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Montage: 18 Rooms with Woven Wall Hangings

In November I blogged about the revival of the house plant in contemporary decor. Today, it’s about another 1970s decorating phenomenon, woven wall hangings. Woven wall hangings, be they monochromatic macrame wall hangings that look like they came from camp or more involved multicolored multi-textured fiber art extravaganzas, or even just a flat weave rug on the wall with some string pulled out (seriously, I’ve seen that), are everywhere.

Yes, you can find funky woven wall hangings at Urban Outfitters and several beautiful hand-woven tapestries at Anthropologie, and of course Etsy has a plethora of woven wall hangings. All this weaving is actually referred to as fiber arts by serious artists, and I believe the art is thriving.

When I was visiting a friend in NYC this fall, I noticed a little place on an Upper East Side side street that offered weaving classes. I have a design-oriented friend who was so inspired by the recent spate of wall hangings in decor that she bought her own loom! I can’t wait to see the results. My mother-in-law has a huge, wonderful loom in her attic (she was a weaver before she became painter); perhaps I can get her to stage a revival and whip me something up.

The fiber wall hangings look really beautiful in isolation. I have been tempted to purchase one. But then I wonder if I could really pull off the look. Will it look too wooly? Too hippie? Too trendy? Here are 18 rooms with woven wall hangings that get it right. If you’re interested, I’ll follow up next week with a buying guide. Here’s that buying guide: Get the Look: 18 Woven Wall Hangings.

Wall hanging in L.A. home of fashion designer/boutique owner Chay Wike
Interior design by Lauren Soloff and Chay Wike
Photo by Brittany Ambridge • Domino

Wool fiber wall hanging by Lisa Garcia of Sonadora x Urban Outfitters

Wall hanging in California home of Erin Taylor of Bustle Events
Photo by Jessica Burke • The Everygirl

Fiber & feather wall hanging in restaurateur Ali Cayne’s West Village bedroom
Photo by Brittany Ambridge • Domino

Large macrame wall hanging in Brooklyn home • Apartment Therapy

Wall hanging by Sally England in the Ace Hotel, Portland, Oregon

DIY Copper Wall Hanging by Smitten Studio

Vintage wall hanging in home of photographers Cody Cloud + Julia Galdo of JUCO
Design Sponge

Vintage wall hanging in LA home of artist Karen Kimmel
Photo by Sarah Shreves • Design Sponge

Wall weavings by Rachel of Smile & Wave in home of Arrow & Apple blogger
A Beautiful Mess

DIY tapestry wall hanging by Laura Gummerman • A Beautiful Mess

All Roads Mineral Collection

Macrame wall hanging in a room by Jenny J Norris Interiors

Wall hangings by fiber artist Julie of Hazel & Hunter x Urban Outfitters

Wall hanging by Brooklyn-based Aussie weaver Maryanne Moodie

Sally England • Ace Hotel, Portland, Oregon

Platform Pop Up Shop in LA by Justina Blakeney of The Jungalow

Lena Corwin x Urban Outfitters

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Mother’s Day Gift Guide, Part II

After a morning (ok, and an afternoon) cavorting along Newbury Street and enjoying a lovely lunch al fresco, I’ve gathered ten more pretty items perfect for Mother’s Day. Here’s the StyleCarrot Mother’s Day Gift Guide, Part Deux.

S H O P P I N G

1. Stella & Dot x May Designs Patterned Notebbooks

2. Mar Y Sol Crocheted Clutch

3. Lucite Tape Dispenser

4. Woven Striped Rope Bracelet

5. Half-Dipped Mugs

6. Pomegranate Bud Vase

7. Stephanie Sherman Grand Waves Photo Print

8. Hand Carved African Bowl

9. Jennifer Meyer Diamond & Gold Circle Ring

10. Baggu Boat Tote

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Shop Mother’s Day gifts at Biscuit Home >

Gift Guide: 24 Artworks

It’s true that art is personal, but if you know somebody well, you should still be able to choose a piece of art that suits him or her. A pretty landscape, a funky abstract, a minimalist still life, a furry little animal. There are a number of subjects and price points for artwork as gifts.

Ideal Bookshelf 505: Fashion Print by Jane Mount

Flamingo No. 4 by Sharon Montrose

Surf Family Print by Michael Northrup

By the Lake by Kelly Neidig

Cape Cod Marsh 10 Painting by Ellen Levine Dodd

Bayview 3 Painting by Jenny Prinn

Mid Century Colorful Optical Art Study by Dellard Cassity

Cacti Sun Painting by Sally King Benedict

Terrace Painting by Megan Donnelly

Expletion Painting by Keila Marino

Boom2 Framed Print by Lulu DK

Curiosity Framed Print by Jon Bertelli

Bruce Sleeping Giclee Print by Elizabeth Mayville

Rise & Shine Framed Screenprint by Becky Hui Chan

Circle Poster Issue 3 by Travis Robertson

Apple Screen Print by G. Anderson

Sebastian’s Typewriter by AC Photography

Untitled (Salvation) Print by Mitch Paster

Rise of the Setting Sun Print by Wayne Pate

Contemporary Bold Abstract Painting by Warren Snodgrass

Juniper Framed Print by Lulu DK

Dash of Disco Giclee Print by Kate Lewis

He and I Print by Britt Bass

Kate 2 Photograph by Burton Machen

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Shop the carefully curated collection of artwork at Serena & Lily >

Gift Guide: 12 Gifts for Her Under $50

Raising the bar a few dollars. . . Last Wednesday it was Gifts for Her Under $25. Do I see see $50? Splurge a little on your sister or your BFF. These presents under $50 are all seriously cute. I’d love the earrings. The tape holder is tres chic, but not sure my desk is glam enough. The note blocks are cool though. And if you’re not totally into camo fashion, but want a taste of the trend, the cosmetic pouch is perfect.

S H O P P I N G

1 Camo Printed Cosmetic Case

2 Lucite Tape Dispenser

3 Cable Beanie with Fur Pom Pom

4 Painted iPhone 5 Case

5 Hay & Scholten & Baijings Tower Blocks Paper Notes

6 Tassel Necklace

7 Wishbone Jewelry Holder

8 Bamboo Mortar & Pestle

9 Turkish Bath Towel

10 Evil Eye Bangle

11 LaVanilla Laboratories Candle Tin

12 Elizabeth Cole Chinese Turquoise Earrings

Gift Guide: 15 Gifts For Guys Under $100

I started out thinking it would be hard to pull together a great gift guide for guys, but it turns out there is quite a bit of choice if you spend some time looking. Lucky for you, I did the work for you. These presents men are all under $100, and run the gamut from rugged accessories to useful gadgets. I hope something here appeals to you so you can check your boyfriend, husband, brother, or gay best friend off your list. And being Black Friday, there’s a ton of stuff on sale out there.