Color Update: Pantone Color of the Year

Each year Pantone, the leading color authority, determines what will be the "color of the year". For 2011 the color is...

 Honeysuckle Pink!

Thought you might enjoy a bit of honeysuckle inspiration...

Is anyone else feeling the need to rent Legally Blonde right now?



Stacking Suitcases

We just picked up several vintage suitcases at an antiques show, and we can't wait to share them with you! They're great for stacking and add unique character to any interior. Check out these hip installations...

Floors To Adore: Tile and Stone Edition

Here are some more floors to adore, in tile and stone...

Hexagonal tiles in varied natural tones lend an earthy, warm appeal to this fireside environment

Brick flooring in the kitchen would hold up beautifully, but could be a hard work surface to stand on

classic white hex tiles in the powder room

unique river rock tiling brings this bath back to nature

I adore the rough textures and earthy palette of these tiles in the kitchen

gray-toned stone flooring gives this home old-world appeal

I love large-scale, stone flooring like this in a great room

don't forget the outdoors!

Seriously, pennies! A-mazing. This floor/work of art is featured at the Standard Hotel in NY.

Floors To Adore: Wood Edition

While we most frequently focus on the walls, it is important not to ignore the 5th and 6th plane. Floors and ceilings can have dramatic impact on a space, and alter the interior experience completely. In this post, I'm showcasing some gorgeous wood flooring options; see below:

Reclaimed, wide planks get better with age and have a softer appeal when bleached or shown in a natural finish

Painting stripes onto a wood floor was a gutsy move, but absolutely worth it in this installation!

I will always desire a reclaimed wood floor laid in a herringbone pattern. classic.

This end-grain wood floor is one-of-a-kind!

but, c'mon how would you clean it???

more herringbone, aahhhh...

rustic floorboards, so warm and inviting

...stay tuned for the "Floors to Adore: Tile and Stone edition"

Trend Alert: Buried in Burlap

Though the trend surfaced a while back, we are still buried in burlap! Burlap accents are everywhere, adding a bit of organic texture and vintage flair when needed.

bedskirts

ottomans

handbags

headboards

armchairs

cork boards

curtains

lampshades

Table runners

market bags

i-pod case, seriously!

tablecloths

Can't get enough!

To Market, To Market!

We're heading to 3 markets this month in search of new and exciting items to introduce in 2011!

We'll be traveling to vintage flea markets and antique shops in the beginning of the month to find unique, one-of-a-kind items that will add character and history to your home.

Later we'll attend the San Francisco gift show to see what's new with some of our favorite vendors.

Toward the end of the month, we're heading to Vegas, Baby! We'll stroll the endless showrooms at the World Market Center for an entire week, seeking great new resources and fabulous furnishings to share with you upon return.

Stay tuned for photographs and updates as we record our new finds, and share sneak-peeks of things to come!

Great Bedroom: Heather Chadduck

This incredible bedroom by Heather Chadduck, the style director for Coastal Living Magazine, was recently featured in Southern Living. Click here to view the article, and in the meantime drool over these gorgeous images.

-Love the time-worn settee at the foot of this tall four-poster bed

-You can never go wrong with crisp, white bedding; it's a blank canvas for ever-changing seasonal shams

-(did you spy the fab leopard heels?)

-The Blue-gray color scheme is restful and invigorating at the same time

-the antique basket, come nightstand adds a bit of history

and the ruffled lamp shade adds a touch of femininity to this rustic vignette

-nailhead and ribbon trim adorn the edge of the desk that sits atop rustic sawhorse supports;
what a great composition of rustic and tailored elements

-bamboo drapery rods and roman shades bring elements of nature into this fantastic bedroom retreat

Love it!



Harvest New Year Clearance Sale

We are making way for fresh new looks in 2011, and we have marked all of our current inventory to move!

Hurry in for best selection on discounted floor models and in-stock specials!

Happy New Year!!!

photo credit: i.anton