Well, the almost ubiquitous, of-this-very-moment trend of the refashioned beanbag, otherwise known as the pouf, continues to gain strength and attention. Why not switch it up, with something a bit more outre and a lot more fun!

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The Rope Ball from Pavilion Antiques through 1st dibs.  Circa 1950-1960 from a Kentucky twine factory.

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Triangles of scrap fabric stitch together one crazy quilt of a pouf by Vivaterra.

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Circa 1970, one-of-a-kind, artist signed original work on a pouf!  Through Center 44 on V and M.

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The Shag Pouf in 3 colors by Calypso St. Barth, in 100% New Zealand wool.

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And also by Calypso St. Barth, the Tibetan Goat Pouf is seating and pet in one!

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Orange is certainly my color of the moment, and Authentic Morocco uses it to great effect in this leather beauty.

So pull up a pouf, and have a seat.

Well, last week’s post was about gorgeous new wallcoverings, and the week before, I focused on mid-century modern furniture refashioned for this century, and this week, let’s stir them up and see what happens!

The new collection from  Sanderson-UK combines their own archival designs, as well as fresh, new work from contemporary artists with a flair for the era.

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Dandelion Clocks in 6 colorways.

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Mobiles in 5 colorways.

Bradbury & Bradbury, well-known for the beautiful collections of Victorian and Arts & Crafts era papers, have turned their artisanal eye towards a modern aesthetic, encompassing Art Deco, Post-War, the Atomic Age and the Mod-Generation.

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Gee-Gee in 3 colorways.

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Googieland in 4 colorways.

A new collection by Miss Print, through Lucy Rose Design, has recently caught my eye in a big way.  The mother/daughter design team prints on papers derived from sustainable forests with organic pigment inks, which are non-toxic.

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Little Trees in 5 colorways.

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Muscat in 5 colorways.

Looking good any way you hang it!

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The newest product offering from the artisans at Galbraith & Paul, brings the beauty of their signature textiles to wallcoverings.  Designed by Liz Galbraith and printed in their Philadelphia studio, the textures and patterns are brought to exquisite life, with both new and existing designs in a fresh array of colorways.

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Galbraith & Paul Wallpaper is printed to order in custom panel sizes, on Class A Fire-Rated paper. The wallpapers have been rated Grade 5 in the Colorfastness to Light Test, conforming to commercial drapery standards for no fading. They are easy to apply and lightly spongeable.  Galbraith & Paul wallpapers are available to the trade.

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Clean, spare, modern, timeless. Whether these pieces are reissues, reinterpretations or completely original, they look to the past for design inspiration while embracing current trends and desires. These are truly the “comfort food” for the homes of the boomer generation, but have found a whole new audience with the X’s and Y’s.

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In perfect balance, the console by Jens Risom for Ralph Pucci International.

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The chaise by Thos. Moser is an ode to Alvar Aalto’s tubular frame relaxer of an earlier era.

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The “Papa Bear” or “Teddy Bear” chair as designed by Hans Wegner is just right, and available through Digs Showroom in a range of finishes and fabrics.

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Jonathan Adler’s Danner Sectional is “Jetson’s” cool.

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For the media room or the board room or maybe the man cave, the Dexter Chair by Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams.

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The keen eye of Michael Berman Ltd. produced the Griffith Console with shagreen leather doors.

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The epitome of the modern design aesthetic, Christian Liaigre at Holly Hunt, offers the Ile de Re Armchair.

Rob and Laura Petrie never had it so good.

Shushing our sweet bundles of joy towards a peaceful, dreamy sleep, would be ever so much easier if they were to lay their little heads in these fanciful cribs and cradles.

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The Princess Coach Iron Crib is a fairy-tale fantasy brought to life by Posh Tots.

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Asian tranquility is beautifully realized in the Emperor Canopy Crib available through Lil Sophisticate.

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Custom designed and hand-painted to suit any fancy by Jane Keltner for Brighton Pavilions.

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This limited-edition Moon Cradle designed by Piero Fornasetti gently rocks the night away. At Dragonette, Ltd. through 1st dibs.

