Wallpaper Discovery

Whether you buy a new home or an older one, or even decide to renovate,  there are always surprises.  Some good, some bad and some plain fun, like this one.  During a recent  project , Cocoon Home Design found this amazingly cute wallpaper underneath one that we had had removed.  We suspect this paper is about 75  years old.  Very sweet vintage wallpaper for a charming children's bedroom.

Heavy Metal-Gold

We're so often focused on the contemporary look of stainless steel that we neglect copper, bronze, gold, and nickel.   This is first in a series exploring how to incorporate other metals into your space with accessories, textiles and lighting.  Take a look at some gold examples.

Above  Williams and Sonoma's Gold Leaf Mirror will reflect the late summer sun through out your home.

The  gold in  Marcel Wander's Alice wallpaper makes the floral pattern delicate and glamorous.

Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams occasional table is the perfect size to fit just about anywhere.

Gold details throughout  a hotel room in St. Petersburg make the guest feel royal and grand.  Take me there....

This vintage cocktail shaker set  from Esty is a great way to get a touch of gold into your bar.

Vico Magistretti Atollo Gold Lamp. I  LOVE IT!!

The gold piano and the gold framed chairs make this room whimsical and classic.

Try working a bit of gold into your space.

Till Monday

This week's Till Monday image is a preview of our master bedroom's new look.  Keep posted for details.  Hope you all have a great weekend.

Color Obsession

My new color obsession is the blue of this Makita tool box I photographed  hanging around the house ever since we began our renovation.  I started looking for items in the color but found it a bit of a challenge because  it's a unique blue.  It's neither turquoise, aqua, nor baby blue.  It's Makita blue.  A blue that can be cooled or warmed depending on how and where you use it.  I hope to find a way to incorporate it into our new master bedroom or bath by mixing it with taupes and grays.  A tribute to the tool box used to create the new space.  Take a look at what I found.

I was reminded of Andrew Morgan's amazing talent with textiles while vacationing at the Ritz.  All of the beds are draped with his throws.  Years ago when Cocoon (the store) opened in Boston we hosted a trunk show for him.  Back then,  he was peddling his wares out of a duffle bag.  Congratulations on his success, he's so deserving!  His Peacock throw displays a great balance of color and design.  I particularly love the gray background.

Blu Dot's square pillow.

Aimee Wilder's Loops wallpaper available at Burke Decor.

When working with an accent color it's good to use it in other forms such as leather.   Room and Board's leather sofa in teal.

Hope you all had a great weekend!!

Till Monday

Act fast this weeks Till Monday image is from One Kings Lane, an online home decor discount company.  One of today's featured items is Graham & Brown wall coverings on sale for $29 a roll!!!  I wish the tufted bench and boxes were also on sale.  Have a great weekend and happy shopping.