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Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Summer Design Trends: Organic Shapes




Rounded and flowing organic shapes are a hit this summer. Furniture, frames, and lighting fixtures with rolling curves and smooth lines will be perfect for this style. Showcase pieces that evoke organic shapes and stay trendy!

Make the trend:




Thursday, August 25, 2011

French Antiques in Fashion


When we ran across this new Lanvin ad today, we noticed something familiar... Do you see it peeking out from the background?

Spanish Sunburst Gold-Leafed Mirror


A gorgeous sunburst mirror, shining as brightly the fabulous dresses in the foreground. And it doesn't end there...


Have you noticed where these models would sit after a long day? In a pair of Italian antique baroque bergéres perhaps?

Italian Antique Baroque Bergeres
Once you start looking for luxurious pieces in the background, it's hard to look away.


If you gaze past these stunning models in the upcoming Lanvin collection, you will notice a pair of beautiful polished brass floor lamps. They're rather similar to these, don't you think?


Pair of Floor Lamps by Casella Lighting

It was a fun game of hide-and-seek finding our pieces in these ads! I wonder where we'll see our elegant furnishings next...