Fabric Crush: Persian Garden

Ancient Persia is the inspiration for this new line, and includes such comforting fabrics as linen, cotton, and woven silks. The Persian Garden collection displays a beautiful spread of colours including mustard yellow, lavender, periwinkle, and fuchsia, set nicely against the subtle tone of creamy beiges. The great thing about Osborne & Little is the option of having these patterns flow from fabrics into their wallpaper lines harmoniously. Making it so easy to pull a space together.

Check out the full colour options for the above patterns below.

Osborne & Little 

Herringbone Love

Croma Express Design/ Style at Home Magazine

Bathroom Floor Tile

Shower Wall Tile

James Michael Howard

Floor Tiling

Brick Herringbone Tile

Herringbone hardwood

Herringbone Hardwood

Urban Outfitters Area Rug

Phillip Jeffries Wallpaper

Interestingly enough, "herringbone" is named after the herring fish because of the resemblance to its skeleton. A classic pattern for twill or tweed suits, this fishy pattern is making more and more appearances in the interior design world; from wall tile and backsplashes, to flooring and wallpaper. With its characteristic and dynamic shape, herringbone looks fantastic in any style; be it midcentury modern or city chic. Want that clean sophisticated look? Use a gorgeous marble herringbone tile for your shower or bathtub walls.

Check out the article on Croma Express Design's kitchen project for Erin McLaughlin, editor-in-chief of Canada’s popular Style at Home magazine:

http://www.cultivate.com/projects/croma-design-inc-croma-express-kitchens/babypoint-kitchen

Kelly Wearstler for Lee Jofa

The ever so fabulous Kelly Wearstler is at it again with a new collection of fabrics and wallpaper for Lee Jofa. Known for her unique sense of style and design in both fashion and interiors, she has come up with some unique patterns and designs in this new collection that are out of this world. It is all about texture and additions of organic and graphic elements that she is known for. I absolutely LOVE everything about this collection and cant wait to incorporate it into my designs.

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Kelly Wearstler for Lee Jofa

DIY Delights

Give your home a facelift for the new season by taking on some of these adventurous DIY projects.  It can be overwhelming at first , but have no fear; there are many blogs and pinterest posts out there to offer step-by-step instructions and advice to help you along. For this post, we have gathered some faves:

Upholstered Headboard

Repurposed Antique doors Headboard

Fireplace Mantel Headboard

Reclaimed Wood Headboard

Wallpaper-backed Bookshelf

Remove the back of this bookshelf and add reclaimed wood

Salvaged Sliding Doors

Decor Hacks

Tree Stump Side Table

Compiled by Alykhan Velji Design intern, Brooke Pierson. 

Branch out! With Manzanitas

West Elm

Centsational Girl

Decor Trunk

Decor Trunk

Bridal Detective

Rebecca Thuss

Oh so chic, Manzanita branches add character and a natural element to any space. Get creative with your tabletop decor with a candelabra stand or vase centerpiece, and add fake flowers, crystals or hanging votives for any season or occasion. Getting married? Hang Manzanita branches from the ceiling overtop of the guest tables at the reception for a unique, mood-setting touch.

For a unique furniture piece, go for the Manzanita Step Stool from West Elm!

 West Elm

Compiled by Alykhan Velji Design intern: Brooke Pierson

Seaside with a twist: Pottery Barn summer preview

Chatham Sectional
·         Crafted of solid mahogany, the Chatham Sectional is distinguished by softly curved lines and an elegant, swept-back profile. 

Cynthia Palampore Duvet Cover & Sham
·         Palampores were highly prized by European merchants of the late 17th century. In the tradition of those rich hand-blocked designs, this bedding displays a lavish, swirling print of foliage and blooms.

Ikat Salad Plate
·         Four traditional ikat designs are re-created on these stoneware plates, each trimmed with a golden edge that unifies the set.

Outdoor Pillows (including Malena, Riva Ikat, Hermosa Stripe Outdoor Pillow and more)

·         Weather friendly, yet as soft and cushy as its indoor counterparts

Plymouth Lanterns
·         Suspended throughout the yard or layered on the patio, these provide a warm scattering of light for outdoor parties or quiet summer nights with the family.

Rope Knot Table Lamp
·         Thick nautical rope is tightly twisted and knotted to create this textural lamp.

Fresh, bold, vibrant and chic is what comes to mind when I got to preview the summer collection from Pottery Barn. I like to call it Seaside with a twist, the look gives a hint of seaside without it looking over the top. The introduction of gorgeous patterns really helps to amp up the look as does the bold colour colours. I also love the rustic additions of rope, wood, and metal elements.

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Pottery Barn

Fabulous Wallpapers

If there is one thing I love its a great wallpaper! I use it in all of my interiors as I feel it adds so much to a space adding depth, pattern and texture. There is a new line of wallpapers that have been introduced at Bouclair Home. Available in 16 different patterns, this pre-pasted paper is washable and budget friendly coming in at $29.99 for a double roll. Now, if you are a good do it yourself-er, then I recommend taking on this project on your own but if not, best to leave it to the experts to install.

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Bouclair Home