Saturday, August 24, 2013

ETHAN ALLEN RE-INVENTED

I must say that I had never been inside an Ethan Allen showroom before today, but the furniture brand seems to be in the process of reinventing itself. I really like the direction it’s going in and found myself inspired by all the furniture and accessories. 

A small new showroom just opened near my home. In that intimate environment, all the items felt a lot more special and handpicked than I imagine they would in a huge, overwhelming showroom. The whole space had a really beautiful, fresh feel to it. 


The company’s new catalog also has a bit of fashion mixed in, which is always appreciated! Here are a few pages to give you a quick look. Have any of you purchased Ethan Allen furniture for your home? Do you have a favorite Ethan Allen piece?


Friday, August 23, 2013

PRE-FALL SWEATERS

Growing up on the coast of Northern California, where the average temperature is 60 degrees year-round, sweaters and sweatshirts were a main staple in my closet.

These days I’m thrilled to be living in a city that has much warmer weather, but every autumn I still look forward to stocking up on all those comfy, cozy knits! I’m also happy to see that sweatshirts have made the list of must-have fall fashions—they’ll be a great addition to some edgy and sophisticated looks. I have a feeling one of my fave go-to outfits this year will be a fitted above-the-knee skirt, a pair of sexy pumps and a slouchy oversize sweatshirt. 


It’s a little tough to think about fall and winter while the weather is still warm and summery, but this is a great time to start curating and preparing your winter wardrobe