Textile Collection by House Beautiful
Fashion week in New York has just passed and all fingers point to denim. A standard American statement since the days of the beetles, denim is once again in the spotlight as a chic dressing option. On a more genenrous note, Aeropostale, a junior store in the USA has just collected a whopping 624,893 pairs of jeans for humane causes such as the Haiti earth quake victims through their “Jeans for teens” program.
Adorning a home with denim is something of a statement and when it comes down to it, this down-home fabric makes for a durable decorating solution. Blue is a popular color choice and there are many ways to incorporate it into your decor. The blue kitchen below by House Beautiful is a successful example of how to work with this element.
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Bold is beautiful, so don’t be afraid to go bold. making a statement with color is as easy as 1,2,3. Bright, strong colors go well with so many decorating choices. Brights are a given when decorating a teens room, there are even furniture lines designed especially with this trend in mind. Check out this bright fuchsia chair from Jonathan Adler’s new juniors collection.
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It’s about that time to start thinking of gardening with Spring just around the bend. What’s better than a seed catalogue or this article to raise your spirits higher as the last winter blasts wreak havok in the North East? When I look out my window I see white, the best palette to create what’s soon to come. Seeds are the first of many steps that lead to your wildest garden aspirations. There are many catalogues to choose from. Just looking at them makes me smile.
Planning a garden is an art. You must decide if you want to eat from it or just beautify or both. Personally, I like to add a touch of color and fragrance among the ediables.
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The latest thing in home improvement these days is saving money not spending it. Well, spending it is inevitable if you want to upgrade your home and some initial costs will have to be incurred to eventually save for years to come. A much talked about “home-energy audit and upgrades” program is what homeowners are raving about. What is a “home-energy audit” you ask?
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Color psychology, color language, color etc… call it what you like, the bottom line is that color is a powerful tool that adds energy to whatever you place it on. The color experience is with us everyday and by choosing colors that you like you can enhance that ten fold in your home. Color encompasses all that surrounds us, Mother nature is one of it’s greatest contributors. Here is a list of the energy that each color possesses. Surrounding yourself with these colors can change your life.
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Red Adirondack Bench by Loll Designs
With winter on the way out, it’s time to entertain the thought of outdoor furniture. My dream is the Adirondack chair and bench ensemble and now I have found a product that fits the bill. Recycled outdoor furniture by Loll Designs is absolutely fabulous and good looking too.
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Organic Bath Towels by Pottery Barn
I came across some new products from Pottery Barn that boast an Eco friendly edge, it really got me thinking…
Towels, sheets and the like are some of the most chemical filled home furnishings around. Manufactures use surface finishes and scent to sell these goods. The idea of purchasing organic bath products really struck a cord in me. Why expose yourself to harsh chemicals, especially during sleep. I did a little research and this is what I found.
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We live in a “pattern saturated world”, one that allows us to pick and choose, mix and match and add a bit of personality to every room. Patterns are alive in so many formats. from wallpaper to textured floor coverings the world is our oyster when it comes to adding pattern to our homes.
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Jay Heritage Center, Rye N.Y.
I recently came across an article in the local news about the Jay Heritage Center, located in Rye New York. This historic 1838 Greek Revival mansion was the home of young John Jay, a first chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court and one time governor of New York and beloved resident of Westchester county.
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Vera Bradley, a designer known for her whimsical, colorful prints now offers a small line of outdoor rugs. I love the prints in her collection. Mostly popular for her series of hand bags and accessories, Vera Bradley has made a mark as a kitsch new design concept.
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