THE MADELINE WEINRIB SAMPLE SALE IS ON NOW

Calling all fans of colorful ikat, Moroccan patterns, florals and graphic geometrics! Madeline Weinrib's NYC Sample Sale has begun. With savings of 40-70% off, you won't want to miss fabric yardage, furniture, jackets, pillows and bags. Swing by ABC Carpet and Home at 881 Broadway on the lower level to get in on the deals. Its over October 28th.

Antlers on display..

 

I love this look, although I am not sure it is safe to do in every home.  I can imagine my kids running by and getting snagged on them often.  It is such a contemporary take on the lake house or hunting lodge don't you think?  

I often wish we had a second home to relax in a simple place where the days of work would disappear and the quite family time would commence.  I am curious how many of you have vacation homes- do you love them?  Do you use them? Are they summer or winter getaways or both?

image via house beautiful

 

Texture.. in design

 

Sometimes it is so hard to explain the importance of texture in design, it is such a necessary thing and I think it can often be missed.  The wood on this wall is just the beginning in this space but it is one that stands out.  I love that mixed with the rug and the cocktail table.  It makes us feel like a lot is going on even though the colors are limited here.  

Do you do texture in your home?  If so I would love to hear how you add it in to your design.

 

 

SEEING: PATCHWORK PRISM KALEIDOSCOPE

Look, and you shall find. It only takes seeing something a few times to start to recognize it as a trend. That's what Suzy Slesin of Pointed Leaf Press, the brilliantly creative and effervescent former Editor and Chief at Oprah Home Magazine would say to me, and she's right.  In this case, I have been seeing this patchwork/prism/kaleidoscope pattern trend bubbling up. I like the fresh geometry to it, let's see if it evolves in a bigger way. 

Dransfield and Ross always amazes with pillows galore, like this new patchwork shards prismatic pillow.

Photo courtesy of Ferm Living

A totally different color palette from Ferm Living.

Photo courtesy of Ikea

Perhaps blue is your hue? Deep blue velvet this time of year is, well, just right. Ikea's Stockholm Triangel Pillow does the job nicely.

Photo courtesy of Edit

Harlequin silk fabric by Australia's Edit through Studio Four. It's watercolor effect and unusual colors are mesmerizing.

 Photo courtesy of Urban Outfitters

Feeling crafty? Urban Outfitters Kaleidoscope Patchwork Quilt is neo-Americana.

Photo courtesy of CB2

Step lively on CB2's Colored Crystal Runner it's like having your own disco runway minus the flashing lights.

Photo courtesy of Furbish Studio

The Neon Summer Pillow from Furbish Studio for a close up take.

WHAT'S AFOOT: THE BEST RUGS FROM VEGAS MARKET

Boy oh boy, did I see tons of great new rugs at Las Vegas Market.  So many in fact, that I now have the dizzying choice of selecting a pattern for my own home, and am stumped. Patterned, graphic hurries in cotton and wool caught my eye, in both brights and muted tones. When it comes to innovating, color is king. Companies Safaveih and Surya are pushing the boundaries of geometric pattern with ethnic influences, scale and design with their latest additions.  Some of these are so new they will be updated with style numbers shortly. 

Which design would you choose?

SAFAVIEH:

 

Redefine Kilim-10 in beige 

in multicolor and yellow

A purple field with oversized arch detailing in coral and cream.

With green.

Possibly the happiest rug I've ever encountered.

A tight square and line pattern can work in so many settings.

Monochromatic graphic geometric rugs are just the thing to work with Quadrille prints.

Gettin' bold.

A grey version on white.

SURYA: 

Fallon in wool in a color combination I am seriously considering for my apartment scheme.

Fallon collection chevron pattern in poppy red designed by Jill Rosenwald, another rug in contention for my apartment floor.

A Moorish inspired rug comes in an array of fantastically fun colors

Yet another rug that matches my scheme!

New stripes in seriously great colors.

Amazing!

Love!

Yes, another coral and cream intricate pattern to love.

A graphic geometric to suit many schemes

A thick awning stripe is fresh and fun

Ikat with a natural, less rigid hand

Carrots and peas! Large geometric spheres surrounded by smaller ones trick the eye.

Fresh.

Resembling an updated modernized patchwork quilt, these rugs are great for country settings

More good combos

If you like it bold, boom.

A Fleur de lis design goes graphic geometric.

Alternating chevrons.

Mandalas look modern in cream on a bright color.

Like caning on a chair? You can have the pattern on your floor.

Interlocking boxes for a poppy modern feeling.

Outdoor or indoor, a little Americana goes a long way.

ROLL OUT THE CUSTOM CARPET: ELIZABETH EAKINS ARRIVES IN LA

While in LA recently, I rang Martyn Lawrence Bullard to see if I could pop in, say hi, and see his new office space.  I was there for such a quick trip I was thrilled when he said I should come on over and that he was actually in town.  After seeing his amazing new digs and a catch up , a new street level shop caught my eye. As I was leaving I noticed Elizabeth Eakins had opened on the street. What fun it was coming across the new Eakins retail shop at 8550 Melrose Avenue in West Hollywood. 

Known for her subtly beautiful Connecticut-made hand woven carpets and hand printed textiles, the mood in her store perfectly reflected her aesthetic. A soothing pale palette welcomed me as I entered. The entrance was really something with an  Indian archway and fabric screen that were still up from the Legends of La Cienega Windows to the World window event, created by James Radin. As I walked into the shop, the rugs, fabrics and cozy sofa seating area wooed me. Take a look:

Exotic Indian accents set the scene

Eakins prints made the screens stage set gorgeous

Lounge act ready

Printed pillows are made up and ready to roll

The sofa with bolsters on the ends was just charming

The plethora that awaits, but many go for the custom goods they can create to match any color

Since 1978, the Eakins team has been creating environmentally friendly collections with total artistry and dedication to the craft