Fall Trends 2010

Fall is my favorite season! 

Although I'm always a little sad to say goodbye to summer with its sunny colors, fresh food, fun footwear (constant pedis and cute sandals), and carefree breeziness, my very favorite season is fall. I love the leaves, the sweater-y textures, the rich muted color palettes, cool weather fashion (hello, BOOTS!) and the spicy comfort food. 

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 It's definitely a great time to add some changes to your space. Canadian House and Home delivers great trends for Fall 2010. Here is a list of my favorite fall trends. 

(For the complete list, click here.)

The Color Grey

The new neutral! Hooray! Grey is such a popular color right now and I am delighted to see that it's here to stay, even in cooler weather. 

Salvaged Chic

Reclaimed, recycled, reused, vintage. Yes, the green movement is slowly growing, but I think people are beginning to really appreciate old things that have character and a story.

Industrial Accents

I am ALL over this. Wire baskets, patina-ed metal, industrial-looking light fixtures- all these things toughen up spaces that are either too soft or too modern.

Texture 

Texture in fabric is always a trend for fall, I think. Texture in flooring and wall material is having a resurgence because of the no fuss factor. Sure, a sleek white laquered wall is incredible looking, but will show every single finger print of the hands that touch it. Texture is welcoming, warming, and easy.

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Modern Country Kitchens 

Every magazine and blog seem to be featuring a ton of these... and I'm starting to really appreciate them more. I do want to emphasize the modern part, though. While a country kitchen feels outdated, finding a balance between modern and country feels updated and current.

Classic furniture. 

Timeless silhoettes with updated details. These pieces never go out of style, do they? 

Check out the French bergere in a linen, the Platner chair, and the Louix XVI chair in cow hide.

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Which trends are your favorite? Grey and classic furniture are my faves.

xoxo,

 

Monday Inspiration

 

I love this teal bathroom from Canadian House and Home. I love white washed woodwork: the bead board, the chair rail, and crown molding. And GAH I love that hardware! And you know I dig that sink reservoir and the clawfoot bathtub. 

 

I like Red Lipstick. I bought my first tube EVER for Valentine's Day! I'm trying it out slowly. I've found that a swipe of red and then blotting so it's more of a stain is more my look.  Oh and clear gloss on top. Still getting my husband used to this look. Do you guys like red lips?

Click here to make you feel good: Ondine Karady's portfolio. Y'all remember her from Top Design 2008, right? Her work is REALLY good! I didn't realize it, but her background is in set design. She did lots of fabulous sets for Sex and the City, including Alexander Petrovsky's chic NY apartment.

I went to a Dallas nursery last weekend with one of my best friends and I cannot get the ranunculus out of my head. They weren't as open or gorgeous as these in this picture, but I loved them none-the-less. I want a garden! Now!

Happy Monday!

xoxo,