DESIGN | ART INSPIRED ROOMS - Rustique Figuline Kitchen

One of the greatest things about living in a city like New York is access to some of the finest museums in the world. I try to go as frequently as possible, often I just duck in with Mads in tow for a few minutes here and there (thank god for memberships). I have a design-nerd game I like to play with myself, where I try to visualize a room based around a work of art. It is a little exercise in fantasy decorating, taking the colors and mood of a piece and creating a livable space around that.

Until now I've never planned it out further than my head, but I thought it could be fun to post them on the blog.

My first 'Art Inspired Room' is a kitchen based off this remarkable 16th century French pottery platter from the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.  

Rustique Figuline (Rustic Pottery) Lead-glazed earthenware, Follower of Bernard Palissy (1510-1590), France (Paris), late 16th Century

Something about this piece got me thinking about a kitchen design. Snakes might be a little off-putting to some, but every room can use a bit of quirk, I think, even a kitchen. The color scheme is moody and subdued with glossy blue-green cabinets, rich wood and stone, lush greens and an accent of mustard yellow. I'm completely in love with this "Seba Snake" fabric designed by Adam Charlap Hyman. Check out his website and you can see it used in his NYC apartment. To die for!

tile / butcher block / countertops / stool / leather / chandelier / paint / fabric / prints

xo, Kate   

Introducing OrangeDoorHome.com!

Time to shamelessly plug my shops.  You might already know about my Etsy shop and my One Kings Lane storefront (and my Chairish storefront...I swear I'm not everywhere), but I wanted to introduce you to my new website, OrangeDoorHome.com! The vibe of ODH is a little more bohemian – mid century meets Morocco – and is full of rattan, brass, art pottery and some great lighting! 

The most amazing statement candelabra!

A put-it-anywhere rattan ottoman that looks straight out of your favorite Tom Scheerer room.

I'm obsessed with this horn cabouchon lamp.  I picked it us from everyone's favorite mix master Eddie Ross!

Amazing pair of HEAVY brass Stiffel lamps with a curvy oil lamp shape.

Middle Eastern style folding wooden table base with a beautifully detailed brass tray top.

Just a few of the offerings available now! 

Hopefully one day I can bring some exclusive pieces to ODH, that is the dream at least.  But for now it is just nice to have a site all my own.  I'd love for you to check it out, and to entice you...how about 15% off your first order! Use promo code Welcome15 at checkout! 

ETSY | Emily McDowell

When I jumped on Etsy this morning this print caught my eye...

How adorable is that!  I'm ordering it now for the nursery.  The print is by Emily McDowell a California-based artist.  Her shop (check it out here) is full of great prints with fun and inspirational quotes and beautiful colors.

She also sells stationary, scarfs and iphone case...

 

These cards crack me up!

 

And how great are these!?

 

 

What gems have you found online lately?

 

FINDS | Etsy

One of my best friends is getting married this summer down in Texas, so we've been having fun pinning up a storm of ideas for the big day! The other day I came across this Etsy store, The Shoppe by Madeline Trait, which has the most beautiful and whimsical cake toppers. Madeline crafts the beautiful laser cut designs out of plywood which she then hand paints and decorates. Not only are these pieces perfect for celebrating a special day - whether it be a wedding, anniversary, birthday or shower - but they are pieces of art you can keep long after. Frame them, hang them or prop them up on a shelf and enjoy them the other 364 days. 

As an Etsy seller myself, I want to showcase some of the amazing talent out there. So check back in as I share more of my Etsy favorites!

Have you found any great shops lately?