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Debi's Pick

I don't know about you, but fall is my favorite season! There, I said it! The colors, the scents, and the clothes... oh, the clothes... nubby, warm, cozy, and classic. Which may explain why I'm currently crushing on the Gerston slipcovered bed. It's all that you could want in a classic fall silhouette, but it's on your bed, people! Made of soft felted wool, with clean, classic lines, this bed is the ultimate spot to curl up with a good book. Fall bedroom makeover... done. And even better, the Gerston is part of The Very Best Sale! So until October 4th, he's 20% off. You're welcome!

Accessorizing for Fall

Have you gone outside recently and felt a little crispness in the air? How about the leaves on the trees? Have they begun to turn colors in your neck of the woods? Whether we like it or not, summer is blowing its last breath and fall is stepping around the corner. Personally, I love fall and everything it brings. The darker rich tones are a personal favorite and I love bringing fall inside with those colors through accessories.

Don’t think that fall accessories have to be red, orange, and yellow. Think antique gold, burnished pewter, and deep bronze to add a sophistication to a room.

 

Change bright colored objects for rich tones of deep walnut, dark cherry, or grey reclaimed wood that will give a space a sense of history.

Mix pieces that are clean and crisp with antique family heirlooms.

Cut some fall branches, rich berries, or decorative grasses from the yard and place them in one of grandpa’s old trophies, a tarnished mint julep cup, or a seeded glass jar.

So, bring on the fall and let her step inside your home a little!  I promise, you will be glad she came for a visit.

[photos from Elle Decor and House Beautiful]

Alex's Picks

Autumn is coming, and we couldn't be happier! Don't get me wrong, I love the heat, pool days, and lemonade, but mostly I can't wait for boots, hot chocolate, and layers! Fall also brings The Very Best Sale when all upholstery and casegoods are 20% off. Which means this was the perfect opportunity to spotlight this cozy lady.

This Ellis sofette is so sleek, so sophisticated, and so yummy. Perfect for a cozy autumn day inside with your favorite Netflix marathon and pumpkin spice whatever. Better yet, she's 20% off!

Don't forget!

 

Must-Have Fall Textiles

Because your home deserves to be well-dressed too, consider doing a little back-to-school shopping to take your fall look from geek to chic. Here's our list of must-haves.

Deeper darker hues are making an appearance in clothing stores, so why not bring them back into your decor too? A few jewel-toned throw pillows whether solid or patterned can transform your sofa.

It's time to start cuddling up in style. Ditch that shapeless Snuggie and replace it with a pretty throw to keep you warm when the weather gets cooler. Think chunky cable knit or drapey cashmere.

You know those beautiful leather boots you bought for fall? Your living room is feeling more than a little jealous and craving leather too. You can add leather with a layered hide on top of your rug or even a leather pouf nestled under a coffee table.

[photos from Elle Decor]

5 Favorite Pins

As the weather cools down and the air is crisp, we can't help but be inspired by fall. We love the rich, dark tones with hints of brushed brass, cozy textures, and layers that fall brings.

You can follow Alice Lane Home on Pinterest for more inspiration!

[photos from A Perfect Gray, Vogue, Vintagepiken, Arch Daily, Emily Blincoe]

Michelle G.'s Picks

As the weather starts to coll down, warm up your bedroom or living room with a new faux fur throw! Our pom pom throws are the perfect mix of stylish and cozy. They simply invite you to sit down, snuggle, and enjoy the fall season. Stop by and pick your favorite!

[pom pom throw - $98]

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Fall Into a Fall Bedroom

As the temperatures start (or, considering the weather we had this August, continue) to drop, our thoughts are naturally turned to the long anticipated return of sweater weather. And as designers are apt to do, we like to think not only about changing our wardrobes, but also how we can update our personal spaces to meet the coziness cravings that come with the approaching season.

Our very favorite (and super simple!) way to transform your most personal space is with textiles. Swapping out your crisp cottons shams for a pair of plush, velvety covers is akin to rotating your summery linen blazer for a felted wool version.

Make sure to consider the functional layers on your bed as well, adding in additional throw blankets as needed. One faux fur throw would do the trick, but also consider a pair of coordinating wool textured blankets – they will increase flexibility for your slumbering temps, and will give your room a sophisticated and curated feel.

Extra style points if you can take a usually bright color scheme a shade or two darker for the cooler months: from red to oxblood, or from Kelly green to emerald. Again, this is simple to do with pillows and bedding. But to push the look even farther, consider adjusting your bedside floral arrangements: go for darker jewel tones and glossy dark green leaves.

 Finally, we always use a delicious candle to complete a bedside table. And for fall we really love woodsy, earthy flavors. A stylist favorite is Voluspa’s Goji Tarocco Orange, which is citrusy with a subtle pine undertone - perfect for the transition out of summer, and to anticipate the shift to the holiday season. Come into either of our retail locations and fall in love with this flavor too!

[photos from Robert Couturier, Elle Decor, and Vogue]

Josh's Picks

I'm kind of a lighting snob. When I am working or reading, I want light, and lots of it. Even if there is an overhead light on, I want a task light to illuminate my workspace.

Usually task lights are big with articulated limbs so you can horn in on what you are doing. And those kinds of lights are fine, but sometimes you want something simpler. Just a little bit of ambient light to tucked into the corner of the desk.

I am in love with the Terri lamp by Thomas O'Brien. Small, sleek, modern and stylish. It's amazing in crystal, but also comes in solid alabaster and brass. Come in and check it out and let us help you lighten up your workspace.

Collections in an Office

I can’t imagine a better place to display collections then your home office. A collection reflects your passions, interests and hobbies and whether you’re an Olympic swimmer or an avid rock collector, I want you to use your office to show off who YOU are!

