Showing posts with label Tory Burch. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tory Burch. Show all posts

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Tory Burch Home Collection


Fashion and Interiors collide again in the most exciting way ever. Some Most of you will need to sit down for this little announcement: Tory Burch has come out with a Home Collection!

  :::JUMPING UP & DOWN::: 

If you can't tell, this is very exciting news to me, as I love Tory Burch. For those of you who may not be familiar, Tory Burch is an American fashion designer. Her style is a little hippie meets a little bohemian meets a whole lot of classic fun. Last year I posted about her home, which was featured in Vogue magazine. I loved reading about her home, her vision and her interior style. Lucky for us, a year later Tory has come out with this Home Collection, allowing us to have a little piece of Tory in our own home! Many of the items in her home collection were inspired by pieces from her own home or were created from a memory from Tory's family.

Sit back, relax and come along on a tour of my Christmas List  favorites from the collection...



These needle point pillows were inspired by Tory's parent's love of folk art. Her parents learned to do needlework on a cruise and her father stuck with the craft, becoming an avid needle pointer. The pillow on the far right, shows a man writing a letter that says: "Everything begets thee to me" which Tory's father said to Tory's mother often. He even needle pointed this phrase on to a cushion for her and she had it engraved in her wedding band - so sweet!  


I especially like the fluffy tassels at every corner. For anyone taking notes, my home needs to have this pillow, I will take the lion and I will adore it every day. 


The Henry and Nick double sided picture frame, named after Tory's twin sons, would be the perfect addition to any table. I love the linear lines of this frame as well as the gold finish. So chic! 


Speaking of gold, how about an adorable golden nut? This Robinson nutcracker is random and fabulous and pays homage to Tory's family tradition of shelling and eating nuts during the holidays. My house also desperately needs this piece....my coffee table is all but begging for this little jewel.  


The baily BOX.....Sigh...how striking is this piece? I love the graphic pattern and black and white color scheme. An accessory like this could easily stand alone or play well with others styled on a bookshelf.  



These Rae Coasters, named after Tory's Grandmother, are perfect for any bar or any coffee table for that matter. I always have coasters around and I love that these come with their own little matching box for storage. The whole set up is so modern chic. Each of the clear glass crystal coasters has a gold Tory Burch logo in the middle. Simple, elegant and functional...doesn't get much better than that!



How fun is this Madison cork screw/bottle opener? I love that it's actual purpose is cleverly disguised in this random, yet fabulous golden screw. A piece like this is a great accessory and an even better conversation piece when you bring it out to use. 

I could go on and on and show you a picture of every item, but that would make for a long blog and could make me appear obsessed unable to filter. So, if you are interested in seeing more of the collection follow this link to the Home Collection page on Tory's website

It's no surprise that someone with such a defined fashion sense would seamlessly transfer their abilities into interiors. I love that so many of the items would be instant conversation pieces, like the needlepoint pillows, golden nut and cork-screw. Not only are the pieces in this collection relevant stylistically but they have depth. They were designed from a memory or experience, making them that much more desirable. Well done Tory, any home would be lucky to be adorned with your pieces!


All photos via Tory Burch website

Thursday, September 19, 2013

I'm Feeling Blue

Last year, around this time I posted about the green color trend I was seeing in both fashion and interiors. I ended up hitting the nail on the head as I basically predicted the color of the year. Gosh that felt good. You know, being such a genius (toot toot <-----that's the sound of my own horn :) ). I decided I could use a confidence boost like that at least once a year so I'm going to make this trend prediction thing a tradition.

Back in the olden days I was always shopping....not necessarily buying, but always in and out of shops, just browsing around. Since the engagement/house buying/house remodeling/marriage/work and more house remodeling, I haven't had a lot of time to shop. Sad I know... But Saturday I had a little time to myself so I headed out to research shop.

As I be-bopped from store to store (this is how a girl shops when she's alone and not being drug encouraged to hurry through one store to the next), I noticed the emerald green hue still had a strong presence on the racks. It didn't take long to figure out this year was not going to be AS obvious as last year. However, the more I looked around I realized another color was popping up a lot too.



The color: Dark Sea Blue. I stole this name from Tory Burch, but it fits the color perfectly.

Tory Burch. 
To me, this color is a blue with a lot of depth and life. Much lighter than a navy but with the same regal presence. It's almost a teal, but not quite. It's a happy color, but a moody one. 

