Waverly Fabrics

Every so often, I dip into a fabric search for the brand Waverly. Always affordable, I find that it usually delights me with some winners.

This time, blue and white fabrics caught my eye.

Fleuretta Bluejay - On my immediate short list to cover a pair of (imaginary) club chairs. Has a bit of a Pyne Hollyhock flair.

Monkey Jars Tide Pool - Singerie at its best. I will say, monkeys are not my jam, but I get it if they are yours. And these are adorable. Not to mention the blue/white porcelain. Are you a Chinoiserie lover with a breakfast nook that could use a window valence or some pillows? Here you go.

Williamsburg Charlotte Twill Bluebell - Really timeless. If you look closely at the petals, the fabric has a lovely blue/white stripe pattern that I would tease out elsewhere.

Any favorites?

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Southwestern Runner Under $100

I have been waiting for a project to come along where I can use this runner (that also comes in a rug version). I've seen it floating around various places on the internet but I just spotted the runner on Overstock for $87.

So time to share it:

THE PINK ONE. RIGHT???

And the brown one.

The pattern is crazy good. And it's WOOL! I love wool. I've gone with the fakey rugs before to get a good price and they are not my jam. Wool can be a little scratchy but at least it feels substantial.

And back to the pattern. It's so lovely. Every single colorway is calling my name - I could definitely do full spaces based on these rugs. And these are just four colors of six.

You need to get in on this and then tell me how you are using it.

In other news, we have dug out of the snow. But now my week feels all out of whack. I'm hoping February is real calm-like.

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Mirrors: Urban Outfitters Edition

Urban Outfitters is bringing a strong mirror game at the moment. Behold three great options with delightful price tags.

1) Taj Wall Mirror - $64

Who doesn't need a Moroccan mirror? That is a serious question. And this is a serious option. I actually haven't seen something exactly like this at a luxe price tag. A powder room would love this mirror as would a little girl's bedroom. For that price, I want to buy it and squirrel it away.

2) Edith Mirror Shelf - $79

Every budget bathroom renovation in America needs this mirror. It is so ridiculously chic and functional with that shelf. Might be a tad small but I would make it work.

3) Pipe Standing Mirror - $189

I have found myself looking for or needing a floor mirror on many occasions - they are so useful in a bedroom. And the typical options (search cheval mirror) are incredibly lacking. Your best bet is to find something vintage with some character. Which is hard. But this one is sleek and lovely with a touch of cool.

4) Umbra Oversized Hub Mirror - $160

Love the black border and oversized scale. The scale is what makes it special and it's the perfect way to take up a big chunk of wall.

I haven't bought something recently from UO but I'm always finding cool things...it's a great option for finding that one trendy piece to help your room along. And since they cater to the college crowd, prices are affordable.

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Stepped Rex Headboard

It's been a while since I've made a purchase for the house that has thrilled me to the core...and it was worth the wait. Because I just bought a glorious upholstered headboard from One Kings Lane and had to share because it comes in some ridiculous colors AND IS ONLY $370 FOR A QUEEN.

Here is the one coming home to me - the Rex headboard in beige:

And it's going in this bedroom, which is currently our guest bedroom but will now become our sleeping quarters with Mac's move to the other downstairs bedroom for his nursery.

Let me tell you, picking a color was not simple. I really, really debated going with the lilac version because it kept visiting me in dreams...

But, alas, my rational brain won and I decided to pick a color that would safely coordinate with my current room...though I think the pattern on the one I chose spices it up a bit.

And here are even more colors to make your choice especially excruciating:

^ MINT ^

^ SAND ^

^ DENIM ^

^ GREEN ^

^ BLACK/WHITE ^

But wait...that's not even all of the colors. THERE ARE MORE - click here to see them all.  And the price ranges from $369 (twin, full, queen) to $459 (king, cal king).

This was a serious buy in my eyes...I might have strongly argued my case for a solid 4 days with Carter ("But we don't need a headboard, D...we have one that YOU picked out."...silly Carter) and eventually just had to go for it as my brain wasn't allowing for other thoughts until I bought it.

I might still be thinking about the lilac one...happy headboard shopping!

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Colorful Cotton Flatweave Rug

I alluded to our basement den expansion also being on our final punch list and I have earmarked this rug as a possibility - I think it's perfection for a play space:

I'm a big fun of colorful rag rugs, but they can skew a little country sometimes. These are that same soft cotton vibe woven with a kaleidoscope of fun color, but the edge treatment keeps it modern. And the colors are so juicy! I would have trouble picking one, but it's on my shopping list for the new space.

