Target has really been stepping up its style with multiple amazing fashion lines. And now it’s got an extensive inventory of chic and affordable decor items. I’m gushing over the new Target for Opalhousedebut line featuring bold colors, eclectic details, and travel inspired designs. If you’re looking for statement pieces, you’ll find many items for under $30. And if you’re like me, you’ll want to fill your cart up.
The line includes three collections: Indochina, Canyon Sunrise, and Mallorca. Feel free to mix and match the pieces or shop your favorite style exclusively. One of my favorite product lines (aside from the fabulous furniture options) is the peel and stick wallpaper, which comes in a myriad of fun and colorful designs — perfect for an accent wall, alcove, or bookshelf.
Today I’m sharing some beautiful decor pieces that you’ll love — elegant, unique, and luxe furniture for your home to take it to another level. These statement furniture pieces are so lovely, you’ll want to pass them down for generations.
This pink quartz coffee table is a literal jewel for your home. Natural quartz in a light rose hue gives this an ethereal vibe. Trimmed in hammered brass, the table makes a beyond elegant statement for your living room.
Blue and white chinoiserie adorn this adorable settee. A perfect statement piece for a small living room or wonderful for a sitting spot in your entryway or even pull it up to your dining table as a clever little banquette.
A midcentury dining table reminscent of the classic Saarinen tulip silhouette. A cast metal pedastal base and a sturdy marble top give this piece a sturdy, yet glamorous feel. Perfect for cozy dinner parties or an ultra chic breakfast nook.
Kate Spade’s philosophy is to surround yourself with things you love. These pieces are certainly loveable with their clean lines, glamorous gold and glitz, and plush cushioned seats, in a rainbow of sorbet colors. Shop the Duncan Side Table, the Beringer Bench, and the Syrie Stool.
How cozy does this blanket look? It probably feels 10X cozier. Wrap yourself up and snuggle up on the couch or cuddle up with your loved ones in this soft faux fur blanket. Plus the reviews are excellent so you know it’s comfy.
An antique inspired mirror etched with flowers and vines for a romantic touch. Hang this in your bedroom or dressing room or even in the entrance way for a quick makeup check.
What’s your favorite piece? Is there any other statement furniture you recommend?
I bought this desk a few years ago during the Parsons desk craze. While not a Parsons desk, it came quite close and was much more budget friendly. But it lacked the lacquer finish needed to achieve a glam look. I added a coat of lacquer paint and within a short period of time, the desk began to attract stains like magazine ink and coffee rings. Paint even rubbed off on the edges. When Ace Hardware contacted me about partnering together for its “31 Days of Color” campaign, I knew this was the perfect chance to give my desk a facelift.
I visited Ace Hardware’s online Paint Studio (http://www.thepaintstudio.com) to get color inspiration for my project. In fact, every day in March Ace Hardware is uncovering the Color of the Day and a chance to win a $10,000 paint makeover or daily gift cards.
My desk is located in my bedroom, which has a palette of navy, yellow and grey. I knew I wanted to add color to the desk, and yellow always makes me happy. So I opted for Asian Tea by Clark + Kensington, today’s Color of the Day. This particular yellow has golden undertones, which make it extra chic.
For this project, I decided to give the desk a midcentury modern makeover by adding hairpin legs, available here (similar). By painting them in Asian Tea, I thought it would give the desk the colorful twist I sought. I also had an idea brewing on how to liven up the desk with a secret pop of color.
I visited my local Ace Hardware in St. Louis with a general idea in mind. But I needed some extra guidance. The very first person I talked to was able to help me with the exact products I needed. In fact, he had just completed a similar project for his daughter, so he knew the tools to buy and tips to follow. His friendliness and enthusiasm for my project boosted my confidence. After getting my paint mixed, I was ready to go.
Once I set down my drop cloth and removed the original legs from my desk, I set to work on removing the layer of lacquer paint I had applied years ago. To do this, I needed the following products:
First I donned chemical-resistant gloves, critical for handling paint stripper. I used a brush to quickly apply the stripper all over the surface of the desk. After 15 minutes, I scraped the paint off the surface with the putty knife. To fully remove the paint, I did this process twice. Make sure you remove as much as possible to ensure a smooth surface. Use the stripping pad to scrub off any excess paint. It will come off in wet clumps. This process cleared the desk of all those pesky stains and such from before. Let the surface dry for two hours before applying any paint.
In the meantime, I used a brush to paint the new hairpin legs in Asian Tea with two coats. Allow at least two hours before painting a new coat. After I painted the legs, I returned to the desk and painted it with two coats of Clark + Kensington Paint + Primer in One Semi-Gloss Enamel, which I thought provided plenty of coverage.
For the fun part of the project, I decided to paint stripes inside the drawers. That way whenever I open the drawers, there would be a fun surprise to brighten my day. I laid down painter’s tape vertically across each drawer to prevent bleeding and ensure straight lines.
