the Native American trend

I have been seeing a nod to the Native Americans at every turn lately. I'm guessing Indian motifs are the new Kuba cloths. 

[compliments of Coyote Spirit Child]

[compliments of Coyote Spirit Child]

[these last three are from Uncovet, a virtual thesaurus on style!]

OKL recently tipped their caps to the microtrend, too, featuring wares like this painting.

navajo blankets

adobe jugs and pots

navajo rug

baskets

stools

So what do you say?  I say 'yes!'... but sparingly.  I think it's quite a nice tribute to the original owners of our great country!

-Bethany

Key elements this year...

We are seeing alot of trend predictions these days, but besides Bethany's post the other day, one of the best descriptions on the topic comes from House and Home TV.  The experts talk about these points in 2013:

1. Bringing Nature Inside.  Brilliant of course, but more attention to things like Nano doors and windows, brickwork in entrys, knobs made of rocks, and the like.  I love it.

2. Quiet Luxury. I feel it. You take a well decorated room and inject gloriously made items, luxury details (like bar carts, cashmere throws), add a few investment pieces, embellishments and layers of lavish details.

3. Fear less Mixing.  This is making  traditional or conventional decor YOUNG, as in our Decor Styles post on Updating any Style.  Color can make the most up-to-date improvement. Try some bold new colors, or, try mixing  patterns you would have shied away from previously.

4. Simple Standing.  This is the process of editing and curating what you have. "Less is more". This involves a look that is slightly " unfinished", where very little color is used, and the colors of putty and neutral hues prevail.

It all boils down to personal style of course.  Do you have any changes in store in the New Year? We'd love to help you figure out your style or help you make minor or major changes. Start with an eboard and let us show you a new or alternative design plan for your space!

Nancy and Bethany


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