Have you had a chance to check out the new online magazine Rue Magazine? Check out this lovely little piece that is used at the end of the bed AND as a nightstand! This stunning white lacquer butler tray table with gold trim designed by Jonathan Adler could also be used as a high coffee table. Remember our post on how to use them?
The best part... we have one here at Alice Lane now!
Jonathan Adler Butler Tray Table - $499
Thanks to everyone for making our second birthday so special and for all of your support over these past two years!
And a big congratulations to Amy Blair for winning this lovely little pillow in our in-store giveaway!
If you missed our birthday celebration, don't worry, we still have a few items on sale! Take a peek at these items and come visit us to see what else is still on sale!
From left to right:
Giselle Chair - Regular Price: $1,178 Sale Price: $699
Carved Wooded Knight Lamp - Regular Price: $504 Sale Price: $249
Benson Ottoman - Regular Price: $1,422 Sale Price: $895
Amy Butler Rug 7'9" x 10'6" - Regular Price: $1,535 Sale Price: $749
We are just a tad bit excited about this! Remember this post, when Utah Style & Design stopped by to photograph Alice Lane? Special thanks to them for making us look so amazing. We're anxiously awaiting October 1st when this issue hits stands!
Take a look at some of the new and exciting pieces that we have in the showroom!
Amalia Chair
29"W x 35"D x 33"H
Sectional
100"W x 35"D x 34"H
$5,197
Blanchard Chair & Ottoman
Chair: 28.5"W x 33"D x 37.5"H
$2,298
Ottoman: 24"W x 20"D x 13"H
$912
Cadbury Chair
38.5"W x 38.5"D x 46"H
$1,961
Raphael Chair
29"W x 37"D x 38"H
$2,866
Pouf 26
26"Dia. x 18"H
$1,443
Pouf 43
43"Dia. x 18"H
$2,191
Wilshire Chair
32"W x 36"D x 37"H
$1,675
Luccia Sofa
84"W x 38"D x 35"H
$3,253
Benson Ottoman
$1,422
American Crank Table
$1,120
Ankasa Pillows $290 - $315
We love our jobs here at Alice Lane. We get invited to your homes, and we get to interpret your dreams of making your home your favorite place on earth. People often fantasize about going on vacation and staying in a great hotel, with all the best amenities! I think your own home... particularly your bedroom should be as luxurious as a Hotel Suite! I recently furnished my own bedroom from top to bottom and I love it! I love waking up in it and love being utterly exhausted and getting to step foot in my room and ahh... crawl in between my linen sheets, and forget about it! My husband invited me up to a business retreat about an hour away, to spend the night tonight. I said, "I'd rather sleep at home - in our bed, in our room, wouldn't you?" He agreed! He'll be home tomorrow night!
photo by Ashlee Raubach
It's true what they say... Time flies when you're having fun! I can't believe we're celebrating 2 years in business... In someways, I can't believe it's not 5 years, or 10 years that we've had our doors open. It feels like we've always been here.
Big thanks to all of you for your support. We wouldn't have a business without you. And special thanks to my talented, hard working staff.
If you have time, stop in and celebrate with us today, or this weekend. The table is set with all of our favorite treats for your enjoyment - Dramatic discounts have been taken off (50% or more) select items everywhere in the store - upwards of 100 items! And to make sure you get anything your heart desires on SALE - We put the the whole store (in-stock items) at 10% off.
Look for these tags for special pricing!
Here are just a few of the dramatically discounted items:
Cream Leather & Linen Sofa
Regular Price: $2,113
Sale Price: $1,295
Andover Chairs - 2 in stock
Regular Price: $885 each
Sale Price: $585 each
Carrier Circle Coffee Table
Regular Price: $805
Sale Price: $395
Giselle Chairs - 2 in stock
Regular Price: $1,178 each
Sale Price: $699 each
So get down here! First come - first served!
See you soon!
Jessica
There is nothing more delightful than sitting in your favorite chair or sofa, pulling up to a tabletop and studying from a brand new book or writing love notes to your favorite people. Hence the high coffee table! They're just smart! They invite you to use them; to dine, to study, to pull out a puzzle and actually do it all in one sitting!