Finally, I drilled holes under the corners of the desk and screwed in the hairpin legs. Make sure you use plenty of elbow grease. It’s definitely a good arm workout!
Here is the before and after:
A peek inside the drawers:
Another angle:
I’m excited to enjoy my new desk. With the wheels, I can move it around too! I love the way the Asian Tea legs complement the chevron rug. What do you think?
Another day, another color to inspire your home projects. Every day in March, Ace is unveiling a featured color and giving you a chance to win a $10,000 room makeover! To learn more, visit thepaintstudio.com.
Have you seen the new Anthropologie Home Spring 2016 catalogue? So much savvy styling has me jonesing to redecorate. Every corner is curated to perfection with dainty details, colorful murals, gilded edges and thoughtfully placed pops of color.
Get tips on how to style your entryway from Kendra Smoot, a San Francisco based designer with a background in prop styling. She knows exactly how to place objects that create a story and draw the eye in. Be inspired by the way they style boldly printed walls with everything from luxe furniture to earthy pieces. Plan your room around a major statement piece like a tufted damask Chesterfield sofa or a watercolor printed velvet oversized ottoman.Turn heads with a hand-beaded chandelier or an ethereal wardrobe carved with clever creatures.
I am certainly jealous of the home decor buyers at Anthropologie. I’d jump at the chance to travel the world for the perfect pieces. Now if only I could win the lottery and mold my space into the fairytale lifestyle that is Anthropologie Home.
All images courtesy of Anthropologie.
For more home decor inspiration, check out this DIY video to create your own gold geometric art.
This week, Kate Spade comes home. Pops of color, mid-century modern furniture and clever pithy statement pieces abound in this preppy chic collection. While Saturday Home debuted earlier this year at West Elm, it must have been enough of a success that naturally its fabulous older sister decided to follow suit. Check out 60 items of furniture, lighting and upholstered seating available online from Kate Spade Home. But hold onto your hats (and your bank balance) because the rest of the 325-piece collection will arrive in Spring 2016.
Could you imagine an entire apartment designed with these bold, beautiful pieces? While it would definitely break the bank for me, a girl can dream, right? I thought I’d share a few of my favorite items from the collection below, including the immensely popular Downing Desk featuring hand painted dots. So much fabulousness in one piece — is it really possible? I spy a DIY desk idea in my future…
Joybird furniture is part of the wave of businesses that enable customers to co-create. Through collaboration, Joybird hopes to change the furniture shopping experience as you know it. Their purpose is to provide affordable, customizable furniture you will love. Here are 8 reasons why Joybird is an exciting experience for adventurous furniture lovers.
Extensive Customization: Each piece is hand crafted with hand chosen fabrics to create furniture that they promise will look great and feel great. Choose from over 500 fabric, leather and wood stain combinations for a highly unique product. They even allow you to send in your own upholstery fabric.
Popular Mid-Century Design: The 1950s and 60s Mid-Century movement heavily inspires their style. Designers like Frank Lloyd Wright and Eero Saarinen, beloved by St. Louis for creating the Gateway Arch, are among their design icons.
Adjustable Sizing: As all furniture is made-to-order, customers can easily adjust the size of their furniture. Designing for a tight or oversized space? Specify your own measurements for a perfect fit in your home.
Affordable: Because Joybird is both the manufacturer and the retailer, they eliminate the middleman. This makes it easier for them to provide more affordable pricing on custom furniture, which is usually much pricier than readymade items.
Fun & Simple Shopping Experience: Shopping for a piece of furniture is super simple on their user-friendly website. Choose a piece by price, material, color, shape and category. If you want to test out the material, they will send you a free fabric swatch kit.
Easy Shipping and Returns: If you don’t like what you ordered, you have 365 days to return your undamaged piece. Plus they offer free shipping within the USA.
Locally Made, Environmentally Friendly: Joybird uses only local products and building materials made in the USA with factories in San Diego and Central California. The products are also pretty green with the use of organic, recycled, non-toxic or reclaimed materials.
Transparent Building Process: Throughout the manufacturing process, they will send you a photo of your furniture pieces to help you track the progress of your items. This is all part of their industry-exclusive build updates system.
To get a closer look at the Joybird experience, watch this video:
Looking for furniture with a more modern or elegant feel? Try Joybird’s sister site, Spring & Stitch.
All images courtesy of Joybird.
This is not a sponsored post. All opinions are my own. Although I have not purchased from the service myself, I would be highly interested when I have new furniture needs.
Traveling to far off places can be exciting in part because of the unique treasures found in a global shopper’s paradise. From souks to bazaars to underground marketplaces, the possibilities are endless. But shipping heavy furniture and decor back home can be a nightmare. Wanderloot solves this problem by enabling U.S. customers to shop quality, sustainable and affordable global home goods from the comfort of their home. Started in 2010 by Julie Grant Weiss and her husband David, Wanderloot is an online marketplace that sells modern and vintage furniture from India, Vietnam, Ethiopia, China and Indonesia.
