Green thumb mom
While making a sweet first impression with their confectionary appearance these Garden Bon Bons ($20) from Moulthonogly are actually balls of seeds, organic compost, and clay to grow herbs like basil, parsley, chives, and thyme. Republic of Decor, Naples (239) 529-3813
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Mad for metals
From stainless steel to wrought iron, powder-coated
aluminum and antique brass, metal has been a stalwart
of home furnishings for a very long time. And it lasts even longer.
So whether you want just a hint of copper nail heads
on a stylish ottoman or like the look of hammered iron
from the feet of your bed to the top of its four posts,
take a look at a bit of our latest design obsession:
heavy (and not so heavy) metal.
Gold and silver trays,
available at Republic of Decor
- www.republicofdecor.com
The Stars Are Stripes
Tiger cannot change its stripes, but a designer sure can. In both wardrobe and home, its goodbye to predictably pretty, bon-voyage to traditional nautical. Much inspiration this season comes from nature. Zebra markings, sand dune ripples, gnarled wood grains, and the like translate to a kaleidoscope of bold prints of diverse color and scale. mixing and matching encouraged.
Coverup, $ 180. Jami's. Vases, $248 per ' small and $258 per large,
Repubilc of Decor
Retro accessories
Sometimes all it takes is one or two retro items to bring
a room distinctively up to date. And while these pieces
might all be brand new, they give off a vibe that says
you've been curating your collection forever. Best of all,
they generate interest and conversation.
Blue balls bar tools, available
at Republic of Decor
- www.republicofdecor.com
529-3813
Terrific textures
Our therapist says we need to "feel more." And who
are we to argue? After all, tactile surfaces are our
happy place. Fuzzy fabrics, craggy ceramics, and
stubbly stone all make us want to touch everything in
sight. If being a bit more touchy-feely is one
of your resolutions, take a look at what we've found
for a home near you.
Blue ceramic tubular coral
centerpiece, available at
Republic of Decor
- www.republicofdecor.com
529-3813
