Have you ever been doodling, half paying attention during a phone conversation, and stop and think, hey that drawing is pretty good . . . maybe even frame-able! But then it goes in the trash; scratch-paper drawings are never too presentable. This is about to change. In the event your next doodle is a masterpiece, no chucking, this pad of paper will frame it like a work of art.
Framed Art Paper Pad, $13; PatinaStores.com
Last week I went to the kickoff of eTabletop’s holiday sale and came back with a shopping bag-full of dishes and a head-full of decorating ideas. To sell the online store’s extra inventory, founder and CEO Christina Norsig rented out a temporary space in SoHo to create a Pop-up Shop. The store, only open from December 10 – 23, was a barren shell that Norsig transformed into a winter wonderland. Instead of hanging traditional garland and tinsel, Norsig and her staff cut out holiday-inspired shapes from metallic wallpaper and applied them to the walls (photo above). The effect was absolutely magical?metallic ornaments seemed to float across the room and the flocked fireplace appeared to flicker. All in all, the perfect holiday installment.
But I think the wallpaper cutout idea could work year-round with the right theme and shapes. What would you say to plaid fire trucks in a playroom or damask veggies in a pantry? Fun for home or better for retail?
I was wandering the glass halls of the D&D building and was completely drawn in by this chair. From a distance, this Gustavian side chair looked like it was covered in green grass, so I had to go in and give it a touch test. As I get closer, I realize this is definitely not stitched with sod; it is upholstered in shag carpet! The effect of the long pile was total whimsy and serious texture. If the sales pitch was: Formal seating should be as relaxed as lazing in a fieldI bought it. Unfortunately, Country Swedish doesnt sell this design, but Linens and Things doesthe rug, at least. My suggestion is: Take a big shaggy green carpet to your upholsterer. It will be the cheapest, boldest move you could make for your living room. Dont go crazy with it, though. One slipper chair or side chair is all you need to give modern flair to the whole room.
Who would think faux mounted animal heads would ever be a hot trend? Hard to believe, but its true. I have been seeing them in wood, papier-mch, metal, and everything but animal. That is the good news, Humane Society. But Decor Lovers, what do you think? Bizarre or Cheeky Chic?
Moose(above) by Roost
