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They say a picture speaks a thousand words and this one says ‘cold nights and hot drinks`. Summer isn`t even over officially yet but I`m not fooled. Autumn is on its way with winter quick on its heels. I can see them both, just waiting around the corner, giggling and waiting to pounce the moment my back is turned, those sneaky little devils.
Get your home ready with beautiful fall and winter accessories like these gorgeous Lima Alapaca throws from Crate and Barrel. Handwoven in Peru, these beautiful blankets come in a variety of cozy colours like plum, chartreuse and charcoal.
Available at: Crate and Barrel
Price: $169
Outside, the leaves may just be starting to turn, but here at the STYLE AT HOME offices, it’s already a full-blown winter wonderland as we prepare for our December spectacular. Which, of course, has me thinking about what I want for the holidays, and at the top of my wish list is this gorgeous narrow wool tie. If every girl has to have an Hermes scarf, then the same must be said of Hermes ties for guys… With kilt-edge fringing at both ends and the in-your-face tartan design, this is a necktie for a guy who is easily bored with neckties (namely, me). Covet!
Price: $190
Available at: Hermes, Montreal, 514-842-3387; Toronto, 416-968-8626; Vancouver, 604-681-9965.
There’s been an explosion of reusable shopping bags of late and I say, bring it on!
I love Envirosax’s line of super-lightweight bags not only because you can fold them down into incredibly small little bundles, but also because they come with tabs with snap closures, so they stay all neatly folded up in your purse when you’re not using them.
Each is capable of holding twice the amount of two grocery bags (that’s a whopping 44 pounds), and the pattern won’t fade away, no matter how many times you wash the bag.
They come in lots of beautiful colours and patterns, so you can match them to your outfits, and they’d make great little gifts!
Available at: www.envirosax.com
Price: $8.50 US
Do you have a product you’d like to recommend for this blog? Email Laurie at naturalchic@styleathome.com!
For some, a rug is a functional item to warm the floors, cover a stain or delineate a space. For others it`s an afterthought; a nice-to-have-but-not-necessary addition to a room. For others still, a rug is a statement; a bold declaration about style and aesthetic. It might be the special piece that an entire room is designed around or a find so beautiful it`s a guaranteed conversation starter. And for these people, there`s The Rug Company. With handmade designs from world-renowned designers like Vivienne Westwood and Diane Von Furstenberg, these fabulous rugs take rugs to a whole new level. And they`re super-exclusive, too, with stores in a handful of cities worldwide: London, New York, Los Angeles, Barcelona, Madrid, Moscow, Brussels, Copenhagen, Mexico, Oslo, Stockholm and Hong Kong. I can`t think of any better reason to hop on a plane to say, Barcelona, to check these beauties out.
For more information, visit: therugcompany.info
British fashion designer Julien Macdonald may be most famous for his work with Chanel and Givenchy but his eye for design obviously wanders from fashion to home decor with ease. I just love these wallpaper designs of his. Pictured left is Ornate in black and blue and features a gorgeous and intricate baroque-inspired design. I love the drama. Pictured right is Glamorous in black and pink and, well, I think the name says it all.
“This has been an inspiring, refreshing challenge, and I’m delighted with the collection” says Julien Macdonald about his first ever wallpaper collection. “The designs are a true reflection of the influences I experience through travel and my work as a fashion designer. Seeing my signature style of glamour and elegance translated onto wallpaper is an achievement I’m very proud of.”
We love it too, Julien. And if I can`t wrap my body in your clothes, at least I can wrap my walls in your paper.
Available online at: grahambrown.com
Price: $60/double roll
I`m definitely not ready for fall (we`ve barely enjoyed a full summer here in Toronto). But it was chilly last night and whether we`re ready or not, the nip in the air reminds us that fall is just around the corner. So even though I`m not ready for it (have I mentioned that already?), I can`t help but think about it. When autumn does decide to arrive on our doorstep, I`ll be ready for it with these cozy chenille blankets. These soft, beautiful throws are available in plaid, solid and multi-stripe patterns and will look lovely draped over my sofa, ready to wrap me in warmth when the time comes.
Available at: Restoration Hardware
Price: $55
When you`re ready to start thinking fall, check out these 15 stylish ways to add autumn to your home.
I`m all about multi-functional these days. I mean, why invest in three things to perform three different tasks when you can rely on one thing to perform three tasks? Yes, I am of the BlackBerry generation — one device for phone, email, music, calendar … I`m hooked! So when I discovered Kodak`s ESP-5 all-in-one printer, I knew I`d love it. It`s sleek and sexy and so easy to use. So what does this wonder printer do? It prints (duh), copies and scans but what I love most is the three-inch LCD screen for viewing and editing. And, it features memory card and USB slots so that you can view, edit and print your materials, even if you don`t have a computer hooked up to it. When did something as practical as a printer get so exciting? It`s both Mac- and PC-compatible and has space for two cartridges; black and a five-colour cartridge. Perfect for your home office as long as you actually work and don’t spend your day playing with your new gadget!
Available at: Staples Business Depot and London Drugs or online at kodak.ca.
Price: $169.99
Psst! We’re going to be giving one of these fab printers away soon on styleathome.com so keep checking back for our contest!
If you really want to stay on top of cool new tech toys, you should definitely check out our Tech Style blog by Style at Home’s senior editor Corinna VanGerwen.
OK, yesterday, I had striped bowls on the brain. Strange, I know. But I was checking out this story on styleathome.com (Bargain beauty: Decorating for less) and I couldn`t stop admiring the striped bowls that caught my eye in the story`s photo. So, I started looking for stylish striped bowls to include in my blog. Alas, I couldn`t find the exact ones featured in the story but I did find another set of dishware that I quite liked. (You can check out that blog post here.)
But, thanks to the help of my colleague (Helen Racanelli, editor of canadianliving.com, who insisted I credit her for the elusive find) I was directed to the designer/manufacturer of the exact bowls I was marveling at. Alors, voila!
These cheerful and bold bowls by Scandinavian design company iittala can be found online at dinnerplates.com and the full product line ranges in price from $10 to $42. P.S. dinnerplates.com ships to Canada!
Love these striped cereal bowls and matching milk pitcher! This is certainly one way to start your day off in style. Available in ink or khaki, these oversized bowls are perfect for a hearty breakfast. They`ll also look great on display on your kitchen table or counter — why hide pretty things behind closed cupboard doors? Leave them out to be admired.
Available at: Chefs
Price: bowls, $9.99; pitcher, $9.99
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