Autumnal Ikat

Perhaps I am beckoning autumn too early, but I came across this beautiful pillow and it made me wish for cooler temperatures and warm color palettes.

It's the Aurora pillow from Crate & Barrel - a 20" silk number that's on sale for $29.95. I would give it a deep plum velvet companion:

Have you noticed C&B's selection of solid velvet pillows? It's fantastic - the perfect building blocks for your couch.