Private Sale Alert - Serena and Lily!

Serena and Lily is one of my absolute favorite home decor companies - their well-traveled, cozy, fresh aesthetic is so on trend and their pieces adds warmth to any space.  You can imagine my excitement when I received a postcard in the mail about their private sale (you didn't hear it from me!).  Check it out here - www.privatesale.serenaandlily.com

Here are a few of my favorites from the sale:

The Sand/Navy Canyon sheet set is so classic - I love the arrow motif along the edges and the color palette. ($100-$200)

Is it possible for these Herringbone Throws to look more cozy?  I know, it is hard to even look at them in the middle of this August heat, but come October they will be a dream come true.  ($158 from $250)

Shiny, metallic, silvery strips of leather woven into a rug?  How could I say no?  This Metallic Suade and Hemp Rug adds a hint of glamour to any space, but is subtle enough to not take over a room. It's perfect!  ($175 from $250)

This is too cute for words. As a serving tray, a pop of color, a centerpiece and a way to add height to a table, this Pedestal Tray is certainly a jack of all trades.  ($55 from $78)

Shopping in the Kid's section is crazy you say?  Not if you can find a queen sized duvet for $70 (from $140)!  This Navy Color Frame Duvet has such a classic, streamlined look it is sure to please anyone, ages 4 to 94!  Also comes in hot pink, light pink, light blue and lime green. 

Enjoy and let me know what you buy!

Melanie

Bartlett Arboretum Designer Showcase

I currently live in Stamford, Connecticut, and as you are probably thinking, nothing too exciting design-wise happens in my town.  You can imagine my excitement when about a month ago (June 8-15) our local Bartlett Arboretum was having a Designer Showcase and Garden Tour - of course I had to check it out.  It was raining the day I went so the 'garden' aspect was a bit of a bust, but here are a few pictures of rooms that caught my eye. 

I love the corner windows - how could you not put a desk here?  

The metallic pillow is so on trend.  Similar here and here and here - gosh there are so many that are so beautiful, maybe I should do a post on just metallic accessories.  

 This wall color is my absolute favorite color right now - so warm and happy.   

 How insane is this coffee table?  It is composed of tiny laminated logs - too bad it was massive and probably way too big for a NYC apartment.  Maybe I can build a smaller one myself?

 Loved the composition of this room - a great way to utilize a small space is to put a desk behind the couch (also helps avoid the "put all furniture against the wall" ballroom effect).  Room design by Steve Watson Interior Design

 Could this daybed possibly be more perfectly placed?  I could lay here and read all day. 
Room design by Steve Watson Interior Design

Room design by Steve Watson Interior Design

Please note - I took these on my phone, before the conception of this here blog, so rest assured that the quality of pictures will only go up from here.