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This week, Room by Room with FormFire Glassworks takes a look at a contemporary but stylish addition to the modern home, the Modern Cellar Skylight Credenza.
Beautiful wood and clean lines are always a surefire hit, and the Skylight Credenza is no exception. Modern Cellar‘s functional walnut storage unit provides a place for 14 wine bottles with a glass viewing window on top for your favorites. Two lower drawers and two side doors that also include a space for 6 hanging wine glasses make this a great living room piece for the wine connoisseur. With a simple frame, overlay cabinet face, and a base that gives a tip of the hat to modernist danish design, this credenza fits in perfectly within your stylish decor.
Cocktail hour, a glass of wine with dinner, time to spend with friends – these are the inspirations for my handmade accessory choices. A muted print takes the onus of a choice away from your Bond fans, while letterpress coasters wish your visitors well. A bamboo cutting board provides a perfect place to cut up wedges and twists. A hand-turned palm wood corkscrew makes quick work of all the wine bottles, and a printed floursack tea towel makes cleanup a breeze.
Next week I will choose a new iconic piece and give you my picks for accessorizing your modern home.
We have piles and piles of books at our house. Bookshelves are great, don’t get me wrong, but I have been itching for a new way to display our ever increasing book collection. And since I love the art wall idea so much, I decided a book wall would be an equally great solution. And the best part is, the books are still fully functional for reading. They can be taken down and put back up in just a few seconds.
If you already have the books and a few other very basic supplies, it won’t cost you a penny. *Book lovers: don’t worry. No books were harmed during the making of this project. So anyone can try it!
Materials: 1. Hardcover books 2. Velcro 3. Scissors 4. Level (optional)
How To: 1. Grab a handful of your favorite hardback books (yes- you’re going to want to use hardbacks. paperbacks don’t work as well). 2. Arrange them on the floor in various ways until you come up with a pattern that you like. 3. While keeping your books in their arrangement, individually cut and apply two strips of velcro to each book (use more if the book is especially heavy). One towards the top of the book and one towards the bottom, both horizontally. Each strip should be about one to two inches shorter than the width of your book. 4. Start at one end and move to the other, securing each book to the wall with the velcro strips, following the arrangement you created earlier on the floor. You can work from the middle out instead if you’d prefer. It doesn’t matter. A level might be a good tool to use as well if you have one. 5. Once everything is secure, you are done.
Now you can pull down a book and put it back up whenever you would like. And when you’re not reading, you have a colorful (and original) piece of wall art. Its a real conversation starter when you have company over.
For more ideas for quick and easy projects, click here to visit the tutorials page filled with more than 40 diy’s.
1. A long sequin tank is downtown chic when layered with skinny jeans and a cropped blazer. When night falls, layer it over black leggings and high heels and it’s ready to party! Tank from Express, $19.99.
2. The soft details of this cardigan add a ladylike feel to any ensemble. Cardigan from Loft, $59.50.
3. A long sleeved lace top is the perfect way to add texture to your fall wardrobe. Try layering it over different colored camis, or throw a drapey knit vest over top. Top by Free People, $48.
4. Pile on this trio of skinny belts over your favorite cardigans, blouses, and jackets. Belts from Charlotte Russe, $9.50.
5. A stack of pretty bangles is a great way to add interest to any outfit. Set of 9 bracelets by Bullfinch & Barbury, $175.
6. These leather panel leggings are the ultimate cool girl staple. Wear them with everything from oversized t-shirts to girly dresses. Leggings by Leilanni Land, $59.
xoxo,
Just wanted to remind anyone who is interested that there are only two days left to submit your shop for the autumn papernstitch exhibition. This exhibition will run from September 27th through October 24th. And all the details can be found here. You can read over our testimonials and press mentions to help you decide. Please note there is a small fee to participate and not all shops who submit are chosen.
Sound good? Submit now (must be logged in to submit).
Already been an exhibitor on papernstitch before? No need to fill out the form again. Just email me at brittni(at)papernstitch(dot)com and we will go from there.
Submission deadline is this Friday, September 24th.
When the clock strikes 3:09 am tonight (or tomorrow morning depending on how you look at), Summer will officially come to an end marking the beginning of Fall. I thought what better way to celebrate the start of my favorite season by style swapping a perfect fall accessory, the sweater jacket.
Today’s Staple, Jacket C by Zarina, is a few steps up in warmth from the spring and summer cardigans you’ve been layering but not quite a coat, making it the perfect transition piece for the months ahead. When the days are still warm but the evening air starts to chill, this piece can be layered over a casual T and capri cords or your favorite sundress, extending the life of your summer wardrobe while keeping you feeling cozy and looking stylish.
Style Staple: Jacket C 1. Toothpick Cords 2. Gillian Hat 3. Kindle Oxfords
Style Staple: Jacket C 1. Easy Peasy Dress 2. Baby Ruche Bag 3. Toscow Flats
Happy Fall! ~ nicole | lillyella
1. The houndstooth pattern and tailored shape are super sophisticated, but the silver chain trim adds a bit of an edge to this classic design. From White House Black Market, $158.
2. I love the chic, Parisian feel of this bateau-neck jacket. From Newport News, $39.
3. The perfect trench in a bold color will literally never go out of style. By MICHAEL Michael Kors, $160.
4. A lace military blazer is an unexpected twist on the trend. From Forever 21, $36.
5. This gorgeous ruffled suede jacket is an investment piece that you’ll cherish for years to come. From Anthropologie, $228.
6. A chunky, hand-knit cardigan is the perfect jacket alternative for early autumn. By Oveja Negra, $120.
xoxo,
This week, Room by Room with FormFire Glassworks takes a look at a strong iconic piece, the Panton Cone table.
As part of a line of furniture designed by Verner Panton, including the Cone Chair and Heart Cone Chair, the Cone Table was introduced in 1958 as a companion occasional table. Currently available from Vitra in either white or black laminate with a stainless steel satin finish base, the table was originally made with a wood top and base cone option. Although meant to reside with Panton’s Cone chairs, I would suggest a very simple chair as an accompaniment, letting this strong piece take center stage. Although its lines are strong and forceful, pairing it with simple pieces allows both of them to shine.
Color combined with simple form and authentic materials can create an environment that feels personal and warm, even when furniture is angular and a little more severe. A painting in acrylics creates a good balance of cool tones with a pop of warm color for some excitement. And old wool sweater has a second life in a set of felt coasters, while a mix of hardwoods are joined to create a wall-hung timepiece. Fabric is pleated to create a textural pillow, and combined and cut-out to form a bin to store odds and ends.
Next week I will choose a new iconic piece and give you my picks for accessorizing your modern home.
