Wild for Windsor Chairs

This past fall when I was at High Point Market I popped into the Mitchell Gold showroom and was immediately smitten with their modern interpretation of the iconic Windsor Chair. Soon I noticed many other retailers introducing their own version of the beloved chair. Whether in the original bow back or the updated fan back there truly is a style and color for every house!

 

Mitchell Gold Winslet Chairs

This image shows how a burst of color on Windsor Chairs can really bring a kitchen to life!

Maine Cottage offers the Bow Back styled Windsor Chair in 46 colors!

My favorite new Windsor introduction has to be the Crate and Barrel Willa Chair! It is available in Snow, Black, White, Dove and Peacock....YES Peacock! I am in love and might even add a few to our home office!

What are your thoughts on the newly interrupted Windsor Chair? Would you use them in your house?

Stepping Out with Crate & Barrels New Rugs

When January rolls around I am usually ready to roll up everything to do with winter and start new! Lucky for us Crate & Barrel just unveiled their new collection of furniture and accessories. I am particularly loving their new selection of area rugs!

Most of the area rugs are made of New Zealand Wool. Read this as ridiculously cozy, comfy and soft to the touch which is good for people like me who love to sit on the floor!

 

The Jasper Grey Rug paired with the Sonny Bench is a welcome addition to the entryway!

 

I often like to make the area rug in my rooms the focal point which means selecting one with great movement. The Tristan Rug is fantastic because of it's neutral colorway and fun pattern.The Floral Motif would work well in many rooms including a teenage girls bedroom and a home office!

Pop on over to Crate and Barrel to see all of their new introductions! I am especially smitten with the Tilly Accent Pillow and Esta Table Lamp. 

(images via Crate & Barrel)

Crate and Barrel Goes Old School

While scouting Crate and Barrel for dining room chairs I came across the Kitchenette Light Oak Table and it immediately took me back to Elementary School Days! Isn't this table reminiscent of the school desks we had as grade school students? The tubular steel with a thin wood top that looks as it is floating above the chrome base is just as I remembered it to be!

The table is an affordable option (the rectangle version above is $239) for the kitchen or even to be used as a desk! It is available in 3 finishes; light oak, walnut and white.

Thankfully with the modern day version the chair is separate, no awkward moments of trying to stand up straight and getting caught....not that I ever did that!

Thanks C&B for the walk down memory lane! Now to find a place for this table in my own house!

(image from US School Furniture,Crate and Barrel)