ARTmonday: 13 Whale Artworks

Since I’m spending the month on the Outer Cape, curating a collection of whale artwork seems fitting. I’ve never actually been on a whale watch, I’ve never read Moby Dick, and I’ve definitely never worn miniature whales on a belt—not even in the ’80s—but I’ve live in New England long enough to appreciate the whale.

My son spent his entire third grade year learning about whales and whaling, though admittedly I didn’t accompany the class on any whaling museum field trips. I did however buy him Don Carney’s Timid Whale print at 20×20. After the boys broke the glass with a football I moved it to their bathroom, where it lives happily.

Here are 13 not too preppy whale artworks—children’s art and grownup specimens—from a variety of artists and shops, including StyleCarrot partners.

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Whale Watching  •  Land of Nod

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Michael Nowak  •  Whale  •  Society6

Whale Illustration Artwork
Whale Stripe  •  West Elm

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AdaLovesTheRain  •  Whale  •  Society6

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Zach Terrell  •  Whale   •  Society6

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Patrick J. Murphy  •  Whales  •  Saatchi Art

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Emily Lankiewicz  •  Nantucket Whale  •  Society6

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Jae and Matt Springer  •  Whale View  •  Saatchi Art

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Bridget Davison  •  Whale  •  Society6

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Terry Fan  •  The Whale  •  Society6

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Marcos Bernardes  •  Whale  •  Society6

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Get the Look: 30 Modern Rocking Chairs

A few weeks  ago I did a small roundup of modern rocking chairs to accompany a decor story in the Boston Globe. (Every Monday my lovely colleague Jaci Conroy writes an interior design article for the Globe and I pull together a corresponding group of furnishings & accessories.) I found so many great modern rocking chairs + contemporary rocking chairs that I figured a blog post was in order.

These all have great styling and are a far departure from traditional rockers or overstuffed gliders for the nursery. We have an Eames molded plastic rocker in sky blue on the Cape that we bought for my son, though I think it’s in our room now. Sometimes I use it on our little deck. I didn’t include that iconic example here, but there are other examples (mid-century modern furniture replicas), like the #16, the Swerve which has jaunty cut-outs and a full wooden base.

I love the look of  #5, a very spare rocker from NYC shop Matter, and of love the tall mint-upholstered one by Normann Copenhagen. And if only I could place that blush colored Artifort rocker in the model apartment I’m decorating. Probably thought, the one that makes the most sense for my lifestyle is Gus Modern’s GT rocker (#13). It is definitely a contemporary rocking chair in style, but with enough cushion to be comfy.

Shop 30 modern rocking chairs from StyleCarrot partners and other favorite shops.

Contemporary & Modern Rocking Chairs

1 Comback Rocking Chair by Patricia Urquiola for Kartell, $890 at YLiving.

2 Taxed Rocking Chair by Segis, $1,309.99 at AllModern.

3 First Rocking Chair, $3,170 at Matter

4 Buttercup Rocker by Blu Dot, $899 at Lumens.

5 Era Rocking Chair by Normann Copenhagen & Simon Legald, $1,860 at A+R.  

6 Terra Rocking Chair by Antonio Forteleoni for ATIPIC, $1,172 at AllModern. 

Contemporary & Modern Rocking Chairs

7 Outback II Rocking Chair, $329 at CB2.  

8 Hand-Woven Rocker, $299 at Urban Outfitters.

9 Geneva Wood Patio Rocking Chair by Safavieh, $216 at Target

10 500 Series Rocking Chair by Artifort, $4,006 at YLiving. 