For furniture, choose from reclaimed/recycled wood pieces, handmade Rajasthani furniture and luxurious feather-down upholstery. Each piece of furniture is limited edition and made to last for generations. Also shop distinctive decor accessories like pillows, mirrors and textiles discovered along Wanderloot’s travels.
Wanderloot reinvents old railroad timbers, boats, furniture, houses, doors and windows to create their reclaimed furniture. Skilled craftsmen apply traditional northwestern Indian techniques to transform reclaimed pieces by hand. In this process, Wanderloot aims to protect the world’s forests by using Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified wood. These include sheesham, mango and acacia woods that are fair trade and sustainable. You will find that each piece is distinct ensuring that your purchase is one-of-a-kind.
To top it all off, a portion of proceeds from every Wanderloot sale of Indian-made furniture goes to the Shadhika Foundation. This contribution provides Indian girls education, empowerment, and economic self-sufficiency for a brighter future.
Don’t forget to visit Julie’s travel blog for everything that inspires her wanderlust and Wanderloot!
There is infinite beauty in the simplicity of traditions and techniques used in Indian crafts of yesteryear. Imagine living in a space with modest Indian homewares designed with a touch of modernity. No-Mad 97% India brings this concept to light by creating an environment to “nest” in away from the stresses of daily life. Inspired 97% by India, No-Mad’s other 3% flows in from beyond the borders of the subcontinent.
How Did the Concept Evolve?
Anuj Kothari, an engineer by trade, had more creative plans for his life. He partnered up with seasoned Art Director and Belgian designer Valerie Barkowski. Together they determined a unique vision for a new made-in-India concept store. While Kothari had no prior experience in the design industry, his passion fueled him through the hoops of start-up life. With Barkowski’s creative experience, No-Mad launched in 2013 and quickly became a leading cutting edge lifestyle brand in India.
Barkowski was the perfect choice for Kothari to co-create with. Although it seemed odd to develop an Indian brand with a Belgian, Barkowski was known for her curiosity of other cultures. An avid traveler from a young age, she visited India for the first time at 20. Amidst her vast multicultural resumé, she was credited with developing a line of home linens for Bandit Queen, another Indian brand. Barkowski’s eye for simple, refined and traditional design was another feather in her cap. She had a knack for taking common or neglected objects and making them shine in a new light. And that was the concept she helped build No-Mad on. Indian culture had inspired the world for centuries. She wanted to upend that process to make Indian products with inspiration drawn elsewhere.
What Makes No-Mad Unique?
While the concept of East/West style has become highly popular, what stands out about No-Mad is its dedication to refinement, authenticity and timelessness. The duo define No-Mad 97% India as a “slow” lifestyle brand, or one that enables you to disengage and simplify your life.
Travel is the foundation of No-Mad’s aesthetic. Each collection starts with ancient Indian traditions, which are then modernized for present sensibilities, but design inspiration comes by looking outside of India. The very first collection was infused with Moroccan and African patterns and prints.
Each collection has a curated color scheme, the first being red and white followed by green and white, purple and white and black and white. This refined, yet energetic color palette makes it easier for consumers to mix and match future purchases with previous ones, making the collection truly timeless.
Where can we shop?
Purchase an array of home products including cushions, mattresses, poufs, muddahs, candles and incense sticks, thali trays and more at No-Mad 97% India or Indelust.
Fresh year, fresh start. Consider redesigning your space with items from the Kate Spade Saturday for West Elm collaboration. Kate Spade Saturday brings its fun, fabulous and spirited style to the table, so to speak. The duo teamed up to create a new line of furniture, bedding, rugs, lighting, artwork and more for décor lovers everywhere.
In the words of Kate Spade Saturday, “Make every day Saturday.” The brand hopes to bring its carefree weekend style to your home with the help of successful, modern and minimalist furniture manufacturer West Elm. It’s a match made in décor heaven!
While Kate Spade Saturday is a women’s apparel brand, you’ll find unisex pieces as well. With brush stroke flourishes, Saturday’s branded maze print, bold rainbow hues and fun geometric patterns, these home furnishings bring a youthful vibe to West Elm’s usually subtle designs. Feel free to bathe your home in brights with the entire collection, or choose particular pieces for more purposeful pops of color.
The capsule collection has a few unexpected pieces like a unique tree valet table, mirrored wall art and a utilitarian garment rack (already sold out online), perfect for the budding stylist or visual fashionista. If you want statement pieces, the floral printed chair, rug and bedding are where it’s at.
The Kate Spade Saturday for West Elm collection was originally announced in December. It is currently available online and will be in stores starting this Friday. Much of the bedding is temporarily marked down, so shop before prices bounce back. This marks Kate Spade Saturday’s first home collaboration.
