A New Trend?

Could this pin wheel inspired design be a new trend similar to that of the chevron/zig zag phenomenon?

image 1 - fine little shop, image 2 - via this is glamorous

Big & Bold in 2010

Sonia Arriola's report on this years Maison et Objet in Paris reveals that a trend for large scale prints, bold colour pairings, denim blue, and neutrals that shimmer will be all the rage in 2010. I loved this image she shared on her flickr of some curtains hanging in the Dedar showroom in Paris...the fabric was apparently created to represent a digital print. To me they even look a bit ikatish!

Image - Katherine Kostreva

Loving Right Now

1. Stripes on the diagonal.

2. Iron railings painted white gloss.

For me it's the details which can make or break a project. The right details can turn something ordinary into something extroadinary. Here are a couple of details I am loving right now.

image 1 - via fric and frac blog, image 2 - anna spiro

Take it or Leave it?

Love it or hate it,
this is the color that Pantone announced, back in December, as their

Color of The Year for 2009

PANTONE® 14-0848 Mimosa
a warm, engaging yellow

photo courtesy of Pantone.com


In a time of economic uncertainty and political change, optimism is paramount and no other color expresses hope and reassurance more than yellow.

"The color yellow exemplifies the warmth and nurturing quality of the sun, properties we as humans are naturally drawn to for reassurance," explains Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®. "Mimosa also speaks to enlightenment, as it is a hue that sparks imagination and innovation."

Best illustrated by the abundant flowers of the Mimosa tree and the sparkle of the brilliantly hued cocktail, the 2009 color of the year represents the hopeful and radiant characteristics associated with the color yellow. Mimosa is a versatile shade that coordinates with any other color, has appeal for men and women, and translates to both fashion and interiors. Look for women's accessories, home furnishings, active sportswear and men's ties and shirts in this vibrant hue.


Would you be so bold as to use yellow in the way that these homeowners have?

Have you washed your walls in vibrant yellow?

photo courtesy of CottageLiving.com

photo courtesy of CottageLiving.com

photo courtesy of SouthernLiving.com

photo courtesy of SouthernLiving.com

photo courtesy of SouthernLiving.com

photo courtesy of SouthernLiving.com

photo courtesy of SouthernLiving.com

photo courtesy of SouthernLiving.com

photo courtesy of CottageLiving.com

I will admit that I am not inclined to use yellow as it was in the above photos. I prefer living in a much calmer pallette. However, I am not at all opposed to adding in pops of yellow as these homeowners have done:

photo courtesy of Sunset.com

photo courtesy of Sunset.com

photo courtesy of Sunset.com

photo courtesy of CottageLiving.com


So what do you think?

Take it or leave it?

Have you tried it?

Seems like everyone is doing it!

Polyvore.com

What is Polyvore, you ask?

Here is what you will find in the "about us" section of their website:

Polyvore is a free, easy-to-use web-based application for mixing and matching images from anywhere on the web. It is also a vibrant community of creative and stylish people.

Polyvore lets you create sets composed of individual images using an easy to use, drag and drop editor. After you have created a set, you can publish and share it with your friends and the Polyvore community.

Create sets in:

Fashion

Celebrities

Interior Design

Weddings

Polyvore is often described as highly addictive by those who fall in love with its collaging functionality and spend hours creating sets to share with others.

Polyvore offers an unprecedented level of direct engagement with real products and brands, while its social features make it a powerful platform for the creation and distribution of user-generated advertising.

Polyvore launched in February 2007.

Stats

• 1.6 million unique visitors per month
• 65 million monthly page views
• 440,000 registered users
• 10 minutes average session time on site
• 22 pageviews average per visit
• 3.8 million sets created
• 3.7 million products

If you haven't tried it already you should give it a whirl! You have an endless amount of products at your finger tips to design and create your dream room. Or many, many different versions of your dream room!

Have fun!

trend watch : acorns.

I have been noticing them popping up all over the place, sweet little acorns in all forms and sizes. I must say, I quite adore this trend. I don't know what it is about acorns, but there is just something to love about them.

• 1. Oak Leaf Acorn Coaster from Cut + Paste ($6)
  
• 2. Little Woodland Pals Rubber Stamp Set from The Small Object ($18)
  
• 3. Twig with Acorns from Rose & Radish ($106)
  
• 4. Acorn-Sweet-Acorn Birdhouse from Anthropologie ($38)
  
• 5. Ena the Acorn Necklace from Gerrijo ($15)
  
• 6. Acorn & A Leaf Necklace from Chain Chain Chained ($26)
  
• 7. Squirnuts Ver. 2 from Wonting ($18)
  
• 8. Acorn/Stripes Reversible Infant Bib from Giggle ($18)
  
• 9. Acorn Basket from Doe ($26)

trend watch : acorns.

I have been noticing them popping up all over the place, sweet little acorns in all forms and sizes. I must say, I quite adore this trend. I don't know what it is about acorns, but there is just something to love about them.

• 1. Oak Leaf Acorn Coaster from Cut + Paste ($6)
  
• 2. Little Woodland Pals Rubber Stamp Set from The Small Object ($18)
  
• 3. Twig with Acorns from Rose & Radish ($106)
  
• 4. Acorn-Sweet-Acorn Birdhouse from Anthropologie ($38)
  
• 5. Ena the Acorn Necklace from Gerrijo ($15)
  
• 6. Acorn & A Leaf Necklace from Chain Chain Chained ($26)
  
• 7. Squirnuts Ver. 2 from Wonting ($18)
  
• 8. Acorn/Stripes Reversible Infant Bib from Giggle ($18)
  
• 9. Acorn Basket from Doe ($26)