west elm – Avery Graham Interiors

We have a pair of beautiful, in-the-box, Restoration Hardware sconces for sale on the site this week. At $100 for the pair, they are a steal.

They would work well in a variety of rooms, but we like them best for a living room. If you need lighting, but you are not sure what you would pair with these two, here is a little inspiration along with our shopping list.

Shopping List

1. Brahms Serena & Lily Herringbone Throw

2. Round Chandelier

3. Lacefield Designs Quince Velvet Pillow

4. Lacefield Designs Calypso Pillow

5. West Elm Low Bone Coffee Table

6. West Elm Zig Zag Rug

7. Restoration Hardware Linen Sofa

My home office is pathetic. It is located in a former porch that was enclosed by a previous owner. It appears that it was a weekend DIY project because there is no insulation and the electrical work is makeshift, at best. It is always 10 degrees warmer in my office than it is in the rest of our house. So, while I am very happy to have a space of my own, it is in need of a major do-over and will be addressed during our renovation.
The good news is that in addition to a structural update, I will also be able to update the decor. There are only two existing pieces that I plan to keep: the Sarah Lamp from Stray Dog Designs (available here), which is one of my favorite pieces ever, and a West Elm white parsons desk (available here).

Clearly, I need many things. I want to keep the big pieces neutral and add a few accent pieces to make it a little more interesting. I love white, but it can start to feel too stark without a natural element. I think the pieces below would do a nice job of combatting the stark feeling that I am trying to avoid.

Now for the accents. If you have ever read one of my posts, you know I love orange. So, I can’t resist bringing a little in. What else? A gray patterned drape and a gold-toned side table (to add a little bling and tie into the chandelier tone).

We have a long way to go with the construction, but I can hardly wait until it is time to start decorating.
Shopping List

1. Spindrift Paint

2. Grace Chair

3. Golden Mini Sputnik Chandelier

4. Reclaimed Wood and Lacquer Buffet

5. Natural Hide Rug

6. Schumacher Hot House Flowers Pillow (available on Etsy )

7. Serena & Lily St. Germain Side Table

8. Kelly Wearstler Custom Curtains (available on Etsy)

Image courtesy of Toryburch.com
The new Lettuce Ware by Dodie Thayer for Tory Burch (available here) got me thinking about my own spring table. Each spring, I love finding tabletop accent plates and bowls to liven up my plain white dinnerware. This year, there are many, many great options. From whimsical, to bold, to pastel ikat – it is difficult to pick just one. Here are a few of my favorites.

Shopping List

1. Eiffel Tower Appetizer Plates

2. Parisian Balloon Appetizer Plates

3. Hopscotch Drive Party Plate

4. Greenwich Grove Tea Set

5. Wickford Orchard Tidbit Plates

6. Ikat Printed Bowls

I especially love the tea set; I’m hoping that it finds its way onto my table this year.

Image courtesy of Etsy.com
With Spring upon us in San Francisco (uh, Winter, did you get lost?), I can’t help wanting to freshen things up a bit and what better way to do it than with a dash of yellow? It brings an instant dose of sunshine indoors and always makes me smile.

Image courtesy of potterybarn.com
To us, it makes perfect sense to add pops of yellow into the kitchen. Depending on how much of a commitment you would like to make, there are many ways to do it.

1. Reese plates
2. Storage bowls with yellow lids
3. Ikat bowls
4. Smeg refrigerator
But, why stop there? Consider adding pops of yellow to other rooms of your home with these versatile pieces.

5. Moroccan pouf
6. Dip dyed stools
7. Gourd vases
8. Forsythia branch
And, for the real risk takers out there, try adding the hue to your front door, a strategic window, or even a staircase.
Image courtesy of beautifulmatters.com

Image courtesy of apartmenttherapy.com

Image courtesy of apartmentherapy.com
These last few images require a big commitment, but you know what they say, “big risk, big reward.” If nothing else, you’ll be smiling every day.

Image courtesy of Magnoliahomes.net; Interior Design by Joanna Gaines
When winter comes, I like to daydream about having a mountain house. Truth be told, it is very unlikely that we will ever have a mountain house; no one in my family is a particularly good skier and we are not motivated to spend 4+ hours to get to the the snow, only to turn around and spend 4+ hours driving home less than 48 hours later. But, I have romanticized the notion of a mountain house for a number of years and one particularly fun part of the fantasy is imagining the decor. The image above would do nicely.
If we were to ever have a mountain house, there would be very little budget let for decor. So, I set out to recreate a “high vs. low” version of this room. Here is what I found.

Image courtesy of simplystacie.net
When I think of winter, I think of bright, snowy landscapes. I imagine ski slopes with a fresh dusting of powder against a beautiful bright sky. (I do realize that this is often not the reality of winter, which can involve endless gray days and wind chill that seems to freeze you to the core.)
There is something very calming about winter neutrals and I am finding myself drawn to “winter white” in both holiday decor and fashion. I don’t know if it is because these are the colors actually found in nature in the winter or if it is my rebellious side making up for the “no white after Labor Day” rule that was engrained in my brain as a child, but I am incorporating white into my winter style wherever I can. Here are some of the ways I am doing it.

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Featured Item: Restoration Hardware Sconces

Shopping List

1. Brahms Serena & Lily Herringbone Throw

2. Round Chandelier

3. Lacefield Designs Quince Velvet Pillow

4. Lacefield Designs Calypso Pillow

5. West Elm Low Bone Coffee Table

6. West Elm Zig Zag Rug

7. Restoration Hardware Linen Sofa

Office Decor Do-Over

1. Spindrift Paint

2. Grace Chair

3. Golden Mini Sputnik Chandelier

4. Reclaimed Wood and Lacquer Buffet

5. Natural Hide Rug

6. Schumacher Hot House Flowers Pillow (available on Etsy )

7. Serena & Lily St. Germain Side Table

8. Kelly Wearstler Custom Curtains (available on Etsy)

Dining With Style: Spring Tabletop

Shopping List

1. Eiffel Tower Appetizer Plates

2. Parisian Balloon Appetizer Plates

3. Hopscotch Drive Party Plate

4. Greenwich Grove Tea Set

5. Wickford Orchard Tidbit Plates

6. Ikat Printed Bowls

Color Crush: Yellow

Mountain House – High v. Low

Color Crush: Winter White

Sources & Shopping List

1. Felt Ball Wreath

2. Decorating image courtesy of homebunch.com

3. Fleur de Lis Stocking Holder

4. Cashmere Beret & Gloves

5. Leather Tote

6. Quilted Down Vest

7. Tofino Boot