Monday, December 30, 2013

TOAST TO THE BAR CART...


Lots of people are staying in for New Year's Eve and entertaining from home. In doing so, you'll need the essentials for entertaining is style such as elegant glassware and serving pieces. One such necessity to house these wares is the BAR CARTEverything old is new again and the same goes for this retro favorite. This staple of mid century home decor has made a big resurgence in the past few years. 
Vintage 70s Lucite Cart by Charles Hollis Jones

Vintage 70s Lucite Bar Cart from 1st Dibs
Lucite bar cart ready for entertaining
Since we are in the height of the holiday entertaining season, now is the perfect time to find a bar cart that's right for your space. The price points are as varied as the styles: 
Target - $130
Target - $132
Z Gallerie - $260

Ballard Designs - $349
West Elm - $399

Horchow - $795
Worlds Away - $947

Worlds Away - $965
Worlds Away - $995
Williams Sonoma - $1,450
Roost - $1309
Worlds Away - $1715

Restoration Hardware - $1,895
John Richard - $3,885
Luckily they are not only limited to housing cocktail paraphernalia. They are great to use as an end table, in an entry way, an office and even as a sofa table. So raise your glass to this new old favorite. 

Happy trend spotting...


Peace and Blessings,
Tammy





Wednesday, December 18, 2013

QUICK, THE HOLIDAYS ARE HERE...

If you are anything like me, the holidays have snuck up on you (I just finished decorating my tree last night).

Before your home is filled with merriment, you'll need to deck the halls. The easiest holiday decorating trick I use is to fill a vessel with ornaments - vases, bowls, cake stands, jars, whatever. You can use anything you have around your house or find at your local Bed, Bath and Beyond, HomeGoods or even the dollar store:








Try adding a little greenery to step up the arrangement a notch:





Even add fruit if you really want to be fancy:



 Or maybe candles:







It's usually easiest to find a photo that you love to use as inspiration for creating your own holiday decor. Either way, here's how to get started:

First, gather all of your extra ornaments, trimmings, vases, platters, candles, etc. that you have around the house. Next, get some greenery from your (or your neighbors') yard. Depending on the container, start with the greenery as a base. Then add the ornaments, trimmings, candles, etc. Stick in some greenery here and there as filler (if necessary). Just experiment until you come up with a look that pleases you. Have fun with it!

In the meantime, happy trend spotting...


Peace and Blessings,
Tammy



Monday, December 16, 2013

PANTONE COLOR FOR 2014: RADIANT ORCHID...

Every year, the Pantone Color Institute releases its Spring Color Report for the following year in early September. This years' crop of hues are an exciting spin on modern and traditional colors for 2014:


However the Institute doesn't reveal its "STAR" hue until December. With much anticipation and surprise, Pantone has announced the Color for 2014...RADIANT ORCHID.

"An enchanting harmony of fuchsia, purple and pink undertones, Radiant Orchid #18-3224 inspires confidence and emanates great joy, love and health. It is a captivating purple, one that draws you in with its beguiling charm," according to the Pantone press release on the 2014 selection.

Radiant Orchid reaches across the color wheel from the 2013 color Emerald to intrigue the eye and spark the imagination. Designers are sure to fascinate and incite our fashion senses with this striking hue:


Mrs. Obama wearing Radiant Orchid
Manolo Blahnik
Kelly Osborne in Zac Posen



MARC JACOBS
STELLA & DOT
As in the past, the world of interior design follows the fashion "Gods" with an influx of Radiant Orchid whether it takes center stage or as a dominating accent. This purple hue, one of my favorites, is sure to provide a fresh perspective on the world of interior design and not just for little girls' rooms:










Happy trend spotting...

Peace and Blessings,
Tammy




PHOTOS COURTESY OF ELLEDECOR.COM, HOUSEBEAUTIFUL.COM, WOUTER VANDERTOL, PANTONE COLOR INSTITUTE, REUTERS.