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Roundup: Orange Accents
I thought I'd continue the talk of warm colors with one color that's very trendy these days: orange. I see orange paired often with deep grays in spare, contemporary spaces. But it looks equally smart in traditional rooms, paired with turquoise or navy.
Roundup: White Porcelain Accessories
Ever since I saw West Elm's white Parsons Desk, I haven't been able to resist white, be it furniture, drapery, or accessories. White, obviously, is a very versatile color that goes with everything! But not only does it blend in well, it also has the power to make a disparate mix of furnishings look cohesive.
Roundup: Deer Motifs
Real deer can be real pests in the garden, but in the home they are near and dear. These animal motifs can melt my heart like Bambi with their regal silhouettes and hipster hunting lodge effects.
Take this Avalisa Deer Stretched Print ($59-159, available in six shades) with its simple lines and cute nature-inspired vibe.
Trend Alert: Perfectly Modern Patchwork
I have plenty of love for patchwork quilts. But my beloved quilts are going to start having patchwork envy if they get a load of these goods. After breaking free of the blanket, patchwork pieces and patterns are making their way onto all sorts of modern furniture silhouettes.
Roundup: Hit the Sack Pillows
These trendy pillows are anything but sad sacks. Like Danny Seo's recycled feed bag pillow, these chic throws are crafted from old rice bags and grain sacks, or at least made to look like they are.
Some are super colorful, like the Urban Outfitters Recycled Rice Sack Pillow ($20).
Trend Alert: 3-D Florals That Pop
Your garden may not be in full bloom, but the runways are flush with delicate and decadent 3-D florals. As I gazed at the parade of pretty designs, I couldn't help but notice some overlap with the three-dimensional petal-laden homewares spotted lately.
Forget floral prints.
Casa Shops: Beehive Kitchenware Company
While Beehive Kitchenware Company does make measuring cups and lemon juicers, their range of fanciful metal accents ensures that you can use them in any room of your home. I have my eyes on Beehive's Paisley Hooks ($27) myself, though there are plenty of other pieces that have enchanted me. The company, which is located in Massachusetts, is owned and operated by Jim Dowd and Sandra Bonazoli.
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Leafy Autumn Accents
In case you haven't noticed, I get really excited about the arrival of autumn. There's something about the crisp, cool air that makes me want to hang a festive but unfussy wreath and make spiced cider.
Of course, there's nothing more classically autumnal than images of falling leaves, so I've been scouting out some pretty fall accents with a leafy look.
Love It or Hate It? Overlapping Accent Rugs
I think the overlapping accent rugs in this kid's room, shot by Swedish photographer Ulrika Ekblom, work because the effect is playful and relaxed, just how every youngster's room should be. I've seen overlapping rugs used in more adult settings before and I'm not universally sold on it. You?
Have You Painted an Accent Wall?
Painting an accent wall is the simplest way to create a focal point in any room of a house. It requires just a little paint and a little time, and it's not as risky as painting an entire room. I'm loving this yellow wall from Harts Lane, a rental cottage in Australia.
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