Be Still Shop. Lovely, graphic cushion covers in a variety of natural fabrics.

Silver Solar Silk Linen Cushion, $54

Jenna Rose Handmade creates screen printed home accessories on organic fabrics. Love!

Treehouse storage bag, $48

Kiki & Polly: Whimsical paintings and prints. Perfect for a kid’s room!

Girl in the Yellow Suit Print, $45

Studio Dunn Coventry Stools, $320 each

Their Coventry stool ($320) caught my eye (I want one!) and I was pleased to read more about their focus on conservation — Studio Dunn only uses solid American hardwoods sourced from sustainable forests. Although their product line is still minimal, I see great potential in this emerging company. Keep up the good work!

Cumberland lamp, $130 each

Newport table, $1,250 each

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Marimekko Pieni Unikko in Greens Pillow, $37.

CB2 Citrus Vases, $8.95-$10.95

Anthropologie Mantadia curtain, $228 – $268

Matchstick pillow from Room & Board, $108

Area Bulb bedding, $55 – $180

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I’ve been a fan of Petit Collage since spotting their booth at the Renegade Craft Fair. How cute is that mobile??

Jungle Friends Mobile, $68. Made from sustainable bamboo.

Zac & Zoe offer a great selection of modern baby accessories, from furniture to creative toys and decor. Best of all, many of their products are made from sustainable materials. Go green babies!

Cariboo Classic Bassinet, $425. Made from sustainable wood. Shown in Teak finish.

2Modern carries tons of modern baby lines such as Offi, Oeuf, and Boodalee. They also carry Argington — a Green line of kid’s furniture made of Baltic Birch that is finished with a non-toxic, ecologically friendly clear coat.

Oeuf Robin Crib, $565. Sustainable wood and painted in 100% natural, water-based paint.

Oilo Penelope Glider, $1,299. Faux-leather is easily cleaned. Finally, a stylish glider!

Molo float champagne flutes, $90 each

Wisteria Venetian champagne flutes, $50 set of 4

Gala wine glasses from Sundance, $45 for set of 4

Iittala Arne cocktail glasses, Set of 2 for $44

Anthropologie Monogrammed mugs, $6 each

Ridley’s tabletop travel ping pong set, $18 at Flight 001

LED booklight from MoMA Store, $20 each

CB2 Lumiere candleholders, $2.95 – $4.95

*Check out my newsletter for more holiday gifts for interior design lovers!*

It’s hard to believe that the holidays are here already. Many people struggle with buying home gifts for family and friends due to their personal nature. As someone who loves receiving anything for the home, I can attest that it’s the small things that help create a cozier and more comfortable abode. I’ve compiled a list of surefire winners for those interior design lovers on your list. Happy Holidays!

Sferra Linen's Celine throw, $79

Throw Blankets in Neutral Shades. Quality throws in natural fibers and soft colors will never go out of style. Cotton, hemp and wool are all good options. Sferra Linen’s Celine throw is a sophisticated steal at $79 and comes in a variety of  subtle colors: www.sferralinens.com. West Elm’s Organic cotton knit throw is good for the environment and your pocketbook: On sale for $39: www.westelm.com.

Coffee Table Books for Design Lovers. Who doesn’t need an inspiring book for their guests to admire? For the city dweller, try “Terence Conran Small Spaces: Inspiring Ideas and Creative Solutions.” “Axel Vervoordt: Timeless Interiors” is perfect for the traditionalist, while “Mid-Century Modern: Interiors, Furniture, Design Details” by Bradley Quinn will thrill your modernist friends.

Mistral shea butter soap from Anthropologie, $7-$8 each

Scented Candles and Soaps. Most people don’t buy scented candles and luxury soaps for themselves but love receiving them as gifts! Archipelago offers a wide variety of scents at the affordable price of $24. Diptyque is the most recognized luxury candle maker out of Paris. A 6.5 ounce candle will set you back $60. Both of these lines can be found at www.candledelirium.com.You can find an assortment of beautifully packaged and fragrant soaps at Anthropologie stores or online at www.anthropologie.com.

Essential Kitchen Accessories. Everyone needs a stylish cocktail shaker and a juicer! Check out Design Within Reach’s Tools for Living accessories store for modern utilitarian items (www.dwr.com) or Williams Sonoma Home (www.wshome.com) for classic kitchen accessories.

Serving Pieces in Wonderful White. Play it safe when purchasing dinnerware or serveware for friends by sticking to a white motif. This increases the likelihood that it will coordinate with their existing pieces. Shop Crate & Barrel for  simple, affordable pieces, or Heath Ceramics for something handcrafted: www.heathceramics.com.

]]> http://nicheinteriors.com/blog/2009/11/bay-area-interior-design-newsletter-holiday-home-guide/feed/ 0 http://nicheinteriors.com/blog/2009/10/armchairs-galore/ http://nicheinteriors.com/blog/2009/10/armchairs-galore/#comments Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:28:55 +0000 jennifer http://nicheinteriors.com/blog/?p=479 I’ve scoured the internet looking for stylish, modern armchairs that won’t break the bank. Here are my top picks!

Antwerp armchair by Anthropologie, On sale for $999

Gates armchair by West Elm, $699

French Colonial chair by Wisteria, $799

Petrie armchair by Crate & Barrel, $899