Labor Day Lounging
From left to right: Patricia Urquiola Canasta Circular Armchair for B&B Italia, Dondola Rocking Recliner from David Trubridge, Kingsley Ibiza Chaise Lounger from Morethanteak.com, Perth Lounge Chair from Patioproductions.com, Monaco Ville Adjustable Chaise from Brown Jordan, Dune Daybed and Ottoman from Barlow Tyrie, Hampton Bay Amazon Teak Lounge from Home Depot, Iraya Outdoor Wicker Daybed from Locsin International for Neoteric Home, Gandia Blasco Modern Day Bed by Jose Gandia, Kitty Hawk Carlton Wicker Double Chaise from Overstock.com, Leaf Modern Outdoor Lounge Chair from Dedon, Antibes Chaise from Ballard, Loft Chaise Lounge from Chaiselounges.com
One of my favorite holidays of the year is coming up: Labor Day! In my opinion, there is no better way to enjoy the last days of summer than to spend a 3-day weekend taking it easy, laying around in a comfy lounge chair with a cold drink in your hand. If you’re looking to spruce up your patio or poolside, a lot of beautiful outdoor lounge furniture is available right now. I have compiled images of some great lounge pieces for your viewing pleasure. Although outdoor furniture can be quite pricey because it needs to hold up to the elements, you can find wonderful bargains at the end of the summer from retailers looking to unload their wares in preparation of the next season. (Check out Overstock.com, Home Depot, etc). Once fall rolls around, don’t forget to cover and store your furniture properly so you can enjoy it just as much next summer. Happy lounging! Now all I need now is a frozen drink and a good book!
XO,
Taniya
Unique Wall Hangings
My husband and I are finally feeling settled into our new condo and we are loving it! As exciting as all of the demo and construction were, the finishing touches are definitely the fun part. In the living room, a beautiful wall finish made to look like concrete panels is definitely the show-stopper. My good friend Larry Olson from Concrete FX based in Massachusetts blew me away with the wall treatment. It is urban and industrial looking, yet very cozy.
Because the concrete wall finish is such a focal point in the living room, I wanted to keep the remaining walls relatively spare, so I hung only a few key art pieces in the remainder of the space. I used a large wood frame to wrap a stunning Marimekko fabric and create a high-impact art piece for very little money. It’s definitely a great trick for displaying your favorite textile.
In my guest bath, I decided to go a little more daring and got this idea to hang silver horseshoes in a grid pattern across the walls. That’s right—horseshoes! Now, I’m not an equestrian by any means, but there’s something just so fun and quirky about those silver shoes that I couldn’t resist. For about $3 a shoe from an online clearance sale, I was able to cover a lot of space and create such a unique little room!
Now, if horseshoes aren’t your thing, I found these amazing ceramic wall tiles from ceramic artist Heather Knight of Element Clay Studio. They run a little on the pricey side, but each one is handmade and they really are just exquisite little pieces of art. They would look phenomenal hung in a grid pattern on a colorful wall.
For wall hangings that are even more daring than horseshoes, how about hands?! I found these hand hooks from Harry Allen Design while furniture-shopping for my TV show’s pilot, and can just picture an entire wall covered with hands! Creepy, fabulous, or a little of both?
I saw this image of architectural ceiling plaques used as wall art and thought it was such a wonderful idea. I think the traditional, intricate moldings would be especially interesting in a modern space, for a unique twist.
I just wanted to post a few of these ideas to get your creative juices flowing. In regards to adorning your walls, think outside the box (or in this case, the picture frame)!
XO,
Taniya Nayak
