Edouard Larmaraud's Take Away Bed (price unlisted), made of wood, cotton, and straw, was created as "a reinterpretation of the concept of hospitality." Historically, farmers would welcome travelers into their homes, but due to city development and crowding, travelers must B.Y.O.B. (bring your own bed). Think of it as the Aero bed gone country.
Earlier today I brought you a post about integrating Ikea finds into your home decorating scheme. I own a fair number of Ikea products myself, from a bathroom shelf I use for jewelry to a cookbook bookshelf to a rocking chair. And that's just the tip of the iceberg! Most of our kitchen storage containers are from Ikea, there are some pretty yellow glass votives from the big box store . . . and the list goes on! My favorite Ikea find, though, is probably the rocking chair, which was classed up with a Bemz cover.
This Dwell Studio Border Throw Pillow ($19.99) is not only bold, minimalist, and classic, but a steal as well! Available in several colors (light blue, red, gray), and made of cotton twill with velvet piping, it's a perfect accent for the sofa, chair, or bed in your home that needs a little perk. Its design is fairly traditional, but its simple stripes would fit a contemporary interior equally well. If you know of any dudes that need some help in the décor department, this is the ideal, masculine touch.
The new Garnet Hill catalog showed up in my mailbox this week, and I flipped through it briefly, thinking I'd seen everything new already. I realized this was clearly not the case when the Modern Dandelion Bedroom Collection ($32- $158) stole my heart. A part of me is considering redecorating my bedroom altogether, or switching the sheets seasonally just so I can welcome this pattern into my home. The combination of a sophisticated retro/contemporary pattern and charming color palettes (natural/stone or pink/red) is an updated take on vintage motifs. Perfect for a modern couple or a chic single, don't you think?
Todhunter Earle Interiors is a duet between Emily Todhunter and Kate Earle backed by two architectural designers, four interior designers, two accountants, and three product designers. Emily Todhunter began her career as a specialist painter, but launched her interior design career after being commissioned to design the New York nightclub Au Bar in 1988. After that, she became well known for designing hip London clubs and restaurants. She was joined by Kate Earle in 1998, who became partner, adding a new dimension to the company, and elevating it to more broadly-based design. Their client list includes Emilio Pucci, Moet and Chandon Bar, Sissinghurst Castle, Mansion Bel Air, a 37-m. sailing yacht, and a laundry list of London hotels and restaurants. They also have a collection of lighting, wallpaper, rugs, furniture, carpets, and fabrics. They tend to lean towards traditional designs with a muted palette. Not exactly what I would call inventive, but beautiful and tranquil nonetheless.
Frédérique Morrel Tapestry Poufs ($464- $1765) are "re-made" using vintage needlework tapestries, giving new life to meticulous works that would otherwise be overlooked. Each is one of a kind, and assembled according to theme, color scheme, or "pure serendipity." The poufs are available in four sizes, which can be used as arm rests, seats, ottomans, or coffee tables, and they fit both modern and traditional interiors. Frédérique Morrel's collection also includes tapestries refashioned into pillows, footstools, trays, lunch boxes (!), notebooks, pencil cases, bags, lamps, key chains, place mats, and business card holders. Who knew tapestries could be so fresh?
Apartment Therapy has a great suggestion for updating the look of traditional roses. Just cut the stems down to about an inch or two in length and cluster in a shallow bowl. The look is instantly fresh and unabashedly romantic. Source
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