Saks. 
The above photo is an outfit from Marc Jacob's and shows this deep sea blue color-blocked with navy.

On Sunday Brent and I headed to Scott's Antique show. This show comes to town once a month and is always full of all kinds of goodies. But this trip my mind was on validation regarding my color thoughts....and I hadn't been in the door 10 minutes when I saw these.....


This fabric is a bit lighter than the "Deep Sea Blue" above, but you get the idea. A deep blue almost teal color. This fabric fits the bill. 

And then I saw these......



And it was like WHAM BAM, I might be on to something. I was seeing this color at every turn. 

With my color chosen I went in search of some rooms that were incorporating this look....

 House Beautiful. 
This color is used several times in this room. The walls are a glossy version of the deep blue while the fabric on the chair and the lampshade against the wall are sporting this hue as well. The color looks great with the rich dark floors.


Dark Blue/Teal cabinets..that's a bold choice. The color marries well with the white, stainless steel and the wooden beam, but painting all of your cabinets this color is a big commitment. 

Pinterest.
I love this. I really love dark painted walls, and I'm especially digging the color. Often times people are fearful of painting a room in a dark color, because they think it will make the room look too small and cave like, but when paired with lighter furnishings it can make for a dramatic, happy space. I also love, love, love when pieces of furniture/cabinets are the same color as the wall. It adds texture and depth to the space in a way that makes you look twice. 

So, there you have it....Deep Sea Blue. It's debut on the fashion/interiors scene hasn't been as obvious or strong as the emerald green color last year, but I think it has promise. It seems like a color that would work well popped in here and there or as the dramatic center of attention. It's elegant and fun and just screams Fall/Winter. 

Pinterest.

JLo's on board....what do you all think? Would you wear/decorate with this color? 

Unless otherwise noted all photos are my own. 

Sunday, August 12, 2012

Mixed Greens

This weekend was Georgia's tax free shopping weekend! I was very excited as this is always a good time to make some Fall purchases. Even though it's only 7 -8% off, every little bit helps make certain pricey items a little more obtainable. I can rationalize anything... "it's a gift!" :)

As we all know, Tangerine Tango is the "color-of-the-year", but I'd say green is one of the hottest colors of this upcoming Fall season. We all know fashion and interiors are very much intertwined, so I set out to do some research this past weekend. As I was perusing some of my favorite stores (preparing my Fall wish list), I noticed the most beautiful shades of green showcased in everything from clothing to accessories.

This shade of green...........
2012 Tory Burch
Marianne Pump
in Malachite Green.

... and these shades...

Kate Spade jewelry display showcasing various shades of green.
Photo my own.


And this shade.....(no pun intended here, haha)
2012 Tory Burch
Classic Sunglasses
in Lagoon Green

The green hues are so fresh and exciting and have the potential to add a pop of warmth and elegance to any backdrop be it an outfit or a room.

After a little digging  I believe I found a few paint colors and interior versions of this hot trend for you to consider for your space.
Benjamin Moore's Lafayette Green HC-135
This color would require a good deal of light in the room to keep it from getting too dark, but I think it's got a rich softness about it that could add an unexpected pop to any space. 



How pretty is this? Bold, but pretty. Before taking the plunge with a color like this for all the cabinets in your kitchen, you want to make sure you really really really love it. With that being said, it's beautiful, different and fresh. I could see this color on an island with a contrasting perimeter - maybe a white.  


Notice how nice this green pairs with black, silver, white and gold.

This photo is via HouseBeautiful.
The perimeter cabinets in this kitchen are painted in Benjamin Moore's Sherwood Green HC-118. I think the space is light and airy. This green is not too in your face and really works nicely with the stained finish on the islands.

Benjamin Moore's Surf Blue 2056-30.
The wall color above comes across a bit more teal than the others but I think it's vibrant and beautiful.

This photo is via HouseBeautiful.
I really like this shot. The pops of green really create a funky, fresh look in what would otherwise be a very stark and sleek space. I love the pattern of the wallpaper & the mirror over the tub.

Green with envy yet?  It's never healthy to wish one's life away, but between the fashion taking over the racks as we speak and the photos above I'm itching for a time and place to play with a little green myself. Stay tuned!

Unless otherwise noted all photos are from google search.