Category Archives: Accessories
Celebrate Valentine’s Day With More Than Flowers
Valentine’s Day can mean so much more than roses. Buy something you’ll use all Spring and Summer. See something you like? You can find all of these things at GraciousStyle.com. Top row, left to right: link napkins in pink, caviar…
How To Artfully Arrange Accessories On Your Cocktail Table
You know that accessories can transform an outfit. Did you know they can transform a cocktail table too? It’s true. There’s a formula to accessorizing cocktail tables. But unless you’re a designer, you probably haven’t mastered the look. photo via…
7 Gifts For Your Holiday List
Looking for that perfect present? Here are the most delightful gift ideas for the people on your list. Amazon.com Modern Glamour by Kelly Wearstler $45 JonathanAdler.com Enamel Curvy Frame $68 JillRosenwald.com Newport Coper Bowl $240 JillRosenwald.com Plimpton Frame Tray &…
8 Ways To Decorate Your Front Door For Christmas
Looking for something new to decorate your front door this Christmas season? Here are some ideas. Our best advice is to pick something that will stand out against your door. The lighter door basket from Williams-Sonoma is a better pick…
Decorate Your Fireplace Mantle With Great Accessories
Make your fireplace a focal point with high impact accessories that command attention. We pick mirrors and accessories that will give your fireplace mantle a new point of view. Need special help figuring out what’s right for you? Post your…
9 Best Throw Blankets For Fall
Everyone needs a cozy blanket on a cool Autumn evening. Here are our picks of the best throws for this Fall. 1. SerenaandLily.com ~ Caramel Mohair Whip Stitch Throw $295 2. NeimanMarcus.com ~ Navy & White Cotton Throws $200…
Bright Green & Blush Pink: New Colors For Your Home This Fall
Have you noticed the new colors this Fall? Whether you are looking at fashion runways or home decorating magazines, you won’t see the same old sage green and rust. The new color trends for Autumn are both bright and soft. …
4 Ways To Decorate The Wall Space Above Your Bed
Have you ever wondered how to decorate the wall above your bed? If you don’t have a headboard or if you have a lot wall space above your bed, your bedroom may look unfinished. AskDECOR’s Katie Grantz provides the perfect…
9 Best Garden Stools To Use Inside Your Home
We love garden stools. They’re perfect in the garden and they’re also perfect inside your home. We put garden stools in living rooms, family rooms, and bedrooms as small tables. They’re fit almost anywhere and are the perfect size for…
Design Trends: Ikat Fabrics Add Pattern & Color To Your Rooms
Ikat patterns are showing up everywhere, especially in shelter magazines. The unique fabric style is being used on drapery panels, upholstery, pillows, and accessories. We’ve picked some of our favorites for you. See them under Our Picks in the fabric…
How To Coordinate & Update A Room With Just 2 Decorating Additions
What’s your design dilemma? This newsletter subscriber asked how to pull together her new family room. Like most of us, she has some furniture that she must keep and work around. What is the design solution? In this case, we…
Must-Have Decorating Details For A Luxurious Bedtime Experience
Last week we talked about better night stands for your lifestyle. This week, we are continuing with this theme. Your bedtime experience will absolutely be improved if you add these luxury items to your bedroom. On a budget? No problem…
Fresh, Fabulous, & Faux: Floral Options That Don’t Require Water
Fresh flowers and plants are the best but if you don’t have a green thumb or time to care for them, you can add some greenery to your rooms with faux. Check out our picks and where to buy these…
Turquoise & Aquamarine Accessories For Your Home: Stools, Lamps, Pillows, Dinnerware, Candle Holders and More
We are inspired by the color turquoise. Also referred to as aquamarine, this color reminds us of warm tropical waters and relaxed days. Perhaps that’s why it looks so beautiful when paired with the colors of the sunset ~ reds,…
Add Color To Your Table For Spring
We found some great new items to update your table for Spring. Kim Seybert’s Entertaining Line for Neiman Marcus will add a pop of color to any room. Her Caviar Collection is shown below. Check out all of our picks…
Ask A Designer: Adding Color To A Neutral Living Room
Q: I have an off-white living room sofa, brown and taupe pillows, taupe walls, and bronze color drapes. How can I add color to my room and still keep it looking contemporary? Neutral Living Room With Few…
Has January Left You Feeling Blue? Furniture, Rugs, Lamps, Tiles, and Accessories To Update Your Home.
The excitement of the holidays is over and all we can think of is blue, our color inspiration for January. Blue, by itself, is serene and restful. But pair this neutral with any other color for exciting results. The…
Jewel Tone Accessories For The Holiday Season
Add rich jewel tones to your home with our favorite picks for December. We’ve chosen pillows, stools, dinnerware, lighting, and more. See all of our jewel tone inspirations under “our picks”. Need decorating answers that save you time, money, &…
5 Decorating Tips To Make Your Thanksgiving Table Spectacular
Here’s a question from one of our readers: Q: I’m having everyone over for Thanksgiving. I’ll need to set up several tables and I don’t have enough of my fine china. What should I do? A: It’s fun to use…
Dorm Room Decorating Ideas
Do you have a college bound student? Make their dorm room the best with our inexpensive style solutions. 1. Start with one item that sets the tone for their dorm room. We started with the fabulous picture just above the…
Have You Caught the Missoni Home Goods Fever?
Luxury goods manufacturer Missoni made headlines last week with the introduction of their Missoni For Target line of home goods and clothing. Now, both the lower cost line and the high-end luxury goods are flying off the shelves. We thought…
Product Spotlight: Jan De Luz Monograms For Furniture Slipcovers, Pillows, Towels, & Robes
We first discovered Jan De Luz years ago when it was a fledgling new store in Carmel, California. Now expanded with online shopping, you can buy their wonderful products from wherever you live. We love personalizing things for the home…
Home Design Trends: The Inside Scoop on What You’ll Be Seeing Next In Magazines & Stores
WestWeek is attended by thousands of design professionals each year. Last week, over 70 programs provided vital information about new products and directions for the design industry. We wanted to share some of the highlights. Besides being informative, it was…