Avoca throws $80-130
'Tis the holiday season, and so it's the perfect time to take a look at one of my favorite gifts: the throw blanket. I've found so many fantastic ones that I'm breaking this roundup into two posts. Next week I'll showcase some great options in neutrals. This week I give you my top picks in colors, bright and bold.
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Home of Suzanna Bierwirth via marthastewart.com
It's holiday time, which means house guests, cocktail parties, and big family dinners. And all those people coming through your door need someplace to sit. So I invite you to examine your friend: the folding chair.
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I'm a huge fan of Pinterest. I spend time on it everyday, checking out photos of interiors for inspiration. But when it comes to designing rooms, other rooms aren't the only muse. Nature is a great place to look for palettes. And the Japanese Tea Garden in San Francisco has some astonishing ones to choose from.
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by Roger Oates Design, via British Homes & Gardens, Nov. 2010
Sure, they're functional. But staircases can also be hip. Like powder rooms and walk in closets, staircases are small spaces, which makes them ideal candidates for bold decor So be brave! And, to be inspired, read on.
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Aura rug collection
I first noticed this trend a few months back: soft, painterly patterns popping up on everything from upholstery to table linens. As with all good watercolors, there's no denying their appeal. Their colors are luminous, their shapes freewheeling. They soften a formal piece of furniture, and add a dose of insouciance to any space. Following are some of my favorite examples on the market right now.
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Art is a necessary component of all great rooms. It sets a tone for the space, and can go a long way towards directing its palette. It's also intensely personal, so as a designer it's handy to have a large roster to consult. That's why I was so excited when one of my clients introduced me to Michelle Gibbs, an abstract painter based in New Orleans, Louisiana. Her work is vibrant, evocative, and beautifully tactile. We spoke recently to discuss her process, inspirations, and thoughts on framing paintings like hers, which are done in acrylics and oils.
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Nathalie bedding collection
I love pattern. Plaids, stripes, ikat, florals: you name it, I use it. So I'm always on the lookout for ones that pop. That's why I'm such a fan of Tulu Textiles,
a small company out of Istanbul. Their work has an earthy vibe I love,
but with a bit of a modern bent. Read on to learn more.
Cut velvet snakeskin print pillow $115 (estimated value $250)
There are a lot of positives that come from buying gently used goods. But it’s not always pleasant to shop for them. So what if there were a way to streamline the process? Enter Previously Owned By A Gay Man, a new type of consignment store that makes shopping for the home easier than ever.
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