Letterpress Coaster Calendar via Meadowlark Creative
I love a new calendar…blank and waiting to be filled in with fun reminders!! I’ll be using the bright, happy red one below. What about you?
Calendar via Bookbinders Design
Zig Zag Calendar via May Day Studio
Accordion Calendar via Snow and Graham
Letterpress Calendar via Ink + Wit
Academic Calendar via Paper Source
Bunny Calendar via The Paper Thieves
There’s nothing I love more about the holiday season than to gather with friends and family around a well-set table to enjoy a home cooked meal.
Nubby Placemats via Pottery Barn
I plan my setting and pieces out way in advance to make sure I have everything just right. To me, the planning of the decor, menu and night is just as fun as the actual meal itself. I know…design dork, right?
Dwell Placemat + Napkin via Design Public
Anyway – I haven’t done enough of this entertaining this year – but now that the holidays are upon us, I’m getting my plans together for a couple of get-togethers. I can’t wait to mix and match my favorite serving pieces, and mix in some new loves as well.
Roost Lace Placemat via Design Public
Table linens are a great way to dress up your table in a flash…small touches that really pull the whole look together. I’m not personally a fan of over-the-top holiday decor and tend to favor neutral colors in rich textures, that I can use again and again – no matter the occasion. And this year there is no shortage of amazing pieces to update my look!
Owl Placemat via Velocity Art and Design
For a bit of fun, I love this placemat to color from Modern Twist…the perfect distraction for the kids or kid-like during dinner.
I also love the idea of personalizing some of these neutral pieces with a stencil…this cork would be perfect with a stenciled metallic letter, shape or number. See inspiration and instructions here if you’re feeling crafty!
Annah Ruby Tablecloth via Crate and Barrel
And although I usually stick to neutrals, this bold stripe is pretty fab. I can see it with dark grey dishes and metallic accents…which for me means more shopping:)
Chilewich Placemats via Sur la Table
Chilewich has loads of amazing placemats and runners that I think would be fun to mix-and-match to create your own signature table style. The weave and croco are two of my favorites!
Porter Silver Tablecloth via All Modern
A subtle silver stripe would play off metallic table accents perfectly…
Feather Placemat via Jayson Home and Garden
I’m totally loving the feathers this season…though, not quite sure how I feel about it being so close to my food. Maybe I’ll stick to underneath the centerpiece for my touch of feather!
And last but not least, a couple of wood styles that would add the perfect rustic touch to any modern table.
Do you have a signature table setting style or one your itching to test out this year?
The bar stool. Such a well-used piece of furniture. I myself am perched on one as I write most blog posts. My friends end up sitting here through most evening’s over, sipping wine as we cook. A clever bar stool can set the tone for the kitchen style.
Cherner Bar Stool via The Conran Shop
Emeco Bar Stool via All Modern
Tabouret Metal Stools via Overstock
Max Bar Stool via Chiasso
Shen B Bar Stool via Burke Decor
Oslo Bar Stool via Clayton Gray Home
Round Leather Barstool via Home Decorators Collection
Henriksdal via Ikea
Phoenix Bar Stool via CB2
The fall catalogs have started arriving – and I’m loving all of the natural, rustic accents adorning their pages. I’m always on the hunt for a few pieces to add to my space to update and make it feel new for the season. A few that have caught my eye so far.
I hadn’t checked out a RH catalog lately – and was smitten with their styling and home accents. Lots of beautiful accents and furniture pieces that would add a perfect rustic touch to any space.
French Glass Cloches; Resin Antelope Antlers; Parisien Club Side Table; Fishing Weights; Copenhagen Chair; Pharmacy Lamp.
Next up, Viva Terra. I’ve often bought gifts from this retailer and have always loved their style. But this fall’s book turned me on to the amazing furniture pieces they have, as well as a few decorative objects that I’m coveting.
via Viva Terra
The mix of warm colors, rich textures and industrial accents is just perfect in these pages. I adore the trend in printmaker’s inspired sideboards here and at RH.
Porthole Mirror Collection; Vintage London Bus Roll; Sawhorse Table; French Bottle Lamp; Mushroom Stool; Meadowflower Rug.
And finally, my favorite home pieces from the Neiman Marcus‘ fall home book. Luscious and luxurious…these pieces are perfect eye candy.
Chair; Set of 5 Trophy Heads; High Hat Brass Table; John Derian Plates; “Distant Views” Painting; Jonathan Adler Nesting Cubes.
Lots of wonderful options to bring a bit of the fall trends into your home! Unexpected color, rustic accents, vintage finds – all great ways to freshen your space in style.
After my weekend trip to Los Angeles, I’m inspired to upgrade my boring, icky cosmetic bags to one of these cuties! Loads of room for all of my mess and happy to look at while I’m getting ready. Hmmm…now to decide.
via The Uncommon Dog
Happy Tuesday friends! Today’s object round-up is dedicated to our furry fido friends. I have many friends who have been hunting for a dog bed worthy of sitting alongside their other furniture…and I was excited to find so many options that look both comfy and cute! So cute it almost makes me want to get a dog to go with the cute bed…
via All Modern
via Ikea Hacker
via Exclusively Home
via Earth Doggy
via iDog Beds
via George
via Bow Wow Beds
Elton Bookcase via Room & Board
As a major bookworm – I’m always on the lookout for a stylish way to store my goods. I love these options that are worthy of display in any home…
Herringbone Spine Bookcase via West Elm
De La Espada Bookcase via Velocity Art and Design
Danish Modern Bookcase via Fabulous Mess
Vintage Low Cast Iron Book Rail via Factory 20
pssst. i’m here to share a little obsession i have. dishes. i heart them. i collect them. i adore to hold them, shop for them, read about them. so today – i’m putting this obsession to work for you in this object round-up.
in my opinion, classic white is the way to go. versatile enough to be formal or casual. perfectly mixed and matched with many styles. stunning when perfectly stacked and stored.
my favorite part about the white dish…all the fab ways you can dress up the table! mixing materials like wood, horn, metals and fabrics creates an eclectic and fresh mix. and a print works best in touches – like napkins, placemats or table runners.
images left to right: nambe metal serving pieces; wood serving pieces; napkin; horn serving pieces; amenity table runner.
what’s your obsession?
