New Fabrics from Robert Allen

We just received the new fabric books from Robert Allen today and we just LOVE them. As regular readers of this blog already know, we are suckers for pretty, soft yet modern looking things. The new books from Robert Allen fabrics are just so.

Here are a few patterns that we particularly like. They are from the Robert Allen Fabric books
called Wisteria , Orchid and Sterling. You can see the complete books by clicking on the links shown.

Our favorites:

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This one is very Kelly Wearstlerish, except it cost 1/2 as much. The pattern is called ENTRELAZOS.
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Oh my god we just love this one. The pattern is called Vesoul.

We like this one when we are in the mood for something geometric. This pattern is called Canelones.

This one is so pretty too. The pattern is called Sol/Orchid.

Robert Allen fabric pricing is fairly reasonable. To see them, you can visit their web site at www.robertallendesign.com. You can search by patterns, colors and textures. Our favorite way is to search by books. That way you can see all the coordinating colors and patterns.

A good source for discounted Robert Allen fabric is our sister site, Inside Fabric.com. You can get prices off the web site immediately vs having to call someone.

Rant and Raves-Jamie Young Lamps

If you watch a lot of movies and TV, you'll probably see Jamie Young Lamps featured everywhere. It's our favorite lamp line, because it's so soft and pretty and feminine and delicate. It's a perfect lamp if you like a pretty but modern look. What makes Jamie Young unique is their shade offerings. They make shades to be interchangeable with the lamps so you can change the look as often as you like. The shade fabrics are quite nice. You must make sure the shade is the right size and shape for the lamp though, as they are quite pricey. Jamie Young lamps range from $500 for a table lamp to $1000 for a floor lamp. Pricey, yes, but they are so worth it.

Here are a few of our favorites:

We love this one because the shade is so pretty and feminine. The base is made of solid brass and feels very solid.



This is a new one that just got introduced last year. We love the twisted branch base.



We like this one paired with a nice, comfortable linen couch. It's a great look for a beach house.


This one has a beautiful blue shade:


To see the complete Jamie Young Lamp collection , visit the lamp section at Inside Avenue.

Barbara Barry Fabric-A Quick Preview

Barbara Barry is everywhere nowadays. She designs furniture, rugs, chinaware, linens--all under her own name for different manufacturers; all carries her signature style, which is understated and classic.

Our favorite Barbara Barry product is the Barbara Barry fabric collection for Kravet. Simple, muted and elegant, it's a perfect choice if you like subdued elegance.

To see the fabric collection, you can visit the Kravet web site under "Barbara Barry Collection". The fabrics look way better in person though, so it's best to check out your local Kravet showroom where you can touch/feel the fabric.

Our favorite Barbara Barry fabrics are shown below:

This one is a best seller. It features Barbara Barry's signature design:
This pattern is fairly new. We like the red corral pattern...Perfect for a pillow:

We love brown, as it is one of the easiest colors to work with. This one has a very rich pattern to it:
This one is so pretty...

Another brown pattern that we like. It's a new pattern that just got released:

Barbara Barry fabric is expensive. They range between $80-260 per yard. A good place to check pricing/availability/order sample is Insideafabric.com. You can generally get about 30%-40% off the retail prices on this site plus free shipping.

Fabulous Wallpaper from Osborne & Little

We love wallpaper! It just pops a room right up, in a way that no paint can. We like to use it sparingly, mainly in a powder room or the bathroom. When it comes to buying wallpaper, we prefer the high-end designs. Cheap wallpaper just looks...cheap. Whereas an upscale, luxurious wallpaper just adds so much style. Invest the money. It'll be worth it...

Here are a few patterns that we like from Osborne & Little. An European-based company, Osborne and Little makes wallpapers that are asbolutely divine.

When it's cold and gray outside, this one just brighten up our day...It's so cheery!


This is a popular one from Osborne & Little. It comes in different colorways as well...

When we are in the mood to be dramatic, we use this one. We usually pair it with yellow for a Hollywood Regency look. It's very Kelly Wearstlersy...


Here's a nice soft, pretty pattern. We like this one when we are doing a soft, modern look that requires something pretty but not fussy...

We love brown as an accent color. This pattern has a nice, modern look to it

Osborne & Little wallpapers are expensive. They run about $150 per roll retail. You can usually get it for 20-35% discount of the retail prices if you shop around a bit. Keep in mind that O & L roll is the equivalent of an American roll and half. It's about 11 1/2 yard x 22" wide, which covers about 55 square feet.

To see the entire collection of Osborne & Little wallpaper, you can go to their web site at http://www.osborneandlittle.com/. They sell only to the trade, but you can buy them at discounted prices at our Osborne and Little department (at the moment we have not posted the prices up yet but fill out a quote form and we'll get right back to you).

Featured Product-Chandeliers from Arteriors

Once a while we found a vendor that we just love. Arteriors is one of them. A home accessories company, Arteriors' core strength is its lighting products. Here are a few of their chandeliers that we just adore:

Catalonia Chandelier $3250



Copacabana Coconut Chandelier $2375



Pagoda Chandelier $920



Medina Chandelier $875




Kensington Chandelier $2750




Louis Chandelier $1750



Stratford Chandelier $1125



St. Charles Chandelier $1325




Giovanni Chandelier $1250



Parisian Chandelier $3250

To see more of Arteriors products, you can visit their website. Arteriors does not sell to the consumers directly, however. If you need help in purchasing any of their products, please contact us. We'll be more than happy to help.

Modern Barstools

Bar stool is one of the hardest items to shop for, isn't it? It's rare to find ones that look cool, be well-constructed, yet affordable.

We recently found some that we just love:



Brown Leather Modern Barstool
This one is upholstered in top grain leather and is superly made. It comes in brown, black and white leather. No assembly needed! Best of all, the seat height is adjustable.

Here's a new one that just so sleek and simple, we expect to see it in Met Home any day now...



And for sheer comfort, nothing beats this one:




For more cool, modern barstools, check out the barstool section.

Modern Decorating-Michael Weiss

Once in a while we like to write about designers that are not terribly well-known, but who makes wonderful, livable, affordable furniture. Michael Weiss is one of them. The son of designer Lillian August, Michael Weiss designs a collection of modern, clean-lined furniture for Vanguard that we just love. His style is simple, clean-lined, modern and somewhat masculine, but not too much so. The furniture is quite affordable ($2-3K range for the major pieces such as sofas, dining table, beds and so on), and very livable.

Michael Weiss's collection frequently gets updated, which is nice. We think furniture should be treated like fashions--as our style and taste change over time....

Here are a few examples of his latest pieces:

This is a nice living room scene showing a Michael Weiss Sofa:

Another living room scene showing a different sofa/chair combination:

We like these chairs for their simplicity:

This bed is very sexy and masculine at the same time. The upholstery part can be changed to your own fabric...:

A very cool dining room:


If you are interested in looking at more Michael Weiss pieces, his collection can be found at www.vanguardfurniture.com (click on the Michael Weiss collection).

If you need any help in purchasing this product, drop us an email and we'll be happy to assist...