See all the options here...

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Flower Box Online Source

The petunias went into our flower boxes this past weekend. Every time we plant those little guys I thank heaven for our flower boxes...they make SUCH a difference on the exterior of our house.

If you don't have flower boxes, have you thought about it? Because if you have, I think you should pull the trigger. And maybe your house could look like this:

Photo by Van Chaplin for Southern Living

Being the DIY couple that we are, we definitely thought about making the boxes out of wood, painting them, etc. But then Carter realized it would take eleventy million weekends to finish them AND the wood option is a bit more high maintenance than the snazzy PVC versions out there.

So we went online and found these boxes - aptly named "Charleston Window Boxes" -  and they have been fantastic. 

Scale is great and the low maintenance PVC construction means they will last the home a bit longer than wood - and you can't beat the smooth finish. And I think the investment in ready-made definitely paid off for the immediate wow factor.

We took this picture two years ago - the first Spring that we had the boxes - and the petunias kind of took over:

But I think the flower boxes and paint transformed our house overnight. I would do it again in a heartbeat.

Check out lots of other box styles here (I love the lattice one)...

Hope you are enjoying some Spring touches around your home. If you have flower boxes, tell me what you do in the fall and winter months - I'm always looking for ideas!

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Online Trim Source

I find that sourcing home dec trim online is a bit tougher than finding fabric. Often the selection is way too much and includes craft trim that one wouldn't use on curtains or pillows. So I was happy to see the lovely selection offered online by Richmond(woot!)-based ufabstore.com.

Trim is your best friend when it comes to adding the final touch to a piece that sets it off...pillows, curtains, upholstery (think skirted pieces)...it all looks better when you add a sharp-looking accent trim. Some of my favorites from U-Fab:

If you like Greek key or lattice trims, this is a great place to look. I love that swirly number up there - would look fantastic trimming ecru curtains.

Check out the full selection of trim here...

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Catalog Pick: Purple and Pink Mirrors from Horchow

IMO, Horchow is for sure and for certain one of the best places to get beautiful mirrors online. Some are more budget-friendly than others but the site also runs a number of sales so there is a good possibility even the priciest mirror can be bought at a discount.

I was perusing the mirror selection once again and two FANTASTIC options caught my eye. Hello aubergine, plum delightful Moroccan situation:

 

That one is the Patrice Scalloped Mirror and I want it something fierce. And check out this feminine beauty:

That one is the Rosemeade Mirror. Are you most delighted by the blush pink, the gold edging, or the scalloped silhouette?

These are the kinds of pieces that can really make a space feel special...yes, we all use mirrors but a purple or pink mirror? Now that is an unexpected place for those colors. Love.

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Bunny for Ballard

The retail world is really bringing it with good designer collaborations like this one, this one and this one. And I emphasize good because designer collaborations don't always result in great products...but recently, I'm liking what I see.

And the most recent marriage is one between Bunny Williams and Ballard Designs, two of my favorites. Off topic, but I love the name Bunny. Just love it.

Bunny's line is full of wonderful accessories of which my favorite are her tabletop pieces, like these:

Very classic items that are in no way boring...lots of style to be had here. I've noticed that Bunny's line is full of those small details that make a meal, a mantel, a table special. Little holders and boxes and frames and flatware that are small but pretty...and I think it's the smaller items like these that can really make a space come alive.

Shop the whole collection here...pretty much all of it is perfect for holiday entertaining.

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Christine Bush Roman

One of my favorite, favorite places to look for art online is the Charleston Artist Collective - a group of Charleston artists who paint around a theme each month producing works that are then sold, in part, to benefit local charities. Win, win.

A recent favorite artist that I've seen via the Collective is Christine Bush Roman. Love the brightness one of these works would bring to a space:

Her "Tides" series - the 3 paintings that are clearly tied above - would be absolutely bananas hung together on a large wall.

God Bless the Internet...and the ability to have access to this kind of work with just a couple of clicks.

See more of Christine's work here...

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Tilton Fenwick for Target

On the heels of my Tilton Fenwick + Land of Nod collaboration discovery, I have come to find out that Tilton Fenwick now has a line for Target! These savvy ladies are taking over the world.

The line has curvaceous pieces available in some of their signature fabrics and everything has a decidedly feminine flair...I love it.

I am especially fond of the first skirted chair with its dipped back, the Cecilia headboard in pink and that lovely winged velvet bed. The pieces mix, match and coordinate quite well...I could certainly fill a bedroom with many of these items.

Check out the full line here...any favorites?

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