NYIGF: Horsin Around @ Two's Company

One of my favorite stops at the gift show is always Two's Company. The multi-room booth is always crowded and filled with accessories that are either right on trend or predicting what's next. This year, their equestrian themed displays were a hit.

Coincidentally, I recently did an interview with a fellow blogger about "equestrian tyle" for an upcoming assignment.

Polo matches and horseback riding on the English countryside always come to mind as do all of the glam accoutrements that go with it, such as riding helmets, show ribbons and trophies.

With horses on the mind, I also spotted a few other interesting accessories like this beautiful horse painting...

... and this chic, white horse peaking out on the left lower corner of this beatuiful display at another booth (sorry, I dont' remember which one!).

As it turns out, we can look forward to lots of horsing around come fall!

NYIGF: Gorgeous Grey

Hooray...I am back to blogging after a brief hiatus! This summer has just been super busy but now I have lots to share.

First up...the New York International Gift Fair! I spent the early part of the week racing around the Javits Center and the Piers in NYC soaking up as much inspiration as possible.

Did any of you catch my tweets from the show? @design_candy...if not, check out my twitpics on the sidebar...

This first and strongest trend I noticed? GREY! Everyone is embracing this hot new hue in so many ways--- there's no escaping this color for fall.

My favorite examples:

This crazy fun faux bois chair spotted at the Bungalow 5 booth:

...oh and their Harlow mirror and console table...fabulous!

I really loved these tiny side tables at Oomph, especialy in the dove grey...so chic with the monogram! Love, it---a must-have!

Moving on to soft goods....John Robshaw had gorgeous, gorgeous bedding and pillows...

I loved this soft grey and white bedding set and that "dipped" two-tone pillow too (both new prints)...something about it felt very boho chic to me! He also has a fab line of tie-dye coming too...pillows, robes, and more!

I've got loads more to share, but that's it for now!! Stay tuned for more trend re-caps!

Bronze Beauties...

A few years ago, certain home accessories were all about stainless steel, nickel and brushed chrome. I know because I fell for it! My kitchen appliances, most light fixtures and the accent lamps in my living room...are all about that cool shine.

Now, it seems its time to go warm. Bronze is back...well, it has been back for awhile, actually. However, lately, I'm noticing a lot more warm, bronze accessories creeping up...and I like it.

Lighting. I was at Porto Vivo in Huntingon, NY this week for the LI Pulse party. These oversized bronze light fixtures that were in the center of the restaurant stole my heart. Amazing, right?

Window shades. My friends at Hunter Douglas recently alerted me to this trend...how fabulous do these shades look? Sheer bronze fabrics, yes, please! These are from their Alustra Duette honeycomb shades series. So elegant.

Decorative furniture. I am in love with this oil-rubbed bronze Etagere from Restoration Hardware. I love this for a bathroom or really, more for a living room or bedroom.

And these Mission-style house numbers also from Restoration Hardware are just so fun and fabulous...I had to include them!

Sneak Peak into Spring 2010 Trends...

I was doing research on spring 2010 fashion and home trends over the weekend. Pantone is declaring Aurora Yellow to be the "it" color along with violet, pink champagne and other yummy shades. You can check out the whole report here.

After I got my color fix over at Pantone, I decided to check out Style.com and revisit the photos from the Spring 2010 fashion shows. What's hot in fashion tends to also point to what's hot in home so I was glad to check it all out! I couldn't help but drool over some of these accessories. Here's a look at what we might be seeing come spring:


Top Row, left to right:

Chanel: Love this glam meets country bag!

Manolo Blahnik: Lace-up heels are going to be everywhere.

Middle Row, left to right:

Sonia Rykiel: I'll take oh, about a dozen to stack up on each arm, please!

Christian Louboutian: Sexy sky-high heels with a pretty basketweave...a girl can dream!

Last row:
Coach: Slinky python metallic bag...hmm, this might make my xmas wish list!

I am patiently awaiting spring!