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Design Crush: Whisper Leather Chandelier
For this week's Design Crush, I've got my eyes on the Whisper Leather Chandelier, a stunning piece with a great story. Created by Ngala Trading Company, these gorgeous chandeliers were created in response to the dearth of quality, affordable African design being marketed and distributed in the US. Their products are organic and made by hand in South Africa using a variety of skulls and game skins, as well as exotic indigenous materials such as feathers, ostrich eggs, leather, porcupine quills, suede, horns, and ostrich shins. This creates lighting, furniture, and decor that is not only functional, but statement pieces in their own right....
Color Crush: Frosty Winter Tree
I hope you stayed warm this week during Christmas. We had a major cold snap in North Texas and brrr! It was cold outside. This frosty weather is my inspiration for this week's Color Crush color palette. I've found an image of a frost-covered winter tree and I love the soothing hues in it! Undertones of purple infuse every shade, from the ice blue-purple to a deep eggplant. In the psychology of color, purple combines the energy of red with the soothing qualities of blue. The result is a color that stimulates imagination, an introspective color that allows us to get in...
Design Crush: Intricate Entry Table
An entryway is one of your first chances to create swoon-worthy design in your home. The front door is like the front cover of a book, and your entryway design is your first page. Why not make it bold and memorable? I certainly advocate for that approach! For this week's Design Crush, I'm featuring the unforgettable Asquith Console by 1st Avenue. This intricate piece of furniture could actually work in an entryway, living room, or dining room as a sideboard. I appreciate its intricate design elements, from the traditional bun feet to its raised detailing and nailhead accents around the front. This console table...