Luxe Lifestyle: Favorite New Purchase: Shagreen Tray

We posted about the luxury that is the shagreen texture a few months ago.  One item we included in our Luxe Picks was this fabulous shagreen tray from C. Wonder.  

 

Such a great textured tray, with a nice scale and a gold trim that gives it even more of a luxury finish.  I finally nabbed one, being they are on sale and another 50% off the sale price! No brainer! And I love all the colors, but was looking for a neutral so I went with the grey.  I love it!

 

 

Luxe Fashion & Decor: Geometric Prints

An overlapping trend in fashion and home decor is geometric prints.  

We're loving the bold, colorful patterns!

LUXE PICKS

Dvf
matchesfashion.com

cubano geo butterfly
echodesign.com

Diane von furstenberg handbag
net-a-porter.com

Forever 21 hair accessory
forever21.com

Decorative Plate
cwonder.com

Embroidered Lattice Pillow Cover
cwonder.com

vintage riviera links scarf
echodesign.com

Luxe Decor: Coral Craze...This time for home decor!

Many months ago we posted about our love for coral in fashion.  Well, that love stands strong and is not limited to our wardrobes... We absolutely love the fresh, playful hue incorporated into home decor as well!

As you might have noticed through my "Designing the New Digs" series, I am a bit of a commitment-phobe when it comes to color.  Don't get me wrong, I love color, I just fear I will tire of any particular shade too quickly.  However, as my guest room is still unfinished, and I find myself continually inspired by coral, I feel like it's a good room to go a little more daring and bold with color!  We'll see?!...Stay tuned.

photos via my pinterest

LUXE PICKS

Wave Pillow / Lattice Pillow

Damask Pillow / Greek Key Pillow

Shagreen Tray

Herringbone Throw

Faux Bamboo Sconce

Faux Bamboo Pagoda Chandelier

Bamboo Lattice Wallpaper

Fretwork Fabric

Deco Pillow

Luxe Decor: Shagreen

Shagreen, or shark skin, is a beautiful and typically very high end design application.  Regardless if it is a faux or real skin, a piece of shagreen furniture can make a huge impact in your home, but also in your wallet.  This design element is pure luxury and adds great texture to a room.

photos via my pinterest

Recently, I've come across some great, affordable faux shagreen accessories to incorporate into your home without the huge expense.

LUXE PICKS

I absolutely LOVE these trays from C. Wonder.  The colors are amazing and the gold rim make them look much more than they they are.

Tray

I love the neutral colors of these shagreen boxes and tray from Ballard Designs.

Boxes

Tray

Martha Stewart has even come out with an office accessory line in the luxe finish.  Super chic for a home office!

Long Box / Square Box

Journal

Pencil Cup / Stackable Box