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Spring into Gracious Home

Friday, March 15th, 2013

Look No Further

One of our best independent retailers in the United States is Gracious Home and there’s no wonder why…  The store is filled with everything you would ever need to outfit your home –  from batteries to baskets, bedding to bath salts and so much more.  We’ve asked our super stylish contacts there how they would celebrate spring so without further ado, here’s what they had to say!

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As the weather gets warmer and the days become longer, Gracious Home is proud to announce the arrival of spring to our stores!  What better way to celebrate the season of all things new than by sprucing up your décor?  We have a few “blooming” ideas to offer that will spring you into style!

The simplest way to refresh your bedroom and get it season-ready?  A complete bed makeover!  Large frond motifs are effortlessly added for a fresh watercolor effect that puts you in the mood for a Mediterranean escape.

Lulu DK for Matouck – Hemingway Bedding

There is truly no better way to announce the arrival of a blossoming new season than with a bit of floral frenzy.  Soft blues and gentle green add just the right touch and they’re created by a designer we just adore!

Diane James Home – Blue and White Bouquet

Add a pop of color to brighten your days with a decorative pillow, or six!  Enhance your décor with a bit of elegant embroidery and bold patterns.

John Robshaw – Abaca Decorative Pillows

Sweet treats in the afternoon cannot be missed as the weather warms up with delicately designed dessert plates.

Rosanna – Arabesque Dessert Plates

Flight-friendly and fashion forward designs make travelling this spring a breeze!  Become a globetrotter with unique and unflinching spring-inspired luggage.

Anna Sui for Tumi Luggage Collection

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As you can see, there’s no place like Gracious Home and the stores are budding with new and exciting spring collections.  You can stop by one of their stores in Manhattan (or better yet, shop online!) to experience all the great style they have to offer.  Gracious Home, look no further!

Photos via Gracious Home

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Country Couture

Friday, January 25th, 2013

Pretty Purples in Lantern Vase

Who says country and couture can’t come together to create a floral collection that is on the one hand elegant and pretty yet on the other, relaxed and comfortable?  This sense of approachable luxury is what we tried to capture in our new Spring/Summer 2013 collection, where rustic vases like antiqued lanterns or hobnail glass jars are paired with luscious hydrangea and peonies.

Blossoming Bedding

Dahlias, Ranunculus and Roses

The present trend toward a more casual lifestyle allows us to design looser compositions to mirror what you would do with your own garden cuttings, effortless bouquets that can finish any room of the house.  Sprigs of deep purple clematis, vibrant pink geranium and pale green apple blossoms add a whimsical country touch.

Garden Glam

Pops of PInk

And our lovely orchids, whether they are oncidium or phalaenopsis, are always “planted” in naturally mossed hand-thrown terra cotta pots for that fresh from the nursery touch.

Pink Patterned Phalaenopsis

We’re heading into the city on this frigid day to finish our booth at Pier 94 and counting the days until spring!  Will you be walking the New York Gift Show this year?

P.S.  Since we’re stuck selling at the show, we’ll be back next Friday so please stay tuned!

Photos via Diane James Home, Sanderson and Thibaut

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Fall Preview: Modern Vintage

Thursday, August 16th, 2012

Wisteria – Updated Heirlooms

As we head into New York today to put the final touches on our booth at the International Gift Fair, we thought you might enjoy a sneak peak at our new Fall/Winter collection – Modern Vintage.  We all know that mixing the old with the new is not a recent trend in fashion or home decor but with the current popularity of the Fiat Abarth 500 and the “flea market meets loft chic” vibe of Restoration Hardware and Wisteria, we couldn’t help but design a collection that combines vintage and modern elements.  Juxtaposing different eras and styles provides both contrast and harmony in a room or in a home accessory and the more surprising the mix, the better.

Amaryllis and Orchid Bouquet in Crystal Bowl

That’s why we paired a contemporary bouquet of vibrant green hydrangea mixed with ranunculus and passion flowers with a textured cream vase, reminiscent of Laguna vintage pottery…

Mixed Green Bouquet in White Ceramic Vase

and a classic white phalaenopsis orchid in an orange porcelain planter with clean lines (hello, Tangerine Tango!)

Phalaenopsis in Tangerine Scholar Vase

Homes need a history and a truly modern space would look cold without some vintage charm and the opposite is equally true, since contemporary elements help vintage decor stay relevant.

Dahlia, Rose and Orchid Bouquet in Cane Vase

Luckily our designs complement both modern and traditional spaces, adding life and pops of color where needed.

Autumn Flowers in Cylinder

P.S.  If you’re walking the show, please stop by our booth on Pier 94 – #42059 and say hi!

Photos via Wisteria and Diane James Home

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Still Seeing Stars

Friday, July 6th, 2012

Classic and Chic

It all started with The Nanny Diaries…  Set designer Andrew Baseman came calling having “discovered” our designs at Bergdorf Goodman and we’ve been seeing stars ever since.

A Hit in the Making!

Next, we “auditioned” for the sets of Smash, which aired on NBC this spring, and on which Andy collaborated with production designer, Cabot McMullen.

A Producer's Office

Our Pink Chinese Cymbidium Orchid (featured in the hall above) makes a cameo in this show in the office of Broadway producer Eileen’s (played by Angelica Houston.)  The room is based on a real office in the Brill Building (home to numerous songwriters over the years) and had to have a nouveau rich aura about it so our Chateau in Bordeaux Bouquet was added in a supporting role on the table (you can see just above the gentleman’s shoulder.)