It made so much sense to incorporate this novel concept in a Mrs. O'Brien's home. Her (music) living room is the first thing visitors see and is one of the most functioning spaces in her entire home. She has a guitarist, a cheerleader, a harpist, a pianist and all the teenage friends that come with them! Since placing it in the space, her kids and their friends have actually used it to do homework and play games... it's like magic! If you place it, they will come!
One great place to look for inspiration is jewelry. Adding lamps, bedding, artwork and accessories to a room is just like adding jewelry to our outfits... One of the final touches to make it sparkle! Anthropologie always has the most fun and unique necklaces! The bold color palettes of each can inspire any room!
The cool tones in this beautiful Shaded Selvatico Necklace have a great shade of blue to mix with the contrasting colors of these light and dark pearls. In this room, the blue tones are used in the walls and the upholstery while the white and creams are applied to the furniture and the mattes of the artwork while the grays and blacks make a bold statement in the photographs and frames on the walls.
These rich jewel tones in the Seraphim Necklace shimmer to create a bold statement. The jewel tones are used in the bedding of this room and brings life to the stark white bedroom.
[photos from Anthropologie and Domino Magazine]
At Alice Lane, we are constantly on the lookout for fresh and innovative inspiration. There are so many talented designers out there who inspire us that we have decided to do a Guest Blogger feature! To kick-off this fun feature, we are interviewing Caitlin Wilson.
Caitlin has such a vision for bold colors and patterns. She resides in Dubai with her family and is inspired by her unique surroundings. On her blog, Caitlin Wilson Design: Style Files, she shares her expertise and passion for design.
When was it that you were first inspired to be an interior designer? While I was in Paris on study abroad in college we visited estate homes and chateaus all over France. I fell in love with beautiful design and began to recognize an innate love for art that I had felt from the time I was a little girl when I would constantly paint and draw. I soon rediscovered the creative side of my childhood, began working at a flower shop and changed my major to Interior Design and added a minor in Art History.
What inspiration have you drawn from the various places that you've lived and traveled? How do you incorporate it into your design? I have been amazed at the inspiration I've found all around me in Dubai. Middle Eastern architecture is interesting both in the old style and the modern. Arabic geometric patterns cover the mosques, malls, buildings, walls, floors and elevators. I feel like I'm constantly looking at a Kelly Wearstler or Windsor Smith pillow and it's so beautiful! In addition to Middle Eastern/Arab inspiration I love the influences of India, Persia, and Central Asia (They also have a large presence here). I have developed an obsession for rugs - whether they're Turkish Kilims, Persian silks, or handmade wools from India... the art of rugs is fascinating to me. I am loving the juxtaposition of old rugs in a modern setting so I've been incorporating that in my recent designs.
Who is your design icon? It's a tie between Kelly Wearstler and Celerie Kemble. Kelly has revolutionized modern design and Celerie is a master of eclectisicm. Though I'm not quite as avant garde as Kelly nor as traditional as Celerie, I admire both of their innovative approaches to design and textiles.
If you could choose, what would be your ultimate dream project? My ultimate dream project would be to build MY own custom home with an unlimited budget. But since that might never happen, I'd love to work on a boutique hotel. I also have an obsessions with opening a super glamorous nail and beauty spa! Whenever I get a pedicure, I daydream about how much more enjoyable it would be if I were surrounded by gorgeous wallpaper, fabulous furniture, and lush fabrics.
What is your design "pet peeve"? Pictures being hung too high or too far apart!
What is the most difficult part of being a designer? Most rewarding? Sometimes clients expect me to be a mind reader and magically create their ideal space without sufficient communication. Most rewarding is definitely when you finish the project and you know your client loves their new space and the way they feel in it.
What advice do you give when helping someone determine their style? Try to identify the look or feel you like by dissecting a picture of a room in a magazine or design book piece by piece. I think a person shouldn't be limited to one style if they aren't certain what they love yet. If you're confused as to which style you like best, it's okay to dabble in different ones till you eventually figure out what style suits you over time.
