Sweet Dreams: Parachute Bedding

I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to try out some new luxe bed linens by Parachute.  I have to say, they are quite divine, and they will not suck your piggy bank dry.  When I first opened my box from parachute,  my first two thoughts were "wow they are super soft," and "I love the color."

The product I received was their signature bedding set, The Venice, in their ash color.  The Venice includes a fitted sheet, duvet cover, and 2 pillowcases.  It also comes to you in a thoughtfully designed bundle (see below).

The sheets are a really nice balance of crispness and suppleness, which makes for great reading in bed and a nice temperature that isn't too cold when you first slide in bed.  The bedding is made with high quality cotton and manufactured in Italy.

No, I don't iron my sheets.

Below are some professional photos from the Parachute site that show off the product much better than mine.

If you are looking for some fresh bedding for spring, I would definitely consider Parachute.  See and learn more at parachutehome.com


disclosure: I received bedding from Parachute as a sample

Beautiful textiles for the home - Maresca Textiles

One of the easiest ways to give your home a freshening up for spring and summer is by changing out soft goods - pillows, throws, linens, etc...  I recently started this in my home, and was lucky to be introduced to Maresca Textiles,  a line by fellow RISD grad Kathryn Maresca.  Based in Savannah, GA, Maresca Textiles are always hand printed or embroidered in the USA, and inspired by the Southern low country.

Check out the aqua beauty I snagged for my sofa this spring.  My walls are a light aqua, and my couch an olive green.  I have always loved olive green and aqua together, and the color is perfect.   I also love the hand drawn, organic pattern - so cool!

Here are a few other favorites of mine that you can get at the Maresca Textiles Shop -

This pillow would also look fab on my couch...

Which is your fav?


Aqua bolster via Maresca Textiles, Vintage Hmong Textile Pillow via The Loaded Trunk, Quilt by Karma Living (frequently on flash sales at HauteLook sign up.)

Serena & Lily Friends & Family 25% discount code

I have a really great sale code for you guys - Serena & Lily is holding a 5-day (Nov. 12-16th) 25 % off sale (bedding, fabrics, gifts, accessories). The code is FALLFRIENDS25 at checkout. Here are some of my favorites and you can see another post I did featuring them here.





I love all their mix and match patterns and colors



If you want to browse what they have go to Serena and Lily and enter FALLFRIENDS25 to get 25% off. Enjoy!

Gorgeous bedding and loungerie - sweet, lovely patterns!

It's taken me awhile to dig through my emails since moving - and I'm so glad I rediscovered an email introducing me to Plum Pretty Sugar. Made from fabrics the creator picks up in her travels throughout India - her "loungerie" and bedding mixes romantic exoticism with the chic simplicity of modern homes and women. I want so many of her products --- though I think that the "lounge cardigan" is calling my name the loudest!

The cardigan I mentioned - so pretty


I would also adore a knee-length kimono style robe in pink love poppy...so sweet






and some bedding in dreams in paisley!

Go to Plum Pretty Sugar's etsy shop to buy-
or to her flickr page to see her textiles in setting.

Another awesome bedding sale at ideeli

This one features Tony Bahama Bedding - These sheet sets are so pretty and boho chic. And great for fall!

Queen set only $64




You have to use this link if you are not yet a an ideeli member! It's free and quick I promise :)

Pretty and Feminine home decor

The stuff in Bliss Living's catalog looks so gorgeous - granted they have some talented stylists and photographers - but I wouldn't mind having a bedroom and bathroom done with their linens! Also, if you use this link - www.blisslivinghome.com/elledecor - you get $25 off a duvet or comforter set!





















via Bliss Living Home

My favorite images from my favorite blogs

Once again - another installment of my favorite images from my favorite blogs...enjoy!

A recent find for me "Posie gets Cozy." This beautiful bag below? It's her creation - and you can download the pdf pattern here.



These dishes and linens she found at goodwill!

Some lovely snippets from "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland"


those colors!...


...and last but not least, some photos from "The Decorating Voice"

...look closely - what do you think of the industrial file cabinet as a side table? I think I like it with the mixed decor...

Shadow boxes as jewelry boxes!