Lovely Leading Ladies

Songwriter Julia’s home is more comfortable in feeling with a mix of modern and vintage furniture and accessories.  Given that Debra Messing (who plays Julia) is highly allergic to fresh flowers, our faux fleurs appear in many scenes.  In this one, our Hydrangea Blossom (sadly no longer available) can be seen on the left side on the console just above the couch.

Singing Our Song

And our red carpet days aren’t over with a new show being filmed as we write…   666 Park Avenue will debut this fall on ABC, hopefully with some Diane James flowers in starring roles!

Photos via Traditional Home, The Los Angeles Times, Diane James Home and ABC

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Monday Mood

Monday, May 7th, 2012

It’s Monday – what mood are you in?

Fun and Games at DOAD

Playful

Pronunciation: /ˈplāfəl/

Lighthearted; fond of games and amusement

P.S.  We spy with our little eyes a Diane James Home palm…  How fun to be part of Tilton Fenwick‘s color-filled vignette for Design on a Dime!

Photo by Michael Rodenbush via Tilton Fenwick

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Spring Fling

Friday, April 20th, 2012

Spring Blossoms

Since we’re in New York today introducing our new Fall/Winter 2012 collection during Tabletop Week, we thought we’d share some of the new spring things now available on Diane James Home!  From fine florals inspired by our favorite book, The Secret Garden…

In The Pink Bouquet: $350

to terrific trays…

Dutch Tulip Tray: $70

and fabulous frames…

Tropical Lime Frame: $60

botanical beauty abounds.  We’ve also added our favorite Turkish hand-painted bowls to the mix…

Small Bohemian Bowls: $30 for 4

and a topiary tole planter, too!

Topiary Tole Planter: $45

Stay tuned as we’ll be launching a special offer for Mother’s Day…  Here’s to a fun and flower-filled Friday!

Photos via Diane James Home

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Wine Country and English Christmas

Wednesday, September 21st, 2011

A Tuscan Landscape

Last fall, Diane spent a glorious week visiting her sister in the hills above Florence, strolling through the vineyards and olive groves and dining on the home-made pastas that the villa on Via di Terenzano is known for.

A Harvest of Grapes

She was so inspired by the colors found in the wine country - the rich plums and warm golden hues – that this palette became the foundation for this fall’s collection.

Wine Country

We had such fun pairing fall flowers with containers having a rustic feel – cubes that look like recycled glass bottles and “earthy” terracotta pots.

Nina Campbell at Home

Since the holiday season is so short, we prefer creating winter bouquets that don’t scream “Christmas” so they can be used throughout the season.  As we were designing the winter collection, preparations were underway for Kate and William’s wedding and we had just shipped our first order to Nina Campbell‘s (British royalty in our eyes) London store.

Nina Campbell's Table

How could we not evoke the elegance of an English Christmas in our winter collection, using lush flowers in beautiful glass and antiqued mirror vases to make bouquets fit for a Queen (or a newly-wed Prince and Princess!)

English Christmas

We’re excited to introduce our new Fall and Winter 2011 designs, now available on Diane James Home!

Photos via Pinterest, Veranda and Diane James Home

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Thursday Thank You

Thursday, August 4th, 2011
Everyone Could Use a Little Zhush

Everyone Could Use a Little Zhush

Domestic Bliss

Domestic Bliss

… to The Zhush and The Decorista for including our flowers in some lovely lifestyle shots for Sue’s online store, zhush.  Soon to come is her “lookbook” feature which will show you how to use her fabulously fun accessories to “zhush” up your own home.  Once you see how Sue pairs Jonathan Adler coasters with Kim Seybert‘s beaded burst napkin rings or Rab Lab‘s agate coasters with a Two’s Company python tray, you’ll want one or more of everything!

Pale Roses And Pretty Things

Pale Roses And Pretty Things

Summer Sunflower Fun

Summer Sunflower Fun

Photos by Jacob Kriese via Made By Girl

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Simply Irresistibles

Friday, April 15th, 2011
Botanical Beauties on Diane James Home

Botanical Beauties on Diane James Home

We’re often asked why we don’t open a retail store where we could sell our designs as well as beautiful botanically-inspired gifts… and we have to say, we’ve been tempted!  Now, with the beauty of e-commerce, we’re indulging our retail dreams by adding a few of our favorite gifts  (all under $80!) to Diane James Home, just in time for Mother’s Day…

Artichoke Linen Hand Towel

Artichoke Linen Hand Towel

Poppy Soap Set

Poppy Soap Set

Tea Forte Tea Chest

Tea Forte Tea Chest

Hydrangea Note Cards

Hydrangea Note Cards

Scrapbook Tray

Scrapbook Tray

 And our gift to you, free shipping through May 8th!

Photos via Diane James Home

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Thursday Thank You

Thursday, January 6th, 2011

Since we resolved to say “Thank You” more often, why not start now with the launch of our new Thursday post (yes, we’re now writing four days a week!) in which we give thanks for all that brings joy and beauty into our lives.

Need We Say More?

Need We Say More?

Today, we’d like to thank all of you who read this blog, buy our designs and encourage us with your kind words with a special gift of 20% on any order placed online at Diane James Home through Thursday, January 27th.  Just use coupon code THANKS2011 when checking out.  Your support means the world us!

P.S.  We’re also adding 365 Thank Yous by John Kralik to our reading list this year!

Photo by Jonathan Sloane

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