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Chinoiserie Pillows–Best of Etsy

March 11, 2016

image via Jamie Meares

I’ve been quite obsessed with all things Chinoiserie of late in part because it’s a design style that is super popular right now and also because I just love the eclectic feel the style lends itself too.

Chinoiserie also speaks to my love of color, vintage and bold pattern work. The Jamie Meares image above just says fun to me and really represent a collected home filled with unique treasures.

The Ralph Lauren image below is another take on Chinoiserie with a more subdues color and pattern statement but with just as much personality and visual interest.

Some of my favorite Chinoiserie styled decorative elements include blue and white pottery, bamboo styled furniture, mirror and lighting and also Asian motif pillows.

image via Ralph Lauren

Recently I went on the hunt for some Chinoiserie pillows for our bedroom. I started my search on Etsy and was thrilled to see that there are lots of pillows available on the site.

One of the things I like about shopping on Etsy is that you can get handcrafted items in designer fabrics for a great price. I also like that shopping Etsy is a way to support independent artist and small businesses, many of which are run out of the home.

Here’s just a sampling of the pillows I found…

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Trend Spotlight: Patterned Lampshades

February 9, 2016

Melodi Horne, London

The other day I was flipping through some magazines and I started to notice a design trend that appears to be coming back in a strong way–patterned lampshades. While I don’t think patterned lampshades ever went completely out of style, the last few years it’s been all about neutral, white and black shades.

When you look back at the history of patterned lampshades, I think they have gotten a back rap and are associated with old-fashion, dated decor. Given the right setting and in the right pattern, lampshades with a pattern are be a fabulous design accent. If you’re not already, here’s a few inspirational photos to get your on board with this trend…

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As in any decorative situation, an animal print always works to add a sophisticated and elegant look to any space.

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Patterned lampshades on a brass lamp can create an old-world feel which it totally in style.

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I love the idea of a patterned lampshade to match the theme of the decor.

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It’s aways good to have a variety of patterns within a room design and a patterned lampshade is an easy way to incorporate a fun pattern.

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A patterned lampshade that fits the color theme of a room just gives the room more visual depth and interest.

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A patterned lampshades can add color and energy to a neutral room.

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Patterned lampshades can unify the colors within a room.

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Patterned lampshades can add an unexpected twist to the decor of a room.

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If your crafty, you can make your own printed lampshades. Here’s a great tutorial that walks you through all the steps.

You can find patterned lampshades in most home decor stores, this is a great online source with a great selection of patterns. And I recently spotted several really great designs at HomeGoods. To make shopping easy, check out a few of my favorites in stores and online now…

Seedling–available in 16 colors / Watercolor Floral / Giclee Greek Key Lampshade–available in tons of colors

Northern Lights / Animal Print / Diamonds Giclee

Teal Bamboo Trellis / Birch Blonde /Jigsaw Drum Shade

Design Trend Defined: Boho Chic

May 18, 2015

Did you know that the definition of Boho Chic can be found in the Urban Dictionary?

The term Boho Chic as it relates to clothing is described as a fashion trend that is part bohemian and part chic. It is tied to the vintage phenomenon in fashion where the trend was to bring back vintage styles for the modern era. Boho chic combines organic, colorful, detailed, folk-inspired pieces with simple, modern pieces.

The trend is said to have been started by actress Sienna Miller in 2005 when she wore bohemian-style clothing in the movie Alfie and back then the style was only expected to be around a few years and then fade away. The boh0 look became a hit and people began to imitate the style and fashion designers took notice.

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