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Brooklyn florist Amy Merrick styled + photographed this arrangement of paper flowers from West Elm.
Check West Elm’s blog Front + Main for floral styling tips from Amy Merrick.
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Create your own paper flowers.
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I haven’t done a lot of shopping this fall, but did get a few pieces, including a textured grey leather tote from Madewell. And this Tory Burch grey flannel satchel is on its way, as well as these black moto pants from A.Ruby. I’m thinking I need a chunky knit and a new pair of booties, preferably the Rag & Bone Newbury hair on leather bootie (though doubtful I’ll buy them). I also must go try on leather slip-ons, a total must have. I love these Irini slip-ons with shearling details by Loeffler Randall.
Yesterday I was at Club Monaco to meet their head of men’s design Aaron Levine, who has overhauled the men’s offerings (now amazing, or as he says, “tasty”) and was admiring the Oriel plaid overcoat. I also just discovered Illesteva sunglasses. The website has a build your own sunglasses tool that is inspiring me to order up a new pair for Art Basel Miami. (Yes, I made my reservations.)
We’re going to the Cape this weekend to close up the house for winter. It can be nice to go out there in the off-season, but mostly it’s just freezing and desolate. It should be perfectly crisp and gorgeous now though (I hope). I’ve pulled together the perfect casual fall outfit today, inspired by October in New England. There’s tortoiseshell, cable-knit, plaid, wood, gold, textured leather, and colorblock suede.
S H O P P I N G
1 Corsica Havana sunglasses by Illesteva, $300 at Net-A-Porter.
2 Aran cable-knit sweater by McQ Alexander McQueen, $441 at Matches.
3 Gold mirrored bone bangle by Maison Martin Margiela, $695 at Ssense.
4 Wood arc cuff, $65 at J.Crew.
5 Plaid fringe cape by Dianora Salviati, $388 at Intermix.
6 Stretch-ponte leggings by DKNY t, $160 at Net-A-Porter.
7 Mayle tote, $595 at Club Monaco.
8 Chelsea booties, $89.95 at Gap.
Husband and wife design duo Bob and Cortney Novogratz are at it again. There latest effort is the 9 by Novogratz bedding and bath collection at Walmart. The line includes bedding, beds, and bath accessories in their signature bright, geometric pops of color. The pieces are great for kids—the couple have seven of their own—and extra vibrant grownups.
Bob and Cortney Novogratz masterfully layer pattern and color, but of course the throw pillows, shams, duvets, towels, and shower curtains work perfectly as accents . The collection also includes furniture—painted metal beds, upholstered beds and headboards in stripes and solids, tufted storage ottomans, solid color sofas, and chevron armchairs.
In addition to the 9 by Novogratz bedding and bath collection at Walmart, there’s the Novogratz dinnerware collection at Macy’s with brightly patterned dishes, and the Novogratz collection at CB2 with more eclectic home furnishings. They even have a television show, “Home by Novogratz” on HGTV. Yeah, they are pretty busy and creative energy abounds.
I’ve deconstructed two rooms below (and included images of several others), so you can put the look together yourself.
DREAM IN COLOR by 9 by NOVOGRATZ
G E T the L O O K
SHOPPING
1 Jaymee Srp “Green Ombre” Framed Print, $119 at Serena & Lily.
2 Jaymee Srp “Pink Ombre” Framed Print, $119 at Serena & Lily.
3 Thatch Wallpaper by Cavern Home, $155/roll at Burke Decor.
4 9 by Novogratz Chevron Pillow, $19.97 at Walmart.
5 Aqua Ceramic Table Lamps, $149.99/pair at World Market.
6 BB1 Aluminum Pendant by Original BTC, $395 at Horne.
7 9 by Novogratz Dream In Color Shams, $19.97/pair at Walmart.
8 9 by Novogratz Preppy Upholstered Bed, $289 at Walmart.
9 Afteroom Side Table by Menu, $199.95 at Burke Decor.
10 9 by Novogratz Pillow from Rise & Shine Set, $89.09 at Walmart.
11 Feather Rug, $495 at Serena & Lily.
12 9 by Novogratz Dream In Color Duvet, $49.97/set at Walmart.
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SWEET DREAMS by 9 by NOVOGRATZ
G E T the L O O K
SHOPPING
1 Nicole Phillips “Geo O in Black” Framed Print $195 at Serena & Lily.
2 Erin Flett “Sun” Silk Screened Canvas Print, $175 at Serena & Lily.
3 Zebra Petal Papier-Mâché Head by DwellStudio, $63 at Wayfair.
4 Watch Me Clock by Normann Copenhagen, $50 at A+R.
5 Amy Gourd Glass Lamp by Safavieh, $303.60/pair at Burke Decor.
6 9 by Novogratz Shams from Barcode Duvet Set, $49.97 at Walmart.
7 9 by Novogratz Bright Pop Metal Bed, $149 at Walmart.
