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Posted Oct 10 at 7:49 AM in by Jen Harvey
JD Staron is a favorite floor covering resource for Home Life. Founder of Home Life Rose Ann Humphrey is excited to share their new Lavish Collection. She explains, “Their coverings are fantastic, beautiful and even romantic!” The Lavish Collection is JD Staron’s first collection that uses three textural fabrics weaves along a single needle yam insertion. This allows the fabric to stay intact...
Posted Oct 9 at 2:02 PM in by Sandy Giardi
Wander Lust
Sometimes we're so enamored of a locale that we want to bring it—or a slice of it—home. We love the style of that particular place, the feeling it conjures and, of course, the memories. Kudos to the creators who are making these joys daily experiences. The following designs are steeped in a sense of place—whether reflecting favorite vacation spots, personal journeys or a bit of both....
Posted Oct 9 at 10:15 AM in by carly stewart
This white pumpkin floral arrangement brings a fun and creative sense of elegance to any table top.
Keep the contrast with a color coordinated arrangement of green-toned gourds.
Incorporating a combination of richly colored plants and flowers beside some candles and metal silverware make for a luxurious and festive table setting. A touch of eggplant purple is the finishing touch to this...
Posted Oct 7 at 1:21 PM in by Sandy Giardi
5 Hot Fall Fashions in the Home
5. Metallics
On the fashion front, metallics are everywhere—and bringing looks that range from the chic and elegant to the edgy and futuristic. Designers like Christopher Kane are trotting out outfits in head-to-toe silver, as is Chanel, though, at times, Creative Director Karl Lagerfeld opts to tone down the glitz a tad by pairing statement-making glitter boots...
Posted Oct 6 at 1:15 PM in by Sandy Giardi
5 Hot Fall Fashions in the Home
4. Glamour!
Prada
Last year’s trend toward glamour is back and stronger than ever. Designers from Miuccia Prada to Saint Laurent to Givenchy have taken a shine to lavish beading, fringe, sequins, and, yes, even feathers. These embellishments are adorning everything from slip dresses and gowns to denim and hats.
LDa Architecture & Interiors; Photo by Sean...
Posted Oct 5 at 1:15 PM in by Sandy Giardi
5 Hot Fall Fashions in the Home
3. Hot Chocolate
This year’s basic black, deep brown is a little bit softer, a little bit richer and to us, just says, autumn. It strikes just the right chord this time of year and works beautifully whether paired with toasty shades like oatmeal and mustard, demure hues like pale mauve or alongside natty naturals like ivory, tan and toffee.
For the award-winning...
Posted Oct 4 at 1:14 PM in by Sandy Giardi
5 Hot Fall Fashions in the Home
2. Vintage Florals
Who says the houses of haute couture should sideline florals until their spring collections? Vintage blooms are defying an autumnal and winter slumber and coming up roses on everything from casual tops to mid-length skirts to metallic sheaths, gowns and frocks.
Rachel Reider, principal of Rachel Reider Interiors explores the vintage floral trend...
Posted Oct 3 at 12:30 PM in by Sandy Giardi
Every fall, we scour fashion magazines and the latest runway collections to see how the styles of top designers are finding expression in the home. We find that there is often a direct correlation between what is trending in our homes and what we are coveting for our closet. We bring you the first of five fashion installments....
5 Hot Fall Fashions in the Home
1. Seeing Red
Without question,...
Posted Oct 2 at 3:45 PM in by carly stewart
October 11 & 12
This year's Boston Design Market will center around Innovation & The Future of the Boston Design Center. Panels and keynotes will feature renowned figures in the interior design field, as well as prolific innovators to inspire and educate. Also be one of the first to witness Boston's first ever dining-by-design event that will benefit Heading Home, the amazing local non-...
Posted Oct 2 at 3:06 PM in by carly stewart
Hästens, and in turn Boston Luxury Beds, has partnered with 33 Main, a truly unique Bed and Breakfast experience in the Berkshires.
It is one of the only hotels and inns in the country where guests can sleep on the acclaimed Hästens bed. Each room features one of these luxurious beds, along with beautiful, individual designs by Annie Selke, the owner and designer of the inn. Across the street,...
