Pretty Sheeting from Anthropologie

Quick note to tell you about some new favorite bed linens via Anthro. Their Eyelet Embroidered Sheet Set is rocking my world. I LOVE the lineup of colors and the gorgeous embroidered detailing! And to add to the awesomeness, they are made of Egyptian cotton, which is the best in my humble opinion. Take a look...

So cute, huh?

L-O-V-I-N-G COCOCOZY!

Wow...long time, no blog! I'm so sorry for my absence lately. As previously mentioned, the first issue of High Gloss made its debut last week so I've been working away on that and I spent last week in New York for our launch party and meetings. Sadly, blogging just hasn't fit into the hectic schedule, but I'm happy to be back at it now.

One of the best things about my involvement with High Gloss is that I get to see all of the latest and greatest in home decor. One of the most notable new lines is the brainchild of a fellow blogger, Coco of COCOCOZY. She has produced a gorgeous collection of fine linen decorative pillows, drapery, bedding, and cotton throws. It was so nice to see fresh, refined-yet-casual fabrics and I was so smitten with her designs that I included two of her pillows in the following High Gloss market spread:

Anyhow, I just adore the rest of the collection and wanted to share some of it with you. With lots of fabulous patterns and colors, it all looks perfectly comfy and chic. Kudos to Coco for producing such a fabulous, fresh line of soft goods!

Throws

Pillows

Shams

More Shams...the peacock blue Quatrefoil style is calling my name!

What is your take on the COCOCOZY collection? Any favorite styles or colorways?

More on Monograms

I just emerged from the black hole that is the Julia B. website...oh my goodness, I've been creeping around it for way too long! Not long ago, I professed my love for monograms and this site is just feeding that fire.

 

Not only does Julia B. have 24 gorgeous monogram designs, they also offer a wide range of beautiful fabric options, and amazing border choices. Pretty much anything you can dream up is possible. I'm overwhelmed, yet delighted by those prospects. As far as the border options go, I've tentatively narrowed it down to the Paris and Anjou styles as favorites. The what-I-would-order-if-I-had-the-money game stops there because get heart palpitations at the thought of choosing a monogram design...I love too many of them. You'd probably have to hold a gun to my head to make me decide!

Enough about me and my craziness, I want to hear about your favorites. Take a look at this sampling of their exquisite handiwork and of course, cruise their site as well...you won't believe how beautifully intricate everything is.

Two final things about Julia B. to keep in mind: one,  they are able to accommodate requests for custom work, including the reproduction of vintage patterns and monograms. This is nice for those like me who always sort through the heirloom linens while antiquing. I often find pretty designs, but the initials never match up to mine...it's good to know that Julia B. can fix that problem. Two, they have a bridal registry service, which is pure genius...brides, you had better get in on this! I would've loved to register for Julia B. goodies. In fact, maybe I'll go ahead and create a general gifting registry for my husband to tap ;)

In with the New

I've been making the rounds, checking out online retailers' new goods. Here's what I like best from Horchow:

Welded Iron Cocktail Table

Industrial yet refined...casters also come in handy for vacuuming :)

Sideboard - this shape is so pretty. 

It's deeper (and more expensive, of course) than what I had in mind, but it would look great in my dining room!

Chant Linens 

Looks like Lulu DK! Really cute stuff.

Bone-Inlaid Tissue Box

 

Quilted Ivory Leather-Framed Mirror 

"Baroque" Mirror - love that yellow lamp too.

Fortune Teller Sconce

My list of sconces I want is out of control.

Chelsea Table Lamp - also comes in black. 

I adore this...neutral but still unique and whimsical.

Greek Key Placemat

Great concept though I wish it came in fun lacquered colors a la Jonathan Adler. If they weren't a whopping $85 a pop, I'd probably be inclined to spray paint + poly them myself.

Their prices are a bit inflated, in my humble opinion. So, if you can't live without something from above, be sure to sign up for their emails because they often have sales (sometimes up to 30% off) and free shipping events!

Tabletop Time

Saw a few notable things while Christmas shopping at Home James! They have an excellent selection of table linens ready for your monogram. I particularly like these two black and white versions to pair with our wedding china.

 

And these napkin rings:

 

Images of our wedding china:

 

Raynaud Marie Antoinette

Salad plates

  

Royal Crown Derby Black Aves with Gold

I'd love to add these to the mix as well (if the dinner plates don't cover up the monogram)

 

Pickard chargers

Back to Home James! They also have gorgeous hand-cut Royal Scot English crystal. This plaid pattern is nice because it's not overly feminine. No guy wants to drink his scotch out of a girly glass :)

I ADORE this pattern.