A new style point-of-view may be emerging out of the recession crucible, one that merges our longing for fresh new beginnings with a sense of — well, common sense. Most of us don’t live fantasy lives, after all, and we seem to be letting go of the need to pretend that we do. We can [ read more… ]
It was almost to the point where fashion and I were parting company. It had been a long time since I had gone shopping and found anything I was inspired to buy. Everything seemed too frivolous and flimsy or too dowdy and tired. But then I leafed through the pages of some magazines and felt [ read more… ]
This is the Stickley Gus Lounge Chair available at Toms-Price. Take a look at these beautiful William Morris fabrics shown in the March Elle Decor magazine — here at PointClickHome. All of these patterns would look fantastic on Mission chairs, wouldn’t they?
Sculptural furniture has always grabbed me because in my smaller house it can serve both the art and function necessities – and yes, I do believe that art is a necessity in a well-designed house. This Everly square coffee table, by Annie Selke, matches the end tables in my previous post. Last week, when I [ read more… ]
These circle end tables or the Victorian bed would add a sculptural quality to an interior — something I admire in certain furniture. They are by Annie Selke for Vanguard.
What could be more natural than covering an ottoman with a rug? Toms-Price has some whimsical and wonderful ottomans from Annie Selkie made by Vanguard. You can choose your rug pattern here at Dash and Albert. Shown from the top are the Blue Heron Ottoman, with a cotton woven striped rug; the Cat’s Paw Ottoman, [ read more… ]
Imagine winter in a big farm kitchen warmed by a wood-burning stove. This big table would be perfect. The “new rustic” look has more greyish whites and less yellow in the pine finish. I love these pieces with the putty-colored walls and viney rug. Take a closer look at this dining group here. Everything is [ read more… ]
These rugs have the rich warmth you need in an ice palace in Russia — or a dwelling in Chicago. I think they would transition into spring well, too! Wouldn’t want to get my muddy feet near them though… But now that I think about it, sometimes people want to buy cheaper machine-made rugs if [ read more… ]
For those of you who love natural textures and a handmade quality to things, there is a style emerging which is completely soothing in earthy neutral shades, simplicity of form and woods used in the way they are found in nature. House Beautiful called their group of farm-inspired furnishings “The Ruralists” in the Dec/Jan 2010 [ read more… ]
