Moen Motionsense

I attended a design event last week and had to chance to try the new Moen Motionsense!

Brilliant!

I can't tell you how often I am cooking, my hands are filthy and I'm attempting to turn on the kitchen faucet with either my wrist or elbow. I just hate the idea of getting germs constantly all over the faucet, not to mention food and grime!

The Motionsense hands free faucet actually has two sensors; one on the top and another down near the base. It also has a standard lever in case you want to control it yourself. 

They've used these in public restrooms for years, I'm so glad they finally decided to do this for your kitchen!

Formica's Ideal Edge Countertops

So your next project is a new kitchen countertop, but you're not in the market to invest a lot. 

What do you do???

Formica has recently come out with their Ideal Edge. 

Get an upgraded look, with minimal cost!

This provides the look of a higher end stone countertop by simply applying a decorative 1 1/4" thick Bullnose or Ogee edge to make the laminate look like granite or marble.  No more flat edges and no more brown lines. 

 

While Formica doesn't offer this Ideal Edge with every one of their laminates, they still have more than enough options to choose from.  Click here to see if your favorite Formica Laminate is available with an Ideal Edge. 

I know I'm sure excited to use this product. I recently saw some displays with these edges and was more than impressed!

To learn more, visit your local cabinetry and countertop showroom or click here.

Zinc Door

Looking for some modern decor with an added touch?  

Check out Zinc Door, the sister store to Layla Grace. The founders of Layla Grace,which focuses more on traditional, cottage decor started Zinc Door to provide gorgeous furniture and accessories with a more clean lined look. 

Enjoy....

Ready to shop for your home? Click here!

Paola Navone at Crate and Barrel

Ready for the newest collection from 

Crate and Barrel?

Paola Navone, amazing architect and designer has put together this collection of more than 100 new items for Crate and Barrel. Find amazing tableware and furnishings from this world-renowned Italian designer. I guarantee you're going to love every piece!

Here is a taste....

RIVIERA CARAFES

MALLORCA ROUND TRAY

COMO ROUND MARBLE TOP TABLE

 

COMO SIX PIECE FORK SET

COMO PITCHER

COMO PLATES

This great collection arrived in stores September 13th. Pay a visit to your local Crate and Barrel store or check out their website.

Simply Stunning Rooms

Some stunning, fresh and elegant interiors for your enjoyment! 

Afflante

Veranda

New Arrivals from Anthropologie

Anthropologie has some really great new arrivals in their House and Home section and I just had to share them with you. I know you'll love them as much as I do!

Indigo Dip Dye Dresser $698 - It has three drawers and is made of Mango Wood. The hardware is really beautiful, the perfect finishing touch to this piece.

Tufted Priscilla Settee $2298 - Of course I'm a sucker for anything tufted but the gorgeous arch of the back is just lovely. A gold velvet upholstery is also available.

Handcrafted Coalie Desk $1998 - This stunning piece is at the top of my wishlist. It is made of reclaimed Peroba wood, guanacaste and iron.

Tree Rings Cabinet $398 - This simple yet spectacular two door cabinet would be great for any type of storage.

To see the rest of Anthropologie's new additions,

 click here to be directed to their awesome website. 

Want to get a catalog? Click here.

Happy Chic by Jonathan Adler

Are you a Jonathan Adler fan? Well, if so, you'll be thrilled to hear about his new collection exclusivly at the newly remodeled JC Penney stores. This line from Adler is called Happy Chic. 

JC Penney describes this collection as "a mix of classic design and current trends". 

I had the opportunity to see some pieces from the collection this week and wanted to share my favorites.

Bleecker Leather Accent Chair

Charlotte Euro Pillow

Charlotte Round Poof

Crescent Heights Tufted Chair

Lola Flower Square Pillow

Lola Yellow Vase

XL Square Tray

Dont' you love these items? 

To see more from this collection, click here.

Dressing Rooms

Dressing rooms are all the rage right now.  Bedrooms are changing; no longer do you have a coordinating bedroom furniture collection.  The trend has changed to eliminating most of the storage in the bedroom and transferring these stored pieces to a dressing room. This frees up space in the bedroom for that reading nook you’ve always wanted or an extra lounging space. 

 

Some clients expand the size of their current walk-in closet for this, or they take over a grown child’s bedroom to turn into this dressing room.

Dressing rooms can be simple or spectacular depending on your style and needs.  I’ve designed dressing rooms simply to store clothing and create an organized space. Other dressing rooms are more luxurious with silk draperies, chandeliers and cozy furniture. 

Life just seems to flow better when everything has a home. 

Below are some quick snapshots of a recently created dressing room. The amazing closet system was produced and installed by the experts at Closet Factory Cleveland. The carpeting is an elegant white color, soft blue walls, white closet system and stunning chandelier. The finishing touches are the mirror and cushion for the window seat.  

Let me guess....now you want one too! Check out  more ideas at www.closetfactory.com!

 

Ikat

Ikat is everywhere these days. I decided to do some research to find out more about this look and thought I’d share it with you.

Ivory/Straw window panel from West Elm

Ikat (sometimes spelled Ikkat) is actually one of the oldest forms of textile decoration. It’s actually a method of weaving using a resist dyeing process. This process is said to be similar to tie dying on either the warp or weft fibers (vertical or horizontal fibers). 

$19.99 at World Market

Many Ikat motifs may have ethnic, ritual or symbolic meaning and some believe that the cloth actually has magical powers. Often times the motif or design is blurred, this is typical for Guatemalan ikat however South American and Indonesian weavers are known for creating near perfect alignment. 

Like I said, the look is very popular right now, unfortunately these are often times inexpensive printed designs instead of the in depth dyeing and weaving process. Either way, it’s a really great look! 

Gorgeous sheet set from Anthropologie