Monthly Archives: August 2009

Covet: Missoni Rugs

A brightly patterned rug is a quick and easy way to spruce up a plain space. I’ve been coveting the swirly Paul Smith design by The Rug Company for years, but its sky high price tag makes it the stuff of dreams. Last week I heard from Caroline Morson of the impeccable, high end Boston furniture showroom, The Morson Collection, about her fab finds at the Milan Furniture Fair this spring – the new collection of rugs by Missoni Home. They are insanely colorful and outrageously fun. And, yes, pricey too, though some more than others. Still a splurge, but a do-able one. I found a few additional styles from the collection at other online sources too. Thou shall covet. And cover thy floor.

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Shopping Guide

Fleury, $7,725
Maracaibo, $ 2,870
Kalahari, $2,645 – $3,890
Kochi, $2,330
Roseraie, $1,165
Liuwa, $3,560 – $5,505
Palm Beach, $2.800
Kerem, $2,645 – $3,890
Jefferson, $6,470
Witchita, $1,020 – $3,430
Kong, $2,645
Janauba, $5,175
Botanica, $890

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Get the Look: Nautical Furnishings & Accessories

If you want to go nautical, here are some great pieces for you, from pillows to rugs, lighting and tabletop treats, and even a brass bed. Plus, the must-have for any laid-back coastal pad, a hammock.

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Blue String Pennants, $21.48 at FlagandBanner.com.

Boat Buoy Candles, $20/set of 3 at Uncommon Goods.

Sailcloth Coasters, $20/set of 4 at Sea Bags.

Nautical Flag X Pillow, $39.95 at Brass Binnacle.

Large Down East Doormat, $79.95 at The Maine Float-Rope Company.

Seaport Dinnerware, $1.95 – $2.50 at Crate & Barrel.

South Seas Coral Formation, $425 at Sydelle & Jay Livingston, 1st Dibs.

Iron Octopus Sculpture
, $8,500 at Lucca Antiques, 1st Dibs.

Seafood Scissors, $9.95 at Crate & Barrel.

Spinnaker Sail Shower Curtain, $70 at Uncommon Goods.

1930 Classic Cruiser Sailboat, $225  at Newport Nautical Decor.

Wilhem Kage for Gustavsberg Ceramic Vase, $1,700 at Sally Rosen, 1st Dibs.

Coastline Volume II Trimmings by Ralph Lauren Home.

Sign Flags Rug, $137 at Newport Nautical Decor.

Vintage Signal Flag Pillows, $700/pair at Juxtaposition Home, 1st Dibs.

Hither Hills Brass Bed
, starting at $10,000 by Ralph Lauren Home.

French Burlap Covered Bottles, $495 each at English Accent Antiques, 1st Dibs.

Helmet Lamp, $750 by Ralph Lauren Home.

Ralph Lauren Striped Wallcoverings by Ralph Lauren Home.

Island Bay Northshore Rope Hammock, $49.99 at Hammocks.com.

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Montage: Nautical Decor

I personally opt for the light and breezy seaside look infused with watery greens and sky blues, but the crisp look of primary reds and blues prevalent in more nautical decor makes for great rooms too. With white cotton duck slipcovers, some lengths of rope, a sailcloth or two, plus a few well placed oars, you can create a look that’s seaworthy and sophisticated.

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casa-angelina-lobby-Amalfi Coast via remodelistaPhotos: Flickr-Kimsta 75; Jeffrey Delvy; Pamplemousse; Domino; Country Living; T.Keller Donovan in House Beautiful; Banks Design Associates; Coastal Living; Skona Hem; InStyle Home; photographer Daniel Hurst; Breese Architects; photographer Paul Costello; Breese Architects; Linda Banks; Skona Hem; photographer Eric Roth; Coastal Living; Coastal Living; Coastal Living; Coastal Living; Coastal Living; Decorology; Coastal Living; Coastal Living; Coastal Living; Coastal Living; unidentified; Elle Decor; Casa Angelina on Amalfi Coast via Remodelista.

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Giveaway! Matt and Nat Vegan Clutch

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I heart this clutch. It could be yours, for free. Poor me, I’ll have to buy it.

It’s from StefaniBags.com, a site with a great collection of the best boutique handbag brands, including Hayden-Harnett, Foley + Corinna, Botkier, Kooba, Jalda, and Matt & Nat. Owner Monica Prestia, whom I e-met through my work with Store Adore, has offered to give away one FREE Matt & Nat Takumi Clutch (regularly priced at $245) to a random Style Carrot reader who signs up for the Stefanibags.com newsletter.

The Takumi Clutch is part of Matt & Nat’s new Japanese Paper Collection. It’s grey (my favorite color for clothing; blah but true), vegan, with tone on tone stitching, 100% recycled grey faux suede lining, antique brass and copper hardware, and Matt & Nat logo bar. There’s a front zipper closure and an open pocket on the back, and the interior has a zip pocket and cell phone and PDA pockets. There are two hand held straps, plus a detachable, adjustable shoulder strap. Pretty much perfect, right?

Email Monica at monica@stefaniBags.com to enter the giveaway and receive the StefaniBags.com newsletter. Type “Style Carrot Clutch” in the subject line and send. You will automatically be entered to win the clutch and signed up for the Stefanibags.com newsletter. Deadline is August 24th.

Good luck and may the most stylish carrot win!

PS – Deal alert: Click here to check out Stefanibags.com on Store Adore for a coupon code to save 25% on all handbags on the site.

Some of my other favorites. . .

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Shopping Guide

Botkier Uma Satchel in aubergine pearl, $595.

Linea Pelle Alyssa Tote in purple dawn, $494.

Kooba Amber Hobo in black, $545.

Treesje Marley Mini Hobo in turquoise, $565.

Foley + Corinna Layla Handheld Tote in glazed ivory, $420.

Linea Pelle Dylan Large Bowler in persimmon, on sale for $449.

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Montage: Daybeds al Fresco

Today is hot, hot, hot. And sunny. Why I am not at the beach I am uncertain. Mainly just lazing around, with open windows and no breeze. Kids tossing the football and playing Star Wars (with plenty of fighting in between). Perhaps I’d be more inclined to sit outdoors if I had a set up like some of these. I have a patio, and a lounge or two with cushions, but I like to be ensconced and über comfortable. What I need is a mattress piled with feather pillows and high thread count sheets. Then I could lounge al fresco, in the style to which I am accustomed year round.

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Bolig LivingPhotos: unidentified; TopsyTurvyStyle; Elle Decor; Flickr-marc0047; Flickr-myturtleneck; Flickr-k!mm!e; Mimmi O’Connell; Coastal Living; Living Etc.; Marie Claire Maison; Emma’s Design Blog via Style Files; Domino; Everything LEB; unidentified; House Beautiful; Country Living; Bolig Living.

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