Web Roundup: Bedrooms

Maybe it's that I've so badly neglected tidying our bedroom this week that suddenly that room has become an obsession. With any hope (and with lots of coffee) perhaps these four picks will inspire me to find the floor—and then some.

Photograph from Homes & Gardens, July 2009

Photograph from Homes & Gardens, April 2007 

Photograph from Livingetc, October 2008

Photograph from Homes & Gardens, April 2007

Fabric Panels Part Two

Photograph from Homes & Gardens, October 2009, via HousetoHome.co.uk

 

I know I posted on this yesterday, but I am so into fabric on walls right now. The panels especially offer depth and texture, and I love the alternative to framed art in rooms like the bedroom and office (where distractions make a difference). Don't get me wrong. Art is fab, but I find myself staring at it and not scratching things off my to-do list! I also love the yellow pop on this desk. I posted a DIY table project from Living Etc back in October, and this is a perfect example of the possibilities of a found table or desk.

Obsession Files: J.Crew's Early Spring Line

I have majorly fallen in love with J.Crew's new arrivals. I'm considering persuading one of my family members to bring my top six over from the US when they come.

P.S. How pretty are J.Crew's models?!

Midas Touch: Clutches

"Camilla" by Felix Ray, $203 from Shopbop.com. "Lolita" by Christian Louboutin, £795 from Matches.

"Skorpios" by Michael Kors, £450 from Net-a-Porter. "Keke" by Aftershock London, £18 from Aftershock.

"Alonsio" by Reiss, £54 from Asos.com. Gold mesh clutch by Drap, £195 from Asos.com.

What else besides a great clutch can effortless go from day to night (beside you of course)? Small enough to use as a wallet during business hours and chic enough to pop out for a night on the town, clutches are one of my fave buys. And while the glitz of holiday ware is behind us till next year, I still can't quite leave all that shimmer behind. Adding gold tones in the form of a clutch adds that small touch of glamour and can also act as a neutral as the hue pairs well with most colours. My picks? For deep pocketed gals, I adore the Louboutin but for those of us working with a budget, the unexpected rose gold option by Reiss is tops.

H&M Garden Collection For The Home?

Photograph from H&M.

I adore the hand-painted look of this dress from H&M's upcoming Garden Collection (out in March!) but my first thoughts didn't include pairing it with my new cognac Bronx cowboy boots. Instead, I wondered if hand-painted sheers in this colour scheme and pattern are attainable. I'd love to DIY this project but haven't a clue as to where to begin. Suggestions?

Trendspotting: Woven Interiors

Baskets from Zara Home. Dining room photograph found here.

Living room photograph from Homes & Gardens. Baskets from Swahili Imports via Elle Decor. Chair from Anthropologie.

Basket from IKEA. Place mat from Zara Home. Bedroom photograph from Homes & Gardens.

Stairway photograph from Homes & Gardens. Rug seen on House to Home.

Runways are rife with weaves (the fabric kinds) for spring. But I've noticed the trend in lots of home goods, too. Woven goods remind me so much of when I was a kid in Jamaica ogling basket makers and also of the sweetgrass baskets of Charleston, South Carolina (where I went to uni). No wonder I have such an affinity for hand-woven wares! Such a fresh, tropical feel—perfect for my new home in brisk England. Except I don't think I'll partake in the rug version; our cats would just use it as a giant scratching post!

Obsession Files: Dining Room in London

Photograph by Mark Luscombe-White for Homes & Gardens

I'm in love with this dining room view from a London townhouse featured on Homes & Gardens. I yearn for bookshelves like that and that chic table in the foreground. Who am I kidding? I yearn for that space, too! Check out the full slide show here.

Web Roundup: Creative Christmas Trees

While colour has always been a highlight of winter magazine issues, I don't think I've seen so much as in this year's offerings. I have always been into a classic big green tree with heirloom ornaments mixed with whites and clear glass bulbs, but I'm intrigued by the fun factor of these trees. I mean, who wouldn't love to walk into a room filled with joyous hues? So with that in mind, I've compiled six of my faves—both from real homes as well as photo shoots.

From the MarthaStewart.com forums: painted plastic bottles, Tiffany's theme, & pinwheels.

Photographs from Country Living & Living Etc.