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The Heirloom Canopy Crib by DeGarrio is delicately forged and painted, and looks like a sweetly old-fashioned tole bed.

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For the hip, uber-cool, eco-conscious baby, Giggle presents the Sam Crib, with interchangeable decorative panels.

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Kentshire Galleries, Ltd. through 1st dibs, showcases this c. 1880 Victorian treasure.

Hush now, sleep tight. In honor of the very recent birth of my little grandson.

When it’s cold, there’s no better way to enjoy the great indoors than curling up and reading a good book. If you’re not reading anything right now, hopefully we can inspire you with some of our suggestions.

Here are our answers to: “What are you reading right now?”

“I just finished The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss.  I am obsessed with it, which is evident from the photocopies that I made of certain sections to hand out to our team.  While I can’t imagine ever wanting to work only 4 hours a week, I learned so much and it’s changed the way I view my work priorities and actions.” – Alexandra Gibson

“I’m reading Freedom by Jonathan Franzen, and The Girl Who Played with Fire (Stieg Larsson).” – Christina West

“I’ve been enjoying my new Kobo eReader. The next book to read on it is The 4-Hour Workweek since Alexandra can’t stop raving about it.” – Amanda Butterworth

“I’m revisiting an old favorite: Light in August by Faulkner, and I just started Blink by Malcolm Gladwell.” – Jessye Aibel

Since an astounding 49 out of 50 states are facing snow right now, we wanted to offer a moment to daydream about warmer climates and sunny getaways…

If you could abandon the cold right now, where would you go?

the Bahamas

Mexico

St. Kitts and Nevis

Tortola

[All of these gorgeous photos were taken from Jetsetter – a travel site offering the ultimate selection of vacation spots at discounted rates. If you'd like an invitation click here.]

As the new year begins, mirrored furnishings and accessories are the stylish way to reflect.   The beauty, craftsmanship and quality of these finds speak for themselves, but Pottery Barn, Pier One Imports, Target and Z Gallerie offer well-priced sparklers, too.

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Mirrored Loveseat by Christopher Guy available with numerous fabric choices, COM or COL.

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Faux bois grain on mirror panels, the Eyvind Bed by Ironies.

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Julia Gray, Ltd. contrasts antique gold leaf details against foxed mirror on the #1770 Mirrored Desk.

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A little jewel in your garden, with an electroplated metallic finish, the Chinese Stool by Wisteria.

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The Hilton Antique Mirror Table Lamp with Rectangular Mirrored Shade by Worlds Away.

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Jean de Merry takes it over the top with gilded eagle claw feet, twisted trestle and baguette cut mirror on the Borghesi Console.

Which is the fairest of them all?

Gibson Design Management turns three years old today!  To celebrate, we’re enjoying freshly-made donuts from Carpe Donut’s mobile truck and offering free donuts and coffee to all passersby downtown! We’re so grateful to Charlottesville for the last three years of hospitality to our headquarters. It’s a great place to call home.

In defining a classic, Wikipedia states that “houndstooth is a duo-tone textile pattern, characterized by broken checks or abstract four-pointed shapes, often in black and white.  Originating in the Scottish Lowlands, it is made with alternating bands of four dark and four light threads in both warp and weft”.

There are many ways to twist a classic -  scale, color, even the material used to create the pattern.

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Kyle Bunting has turned ordinary cowhides into showstopping focal points – playing with pattern, nap, texture and color.  The Black Dog by Kyle Bunting, available through Decorati.

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A pair of fantastic mid-century klismos chairs by Kenneth Froy, available through BG Galleries at 1st dibs, and upholstered in the spectacularly over-scaled Magazine Street Weave/Onyx by Diamond Baratta Design for Lee Jofa.

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Kravet’s Jingle in 3 colorways, softens the pattern with a heathered approach.

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York Wallcoverings Carlisle Collection, Houndstooth in Red, 4 other colorways available.

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What do 100% llama wool, a zebra and houndstooth have in common? Jonathan Adler answers the question!  Also available in custom colors and sizes through their Design Your Own program.

What classic would you like to riff on?