Ah Christmas, the most magical time of year, no doubt you have your tree up by now, hung with all sorts of vintage finds or glittering pretty little things. If you still need some ideas for holiday decor- why not take a cue from mother nature. You can hang these snowflake ornaments from a dining room chandelier at different heights for your next festive dinner.
An American icon for over 60 years and one of the world’s most-collected dinnerware designs, Fiesta Dinnerware is sure to add a fun splash of color to your table. I remember when Adam and I were engaged and he bought us place settings in Shamrock and Cobalt, since then I have collected more colors in different pieces, and they are like little gems all stacked up in their rainbow hues. I would recommend getting at least four sets of dinnerware in the same color and choose accessories in different coordinating colors. They are heavier than most dishes and have a simple sculpted shape, which is good since some of the tones are vivid and do quite well on their own.
Damask Picks (from Left to Right starting at the Top): Damask Paper Plates Set of 8 for $4.95,Banded Damask Save the Date Cards in Kiwi,Damask Dinnerware 16-piece Set,Purple Damask Flocked Wallpaper,Damask Clear and Black Tape, Square Damask Labels by Event Blossom,Damask Wedding Invitations, Garbage Bags in Black, White and Blue Damask, Damask Tool Bag Set: Storage Bag with Hammer, Measuring Tape, Screwdriver, Pliers, Box Cutter, and Scissors.
Whether you have the joy of working from home, or like a space to do your personal filing after your 9-5, a home office is getting a lot more importance in today’s functioning home. How much space you require and the tasks involved with your personal office will determine your options. Architect Kevin Deevey needed a home work space that could take him away from his modest sized home and 2 small children. Just steps away in his own backyard, Kevin came up with this fantastic 10′ x 10′ office. It houses his computer and drawing board and looks smart with a commercial curtain wall front allowing plenty of light.
Despite the recent rumblings of recession and showing conservative spending habits, lets’ have a peak at the newly unveiled and luxurious-as-usual Christmas Book by Neiman Marcus!
It is just fantastic the way the light catches the gloss and shine of these elegant bowls inside and out. The handcrafted silver plate looks crisp against the enameled interior in fun fun colors like this robin’s egg blue. The Revere Bowl is available in sizes such as 9″ or 12″ bowls, or sets of four (revere mini) in other brilliant colors, like coral. Enameled tones such as these, are reminiscent of vintage dinnerware, but with such graceful lines, they would easily become classics in your servery collections.
Available at Saks Fifth Avenue
Grays are making a big impact! Although subtle and more of a background noise kind of color, grey can be so versatile, and neutral without going to basic beige. I am referring to a warmer grey- a comforting tone, think thick wool mittens, weathered wood planks, cashmere in a soft dove gray. How does this translate to design? Here are some suggestions:
New on my radar is a fantastic company; Preverco. Preverco has one of the most versatile product lines available allowing you to choose plank size, hardwood to engineered, and stains to suit all levels in your home. And this hardwood has made me super excited, check out the Zebra 5 3/16″ plank hardwood, it is outstanding! It is no wonder this product is winning the praise of fellow designers; this floor is HAUTE! The red oak flooring is striking with rich black graining, and a white all over stain. Not for the faint of heart, this floor hits a high note with contemporary and fun-traditional design. Picture lots of black paired up with this! I am seeing a trend leaning toward getting back to grains, and why not with domestic, local wood. Well done Preverco.
Looking for the perfect spot to start the day? I can imagine champagne flutes brimming with orange juice served at this delightful dining set with a banquette seat for three. The banquette can be set against a large garden facing window for fabulous lighting, or against a wall with sconces for a more subdued and relaxing feel. The ebony-hued frame and glass table top make this set a stunner. Next is the Isabella, a regal purple wing banquette makes a stunning wall anchor for this look. Available at Horchow.
