Flotsam - details

Flotsam - jewellery worn by the sea

From the sea
Worn down
Found
Wood shaped by water and pebbles
Plastics corroded by sea and wind

Tea Towels - I finally got them done

RUN RABBIT RUN!

The hare is everywhere! For some reason, adorable rabbits have emerged as a micro trend. I saw them at the Gift Show, their darling faces begging me to take them home. Is the rabbit poised to overtake the monkey, frog, or bird as the animal du jour?

Photo courtesy of Hugo Guiness
Providing character galore, the block printed Rabbit from the Hedgerow Series by Hugo Guiness at John Derian would be great in a nursery.

Photo courtesy of Dandelion
Highly detailed cast iron rabbits from Dandelion are so sweet perched on a side table or bookshelf. They have a wonderful aged quality to them but are actually reproductions.

A cache of vases in a variety of sizes and shapes from Oly capture a large hare rendered in blue against blanc de chine.

Caskata tabletop also featured rabbits. This duo is highly detailed in the spirit of Albrecht Durer drawings.

Photo courtesy of John Derian
A freely frolicking rabbit jumps across tall grasses on John Derian's decoupage plate.

I LIKE IT: VOTE FOR MY GRANGE VIRTUAL VIGNETTE

My Grange Tray Chic Vignette

I love Paris in the springtime... ok, so I can win a chance to go to Paris in January... not April, but whatever season, I will take it!
Just vote by "liking" my virtual vignette I created with the Grange Tray Chic Coffee Table on Facebook or by voting for Stylebeat on their blog, here. Grange asked me to create a vignette around their new coffee table on Polyvore, so I went wild with color, and included many design favorites.
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Vote up until September 26th for wheels up in Janvier!
If I get to go, I will share all my Parisian finds with you here!
Thanks for your support, and spread the word...

GLAMOUROUS LIFE: BRASSY IS CLASSY

Photo courtesy of Kelly Wearstler
Kelly Wearstler's home accessories collection for Bergdorf Goodman Decorative Home is brass heavy.

Brass is back. The warm metal, whether with a patina of age or bright and new, can add a mellow golden hue in the way silver, nickel and chrome can't. With a nod to Kelly Wearstler, who opened the door for more, today's brass is sexy and suave. Whether you are going for 70's Italian, Studio 54, or 80's redux, the glint of brass adds a glamorous glow.

Photo courtesy of Flair
Flair Home Collection has a Vintage French Screen with teal and gold lacquer that is the tops.

Photo courtesy of Oly
Amelia, a bombe chest from Oly is wrapped in brushed brass. Place it in a front hall as a statement piece or in a living room with a pair of great lamps on it.

A small drinks table from Jayson in brass with an x base and cut corners is just the spot for something small. Place it next to a sofa or by a cozy chair for some luxe gleam.

Photo courtesy of Jayson Home and Garden
Spindly brass wall flowers have a fun slinky - like movement to them that will make you smile. Available through Jayson Home and Garden.

Photo courtesy of Made Goods
Links of polished brass make this light and airy lidded box from Made Goods a gorgeous decorative element.

Hammered brass box and vase from Studio A has grooved texture that gives it the metal a softer look.

Photo courtesy of Urban Electric Company
The Travers sconce, designed by Amanda Nisbet for Urban Electric, mixes brass, etched glass and cherry wood for a subtle shadow play.

The stunning Baroque Lamp with high relief swirls from Laura Kirar for Arteriors is a little bit art deco a little bit disco.

Dwell for Global Views spiky ball is the sort of decorative object every coffee table should have. Consider it the modern day equivalent of the Moravian star Albert Hadley loved to use.

Brass and ebony iron accents make this mixed material orb with large studs an object of interest. From Dwell for Global Views.

Photos courtesy of Global Views
Make a tablescape even better with a piece that has a bit of height. Marble and brass in this dynamic piece from Dwell for Global Views has a Brancusi feel.

Tom Dixon created The Etch Pendant for DWR out of digitally cut and etched brass. It casts a radiant glow.

Photo courtesy of Made Goods
A dodecahedron in gold ceramic from Made Goods has many facets that all look great. From a bookshelf to a side table they are unusual additions.

Perch on this spun gold garden seat from Waylande Gregory or use it for a side table, whatever purpose it suits, it will be gorg.

GLOBAL VIEWS

Now more than ever, it is possible to channel the look of a well seasoned traveler in your interiors. From richly patterned block printed textiles to centuries - old design motifs, you can design with global goods easily. Fool everyone into thinking your passport is stamped with exotic locales you have never been to. Ikat patterns and Turkish florals are springing up everywhere. Take your pick!

Photo courtesy of John Robshaw
Every time I see John's booth at the gift show I go crazy for his headboards. Well, you can finally get this one, custom. It is just so fantastic with the carving and curves. I hope these catch on like wild fire-- reach out to John Robshaw if you are interested!

Photo courtesy of Madeline Weinrib
Among the first to fashion pillows, jackets and clutches of ikat fabrics in juicy colors, Madeline Weinrib has created an exclusive collection of trays and boxes for Barneys New York. Combining lacquer and winter-hued ikats, they are sure to be go to gifts.

Photo courtesy of Made Goods
The Myla mirror in antiqued gold from Made Goods was inspired by a Moorish doorway.


Photo courtesy of Canopy Designs
I have looked long and hard to find an Egyptian chandelier like the antique versions. Canopy Designs makes this version called Sara, that is available with a variety of colorful glass fittings.

A hammered bowl with brass inside and a darkened patina from Studio A adds a bit of exotic handiwork.

Photo courtesy of Cultural Intrigue
The naturalistic, jagged pattern of ikat is something I never tire of. Party or not, hang these lanterns from Cultural Intrigue for a glamorous glow anytime.

Photo courtesy of Cococozy
Frame your windows with Cococozy's linen panels for a pattern play you will love.

Chelsea Textiles does embroidery that is always unique. This floral pillow has Turkish flowers in plum and blue.

Photo courtesy of Cococozy
Cococozy's linen pillow printed with a repeating quatrefoil pattern in peacock blue provides some zing for a sofa.

Instead of the ubiquitous round leather Moroccan pouf with elaborate stitching, try this cleaner new version with a classic edging stitched in a contrasting color. From Wunderly.

The range of colors are ultra chic.

Photo courtesy of Luke Irwin
The Ikat 9 rug from Luke Irwin in rich jewel tones of a hand knotted silk.

Photo courtesy of Luke Irwin
The Pomme D'Amour Dhurrie is made to order from Luke Irwin, the amazing rug collection out of London.

Tulu Textiles, made in Istanbul, are printed in insane color combinations that provide instant joy in a room.

Tulu Textile's combine far out colors that I cannot resist.

Tulu Textile's vibrant Stella print takes a naive turkish flower and gives it a jolt with it's turquoise and red palette.

Martyn Lawrence Bullard's signature textile collection is inspired by exotic travels and traditional textiles of India and Turkey.

MLB's Milos in Emerald is linear yet naturalistic in soft shades.

Milos in Ebony

Milos in turquoise

Milos in Tourmaline

Carolina Irving Textiles are block printed in fresh patterns with graphic elements that are wonderfully easy to live with.

Lisa Fine's Aegean Stripe in Pink/ Green

Terracotta/ Indigo

Sea/ Indigo

Plum/ Saffron