Swoon Interiors

interiors that make your heart skip a beat.

Lovely for Less: Elle Decor

This sofa had me at “Hello” when I spotted it in the latest issue of Elle Decor.
The easy glamour of this whole living room in an Upper East Side apartment stopped me in my tracks.
But wait … this post isn’t about the sofa. It’s about the rug.
Where had I seen this rug before? The magazine sources say it’s from Wunderly and it’s to the trade.
But it kind of reminds me of this one from West Elm.



West Elm Souk Rug

 You can get an 8×10 for $899. I like the graphic punch it adds while still being a neutral that could work in a variety of color schemes. West Elm has a bunch of new rugs for spring … check ’em out and have a great weekend!

More Friday Favorites …

This Friday I thought I’d share a few favorite things I’ve come across this week, including a little emptying out my iPhone photos.

I spotted these colorful handmade quilts at West Elm … each one is completely unique.

I’d lay one across the foot of a bed with white crisp bedding for a pop of color.

I think they would be great for a child’s bedroom or a guest room.
I also spotted this swoon worthy chandelier …
… at Pottery Barn! I love this shape and style … the chunky texture of the wooden beads. I’ve seen similar ones that cost a lot more.
And not for the faint of heart …
There’s something about this wallpaper that makes me smile. I’d love it in a powder room or maybe my walk-in closet! It’s from Thibaut’s new Jubilee Collection.
And speaking of wallpaper, One King’s Lane is running an interesting sale that began yesterday featuring John Derian (I am still waiting for him to do another collection for Target!). It is a collection of framed prints reproduced from a portfolio of 18th-century wallpaper fragments he purchased from a vendor at a Paris flea market.
Isn’t this one pretty?
And I like his suggestion …
Even if you don’t purchase one from this sale … do you have a favorite wallpaper you would consider framing?  Hmmm, perhaps I could frame that leopard wallpaper!
Have a wonderful weekend!

My favorite Wallpaper … in a Pillow?

Do you remember this post about one of my favorite wallpapers by Katie Ridder?

I spotted this pillow at West Elm the other day ….
hand blocked leaf pillow cover

It’s part of their new fall line of accessories and the lacy metallic leaf pattern is done by hand. Quite an inexpensive way to get your “leaf” fix, if you have one … like me.

A few other new arrivals in their store caught my eye …

I’d like three of these, in a horizontal row or stacked vertically.

portico mirror

Love the texture of these frames and they would be great to lighten up a dark bookshelf …


cowhide frames



A simple yet classic wooden bowl that could have many uses …
traditional wooden bowl
I think these throws handmade from vintage saris are just beautiful … perfect for tossing across a bench, chair or bed.
kantha quilted throw

Even though West Elm has very modern furniture, I think that many of their things can work seamlessly with almost any style of decor. Be sure to check ’em out.

Have a good week!

Tray Chic

I love trays and find them hard to pass up … they are so useful and a great way to create little vignettes around the house.  A group of objects sitting on a table can look kind of random, but put them all on a tray and voila … you’ve got an interesting tablescape.

Ottoman tableaux

via Houzz

Living Room modern living room

SoHo Loft eclectic family room
Organized collecting contemporary living room
Living Room modern living room

I’m always on the lookout for brightly colored trays for that little pop they can bring to a room …

Janell Beals traditional living room
Isabella and Max Rooms

Michelles Master Bedroom. eclectic bedroom
Abbe Fenimore - Studio Ten 25 contemporary living room

I like to keep a tray on both my kitchen and dining room tables and change out what’s on them … fresh flowers, a bowl of fruit, candles, a stack of decorative dishes, vintage tins, or seasonal items. The tables just seem bare with out them.

This tray and its contents always seem to brighten up a dark table …

Of course, a tray on an ottoman is nothng new  … everyone needs a place to set their drinks.  But with little kids, I’m still a little nervous to keep too much else on the tray for daily life … so I found a pretty tray that looks great even when empty.

Here are a few other favorite trays I’ve spotted lately …

Bold colors paired with a rustic element … these are between 70 and 80 years old and no two are alike:

Wisteria

These simple lacquer trays can work well with almost any style of decor … just pick your color.
 

West Elm


Faux croc ad nailhead trim … I love the little details on this one.

ZGallerie
Furbish Studio
Etsy
Of course, the BEST tray is one that contains breakfast in bed.  I’m hoping for some on Sunday morning and a little source tells me it might be in my future. (Don’t you love how kids just cannot bear to keep a secret?)
What kind of pretty tray would you like your breakfast served on?
Happy Mother’s Day to all of the amazing moms out there and most importantly, my own … I love you Mom!



image via Simple Bites