HIGH POINT HIGHLIGHTS: BRONZED

There were a ton of trends at High Point Market this year that I've picked up on, but one of my favorites was the use of brass. Everywhere. We've been seeing it for a while now and it always takes a season or to for these little trends to go big, but I think brass is officially back (in the marketplace!) Which, of course, means that after next season there will be a new mainstream metal. (I'm predicting hammered high shine nickel. I've seen quite a bit of it already.) But, before we get ahead of ourselves... a few favorites:

This little series from Ralph Lauren for Visual Comfort reminds me of horse bits, perfectly aligning with many of the other equestrian inspired pieces in the line. And, quite delicate too.

Brass on casegoods - major major love. Everything has a campaign or (again) equestrian feel with details like rings, handles, corner brackets and more. The white table is so perfect for my apartment... I may need to snag it!

Brass on upholstery? Yes, yes, yes! Makes a simple piece way more interesting.

And my favorite way to do brass - a little dark, industrial or dramatic. I'm dying to use this pendant in my dad's restaurant design! 

*pieces from visual comfort, hickory chair, palecek, elite leather, made goods and currey & co.

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BLUE + WHITE FLORALS: GRANDMA OR GLAMOUR?

The combination of blue and white - especially come summer time - is nothing new. But this year it seems to be popping up even more, and in all sorts of patterns and trends. The most recent manifestation being of the granny-inspired variety...

Whenever I see blue and white florals, I instantly think of grandma's fine china. It's classic, but is it fresh? Can we make it modern and glamorous? I'm beginning to think it might be possible! With a heavy dose of white combined with clean lines to counteract the antiquated pattern, it could work. Would you try this trend?

*sources: bedroom via designspiration on pinterest, mirror and chaise at house of hackney dalton rose collection, lingere at topshop, bowl by maria kristofferson, paul & joe t-shirt, pyne hollyhock print at schumacher

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FLOWERS IN HER HAIR...

If you haven't noticed - hippie is the new hipster. And the look can only be topped off by these serious flowers-in-her-hair crowns that have been popping up in many a fashion editorial lately...

I remember putting little daisy chains together as a kid, which makes me a bit enchanted by the sweetness of this look... although really, it's only appropriate for photo shoot or vacation moments (as opposed to rockin' this look on the city streets).

I do however, really love this interpretation the best...

This, I can do! It's totally inspiring me to scheme up some flowery fete just to have an excuse to try and make my own. Perhaps a garden party with my girlfriends where we all make each other crowns of roses, sip champagne, and gaze on this centerpiece?

*fashion images via here, here, here and here. floral arrangement photographed by charley*star for the ban.do + bashplease + drybar event

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