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March Must Haves

CasaSugar — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 03:00:38 PST

This month, we're on the lookout for chic Paris escapes, anticipated design book releases, series premieres, interesting exhibitions, and design products that celebrate the color green. Take a look at the items that are inspiring us this month and see if there are any that you simply must have.

A Sneak Peek at West Elm's Spring 2012 Collection!

CasaSugar — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:22:07 PST

West Elm's Spring 2012 collection is almost here, but for those who can't wait, I've rounded up my top picks for the new season! Hitting stores and ecommerce during the first week of January, the new Spring collection is filled with vibrant colors, ethnic textiles, classic prints, and beautiful ceramics. New collaborations, such as an exclusive line of eco-friendly, nonstick pots and pans made by GreenPan, more indoor gardening vessels from Shane Powers, prints from PATCH NYC, stoneware from DBO Home, and ceramics from Stephen Antonson, will be introduced as well.

So, browse this gallery of West Elm's 2012 preview to see which pieces will grace your home in the new year!

Are You Reading West Elm's New Blog, Front & Main?

Elka Karl — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 11:00:49 PDT

While plenty of home decorating inspiration abounds online, I have another essential reading choice to add to your RSS feed. Front & Main, West Elm's new blog, is full of great information and ideas, including features on artists, favorite, inspirational homes, and of course, quite a few posts that explore how West Elm products are being utilized in real-life homes.

This gorgeous Upper West Side bedroom belongs to HGTV star Sabrina Soto. The entire bed is just a knockout, and the headboard is West Elm's king-sized Diamond Tufted Headboard, in otter performance velvet.

And here's where Front & Main excels: instead of simply plugging one of West Elm's products, the blog explains why this look works in the bedroom, citing the texture contrasts between the velvet headboard and cotton duvet, as well as the way the color palette works together. While West Elm's blog could potentially fall into product placement jeopardy, it instead rises to the challenge of informing its readers about topics they really care about and appreciate - as well as giving them some lovely West Elm eye candy, too.

Sale Alert: Save Big on West Elm's Summer Favorites

Elka Karl — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 08:00:40 PDT

Stock up on markdowns with West Elm's Summer Sale. I've pulled a few of my favorites from the sale, but this is only a tiny peek at the array of items on sale. From bedroom furniture to tabletop items to decorating accents, you're sure to find a favorite.

Besides my picks above, make sure to check out some exclusives, such as Lourdes Sanchez's line for West Elm. I'm smitten with her Zebra Fish Pillow (originally $34, on sale for $25). I'm also loving the Upholstered Dhurrie Slab (originally $300, on sale for $250). It's made from solid wood with a handcrafted wool dhurrie in neutral colors patchworked over the frame. It would be a fab alternative to a coffee table or a great low seating option for a living room or bedroom.

There's plenty of more to choose from though, so what are you waiting for? Go shop West Elm's Summer Sale.

Decorating Ideas to Steal From West Elm's Georgetown Pop-Up

Mandy Harris — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 12:36:13 PDT

If you've ever been inside one of West Elm's stores, you know how inspiring they can be. From the products to the staging, it's enough to make you want to buy everything in sight. Tomorrow, the chain is bringing that inspiration to our nation's capital with its first-ever pop-up shop in Georgetown. Check out the slideshow for a sneak peek of what's in store, along with plenty of decorating ideas to steal.

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10 Instant Favorites From West Elm's Fall Preview

Elka Karl — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 13:00:05 PDT

West Elm recently offered readers a sneak peek at its Fall collection, and I've already identified several must-have items for my home. You can shop the West Elm Fall preview collection in full here. First, take a look at what I'm loving, and then let me know if you agree with my faves, or if you think I'm missing out on some essentials from the Fall collection sneak peek.

Elle Decor Lets You Preview and Shop the New Allegra Hicks For West Elm Collection!

Elka Karl — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 13:06:44 PDT

I love the designer collaborations that West Elm has recently launched with the likes of Stray Dog Designs, Lourdes Sanchez, and David Stark, among others, and the upcoming Allegra Hicks for West Elm partnership is no exception. If you're anxious to take a look at the collection - and maybe snap up a few items - great news: you can do so through Elle Decor. With dreamy nature-inspired colors, textiles of every variety, and and fabrics available both by the yard and as upholstery choices on current West Elm seating options, there's a lot to look at and love. Take a preview of the collection here, and then shop the collection.

Tell a Whale of Tale in Your Living Room

Elka Karl — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 04:00:00 PDT

Whales, the gentle giants of the sea, are an au courant decorating motif, but these sweet sea creatures weren't always used in a benign manner when it came to home decorating. Starting in the mid-1700s, whalers would use whale bones, teeth, and baleen to create scrimshaw - engraved pictures and lettering etched into these animal parts.

Thankfully, scrimshaw is in no danger of becoming trendy again. Homages to the great whale, however, can be seen silk-screened on pillows, shaped into mobiles, or taking the form of furniture and accents. Get excited for Summer days on the coast with some whale additions to your home. I'm particularly loving this Whales Pillow ($34) created by artist and textile designer Lourdes Sánchez for West Elm. The silk pillow is hand screen-printed and is the perfect touch for perking up your living room. Check out more whale accents below.

10 Outdoor Chairs to Add to Your Patio Right Now - Starting at $30!

Elka Karl — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 03:00:19 PDT

Ready to revive your patio for the Spring and Summer seasons? Start with some great seating. I've found options for pairing bistro tables as well as more laid-back loungers. Take a look, then snap one up. Come on - sit down and stay for a while.

Sneak Peek: West Elm's New Kitchen Line

Elka Karl — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 10:30:59 PDT

Ready for another peek at what's new for Summer 2011 at West Elm? So far, we've taken a look at the Stray Dog collection and the Dexter outdoor furniture collection. Today, though, I'm really excited to share West Elm's all-new kitchen collection. With a Scandinavian-inspired, colorfully modern dishware collection as well as a more organic and handmade collection, there's something to suit your personality and kitchen's look. Shop the Flow collection here and the kitchen accessories collection here. But first, take a look and then tell me which collection is your favorite!