TEXTURES

I have been smitten for quite some time with this trend of textured bedding. It seems that the new patterned duvet these days is actually various ruffles and stitching of the same color to give that wonderful lived in and romantic look for your bedroom. In my opinion, there is no better place in the home {other than the kitchen} than a beautifully arranged and welcoming bedroom.

{This one reminds me of the ruffles on an old 70's tuxedo shirt with that brown trim!}

My current bed is a soft gray linen upholstered headboard and railings with nailhead trim that can be dressed up in any color and fabric. I'm thinking I may just have to break down and purchase one of these stunning duvets so I too can lounge and sleep with sweet ruffly dreams. And how fun would it be to mix and match the same color palette but with different textures!?!

images 1 + 2 via West Elm

images 3 - 5 Anthropologie

WINDSOR CHAIRS UPDATED

One of the best things about being a 'trade member' in the design world is I get exclusive emails and access to some of the best furniture and fabric companies out in the market today that others can't. This morning I got a wonderful surprise from West Elm debuting their new Windsor Collection and I'm pleasantly impressed. The classic Windsor chair has been reinvented with a low profile and clean, minimalist lines. There are three different pieces within the collection: Accent, Chaise and Dining Chairs.

{dining chair option}

{chaise option}

{accent chair option}

I have been an avid West Elm fan for the past 10 years - yes, even before I was a designer I loved their furniture! Their prices run from $149.00 - 699.00 retail, which is incredibly reasonable for the amount of work and craftsmanship that goes into all of their pieces. I can just imagine the accent chair standing up beautifully to a chesterfield sofa for that perfect juxtaposition in a room.

For more information and their entire collection, please visit any West Elm retailer or online by clicking here.

{images via West Elm}