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Steal of the Day: Covered Pumpkin Bowl
Grab this covered pumpkin bowl for your Thanksgiving table setting, but do it quick — it's on final clearance at Gump's, marked down to $34.99 from its original price of $75. Handcrafted in Italy, this earthenware bowl's thick stem serves as the lid's handle and makes a festive, harvest centerpiece.
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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? Water Bowl Set
Design Milk is loving this Water Bowl Set ($350), designed by Michael Benzer, John P. Gilvey, Wendy Gilvey, and Jennifer Smith. But while the frosted-glass serving pieces have an elegant look, I don't think I'd want them in my home.
Trend Alert: Wine With Everything
Drinking wine is more popular than ever, and now the oenophile trend is extending to home decor as well. Lately, I've noticed the iconic stemmed wine-glass shape is showing up in clever serving pieces — such as this Jansen + Co. Ming Oil and Vinegar Set ($28) — as well as candle holders, light fixtures, and one very cool doorbell.
Casa Verde: Why Bamboo Is Better
Thought it's fast becoming an eco-friendly alternative to wood, bamboo is actually a grass that grows like a weed — in some cases, about two feet a day, but typically, about 30 feet a year. The sustainable material is showing up in everything from bowls and serving pieces to fabric and furniture, like this stunning Georgie Coffee Table. It's even moving into building materials, such as bamboo flooring.
Sale Alert: Up to 50 % Off at Lekker Home
I only discovered it a month or so ago, but Lekker Home is fast becoming one of my favorite online stores. Not only does it indulge my jones for sleek, modern home finds, but it also carries all sorts of creative designs I've never seen elsewhere. (I mean, a woodpecker-shaped piggybank?
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Before and After: KateDavis's Faux Bois Tray Makeover
Su Casa member KateDavis bought this white Melamine Serving Tray ($12.99) from Target, and decided it needed a bit of a modern makeover. She slapped on a piece of faux bois contact paper, instantly giving it depth and pattern. Want to see the finished product?
Roundup: Map Skills
Even if you served your time in geography class years (or decades!) ago, there's no reason to let your map skills get rusty. While I'm a big fan of the Ork Neighborhood Posters, there are plenty of other ways to get your map on around the house. Take for instance this cool Uganda Painting from Etsy seller noahwoods.
House Tour: A Net-Zero Energy Home in Vermont
I recently visited beautiful northern Vermont, and the South Farm Homes development in Hinesburg. This six-home development aims for "net-zero" status, meaning that the homes will generate as much power as they use over the course of a year. Environmental features include active PV solar panels integrated into the metal roofing of each home and significant southern glass, which provide solar gain (as well as lovely views of the surrounding valley).
Casa Interview: Destination Wedding Planner Alison Hotchkiss (Part 2)
Alison Hotchkiss, the creative director of Alison Events and the author of Destination Wedding Planner, has plenty of smart advice on planning destination weddings. If you, or a couple you know, are planning a destination wedding, I highly recommend Alison's new book to lend a guiding hand in your planning process. You can read the first half of the interview here.
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