Quadrille Fabrics Taskent

This fall my Seattle interior designs will reflect the zigzag theme emerging from couture and summer fashion themes.  Over the summer,  beach fashions from Flip flops to beach towels and bikinis displayed the colorful theme.  I expect interior design introductions for the fall to offer more of the same in textiles, rugs, upholstered furniture and accessories. I think a cashmere throw for a sofa or chair in a zigzag is a great accent opportunity.  Look for more tips about introducing patterns into your interior design soon.

Cashmere throw

Don’t forget to send an interior dilemma with images so that I can help you with a quick solution to a interior quandary.

Zigzag Tote From Quadrille Couture

Kate Spade Ric Rac Enamel Bangle

Yes, there are wonderful buys for $25 or less. Whether you want to take a gift to a hostess or good friend, or just treat yourself, I found 5 favorites from online or local stores.  Here there are:

CB2 Earthenware Vases

Handmade weathered earthenware vessels pose as archaeological finds. Collection includes teal Andes, bronzed three-handle Inca, pale green Urpu. $9.95 – $19.95

 

Urbano Trash Can

Go green with Kevin McElroy. If you forgot to bring your earth saver bag to the grocery store, again, don’t fret. This Urbano Trash Can stylishly stores your plastic bags and turns them into waste baskets for the bath or bed rooms. Get two! $25

Linen Cocktail Napkin

 These crisp Classic Hotel Cocktail Napkins from Pottery Barn are woven of washable 100% cotton.  May be monogrammed with a single initial for an additional charge.  10″ sq. Set of 6. $12

Lucite Napkin Rings

Clever place to hold a flower; geometric & modern style. $4.50 each.

Deco Diamond Crystal

Add a spot of sparkle to your home and office with these stunning clear crystal diamonds. Or add glamour to your living room with a bowl of diamonds. Use as a paperweight in your office. $18

 More tips from Faith

 

 

Seeking a floor lamp that is a stand out?  Floor lamps add vertical dimension to a room design and offer an interruption from the horizontal lines of the sofa, chairs and tables. They are a great way to finish a space and brighten a corner or provide a great light source for reading your novel or newspaper.

Floor lamps also save space if you are space challenged. Oversize shades are currently popular and they shed a wide, diffuse glow in the room.  In contrast an adjustable arm lamp is ideal for reading since the light is cast just where you want it.

Here are some favorites of mine in a variety of styles to consider for your home.

Visual Comfort Thomas O'Brien

West Elm

HoltkotterArtemide

R Jesse

Hinson

Have a favorite?  Send your comments and questions, Faith.

There is a saying that first impression lasts. The foyer is the setting that beckons the depth of your home to your guests. Treat it as the signal of what lies ahead for your eager visitors with a good visual and emotional display that arouses their senses and leaves an enduring memory of time well spent in your home. 

Here is a before and after example.  In this multi-level home, the entrance affords a water and mountain view immediately. With that drama, the goal was to complement but not compete and provide a gracious, elegant accent.

A console table in your foyer can serve as a staging ground for your accessories, like photos, lamps, vases, and small art work.  Whether you use table lamps, sconces, or natural forms of lighting, the impact of lighting adds and enhances the appeal of the senses coordinating with the rest of the furnishings to produce a tasteful and gratifying response towards a greater appreciation of the focal points of the room. Focus your lighting to add soft warmth, to highlight a beautiful painting or artwork or use lighting to create an impact.

Use wall art to make it more interesting. You can either have a single framed wall art or multiple frames. Decorate your table or console with accessories  Whatever you do, decorate sparing to avoid overcrowding the design. Keep your design clean and interesting so that each piece can be visible.

Enduring Passions…
Adventuresome spirit and a pioneering enthusiasm were just a few of the inspirational forces that brought Emissary into existence in 1980.

Enduring Passions…
From their website, “The driving concept was to literally act as the emissary between the product resources and the market. Today Emissary Home and Garden embodies the same passion with a refreshing direction and continues to bring the best variety of high quality decorative accessories for today’s market.”

With a diverse range of products, Emissary is a great resource for accessories, lamps, outdoor containers, lamps and pottery.  You can purchase online if you find something you love.

I particularly like the garden stools and lamp bases for the colors available.  Often I convert the lamps with a new shade to better suit the interior of the room. Take a look around their site and create some inspiration for your home interior.