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Posted Oct 12 at 4:42 PM in by Jen Harvey
Article by Paul Lazes of Rock Pond Kitchens
There are certain design choices that are nearly always right: black dress, black suit, white kitchen. There’s value to keeping things simple. Less can be more.
Everyone knows a woman who wears black with a set of earrings or other jewelry has a complete look. It’s similar with a white kitchen. It’s classic and what makes it individualized are the...
Posted Oct 10 at 4:04 PM in by Sandy Giardi
Those looking to include a taste of the Continent in their stateside abodes— without committing to a full overhaul—have inspired new offerings to consider….
“Bois et Couleur” at Dowel Furniture
Custom furniture maker Dowel Furniture, who has crafted bespoke wood and upholstered chairs and end tables for over 30 years, has recently partnered with interior designer Barbara Elza Hirsch of Elza B....
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,...