8 Mid-Century Side Table Dresser, $399 at West Elm.
9 Round Tufted Storage Ottoman, $69 at Walmart.
10 Lollygagger Round Side Table by Loll Designs, $129 at Lumens.
11 9 by Novogratz Sheets from Sweet Dreams Set, $89 at Walmart.
12 9 by Novogratz Shams from Sweet Dreams Set, $89 at Walmart.
13 9 by Novogratz Pillow from Sweet Dreams Set, $89 at Walmart.
14 9 by Novogratz Sheets from Sweet Dreams Set, $89 at Walmart.
15 9 by Novogratz Comforter from Sweet Dreams Set, $89 at Walmart.
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M O R E from 9 B Y N O V O G R A T Z for W A L M A R T
The Novogratz Family
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M O R E by the N O V O G R A T Z
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Erin Gates sent me an advance copy of her new, very first design book, Elements of Style: Designing A Home & A Life. I’ve been browsing through it for the last couple of weeks, thoroughly enjoying the photos of the rooms she decorated for herself and clients, studying her style charts, and catching up on her life. The tone is easy, breezy, much like her blog, with plenty of personal tidbits interwoven through her design adventures and accomplishments.
Erin’s come a long way since I first met her, on assignment for Boston Globe Magazine in early 2009 after she sent me scouting shots of the place she and Andrew rented in J.P. It landed her on the cover, and it’s still one of my favorite stories, not just because Erin and her house looked amazing (thanks Eric Roth for the excellent photos), but because Erin was full of enthusiasm and money saving tips.
Her blog and business have exploded and her design skills honed, while her excellent attitude and work ethic prevail. Congratulations Erin Gates!
Elements of Style: Designing a Home & a Life by Erin Gates
Available October 7, 2014 (Simon & Schuster) $22.14
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Photo by Michael Partenio
Erin’s used this buffet over and again. She bought it for $75 at an estate sale and painted the inside turquoise (you can see that iteration in Erin’s place in Jamaica Plain, which I wrote about for Boston Globe Magazine, March 2009.) She went orange for the South End. Now it’s lined with malachite wallpaper.
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Photo by Michael J. Lee
This is my favorite room. I’ve long been a sucker for a library dining room with Saarinen table and a fireplace. The sheepskin rugs nestle perfectly into those acrylic chairs from IKEA. The client stuffed the fireplace with little logs, which add some rustic texture; plus the circles are an excellent contrast to the stripes on the rug.
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Photo by Michael Partenio
A sunroom with violet ikat cushions on barley twist chairs and Buddha on custom made brass base.
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Photo by Michael J. Lee
Love this cerulean blue wall behind the banquette upholstered in the ever popular Chiang Mai print by Schumacher. Those Cherner chairs work well with the fabric’s twisting design and earthy colors.
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Erin provides some charts with formulas for achieving different styles.
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Erin’s favorite paint colors. You’ll have to buy the book to get the exact names. Ok, I’ll give you one: Benjamin Moore Palladian Blue.
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Photo by Michael Partenio
I love how despite the graphic black & white rug and bedding, Erin’s guest room is totally feminine. Pale pink walls (Benjamin Moore Blanched Coral), a starburst mirror, and mirrored side tables will do that. Swiss dots + a boho throw + Nordic rug + Hollywood Regency glam. And somehow it all works.
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Photo by Michael J. Lee
This bedroom is interesting too, with its tufted headboard, chocolate brown linens, Asian-themed toile wallpaper and fretwork bookshelves, plus a leopard print bench.
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Photo by Sean Litchfield
Nursery with a black accent wall went viral on Pinterest.
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Photo by Michael J. Lee
Oh, this Madeline Weinrib rug again, this time in brown. It seems to work everywhere! (Tip: IKEA makes a black & white version.) I generally don’t like tan stone (only contractors do!) but Erin makes it work in this space where they’re stuck with it.
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Photo by Sarah Winchester
Erin’s parents Connecticut home. I wrote all about her mom’s garden for Boston Globe Magazine, April 2013.
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Photo by Michael J. Lee
Erin and Andrew Gates with the doggies.
A friend of mine told me the other day that they sold their place around the corner and are moving to the suburbs. They feel like they’re ready to take on a house (she’s an interior designer after all) and that their two boys will really appreciate being able to run outside and play. Besides, their school is out there too.
So no more impromptu walks around the river or pizza in her front yard on Halloween (a big Back Bay event). No more calling over to see if my kids can shoot baskets in her courtyard. I hope the new owners keep up her gardens. The little front yards and window boxes are always well-planted.
Of course the interior is gorgeous. Comfortable, but very elegant and sophisticated, just what you’d expect of a Back Bay home of a designer with kids. My favorite part though, is her art collection. A mix of figurative and abstract, contemporary and more traditional, pieces by friends, local artists, and beyond. She has a great eye.
Erin Bisceglia
(not sure of artist)
(unsure of artist)
(unsure of artist)
Barrel
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Start your own art collection.
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