For the love of Ikat...

i·kat: noun 1. A craft in which one tie-dyes and weaves yarn to create an intricately designed fabric. 2. The fabric so created.

Call it what you want, but ikat is where it's at...from the 2011 runways to dishes, pillows, rugs, and just about everything else, it is taking the world (literally) by storm. Here are just a few of our favorites...

Rachel Comey Fall 2011, Proenza Schouler Fall 2011, and Gucci S/S '11

"Middleton" Ikat Indoor/Outdoor Rug. $199-$789; Horchow.com

Feed Bags; http://www.feedprojects.org/. Small pouch $19

Ikat bowl. Anthropologie.com

Ikat inspired room. Elledecor.com

Interior Design magazine, design by Elizabeth Bauer

 The Sunshine Ikat pillow for $24. WestElm.com

Bengall Bazaar Lumbar pillows. OneKingsLane.com. $139, pair.

Out with the old and in with the blue

With summer just around the corner, I am constantly trying to think of new ways to brighten a home. Throw pillows, lamp shades, and rugs seem to do the trick without breaking the bank, and why not venture out with a new color that goes hand in hand with the sun? Call it a minor crush on the color blue...

Barclay Butera Home, Arabesque Pillow, Indigo. OneKingsLane.com

Blue & White Room from sensationalcolor.com

The blue glass tile add a brightness & whimsy to this kitchen by Suzanne Kasler Interiors

Blue Living Room by Spring Interior Design Style

Trust me when I tell you that I am not usually a fan of wallpaper, but something about this blue pattern and matching chair fabric makes me want to change my mind.

Wooden Upholstered Sofa with Bridal Rug. Wisteria.com

John Robshaw bedding. Johnrobshaw.com

Blue & White Zig Zag Rug. Madelineweinrib.com

Barclay Butera Home, Essex Ottoman, Navy. OneKingsLane.com

"Show me your horse, and I will show you what you are..."

I can't think of a better focal point to a room than a piece of art that evokes something for everyone. I, myself am in love with the horse painting in my dining room. It somehow makes the room feel less stuffy, and I couldn't really ask for more. Check out some of these other great rooms and accessories that are all about the horse.

This striking photograph from Roberto Dutesco’s Horses of Sable Island series is the perfect accent to this bright living space.

Design by Moris Moreno via Desire to Inspire.

Wonderland Horse Candle Holder by Artecnica.

Foyer designed by Stephen Shubel. My favorite thing about this space is the large horse photo by Susan Friedman.

Horse Gesture Painting. Handpainted by local artist Will Lassen, this Horse Gesture Painting is truly amazing. 
$499 from Wisteria.com

Chinese Zodiac Horse Statue. $169 from Wisteria.com

Pair of horsehead lamps by Barbara Cosgrove. $159 on OneKingsLane.com

Fancy Blue Ribbon Horse Pillow. $54.50 on Etsy.com

Horse Lamp from Jonathan Adler.com $495

22 Hands Painting by James Way.

Mirror, mirror on the wall...

Bente Borsum once said, "If you have a good friend, you don't need a mirror," but here are a few fabulous finds just in case...

Jamie Young Co. Jute Mirror. Shopcandelabra.com

Aidan Gray Croix Circular Mirror. Shopcandelabra.com

Brushed White Wood Mirror. Horchow.com

Everything's coming up roses

Roses are red, violets are blue...our new love affair with roses is making us swoon.

Regina Andrew Relic Bouquet Lamp. Macys.com

Regina Andrews Zinc Rose Pendant. Candelabra.com 

Solitude panel. Zgallerie.com

The sum of all the colors of light add up to white

For the love of all things white...

Be nice.

"Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for kindness."  -Seneca

Geek Chic...interiors & exteriors

Time to embrace your inner geek and look good doing it...pull out the cardigans and the bow ties, and let's get down to business.

Love!

"L" is for Lavender...

I must admit, I've never been a huge fan of the color pink, but I am a sucker for lavender. I recently made a last minute decision to change interior paint from a pale grey to a pale grey-lavender, and I have zero regrets. It's so subtle that you almost don't realize it's a little out of the typical neutral beige box. Finding the right shade can be tricky, don't forget to look at throughout the day, since the natural light can make a big difference...

Casa Sugar: Color Theory

Pottery Barn: Iced lavender

James Drake

Monelle Totah

Max & Co.

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