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September 2008

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New from Calico Corners

Calico Corners is offering several new fabric collections in an array of stylish prints and patterns for Fall. My favorite? Silhouette, seen below along with more photos of some of their new introductions. To see the full range visit Calico Corners’ website.

Modern Prints Collection

Classic Home Brights Collections

Lemongrass Collection

Lemon Drop Collection




Bottna Ink, Lisbon Linen Olive, Nambia Butterscotch

Silhouette in Amethyst, Ebony, Kiwi…
Interiors

Dreaming of a Country Home…

Anyone who has ever lived in New York knows that the city can get overwhelming pretty quickly. This is the exact reason why those New Yorkers who are fortunate enough to maintain dual residences, have a country home where they escape to every weekend in order to preserve their sanity. Some people prefer posh towns like the Hamptons, where they’re close to the beach and can still experience the New York social scene. Others, like myself, prefer a more laid back environment…such as the Hudson Valley or the Catskill region where “the scene” is nonexistent and you can just relax …

Interiors

Inspiration from Jayson Home & Garden


During my recent trip to Chicago I made sure to stop by one of my favorite area shops, Jayson Home & Garden. I also snapped some photos of the store to share with you. Often blogged about and featured in publications like Domino and Elle Decor, Jayson Home & Garden is a home design emporium that any decorator or design enthusiast would appreciate. The loft like space is filled to the brim with unique home furnishings, lighting, textiles, home accessories and books. A stylish mix of antique and vintage pieces are juxtaposed with furnishings from contemporary brands like Mitchell Gold …

Travel

{Haute Hotels} The James

I spent most of last week in Chicago for work. Chicago is one of my all-time favorite cities…I absolutely love it there. I went to college there and it’s not too far from where I grew up in Michigan so it’s like my second home. And during my visit the weather was absolutely perfect. I almost forgot how beautiful the city is in the summer! I had such an amazing time but what made my trip even better was staying at The James Hotel. I’ve stayed at The James once before and now after two great stays I’ve deemed …