The nautical look of rope furniture definitely has the spirit of summer.
With the dog days of summer nearing an end, I am still hanging on to the spirit of the season. The nautical look of rope furniture definitely has this same spirit!
Studio Rik Ten VeldenLuke Lamp CoChristian Astuguevielle
These examples of rope furniture are so beautifully made and well crafted. Each piece is a work of art. I love how rope, a simple fiber, is translated into something sculptural for the home.
Teak WarehouseLighting from RoomMarta Coffee Table from RoomJamie Young, Jute Urn
I also like how this type of furniture is open to interpretation. It can be whimsical and quirky, a indication you don’t take things too seriously. You can use one or two pieces of rope furniture to soften a space, or go full force and use them throughout a room. It would be fun to combine rope elements with something more formal, playing with that juxtaposition. So many possibilities!
I loved every minute I spent browsing through the Gift Fair!
Twice a year, the Javits Center and Piers 92 and 94 are home to the New York International Gift Fair. This incredible Home Show is always really exciting for me. There are so many neat products to discover from so many different designers and companies. Last August, I had a great time at the Gift Fair and wrote about my favorite finds. Once again, I loved every minute I spent browsing through the Gift Fair!
At this Fair, it seemed like every time I turned around, I saw another fantastic mirror. So many styles and sizes to fall in love with!
Great mirror from Julien Chichester’s Mr. Brown line.Daniella mirror from Made GoodsSerrat mirror from Made GoodsA work of art! By Emporium Home.From Bliss HomeMirror set from the Mr. Brown line.
I also saw plenty of gorgeous pillows! These are perfect accents for a quick change and a good example of how not every aspect of design has to be custom.
Pillow from Callisto HomeVery chic!Sparkly but sophisticated!I can never have too much leopard!
One of the coolest things I saw at the Fair this year were these beautiful accents. They appear to be real plants, but if you take a closer look, you can see they are made of hand-painted shells. They look amazing in person!
Made by Karen Robertson. An exciting find!So unusual, and so pretty!
NYIGF definitely has a little bit of everything. I found inspiration everywhere I looked, so much that I was able to find design ideas for an entire living room project I’ve been working on!
Wonderful pottery!A truly comfortable chair from the Mr. Brown line.Also from Mr. Brown, this gorgeous mirrored piece.Spectacular tulip lamp with quartz detail from Emporium Home.More great pottery, and I love the screen too!Coffee table with a shagreen top from Mr. Brown — must have!
When the Gift Fair returns in August, it will have a new name: NY Now. I’m already looking forward to it!
Here are some of my favorite examples of mirrors in all shapes, sizes, and styles.
Mirrors make essential home accents. They provide reflection and lighten a space and can even make a room appear larger. I even really like the distortion of a convex mirror! Here are some of my favorite examples of mirrors in all shapes, sizes, and styles.
