THE NEW INKBLOT TREND

 After browsing through my flipboard app on my iPad the other day, I gasped when I stumbled upon this ink-blot printed skirt worn by the fabulous Blair of Atlantic-Pacific. To my surprise it was by Zara, which is always a great price but not so great fit for me. So I immediately searched the Zara website to find that you couldn't purchase the skirt online. Well since I almost hyperventilated with anxiety for my fear that this amazingly priced printed skirt would be sold out I then immediately called the closest Zara to have them hold a skirt. To my relief, they had one in my size and I went to try it on after work. And I'm happy to say it fit! And for $49.50, totally worth every penny considering I rarely find a print that I love at that price.

After bringing home the skirt, I realized there has been a bit of a trend going on here with the ink blot print...

DIY art project by Angels, Babies, Paint and Cookies Blog

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Ankasa

Etsy Ink-Blot Napkins

Porter Teleo hand painted wallpaper

Alexander McQueen and Prabal Gurung

Schin & Babi Necklace at ShopBop

NY GIFT SHOW

Here are a few of things that got us really excited this year...

Aviva Stanoff takes real objects (like lace, feathers or sexy lingerie) and presses them into the fabric creating this outstanding texture. I kind of died when I saw this lingerie pressed fabric framed. I'm soooo purchasing it for my future walk in closet!   

Sea fan velvet pillow

Can't for the life of me remember which booth we saw this case piece in, but I thought the storage option was outstanding. Great idea, for a custom piece. I would really only change the finish and the hardware. And maybe make the cubby sizes vary to fit different items.

Vintage Print Gallery takes real vintage maps and then dyes them. This one is of Paris, and dyed light pink. Great for that swanky parisian chic room. 

Crystals were everywhere! Especially pyrite and amethyst. These framed pieces were from Christopher Marley's Pheromone collection (see our other post here). They are going to look stunning in Steph's bedroom!

Because of my glass obsession, I can't help but shout out Joe Cariati's Glass Decanters

How cute are his new line of pastry and cheese domes?

It was so nice to see Kim Seybert's gorgeous beaded table runners in person.

Little bud vases can be the perfect addition to any table scape with larger objects or candles. 

World's Away, loving the colors. It's that tangerine that reels me in! 

STEPHS WANTS: For February

Every year I treat myself to one hunky piece of jewelry, I'm a few weeks late but I've decided to go for the beautiful Pegasus Necklace, a striking bib of intricate gold feathers hand sewn to silk organza cascade. Made entirely by hand in India.

For years I have been talking about purchasing the Hickory Chair Hallings Secretary for my bedroom, I am finally going to write a check to place this order. I should probably get around to painting my room before this ships...

Gallicus Hands 1 and 2 art prints by Natural Curiosities. 

These are so interesting, they would be perfect for the family room.

I already have my 62"wide starburst light fixture, I just need to find an electrician and about 3 willing friends to hold it up while he installs it.

I have been dying to go see Florence and the Machine live and swore that I would get tickets the next time she was performing in New York. With my luck they announce an upcoming NYC performance for Tuesday, May 8th, and tickets go on sale around the same time I start spending all my dough on new bedroom furniture. I would seriously contemplate selling my bunny rabbit if it meant I got to be in the presence of Florence Welch while singing "Blinding."