CHAIRISH: MISSONI HOME RUG THREE WAYS

While perusing the many pages of beautiful objects on Chairish.com, I immediately gravitated towards this Missoni Home's Octagonal Nabarniz rug. Dyed in rich pink, purple, and green hues, these are definitely pops of colors we can't resist at Dalliance Design. I had a little too much fun coming up with these design concepts and decided to show three fun ways you can use this rug below. Let us know which scheme is your favorite and click here for a list of all my favorite Chairish items.

24 Ct. Gold Plated Flatware Set | Missoni Home Nabarniz Rug | Ziyi Chandelier by Visual Comfort | 60" Rosewood Herman Miller Dining Table | Lilac Ombre Bar Set | Milo Baughman Dining Chairs - Set of 6

 Omforme Tanktrap Chandelier | Mid Century Prussian Blue Velvet Sofa | Milo Baughman Octagonal Chrome and Glass Table | Mid Century Highball and Ice Bucket Set | Missoni Home Nabarniz Rug | Mid Century Smoked Glass Table Lamps

Mid Century Brass Console Table | Missoni Home Nabarniz Rug | Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa | Green Glass Vessels | Industrial Scissor Lamp | Ombre Silk Velvet Pillows 

Be sure to check out all of the fabulous rug options at Chairish.

Shou-Sugi-Ban: BURNT CEDAR BOARD



While enjoying my morning coffee over the weekend I came across an episode of Bath Crashers. To my surprise, I happened to like the design in this particular episode. Unfortunately I can't find any photos depicting the end results of this episode. But that's neither here nor there. The important thing is I learned all about a new technique of charring wood planks. Which happens to be a century old Japanese fireproofing tradition called shou-sugi-ban or "burnt cedar board." 

As you can see charring the wood for different lengths of time will result similarly to cooking a steak. Rare to medium to charred right off the coal grill. I love how the grain in the wood becomes more pronounced around the medium rare level.  

Of course, I'm always interested in how pretty things are, but the purpose of charring the wood is actually interesting as well. Ready to get all scientific?  The process known as oxidation, happens through scorching the wood, washing it down, and drying the wood to remove all it's moisture. This creates a protective barrier that doesn't allow oxygen in, hence the reason why it's hard to burn again being that air is an important variable to fueling a fire. Surprisingly you get a similar effect to how steel protects against fire.

On another level, this treatment protects against bugs and rot. Bonus!



 

Check out this look. Mixing the two different burnt levels of the charred wood together.

 

 

And let's not forget how this trend is creeping in to home décor. I'm completely obsessed with this Eskor lamp and bookends from Made Goods. Basically scorched wood encased in resin. How cool is that?

 

Not a clock person in the slightest, but I would definitely consider this one from Etsy.

 

Black on black color. Soft velvet on rustic burnt cedar. Not to mention the chevron pattern. Yea, that's sexy.

 

 



Images via:

 

Concrete Playground

Made Goods

Domaine Home

Etsy

MENS GIFT GUIDE 2014

Since the boyfriend's big 30th birthday is just around the corner, I thought I would get an early start on this years Men's Gift Guide. What do you get the guy who has everything and asks for nothing? Well, I've put together a nice little shopping list for all of the stylish men in your life that are always up for an adventure and savors the taste of top shelf whiskey.

1. Frye Gavin Grey Slip Ons / 2. Roberu Leather Compact Camera Strap / 3. Viparo Distressed Beige Leather Brad Jacket / 4. The Art of Shaving Kit, Classic Horn Shaving Set / 5. Daniel Wellington Classic Cardiff Watch / 6. Brooklyn Boulders Rock Climbing Classes / 7. Camel Jacket 8. Whiskey of the Month Club