They can really light up anything these days, so think like Kanye at the Grammys and get creative kids. Dramatic and fun, the Cherry Blossom Branch with Decorative Flower Lights works as a great accent light for anything from a pretty guest suite, to arrangements flanking either side of a fireplace. 35 decorative flower lights bloom over the branches for a fantastic evening look.
Ann Sacks has some fabulous finds featured their tile collections. I can picture these lovelies draped across the walls from Victorian themed ensuites to whimsical children’s baths. Whatever your décor, I am sure you would be able to find a perfect mosaic tile for your own project. My Mosaic Picks (from Left to Right starting at the Top):Basketweave AS2336-1 6” x 18” by Michael S. Smith Brushed Copper Brick, Alloy Collection Brushed Stainless Steel Pennyrounds, Alloy Collection Vine with Birds in Light Beige 8 and Mottled Green 15, Erin Adams Facet Collection12” x 12” Floor Interlock in White Timor, Bali Series Pebbles Cane in Rain Cloud 102 and Mottled Green 15, Erin Adams Facet CollectionOffset Mirror Mosaic in M-01 , Erin Adams Collection Windsong, Ann Saks Mosaics Large Zen Weave in Mottled Blue, Erin Adams Collection
Few architectural details can add the caliber of elegance and refinement to home like a leaded glass dome or ceiling. The residential dome pictured here is the Yorkdale, designed for a private residence and measuring 8’ in diameter. Designs are never duplicated and always original as they are handcrafted into a truly unique gem for any discerning homeowner. Solarium Design Group Ltd. has also worked on huge commercial commissions, like the Casino Niagara, but I do think they must be seen in person to be fully appreciated.
My all time favorite and one of the most recognizable and classic lounge chairs is the Eames Lounge chair and Ottoman. Charles and Ray Eames combined art and science in truly enthusiastic and impacting ways, the Eames chair was created in the late 1940’s of molded plywood (a new scientific accomplishment at the time) and leather. It is in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York. You may recognize it from Fraiser Crane’s apartment or perhaps you have seen it in an ultra-modern chromed-out office of a high flying exec., whatever the case, this chair gives a timeless luxe statement.
I am all for chocolate tones, deep and dark like an almost-black espresso, warm and rich like cocoa, or light creamy browns like freshly baked biscotti. Browns are great neutrals and denote stability, reliability, and approachability. It is the color of our earth and is associated with all things natural or organic. Perfect Brown Paint Colors for your home: Bittersweet Chocolate #2114-10*, Biscotti #CC-486*, Cedar Key OC-16*, Capilano Bridge #CC-440*.*Colors by Benjamin Moore. My all-time favorite brown color? That would be “Strong Esspresso” by Beautitone Paints.
The House & Home candle collection by Lafco products has a scent designed to complement the ambience and décor of each room in your home. Looking for a scent the boudoir? Ah yes, the myrrh cassis scented candle is just the ticket. Exotic notes of myrrh are married to the piquant flavor of ripe cassis, creating a heady, sensual fragrance to stimulate the senses and inspire desire.
My siblings and I used to have heart-shaped cakes for our birthdays when we were growing up, and there was nothing that said “I love you” like a double-decker French vanilla cake with cream cheese frosting and raspberries! There is something special about heart-shaped confections, like heart-shaped waffles for a perfect for Valentine’s Day breakfast in bed! The VillaWare V3100 Heart Waffle Maker shows your true feelings, topped with whipped cream and strawberries of course!
These kitchens are great examples of effortless beauty (but I am sure the homeowners stressed for months over several file folders of decision making). And there are plenty of things to love about this black and white farmhouse couture kitchen look; the black leaded glass on the creamy upper kitchen cabinets, the large scale black light fixtures, the black French doors leading to the patio, and the warmth of the heritage wooden table in the center. This kitchen wouldn’t be nearly as striking without the painted black French doors, what an easy way to add visual interest. Just like the comfort you get from warm bowl of potato and leek soup with crusty freshly baked bread, you would feel right at home in this kitchen.
I love the vintage vibe coming from this Marble Farmhouse Table! It actually reminds me of a vintage Singer sewing machine my mom had when I was little, but without all the moving metal and churning parts (trust me, it was beautiful but scary). The sturdy black base and marble top make for a fun contrast and also makes it a perfect little spot for a desk, or kitchen prep table. 30” h x 50”w x 28”d.
If you have an expansive wrap around kitchen that serves enough space for a casual dining room table, then you might have room for this! Upgrade to a little showpiece where you can still sit and dine if you wish, but also use for a prep area (regular table heights can be straining on your back), and use for much needed storage space as well! I’d like to see your current table do all of that and still look this delightfully handsome at the end of the day. I like the heavy turned-legs, rubbed black finish, and double doors on either side for ease of access. The island on the right has a stainless steel top, which is a fantastic prep surface.