Hooray for Thibaut Fine Furniture!

Wallpaper and fabric purveyor, Thibaut, has launched a lovely line of American-made furniture. I'm excited about it because the entire line has a classic, timeless aesthetic and from what I've read about the construction, the quality is top-notch. I also like that each piece can be customized in countless ways, so the sky is the limit in terms of style direction and color palette. Finally, Thibaut promises fast delivery. It's rare to see a 3-4 week lead time with custom furniture, so that's definitely a plus.

Thibaut Fine Furniture's offering includes headboards  and a wide variety of seating options. I love pretty much every ottoman/bench that they make, including this little stunner, called Preston (it's also available in a bench size):

And their collection of chairs is chock full of iconic styles. Here are some of my favorites:

And finally, I LOVE every single Thibaut dining chair...here they are in all their glory:

They also have some beautiful sofa options. The Kendall style is my top pick:

I'm pretty thrilled to have Thibaut as a source for furniture now. Despite the higher cost, it's always best to buy furniture that will last a lifetime and these goods seem to fall into that category. Thibaut wallpaper and fabric is represented at the Hickory Chair showroom here in Dallas and I'm so hoping that they will stock Thibaut's furniture so that I can see it. Will keep you posted on that!

Sustainable Source: Canvas

I was happy to stumble upon Canvas, an eco-chic retailer that carries unique ceramics, accessories, textiles, and furniture. The cool, dreamy colors used throughout their website instantly drew me in and before I knew it, I had canvased the whole site (pardon the pun). All of their goods are created by artisans and craftsmen and are curated with the intention of creating a "collection that represents simple, sustainable style."

Sometimes green decor can be a little too raw and earthy for my taste, but Canvas does a good job of keeping the overall style relatively polished. I suppose since their store is located in New York, the aesthetic can't get too granola. While cruising, I ran across a few things that are quite noteworthy...I particularly liked items from their furniture and upholstery sections:

Mercer Tufted Club Chair

I L-O-V-E this chair...I even dig the blue velvet!

Metal Accent Tables

These are simple yet sophisticated...also priced pretty well.

Metal Cocktail Table

I love the idea of a long, narrow coffee table between two sofas...this one would be perfect for that.

Metal Desk

4 Post Bed

I really like the chandelier, but unfortunately that wasn't on their website!

Metal Squarestock Shelving

Dining Chair Round-up

I've been on the prowl for a set of dining chairs for a kitchen remodel project I'm working on. The chairs will be used in the breakfast area and need to be comfortable, stylish, and durable/cleanable. It's a tough trifecta to hit! While I haven't found the right fit for the project yet, I have seen lots of fantastic chairs during my shopping rounds. Here are my favorite picks:

1) Montecito Chair - Z Gallerie

2) Lola Arm Chair - Z Gallerie

3) Black Asian-Inspired Side Chair - Pieces

4) Colette Side Chair - Crate & Barrel

5) Gentry Chair - Ballard Designs

6) Chinese Chippendale Chair - Wisteria

7) Canvas Director's Chair - Williams-Sonoma Home

8) Waterloo Dining Chair - Z Gallerie

9) Bebe Vanity Chair - Cisco Brothers

10) Jonathan Adler Chippendale Arm Chair - Pieces

11) Louis Armchair - Jayson Home and Garden

12) Green Scroll Armchair - Horchow

Anyone out there in the market for dining chairs? What's the most important attribute for you? Comfort? Style? Practicality? Price? Speaking of price...dining chairs are EXPENSIVE, aren't they??