Where do you go for inspiration? Design Centers, magazines, travels, blogs, and of course Alice Lane whenever I'm in Utah!
What is your favorite place in your home? My daughter's room makes me feel cozy, comfortable, and happy... and it has a beautiful view of the Dubai skyline!
What would you say is your favorite "finishing touch" to a room? Favorite finishing touch... it's so hard to pick because they are my favorite part of the process! Probably books and quirky collector accessories!
Thanks to Caitlin for taking time out of her busy day to chat with us. To see more of her beautiful work head on over to her blog, Caitlin Wilson Design: Style Files
Effortless elegance: A carefree sense of confidence, light-heartedness, a lack of pretension, and a mindful appreciation of comfort and care.
- Margaret Russell, Editor of Elle Decor
With summer ending and fall following close behind, comes cooler temperatures, colorful leaves, sharpened pencils and crisp clean notebooks. It's also the time for back-to-school shopping and new styles entering all of our favorite stores. Take this time to get inspired by our kids great new school clothing! Colors, structure, texture and graphics can be inspirational to our interiors as well! J. Crew and Zara have some of the most stylish children's clothing. They have a fabulous color palettes and textures to inspire us!
Patterns and graphics in the shorts and bed bring structure to a feminine design. The mixture of grays with hints of beige and tan and the mixture of textures adds interest to any room or outfit.
Outfit from Zara - Room Scene from Martha Stewart Living
Bright yellow, black or gray and a pop of white can brighten up and make any room or outfit happy!
Outfit from J. Crew - Room Scene from Canadian House and Home
Stripes are huge this season! Love these blue stripes mixed with gray and brown. Love that equestrian feel to the outfit and the room!
Outfit from J. Crew - Room Scene from Lonny Magazine
Beige, grays and pops of chartreuse and a deep bright pink! The soft texture of the jacket and sofa mixed with the crisp texture of the blouse and artwork adds even more interest to the outfit and room.
Outfit from J. Crew - Room Scene from Martha Stewart Living
Bold black and white stripes are paired perfectly with this floral scarf. A few flowers in this bathroom provide a bit of softness to this zippy room.
Outfit from Zara - Room Scene from Elle Decor
Neutrals and a feminine touch make this outfit and room complete! A modern and stylish outfit and room with some feminine and antique details in the skirt and the chair and wallpaper.
Outfit from Zara - Room Scene from City Sage
Deep blues... What a great way to make a stylish statement!
Outfit from J. Crew - Room Scene from Lonny Magazine
With this mix of orange and pink hues you can't go wrong. Add a pop of green or blue for an exciting and unexpected surprise!
Outfit from J. Crew - Room Scene from Lonny Magazine
Look what just showed up last week... this lovely king size bed we have been waiting for since April... and boy, was it worth the wait! I had the choice to re-select fabric that wasn't out of stock... but I was patient and said "Nope, I'll wait. I can wait for perfection!"
And so we did...
This is the Cleo Bed by Michael Weiss. We've had it in the store just once before a charcoal gray. So we thought we'd bring it in this time in a lighter hue. Fabric changes everything... it has a whole different mood in this heathered oatmeal tone. We chose a French gray for the rails and feet. (You'll have to stop by and check her out! Our photos don't quite show that off.)
The icing on the cake: Our newest line of bedding, Ankasa. Textural delight - the Bonne Terre duvet, Highline Pic Stitch Silk Coverlet, three Upper East Euros, metallic stamped linen pillow, and appliqued linen flowers and berries on linen pillow stand as proud as a peacock.
This bed is DEEEEvine! Come on in and pick it up today! It's yours for the taking - four months of waiting to see it all come together and you could have it all installed by tomorrow! Sure you could!
The perfect little addition... this David Easton wavy tortoise glass table lamp can add a bit a sophistication to any room. The rich tones of this translucent glass base contrasts with the white shade and makes this the perfect combination. And guess what... we have one in the store!
Wavy Tortoise Glass Table Lamp - $180
Look how this adds so much richness to the room!
"In the most successful spaces, you don't see everything at once. The more time you spend on them, the more you discover. They open up like flowers."