11 Stingray Rocker by Thomas Pedersen, $4,537 at Danish Design Store.

12 Luxembourg Rocking Chair by Fermob, $1,024 at Horne. 

Contemporary & Modern Rocking Chairs

13 GT Rocker by Gus Modern, $1,150 at 2modern

14 Rapson Rocker by Ralph Rapson for Loll Designs, $1,159 at YLiving.

15 Aquios Bentwood Rocking Chair by CorLiving, $102.05 at Overstock

16 Swerve Rocking Chair by Modway, $299 at IFN Modern

17 Regatta Rocking Chair, $499 at Crate & Barrel.

18 POÄNG Rocking Chair, $169 at Ikea.  

Contemporary & Modern Rocking Chairs

19 Risom Rocker, $2,470 at DWR.  

20 Version 5 Rocker by A. Jacob Marks for Skram, $5,302 at Lumens.

21 Voido Rocking Chair by Ron Arad for Magis, $985 at YLiving

22 Mod RockerBy Iglooplay, $326 at 2modern

23 Mid-Century Rocking Chair, $599 at Land of Nod. 

24 Mod Lounger by Lisa Albin for OFFI, $599 at YLiving

Contemporary & Modern Rocking Chairs

25 Rocker Chair by Guidecraft, $109.95 at AllModern.

26 Sleepytime Rocker by Nursery Works, $499 at YLiving

27 Rapson Greenbelt Rocker with Arms by Ralph Rapson, $1,695 at YLiving.

28 Wicker & Chrome Mid-Century Rocking Chair, $850 at Chairish

29 Springwood Rocking Chair, $799 at Land of Nod

30 Mademoiselle Rocking Chair by Artek, $1,538 at 2modern

Contemporary & Modern Rocking Chairs

31 Windsorrondack Single Rocker by Board by Design, $4,100 at Aha Life

32 Rocking Chair in Scrapwood by Piet Hein Eek, $921 at The Future Perfect. 

33 Rocking Chair by Adrian Pearsall,$3,000 at Azalea Modern, 1stdibs.

34 Upholstered Mid Century Rocking Chair, $281.71 at shopladder, eBay. 

35 Rocking Bent Wood Chairs, $1,875 at S.Julian, 1stdibs.

36 Do Do Rocking Chair by Jean-Marie Massaud for Poltrona Frau at Switch Modern.

Get the Look: 30 Giraffe Accessories

After browsing yesterday’s 56 giraffe rooms, you may feel like your own house is missing something—a giraffe! Here are 30 super cute ones, including giraffe hooks, pillows, trays, magnets, lamps, bookends, wall decals,  jewelry, and kid’s toys. Happy giraffe decor day.

Giraffe Necklace Lamp Pillow Tray

Giraffe Decal Lamp Bookend Earrings

 

Giraffe Hook Mug Animal Head

 

 

S H O P P I N G 

1 Giraffe Hook, $14 at Urban Outfitters.

2 Thomas Paul Giraffe Pine Box, $50 at Design Public.

3 Kissing Giraffe Pillow, $165 at Jonathan Adler.

4 Faux Leather Giraffe, $60 at Nova68.

5 Giraffe Nightlight, $99 at Land of Nod.

6 Giraffe Pendant Necklace, $64 at Samantha Faye.

7 Safari Animal Butt Magnets, $14/set of 6 at Fred Flare.

8 Premier Prints Yellow Giraffe Pillow Cover, $16.95 on Etsy.

9 1990’s YSL Giraffe Print Shift, $495 at The Way We Wore.

