Love it! - Kuba cloth

So my favorite new find are Kuba cloths and I've been decorating my entire home with them! Sold through my friends at Pillow Pagoda, they are gorgeous one of a kind grass cloths woven into amazing geometric patterns that are the inspiration for fashion and home textiles we're seeing everywhere! The naturally dyed fibers are derived from the Kuba trees indigenous only to the Congo in Africa. I bought a smaller square cloth and with regular pin tacks adorned the wall in my office as well as 3 longer pieces in my living room (see pics below) They are literally museum quality art and every time I look at them I see the hands that spent hours weaving them!














Pillow Pagoda - KUBA CLOTH $35 each

Market Profile - Williams Sonoma Home

The higher priced parent company to Pottery Barn and WestElm, Williams-Sonoma Home is a diverse treasure chest of all things beautiful. From reproduced Garden Maze Art, originally printed in 1685, to an unexpected ribbed blue and white table lamp - it's their attention to detail and distinctiveness that make them a one stop shop. Some of these products and much more are currently on sale, so act fast!







www.WSHome.com
Note from the Williams-Sonoma companies:
For every $250 you spend at a Williams-Sonoma Home store this weekend, you will receive a $50 gift card for future purchases. And, don’t forget to tell your readers to come back December 1st when our Holiday Floor Model sale begins at all locations. See stores for details and visit www.wshome.com to find a location near you.

For every $50 you spend on merchandise in Williams-Sonoma stores between November 28 and 30 you’ll receive a $10 coupon to redeem when the holiday festivities are over.

Save Big on Furniture at West Elm. Save 10% on any furniture purchase at our west elm retail locations November 28 – November 30. Holiday trim is also on sale for 20% off through December 11. See stores for details and visit www.westelm.com to find a location near you.

Project - DIY Coffee table book art

Months ago I blogged about a gorgeous coffee table book called, Chinoiseries which gives the history of Asian Pagodas, accompanied by to-die-for illustrations. So when it came time to create more art for my re-designed home this summer, I knew I wanted to feature some of my faves. Instead of cutting up my book, I simply went to Kinkos and made color photo copies. Along with $10, 8x10 gold frames, I now have a hi-end looking art display!

Project - DIY Hermes Art

Are original paintings too expensive for you? Are you perplexed when trying to pick out art? Well think outside the box and try something different. Just remember, art is anything you want it to be - any medium, any price point. So I love horses and was looking for an eye-catching art piece. I searched for paintings and prints of horses, but none that made the statement I was looking for, or afford for that matter. Then it hit me - HERMES! Originally an equestrian equipment store decades ago, it is now a luxury accessories brand, but still remain true to their equestrian roots. Often using horse motifs and patterns, especially on their signature silk scarfs. I knew I couldn't afford a new one, so I searched eBay until I found the perfect vintage Hermes scarf and won it for $100. I then bought a simple 30"x30" painter's canvas and wrapped the 35"x35" scarf around it, using packing tape to secure it in the back. I went to a custom frame shop and chose a Jonathan Adler, green faux-bamboo lacquered sample. A week later I had the custom sized frame to slip over my canvas, no glass. For a total cost under $300, I now have the art piece I dreamed of!

Love it! - Alicia Bock photography

When I came across Alicia Bock's photography, I was instantly captivated. I don't know if it's her wonderful sense of composition, color or love of nature that drew me in, but they are simply lovely. Their dream-like quality and vintage look almost feels like a memory - a glimpse into her past or your own. Each photograph is available in a range of sizes and prices, from $5 for a 5"x5" photograph, to $65 for a 12"x12". Framing one would make a beautiful gift!









www.AliciaBock.com
www.AliciaBock.etsy.com

Style Story - Equestrian cool

I've always loved horses and watching them can be so mesmerizing - their beauty, their rich history. So if you're going for a look with grace and sophistication, an equestrian theme will always do the trick. The great thing is that it can blend with a variety of design styles - European, country-cottage, rustic, all-American, preppy. Look for leather, barn detailing, metal hardware, plaid textiles, English and cottage furniture and most importantly anything with a horse motif.











Decoupage short maned left plate 8" $85 each - John Derian
Victoria Hagan Darby Table $79.99 - Target
Plaid London Chair $599 - Crate & Barrel
Bamboo Leather Buckle Pillow $159 each - Williams Sonoma Home
Book, "Horses: History, Myth, Art" $23.10 - Amazon
Dunhill Leather Chair $1,899 - Crate & Barrel
Baxter Extension Dining Table $1,899 - Crate & Barrel
Doria Dining Chair $399 - Crate & Barrel
Bleeker Laced Leather Bag $528 - Coach
Horse Statue $69.50 - Ballard Designs
Wooden Horse Sculpture $95 - Williamsburg
David Stoecklein "High Sierra Remuda 1999 Giclee Print $475 - Pottery Barn
Equestrian Bottle Opener $65 - Red Envelope
Tartan Outdoor Blankets $125 each - Source Perrier
Horse Note Cards #BLA-09 $10/box of 8 - Social
Pink Horse Plate - Sarah Cihat

Market Profile - DNA art

You won't be finding this modern art at some swanky gallery - try your own body! Yes, this personalized art is created by DNA 11 from your actual DNA and finger prints. I think it's fair to say that every piece is a one-of-a-kind! Pretty cool huh?




DNA Prints $390 - DNA 11
Finger Prints $190