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Interior Design Trend :: Ferns

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1940's banana leaf wallpaper in Beverly Hills Hotel

Leafy botanical patterns are clearly trending right now. The banana leaf motif made famous by Harry Hinson’s iconic 1940’s  Martinique wallpaper that’s all over the Beverly Hills Hotel is making a huge comeback. From home to fashion, the classic pattern is showing up everywhere. Even on iPhone covers (the one below is by Milly).

banana leaf iPhone cover by Milly

Although not as popular as the banana leaf, another trendy little green plant is the fern. This shade loving plane is much more refined in nature than it’s broad leaf friend, yet is also a fresh take on the color of the year. Over the past year I’ve noticed more and more fern patterns in interiors, like this bedroom designed by Tom Sheerer.

bedroom by designer Tom Sheerer with fern fabric

 

I’ve pulled together a few beautiful home decor items featuring ferns:

 

fern pattern in interior design

bronze table lamps |art | vintage wallpaper |gold wallpaper | The Art of Instruction | photograph | bronze table | bowl

pure style home living room with ferns

Of course there is nothing like adding a live fern or two to your home. They help naturally purify the air and Lauren from Pure Style Home swears they are the easiest plant to keep (this is her former living room above). If you are curious as to which variety of fern may be best indoors, BHG has a great article discussing their favorites.

https://www.simplifiedbee.com/2012/12/2013-color-of-the-year-emerald-green.html

On a final note, my thoughts and prayers are with the victims and families effected by the horrific terrorist attack in Boston on Monday. I feel as if our nation’s wound from 9/11 has been torn open. May we all strive for peace within and with one another.

xo

Cristin

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Read full story By on April 17, 2013 in antiques, Bedroom, bedrooms, book, design trends, Features, furniture, home accessories, interior design, Interiors, lighting, living rooms, pattern, Uncategorized, wallpaper

Happy Chic by Jonathan Alder JCPenney

jonathan adler at jcpenney

Have you checked out Jonathan Adler’s new “Happy Chic” collection at J.C. Penney? The two mega brands have partnered to created a shop-within-a-store.  Adler’s exclusive “Happy Chic” shops  feature colorful, fresh and of course chic decor items that sell for as much as half of Adler’s higher-end line. For example, “Happy Chic” sofas at JCP are $1,850, compared with $4,000 for the signature collection. I’m assuming the Adler’s signature collection is of higher quality, but in some instances price wins out.

Check out some of my faves…

jonathan adler's "happy chic"  for jcpenney

bedding | owl lamp | foo dogs | square pillow | elephant stool | picture frame |velvet bench

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Read full story By on April 10, 2013 in bedrooms, color, furniture, home accessories, lighting, owls, storage, tabletop, throw pillows

One Kings Lane’s Day of Outdoor Sale

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summer picnic table and boxed lunches

Eager to throw a backyard picnic, lounge poolside or dine alfresco? Me too. That’s why I’ll be hitting One Kings Lane’s Day of Outdoor Sale. In partnership with the creative minds at HGTV.com, the mega sale (which starts today) features the best in outdoor entertaining products. Big or small, you will certainly find a product or two to enhance your outdoor living space – and at discount prices! Here are a few of my faves…

one kings lane outdoor sale

 Hurry, the One Kings Lane’s Day of Outdoor Sale is only happening now until Friday, April 5th. Shop early so you don’t miss out!

Here’s a little extra incentive too … a discount code for 30% off.

one-kings-lane-discount-code

Happy shopping!

Cristin

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Read full story By on April 3, 2013 in discounts, Entertaining, home accessories, lighting, patio furniture, throw pillows, Uncategorized

Oscar de la Renta & Miles Redd Launch New Tabletop Collection

Just this week fashion icon, Oscar de la Renta and interior design icon, Miles Redd  (also the creative director of Oscar de la Renta’s home lines) launched their new island-inspired tabletop collection. The fresh and colorful 70+ piece collection took direct cues from landscapes of de la Renta’s native Dominican Republic and his ready-to-wear lines. I love it all and think you will too!

oscar de la renta and miles redd home collectionoscar de la renta home with miles reddoscar de la renta home miles redd

etched highballdash & dot dinnerware | kent teak serveware | dip-dyed tray | tortoise bottle opener | faceted glasses | dip-dye fish water jug | kent teak serving bowl

Look out for the design duo’s Manhattan-inspired holiday collection later this year!

Cristin

 

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Read full story By on March 14, 2013 in color, dining rooms, Entertaining, home accessories, tabletop