10 White Giraffe Vase, $49 at Uncommon Goods.

11 Thomas Paul  Bazaar Giraffe Tray Set, $66 at 2Modern.

12 Abstract Giraffe Figurine, $24 at West Elm.

13 Giraffe Photo by John Bland, $49-$210 at Saatchi.

14 Mini Giraffe Earrings, $12 at Fred Flare.

15 Wallpaper Wildlife by Inke Heiland, $118 at Greener Grass Design.

16 P’kolino Giraffe Rocking Chair, $79 at Design Public.

17 Jax & Bones Jerry Giraffe Chew Toy, $15 at Uncommon Goods.

18 Umbra Zoola Giraffe Ring Holder, $12.38 at Wayfair.

19 Gold Giraffe Figurine, $35 at Dwell Studio.

20 Melissa and Doug Giraffe Plush Toy, $70 at Meijer.

21 Alex Marshall Studios Silhouette Lamp, $173 at AllModern.

22 Kata Golda Giraffe Tea Cup, $23 at Fawn & Forest.

23 Spisani Giraffe Bookends, $365 at Barneys.

24 Decor on Safari Mounted Head, $69 at Land of Nod.

25 Inflatable Giraffe, $60 at Urban Outfitters.

26 Calder Style Stabile “The Giraffe”, $3,800 at Gustavo Olivieri.

27 Giraffe Surprise Mug, $8 at Pier 1 Imports.

28 Vulli Sophie the Giraffe Teether, $18.39 at Yoyo.

29 View From Here Hook, $20 at Anthropologie.

30 Giraffe Sack Pack, $26 at Cafe Press.

Get the Look: 34 Beds for Boys’ Rooms

Following up on Wednesday’s Montage: 27 Boy’s Bedrooms, I’ve chosen 34 mostly modern, but some classic, and some designer chic, toddler, twin, and double beds for kids. Almost all would look great straight through to adulthood. If you’re looking for a bunk style, you can refer back to Get the Look: 18 Bunk and Loft Beds from this past winter. If you’re putting together a little boy’s room, send me the finished result!

S H O P P I N G 

1 Blu Dot Nook Upholstered Bed, $1,299 at Modern Seed.

2 Dorma Bed, $995 at Giggle.

3 Classic Toddler Bed, $620 at Giggle.

4 Parsons Bed, $699 at Room & Board.

5 Nurseryworks Duet Bed, $2,050 at Tottini.

6 Kalon Studios IoLine Toddler Bed, $1,150 at Branch.

7 Scholar Bed, $699 at Crate & Barrel.

8 Barbara Barry Half Moon Bed, $6,795 at McGuire.

9 Cassia Rattan Full Bed, $995 at Serena & Lily.

10 Fillmore Upholstered Full Bed, $1,650 at Serena & Lily.

11 McGuire Antalya Rattan Bed, $5,895 at McGuire Furniture.

12 Spot on Square Hiya Toddler Bed, $549 at Design Public.

13 Legare Frog Bed, $279 at Amazon.

14 Cambridge Bed, $1,095 at Serena & Lily.

15 Nifty Junior Bed at Ubabub.

16 Oeuf Sparrow Bed, $890 at Oeuf.

17 DucDuc Alex Classic Youth Full Bed, $1,295 at DucDuc.

18 Pod Junior Bed, $249 at Unique Boutique.

19 Upscale Urban Bed, $1,159 at Circle Baby.

20 SUNDVIK Bed, $119.99 at IKEA.

21 Moda Bed with High Footboard, $849 at Room & Board.

22 MAMMUT bed, $159.99 at IKEA.

23 Parsons Full Bed, $799 at Room & Board.

24 Ella Upholstered Bed, $1,199 at Room & Board.

25 DucDuc Campaign Youth Full Bed, $2,695 at DucDuc.

26 Not Neutral BB2 Twin Bed, $960 at Lajaja Kids.

27 Tulip Leander Junior Bed, $998 at 2Modern.

28 Nurseryworks Uptown Bed, $1,500 at Bobby Berk Home.

29 Presidio Day Bed With Trundle, $2,250 at Serena & Lily.

30 TrueModern 11-Ply Bed, $999 at Design Public.

31 Milan Bed, $99 at Target.

32 Petra Toddler Bed, $299 at Argington.

33 P’kolino Café Toddler Bed, $299 at Clever Tomato.

34 Piper bed, $599 at Room & Board.

35 As You Wish Upholstered Full Bed, $1,099 at Land of Nod.

36 Classics Furniture Lynx Low Metal Double Bed, £90 at Wedo Beds.

37 Azure Jenny Lind Bed, $1,099 at Land of Nod.

38 Young America Mix & Match Sleigh Daybed, $1,149 at Posh Tots.

39 Cassidy Panel Bed, $267 at Linens-n-Things.

40 Nantucket Bed by Bradshaw Kirchofer, $1,760 at Layla Grace.

41 Architecture Full Bed, $899 at Room and Board.

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