box it up

big box stores... friend or foe?  i am undecided - friend for deals, sales and some good finds.  foe - for all the usual reasons...

however, i do look to Crate & Barrel, West Elm and PB for everyday items and am usually pleasantly surprised by CB and West Elm.  PB has some nice sideboards and armoires as of late.

so here is a round up of some of the best new items from Crate and Barrel. 

Marimekko Pieni Unikko II Outdoor bean bag

fun colorson this - more for a place that gets a lot of shade, because it reads as hot.  on the cooler side

Marimekko Pienet Kivet Outdoor Bean Bag

better for spots that get a lot of sun.  these are super cute and pretty affordable at $79.95.  you don't need but one or 2 to really make a statement.  (there is also a black and white version).

and these baskets are so cute, i totally see them as a wastebasket for a desk, or with towels rolled up in them at the door, ready for the beach or pool

Santoso Large Basket

and the next set of baskets (i'm loving natural textures and how practical baskets are lately) would look great in a bathroom for storage, in an entry stacked, or next to a table...  millions of uses

Set of 3 Timaru Baskets

the Timaru baskets, i think, would look better in a group than alone.  and now onto the big stuff.... furniture.  this next one captures my heart - i love a swivel chair, and i love the shape.  we'd have to upgrade that cushion to something a little more plush and in a fabric fabric, but hey, it's awesome.

Calypso Swivel Lounge Chair

how about 4 of these around an outdoor fireplace?  with a cooler near by, maybe even within arms reach (lazy girl).  

this chaise is pretty just as it is.  like the soft slip covered look and would keep with the shabby chic, easy, beachy theme. 

Portico Chaise

looks super cozy and i like the arms.  nice tall back - good for reading.  best maybe in a bedroom.  how about 2 side by side (facing each other) in a reading nook?

West Elm next week.

add ons that don't require computer skills (thankfully)

stumbled across this pretty little stool and a few clicks later saw this trim. i happen to love both and i happen to think perhaps these two simple yet beautiful items would look great together.

this counter stool

Arteriors Rochefort Iron, Wood and Linen Stool

with this trim around the side

brushed metal taupe tape by Calvin Klein
available to the trade

made for each other and easy to place in a modern industrial kitchen or at an island in a traditional kitchen - and anywhere in between. 

now we just need the kitchen!

a little bit all over the place

garden stools are classic and a great addition to any spot.  i can remember the ones my Ma-Ma used in her living room (25 years ago), and loved them.  they are everywhere and this new take, sold at Plantation Home is a great addition to the line up:

http://store.plantationdesign.com/001cfj165.html

its obvious why i love it (has a very Missoni feeling to it, and it's chevron.  no brainer).  another item i have been falling harder for everyday is this beautiful lamp by Currey & Co.   The Metamorphosis Table Light in Antique brass looks ready for a black tie evening.  Change the shade is it becomes a little less formal:

http://www.lightinguniverse.com/general/currey-company-6240-metamorphosis-table-light-antique-brass_g339655.html?isku=3264047&linkloc=ProductItems

 also wanted to share this vanity i saw on Waterworks.  it'd be perfect in a powder room with some beautiful wallpaper and pretty fixtures.



http://store.waterworks.com/collections/furniture/products/harewood-single-vanity

 the harewood single vanity.  soo good looking and can easily fit into any style.  kinda like the metamorphosis lamp and the ribbon stool.  3 different styles, all stylish.