For those of you who are unaware, I’m spending this week in Paris doing pattern and trend scouting. Home Autour du Monde is always on my itinerary as the Bensimon home collection is magical and curated to perfection. You can imagine my delight when I happened upon this window. The furniture is covered in cable knit with amazing wintery pom poms. So exciting to see the home version of this trend translated so seamlessly.
It’s always interesting when paralleling textures can be compared in different markets. Today we’re comparing the beauty and makeup design from Gaultier’s most recent runway show to Ma Maison Textile‘s home accessories line. The makeup is smokey and graphic, emitting dark mysterious moods. Interpreting this horizontal style for vivid bedding and pillows, these poppies offer a lighter alternative.
For those of you who are in habitual flux, sites like Gilt Groupe, One Kings Lane and Shelterpop are there to recommend high quality merchandise for eager e-com bargain hunters. Over the past few months, these sites have flirted with home-decorating gurus to bring a more cohesive look to the product, adding a curated theme to each sale. Today’s collaborative effort by Gilt Groupe and Shelterpop is a perfect example of a partnership done right. Sheets from John Robshaw are paired with Jardin du Jour vases beside Emu re-trouve chairs. The patchwork feel is harmonious and decorator approved. The first 5,000 members to sign up will also get a $10 Gilt credit.
Resourceful, sleek and Dutch are just a few descriptors for this homemade receptionist desk. This DIY gem found it’s way into our in box from Alexandra Machinist, a NY-based literary agent and Pattern Pulp friend. Whether you’re scouring My Modern Met for daily photo inspiration or simply looking for the next recycling project, this photo is worth a thousand words, not to mention a serious labor of love.
Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams are furniture pioneers that have mastered the art of relaxed design. In business since 1989, the pair have catapulted their collection to the top of the market, proving classic shapes have the broadest appeal, particularly for the modern (and sometimes conservative) customer. Their most recent book, The Comfortable Home, is an inspiring read for the most up-to-date tips on organizing your life, style and taste at home.
Let us know via twitter, or a comment below which room brings you the most comfort and why, and we’ll choose a comment or tweet at random to give this lovely book away to!
Heather Moore of Cape Town, South Africa has a knack for screen printing and illustration. While all of her patterns are captivating, this one in particular made us linger, wondering if the Duikers in The Sevilla Rock collection deserve a home in New York. Check it out for yourself, particularly if you’re on a home decorating hunt. You won’t be disappointed.