- Vicente Wolf
Master Suite - We installed a sitting are in this Master Suite last week. The client asked that we work with her existing chaise, because it is so comfortable for her to nap in. So we took it from a butter yellow to a chocolate linen with a metallic finish - Robert Allen Metal Alloy in Pewter. We topped it off with a raw silk pillow from Shine adorned with Swarovski crystals - Magnolia Twill Tussah with Clear Stones. D'lish!
The origami table in a stripey wood brings some of the energy from "his" chair over to her side for a nice balance. We added a floor lamp for a little height, and to make for a nice reading spot in the evening.
The central chest is Michael Weiss - mirrored front drawers with classic contemporary ring pulls in chrome. "His" chair is also by Michael Weiss in a zippy pattern to give the area a little designer buzz. New draperies in a Beacon Hill linen with a metallic taupe lining. (Wish I had a tight shot.)
Shine Magnolia Twill Tussah Pillow
The Breakfast Nook -
We reupholstered the banquette in an indoor/outdoor fabric that is 100% acrylic! I know you're thinking "ooh gross"... but it's white pattern is raised and has a soft pile. you'd never suspect! This family has five young kids and it had to be smart! We installed the Magnolia round 60" table in dark oak. We did custom finishes to the Newton Side Chairs. We used an orange wood frame to relate to the orange chairs in the Barbara Barry French chair fabric.
The front of the chairs are upholstered in an off-white ostrich leather, easy to wipe clean. The back of the fabric is black and white ticking to relate to the black and white banquette fabric.
The Serena Drum Pendant casts a spell on this room with it's magical graphic arrangement of capiz shells. We used the client's saucers to complete the little plate arrangement on the wall. She inherited her Grandmother's teacup collection. They were too cute to go unnoticed! So now she can adore them daily!
Detail of Barbara Barry Window Treatment Fabric
Two separate items, one to sit on, the other to adorn your foot. Both wrapped in a sleek leather. Look at the similarities between the two. This Stuart Weitzman low heel pump is done in an adobe patent leather.
When we spoke with Annie Selke at market she mentioned that she received her inspiration for this chair from a nice dress shoe. Doesn't it hold a striking resemblance?
See us on Facebook here.
*photo by Ashlee Raubach
These chairs are showing up everywhere! We have a a pair of these charming spool chairs in an ivory painted frame covered in a fresh gray linen in the store now. They add interest and are beautiful from the front as well as the back and would be perfect to float in a room.
Blanchard Spool Chair - $2,298 each
Blanchard Footstool - $912
Check out these spool chairs in action -
"Rooms are like albums that provoke memories. What you decorate with should remind you of a street you wandered down or an experience that made you happy."- Amy Hase
The best work we do as designers is when we get to incorporate the client's loves, memories, and passions into their space. Whether it be with framed photographs filled with life's moments and art or incorporating family heirlooms, such as an old chair frame that belonged to a great-grandmother, or a crystal bowl that was your mother's wedding gift. We are all about creating spaces people fall in love with. It helps us to know what you love and what makes you happy. This is your space, you need to express yourself! Everyone should get to live in a meaningful space that hugs you back when you gaze into it.
Here are a few tips:
- A gallery wall full of family photos that gives you a chance to peek into one's life and pause, browse, wonder, laugh, and remember. It gives life to ay home and tells your story.
- I like old pictures framed and matted in a clean contemporary way. I think the juxtaposition of the old picture in a cleaned up frame makes a dramatic statement.
- Collections are a great way to show what you love and what you pick up in your travels. Whether it be containers of sea-glass, old trophies, globes, postcards, or books, it's a peek into who you are and what you're all about. It says, you love the beach! Or you love to wander through antique shops...
- Flatter yourself and your room with great light. I think lamp light is the prettiest on the skin and makes you look all warm and glowy.
- Scent is essential to some people's happiness! Fresh flowers are a luxury that no woman can deny! A good flickering candle makes me feel like I'm having a moment. And nothing, I repeat nothing, is better than the smell of food cooking or being prepared that makes a house feel like a home.
Images from Lonny Magazine
