You're probably screaming AT me because it's taken me so long to finish this post. Sorry guys, this week has been CRAY to the Z but here it is... top 5 trends... ready GO!
5. Mud cloth
In case you haven't noticed, I love hand-mades and one of a kinds... and mud cloth is both. It's hand woven, hand dyed and hand painted in Africa. Each piece is unique and actually depicts a story with the different dots and dashes. Mud cloth comes in several colors and can be be used in many applications. I've seen them on benches, ottomans, cushion covers, and of course pillows.
In case you haven't noticed, I love hand-mades and one of a kinds... and mud cloth is both. It's hand woven, hand dyed and hand painted in Africa. Each piece is unique and actually depicts a story with the different dots and dashes. Mud cloth comes in several colors and can be be used in many applications. I've seen them on benches, ottomans, cushion covers, and of course pillows.
4. All things Brass
Brass is baaack! Not the awful 80's brass we twenty-something's grew up with, but the classy vintage brass we find at Grandma's house. It made a major come back last year and is still going strong. High-end designers are using brass in the staples.. hardware, lights, accent furniture, etc. but if you're not ready for permanent fixtures, try incorporating brass figurines. I picked up these cranes at an estate sale last weekend and they are right at home with my vintage brass fireplace screen.
Brass is baaack! Not the awful 80's brass we twenty-something's grew up with, but the classy vintage brass we find at Grandma's house. It made a major come back last year and is still going strong. High-end designers are using brass in the staples.. hardware, lights, accent furniture, etc. but if you're not ready for permanent fixtures, try incorporating brass figurines. I picked up these cranes at an estate sale last weekend and they are right at home with my vintage brass fireplace screen.
3. Vintage Art
There's almost no escaping it... great art is expensive. Unless you're lucky enough to have incredible artists in your family like I do, it's hard to find hand painted pieces that won't break your bank. But notice how I said almost? It may be a challenge, but it's not impossible! Skip the poster prints and look for some second hand originals. Focus on the subject and the colors... frames can always be changed. I was lucky enough to inherit these pieces painted by my Great-Grandmother, but estate sales and flea markets are great places to source vintage art.
2. Sabra Silk Rugs
Always back to the hand-mades... I just can't help it. Someone MADE this. With their own two hands! There's something so incredible about that to me. Anyways... I love using sabra silk rugs for everything and anything except rugs. They're just too pretty to step on in my opinion. They feel more like a blanket than a rug, so using them on ottomans, poufs, or benches is easy peasy. They can be sewn into duvet covers or pillows... shoot I'd hang one on my wall I love them so much. This sabra silk bench has my whole heart... it's currently available at Four Chairs!
Always back to the hand-mades... I just can't help it. Someone MADE this. With their own two hands! There's something so incredible about that to me. Anyways... I love using sabra silk rugs for everything and anything except rugs. They're just too pretty to step on in my opinion. They feel more like a blanket than a rug, so using them on ottomans, poufs, or benches is easy peasy. They can be sewn into duvet covers or pillows... shoot I'd hang one on my wall I love them so much. This sabra silk bench has my whole heart... it's currently available at Four Chairs!
1. Juju Hats
Nummmmba 1! Are you surprised?! I hope so... I'm a huge sucker for feathers, so it was love at first sight when I first started seeing juju hats in homes about a year ago. They took a minute to really catch on, but I think they're going to be all the rage this year. They come in several different sizes, colors, and are made with many different kinds of feathers. They originated in Africa as... you guessed it... hats, but now our walls are wearing them and it's sheer beauty.
Well, that's all folks! I do want to take a second to sincerely thank all of you for reading and for your support! It truly means a lot and I have been absolutely overwhelmed by the kind feedback I've received. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or any topics you'd like to me to touch on. I've got a lot more up my sleeve.. so stay tuned!
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