All that Glitters

We just returned from a whirlwind week in NYC for the NY NOW gift and home furnishings market. A visit to NYC never fails to inspire, and NY NOW can't be beat for spotting the latest trends in design. Designer Lulu DK has launched a line of temporary, jewelry inspired metallic tattoos and it felt as if EVERYONE was sporting these glittering pretties at market.  The tattoos, available in gold or silver, are non toxic, apply with water and last 4 - 6 days.  Priced around $22 for two sheets, these flash tattoos are an inexpensive way to add a little bling to a summer wardrobe.  Will you embrace this flash tattoo trend?

Photos via Lulu DK

Trend Watch: Brass Accents

After years of silver and chrome accents dominating the home furnishings market, brass is back in a big way!  Here is a round up of some budget friendly side tables that are right on trend: 

clockwise from top center: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 

Trend Alert: Macrame

It is true what they say... what goes around comes around!  Macrame, the art and craft of yarn knotting, had its heyday in the 1970's and is back today in a big way.  Here are some of our favorite examples of modern macrame wall art.  
Do you think you will embrace this interior design trend?

Top and Bottom Left: Sally England via ThisIsPaper , Top Right: via ABeautifulMess

via HimoArt on Etsy

via Christi Jay

Sally England via ThisIsPaper

via Makramexa

via Pinterest 

On Trend: Wallpaper Patterns

Long gone are the days of tacky themed wallpaper borders and "country" prints. The wallpaper patterns of today are sophisticated, artistic, and meant to make a bold statement.  Here are a few of our favorites:

Arbre de Matisse wallpaper in the Bosch Net Zero
house - designed by Jill Sharp Brinson  

Round and Round the Garden wallpaper by Anna Spiro

Chenonceau Charcoal wallpaper by Schumacher

Katie Ridder's Leaf wallpaper 

David Hick's Hexagon wallpaper via
Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles

Tanzanie wallpaper by Thibault via Decorpad

Heavy Metal

It appears that brass is once again having its day as the 'metal of the moment'.  Judging from the speedy sell-out of brass tchotchkes in today's One Kings Lane Tastemaker sale curated by stylist Emily Henderson... brass is back in a big way! Designers are looking toward the seventies and are using brass accents to warm up spaces all over the house.

gorgeous brass range hood designed by Workstead

brass bar cart by Arteriors

brass accents in the Brooklyn kitchen of
Little Green Notebook's Jenny Komenda

brass accessories by Kelly Wearstler

dramatic brass stairway designed by Kelly Wearstler

brass handrail by UrbanCraft

brass fixtures in a bathroom designed by Indigo & Ochre

What are your thoughts on the brass trend in decor?  Do you have plans to use it in your home?