Posts Tagged ‘Gracious Home’

Girls Just Want to Have Fun…

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013

Marvelous Mary

“If you don’t go, you won’t know!” has been our motto ever since we took over the helm of our mother’s business yet as busy mom-preneurs with teenage sons, getting out from behind the computer or stove is a feat.  That’s why we try to hit as many places and parties when we do get out and today we’re joining blogging buddy Sue from The Zhush for some adventures in the big city.

Cool Blues

It’s Spring Market at the D & D Building so our first stop will be Schumacher where the dynamic duo, Mary McDonald and Martyn Lawrence-Bullard of Million Dollar Decorators, will be sharing their inspirations and creative insights in a discussion moderated by Jason Chen, home furnishings editor at Departures Magazine.

Pretty Prints

Magnificent Martyn

Since we’re still shopping for furniture and light fixtures for the new living room, we’ll drag Sue to several other showrooms to get her thoughts on some of our top picks, and end up to 200 Lexington to celebrate the release of the TRADhome spring issue with Ann Maine at Desiron.

Desired Goods

Then, if we still have energy and a skip in our step, we’ll head uptown to Gracious Home to celebrate the launch of Scalamandre’s new Maison collection…  Whew – we better bring some comfy shoes!

Join the Party!

Do you pack it all in when you get a day “off” from the office?

Photos via Schumacher, Desiron and Eastern Accents

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

Goodness Gracious (Home)!

Friday, September 30th, 2011

Lotus Flower Candle Holder

If you live in Manhattan and are outfitting a home, then you know that Gracious Home has everything you would ever need – from lightbulbs to linens, batteries to bakeware, gifts to gourmet food - all under one roof.  Shopping at this emporium for the home is a real treat and the seasonal displays are always a feast for the eyes.  When it comes to fall accessories, we know where to go to get that cozy, autumn feel…

Annie Modica - Small Artichoke Tray

Missoni - Morrison Throw

Juliska - Bistro Goblet

Chrysanthemum Guest Towel

Roger & Gallet - Ginger Hand Soap

Do you decorate for fall and where do you shop for autumnal inspiration?

Photos via Gracious Home

Nice Orange Spice

Friday, September 16th, 2011

Appree - Maple Leaf Post-it Notes

While orange was one of the trendy colors last spring in fashion, we’re seeing splashes of this color popping up in home decor this fall and we love it!  We just don’t know whether we’ll be adding it to our wardrobe…

ASOS - Lipsy Flower Ring

Stella McCartney - Python Print Scarf

 or to our home!

Lulu DK - Petals Plate

Anthropologie - Le Versha Chair

Agraria - Bitter Orange Diffuser

P.S.  Stay tuned to The Buzz next week as we’ll be posting about our new Fall 2011 collection on Diane James Home… even our bouquets have an orange crush!

Photos via Walker Art, ASOS, Net-A-Porter, Stylebeat, Anthropologie and Gracious Home

Dining and Design – Part 2

Monday, May 10th, 2010
Window at Gracious Home on Third Avenue

Window at Gracious Home on Third Avenue

We’ve been asked by a number of designers to help with their centerpieces for the upcoming Red & White Ball benefiting the Greenwich chapter of the American Red Cross.  Since we just created beautiful springtime table settings at Gracious Home, we thought we could be inspired by these.

Tablesetting with Juliska and Gien

Table Setting with Juliska and Gien

Blue and Yellow Tablesetting

Blue and Yellow Table Setting

Purple and Gold Glamorous Tablesetting

Purple and Gold Glamorous Table Setting

Tablesetting with Melamine Plates

Table Setting with Melamine Plates

Tablesetting with Gien and Melamine Plates

Table Setting with Gien and Melamine Plates

Tell us, dear Hostesses, how do you set a springtime table?

Photos by yours truly

All That Glitters…

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009

Finding the perfect present for those who have everything can be difficult so this year, we’re using a bit of the Midas touch… gifts that glitter with gold.  From tabletop to jewelry, paper goods to holiday decor, we think these gilded gifts will be treasured!

Cambria Cove - Bronze Foil Journals

Cambria Cove - Bronze Foil Journals

Anthropologie - Twinkling Boughs Tea Set

Anthropologie - Twinkling Boughs Tea Set

Kim Seybert - Neoclassical Leaf Runner

Kim Seybert - Neoclassical Leaf Runner

Gracious Home - Judy Ross Pillow

Gracious Home - Judy Ross Pillow

Elva Fields - Corsage Necklace

Elva Fields - Corsage Necklace

Kate's Paperie - Flocked Gold Gift Wrap

Kate's Paperie - Flocked Gold Gift Wrap

Photos from Cambria Cove, Elle Decor, Kim Seybert, Gracious Home, Elva Fields and Kate’s Paperie

Spring Has Sprung at Gracious Home

Tuesday, April 14th, 2009

We recently visited one of our best clients in New York, Gracious Home, and loved the colorful spring displays at the Chelsea store.  Our flowers were paired with coordinating home accessories such as Middle Kindom porcelain vases, Michael Aram pewter candlesticks and Peacock Alley Palazzo bedding.  Gracious Home’s new store on 26th and 6th Avenue is a feast for the eyes and we can’t think of any other store in New York where we could spend an entire day browsing for beautiful things.

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