Xavier Veilhan’s show at Versailles was spectacular. I wish I could have seen it in person. Remember the facets motif trend?

Not to downplay Xavier’s work by any means, there is always a circular relationship in fine art, fashion, interior and furniture design. I particularly like his faceted men statues. Of his project, Xavier states, “This is a project that is dynamic, classical, open and universal, aiming to establish a new bond between visitors to the place and the spaces they come into contact with.”

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A few months ago, we received a large delivery of phone books at work. To my dismay no one wanted them and I feel sad to say I don’t know what happened to them, I think they were trashed. Gasp. More recently I came upon this wonderful creation in a friend’s Ready Made book. I wish had seen it or thought of this earlier. I would have loved to save all those books and feel like I brought a bunch of puppies home from the shelter.

Remember this headboard DIY?  I’m always on a look out for fun headboard ideas.  Apartment Therapy has a post on improvised headboards.  These are my top two.  They also have one with a chalkboard.  I like the look of the chalk board, but I don’t really want chalk shavings on my pillows.  I do, however, very much like the dramatic effect of the mirror and my absolute favorite is the giant painting of clothes hanging out to dry.

Better Homes and Gardens has nineteen headboard inspirations.  These are the top three in my book.  I particularly like the salvaged mantle and I’m a little on the fence about the hanging cushion.  To weird?  Or cozy in the country?

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Otherwise known as hulu in my home. While I don’t have a tv, I do sometimes feel the need to kick back with some hulu. I was feeling sick yesterday and ended up checking out the tv show Chuck, where Chuck is an unlikely and somewhat unwilling spy who is too sensitive to be the typical stoic bond type character. His love interest and fellow spy lives in this adorable apartment. I had to take a snapshot for inspiration. A number of things seem to be from Brocade Home.  The mirrored walls remind me of what Gervasoni does with mirrors and furniture.  I like the white and silver color scheme with a touch of that beautiful green.  If you wish to see this set in motion, here’s the link to the episode, if you forward to 23 minutes, you’ll get a good glimpse.

Black walls are a huge trend. Do you know anyone who has actually implemented it in their own home? A modern way of pulling off a black and gold color scheme seems to be the fun, new frontier. Here are some examples. By the way I am still so in love with algue and this is a beautiful example of how to enjoy it in front of a non-working fireplace (from Apartment Therapy). And what do you think…is black and gold good for the club or good for the home?

If you haven’t discovered Danica Studio yet, prepare to be sure to find something you would love to have. I was given one of their awesome table runners for Christmas and I just had to see what other great stuff they have. These are some of my top picks.

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Staying with the topic of elves…my husband’s best friend is Norwegian and their beautiful little family sent us one of these for Christmas. I have fallen in love with the Wik & Walsoe cup. We have the little short one and I am using it as a sugar bowl and the white sugar looks like pixy dust in this elf cup. The inscription on the box said, “We all need dreamscapes…The elfin symbolizes dreams, hope and the belief in making the impossible come tru. They are joyful, noble-minded and master skillful in handicraft. The Elfins are the angles of nature; smart and strong helpers for mankind and earth.”

When do you take down your winter holiday decor?  While we seem to be settled back into our jobs and responsibilities, I must confess to not letting go of a few holiday reminders.  For one thing, my guilty pleasure, the Christmas Village is still up in full glory (fake snow and all).  It is something I allow myself in an otherwise style-conscious home.  Additionally I gave this Scandinavian advent calendar to my husband and while I was sad that I didn’t give it to him earlier, I decided to use it for the next twenty-five days to keep the spirit of the holidays going for a bit longer.  When are the holidays truly over for you?  Are they ever over?

I love the idea of wearing my nature’s suit behind a nature-inspired shower curtains.  The Arbor shower curtain is from CB2.  Marimekko brings us the Kaiku birch tree shower curtain available through amazon. The floral Anis shower curtain is available through inmod. The tree shower curtain is from target.  The Marimekko and Anis are probably my two favorites.

Are you as excited as I am about the affordable new pouf from CB2?  I think they will sell out fast at $79.99.  I wish there were more color choices, but I’m not ungrateful for it.  I can totally make it work.  I just wish my birthday were sooner.  Hint hint.