the International Gift Fair. See the other new goodies from Hable Construction

Thursday, February 7, 2008

THE RETURN OF PRETTY


New York's Bennison showroom is full of tea stained floral prints and blossoms---pretty all around. The visual impact of floral on floral is charming.


J.M Piers new mirror from the New York Gift Show has a rustic patina and light, soft colored accents. I love it because it looks like it was discovered at the Paris Flea Market. Find a retailer through J.M. Piers


Finding an attractive waste basket that adds and doesn't take away from a room is not easy. World's Away does tole accessories and metal furniture in classic, fresh forms. This hand painted waste basket with lilly of the valley sprigs is a nice detail to dress up a room. Find a bouquet at World's Away

Photo Courtesy of Tay Lighting
Pink Peonies painted on this hanging lamp are just the right dose of pretty. Check out the stunning selection of patterns from British resource Tay Lighting

Monday, February 4, 2008

SOMETHING SPECIAL: VALENTINE'S DAY

Photo Courtesy of Tray 6
Bernard Maisner is the caligrapher extrordinaire. His flourishes and swirls have donned many a wedding invitation from Mrs. Strong--the perfect pairing of beautiful thick paper and eye catching text. Now you can get some Maisner for yourself. This brolly is sure to keep you dry and chic in a blustery rain. Available through Tray 6

Photos Courtesy of Jonathan Wright


Send a card that says it all. Jonathan Wright of Los Angeles does wonderful motifs often based on archival prints, and teamed up with Bernard Maisner for these cards, making the lush script available to all. Buy yours from Jonathan Wright and Company