Fall 2014 – inspired tablescapes

Ahh, the magic of fall dinner parties.  The food, candles and dinner conversation all seem more intimate as the sun sets earlier in the evening.  I am a bit obsessed with setting the table and this fall, teal has found it’s way into my heart.  It’s such a great color to pair with typical autumn browns & oranges and pairs perfectly with gold touches and reclaimed woods.  From modern to rustic, here are a few of my favorite tablescapes to make your evenings inspired!  Happy Designing & Happy Entertaining!

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holiday 101: traditional

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!  Can you hear Perry Como’s rendition in your ears?  I love the traditional holiday songs and I love a bit of “traditional” elements in my decor, as well.  It’s really easy to add a little burlap, jewel tones and a dash of classic elements in order to make your holiday reminiscent of days gone by.   Here are a few of my favorite things this year!

Pottery Barn Jeweled Mercury Votive Holders
PB Jewel Cut Martini Glasses
PB Embroidered Pillows
Crate & Barrel Ornaments
West Elm Felt Mistletoe
Pottery Barn Tree Topper
West Elm Felt Decor
Wisteria Dove Doormat
Ballard Designs Vintage Glass Bead Garland
West Elm Paper Flower Wreath
Ballard Designs Burlap Bird Ornaments

Stay tuned for the 3rd installment – Holiday 101: Sparkle!!!

“The One” Lounge Chairs

So, you want to lounge a little, put your feet up, relax after a hard day at work.  Who better to greet you than your favorite lounge chair?  Just because it’s a workaholic doesn’t mean it sacrifices looks and personality.

Check out these great options that deserve a corner in you living room (and your heart).

First we have a classic French Bergere chair with an upbeat paisley fabric and it is instantly reborn!

Anthropologie Antwerp Chair
Antwerp Chair - Anthropologie

Who says “caning” spells traditional?  The sleek black lacquer and modern leg profile make this chair unstoppable.

Atom Designs - Cane Chair Black
Cane Chair Black - Atom Designs

Barbara Barry’s designs are graceful and effortless.   She works to make furnishings the appropriately muted backdrop to our lives.

Starlet Chair - Barbara Barry Realized by Henredon
Starlet Chair - Barbara Barry Realized by Henredon

This one never gets old for me.  They introduce new colors every year and the fact that it can be a recliner and still look like a Parisian club chair, I absolutely love!

Manhattan Chair/Recliner - Pottery Barn
Manhattan Chair/Recliner - Pottery Barn

Houndstooth.  Clean lines.  How can you go wrong with that?

Ryan Chair in Houndstooth - Bernhardt Furniture
Ryan Chair in Houndstooth - Bernhardt Furniture

Even if this chair wasn’t upholstered in a beautiful velvet, it would still make a great statement.

FL3248 - Vanguard Furniture
FL3248 - Vanguard Furniture

The perfect little mod slipper chair, can be redefined with a multitude of fabrics.  Fresh & sleek at the same time.

Abigail Chair - Williams Sonoma Home
Abigail Chair - Williams Sonoma Home