Loving Giraffes!

Wild for giraffes, they are the latest craze. I used the image below for one of my post, and since haven't been able to get it out of my head. So chic and glamorous, definitely stands out amongst the other elements in the room.

I feel that this appeals to everyone and the reason why we've been seeing them everywhere is because we all love our animals from  antlers to elephants and the like including prints, their is something about incorporating these items into a space  that can make a room a lot more interesting.

Feeling inspired, I decided to hunt down some of my favorite items!

 1.Alice Lane, 2. Etsy, 3. Jonathan Adler, 4. Jonathan Adler, 5. Shop Ten 25, 6. Z Gallerie, 7 & 8. Gracious Style

More pretties! Definitely love them in white. Makes it look modern and clean, and glamorous. 

 

*All Images via Pinterest

Just In: Macrame

Macrame is a form of textile knotting, it's common materials are cotton, hemp, leather, or yarn.

Macrame was the hippie grace during the 70's, but it's origin dates all the way back to the 13th century. It is believed that the art began through Arab weavers, which then moved onto Spain after the Moorish conquest, eventually spreading throughout Europe. The art was most used amongst sailors, who would knott items such as hammocks, bell fringes, and belts while out at sea and then sale once landed. These sailors carried out the movement to China and the New World. Very popular during the Victorian Era, but eventually faded with years passing. It regained popularity during the 70's, with items such as clothing, wall hangings, tablecloths, bedspreads, and draperies. The hippies picked up the craft to make jewelry and accessories, and this is how  most people are familiar with the art.

Lately I've been noticing luxe shops and interior designers picking up the art of macrame. Which a gotta say, looks pretty neat. 

 

Two below are by Sally England, pieces can be ordered through Relish. in Portland, Oregon.

 

Smalltown at Avido Restaurant and Wine Garden in Australia.

Ace Hotel in Palm Springs by Michael Schmidt Studios

Images:

1. via Amenity 

2. via Satelight

3, 4, 5, 6. via Remodelista

Beautiful Woods

Beautiful woods, from low-end to high-end. Definitely statement pieces for any rooms decor or your pocket.

 

West Elm $19 each 

Golly Barth, $58 each

Anthropologie, $118 

Chapters, $125

Atelier, Kiko stools 

Naturalism Furniture, Half Shell chair in black walnut

Photojojo, Wood Camera iPhone 4 Case, $42 each

Images: 1. via Style at Home, 2. via Style at Home, 3. via Style at Home, 4. via Style at Home, 5. via Interior Design, 6. via Interior Design, 7. via Photojojo