One client of ours continues to gather and collect small items and books from their world travels and proudly displays them on the center table in their study. It's handsome and interesting and forever evolving!

 Another keeps foreign currency and inspiring notions on her desk to remind her of the places she’s been.

Even if it’s the color pink that you collect-plaster the walls and layer the place in blush and bashful to reflect your loves!

Show off your art, trophys, rocks and pink proudly!

Happy collecting!

[photos from Alice Lane Home Collection and House Beautiful]

5 Favorite Office Pins

A well-designed home office is essential. Whether you are going for an ultra feminine office, a strong masculine look, or something in between, pick a style and be inspired! These are our current favorite office inspiration images from Pinterest.

You can follow Alice Lane Home on Pinterest for more great office ideas.

[photos from Decorpad, La Dolce Vita, Mark Sikes, and Architectural Digest]

Rachel's Picks

I love this drafting table for it's versatility. The top can be adjusted to lie flat like a traditional desk, or it can sit at an angle. Since its a taller desk, a barstool makes a perfect perch or when working on a more hands-on task, this is the perfect stand-up desk. It's the perfect spot to sketch, paint, and draft of course!

Styling a Bookcase

The most striking offices always feature a well-styled bookcase, wouldn’t you agree? It’s the best way to make a grand statement and create that inspiring and intellectual atmosphere that an office craves. So why is it that bookcases often become either a catch-all for little trinkets or just an empty eye-sore? Try these tips to give that bookcase a face-lift and take it from drab to fab. LAYER ART If you are having a tough time filling those bookshelves, try layering in art to fill the negative space and add depth. You can also mount artwork to the front of a bookcase for unexpected dimension and interest.

GROUP YOUR BOOKS If you are an avid reader and need all of that space for books, you can make a strong impact just by grouping them by size or color. Line your books up vertically, create horizontal stacks, or mix it up for a more relaxed look.

INCORPORATE ACCESSORIES An office is the perfect place to display your favorite treasures. Whether it’s the souvenir you picked up on your last big trip or a gift you received from someone special, integrate items that are meaningful to you. Adding in accessories with unifying features (color, shape, etc.) is a great rule-of-thumb to follow to introduce variety without it feeling too cluttered.

Holly A.'s Picks

Now that a third of the population is trickling its way back to school, let's talk student success.  A successful student starts with a beautifully styled desk, and I'm mostly sure about that.  If you're not a student yourself, chances are, you know one; but didn't someone once say that we're all students of life?  I bet that happened.

A well functioning desk consists of a few key ingredients:  Lighting, a tray to corral the knick knacks, a scented candle for easing the research paper nerves, a coaster for caffeine, a notepad to scrawl the fleeting thought, a rad jar for pencils and such, and something organic to soften the seriousness.

If you're in the mood to create student success, stop by either of our store locations.  We've got the prettiest ingredients for a perfectly styled desk.  Your research paper will thank you.

Styling a Desk

How much more productive could I be if were to love my office space as much as I love my bedroom?? As with any space, presentation is key. I want my desk to welcome me home and beg me to spend time there.

COMFORT Let’s face it, you might be spending a lot of time in the office. Why not make it a space where you can get cozy, prop up your feet, and really get down to business? Use a rug to anchor the desk, and a footstool to make your space extra welcoming.

INSPIRATION At Alice Lane, we believe that being surrounded by loveliness helps us exude loveliness. Inspiration is all around us, so try harnessing some of that into the space where you’ll be when you’re in need of it! A charming light fixture, or lovely object is always helpful in keeping the juices flowing.

We also believe in the old fashioned pinboards. We change them out any time we find something innovative or lovely. This is a good way to keep our minds wide open.

CLEVER STORAGE Last, but certainly not least, is storage! Keeping a happy desk means that there is a home for each item. Keep a tray or lovely cup to store pencils, stapler, etc. Drawers will help harness the papers and other things that don’t need to be on display.

Remember that any space in your home should make you feel welcome. Make it your own. Enjoy being creative in your space!

[photos from Style Me Pretty, The Every Girl, Alice Lane Home Collection]

Lindsey's Picks

Adding a seating area in a home office can be an effective way to create more space for real conversations and quiet meditation. It can even make mundane office work seem a little more enjoyable. Whether it's a chair in a cozy corner with a smart reading lamp or a lush sofa with room for friends, any office space can benefit from the perfect pillow and can make any piece look like a million bucks. Visit either of our store locations for a wide selection of pillows and office accessories.

Pink Peonies on Alice Lane: The Reveal

It had been a about 14 months since we presented Rachel Parcell with her closet design so we were pretty excited that installation day was finally here. The space was beautiful, built-in, mirrored, and the perfect sophisticated shade of pink. All of the little details we had drafted had come to life. The beautiful white shelving with mirrored backs were the perfect backdrop to house such an exquisite collection of fashion. The little gold knobs were all perfectly placed on each drawer of her custom, free-standing island.

I have to admit, I got caught up in it all. I felt a little like I was walking into a closet for SJP in an episode of Sex In The City. I was surrounded by couture labels, bold fashion like neon purses paired with patterned jackets and heels for days!

That genius shoe room idea did not go to waste on Rachel Parcell; she had the shoes to back it up. Her collection is exquisite, and so is the closet! The leopard print carpet was the hero of the room. If you are trying to decide if you should put a patterned carpet in a special place, like a stair runner, media room, or closet… the answer is yes. It’s like wearing a great pair of designer shoes, they’ll carry the rest of the outfit without trying too hard.

We brought in loads of accessories, fashion books, and trays for the install. I think accessorizing can, and should, be useful. Trays are brilliant for grouping alike items such as perfume bottles and sunglasses so for the island top we used a tray full of clutches, a large white ginger jar filled with white blossoms, and fashion books and jewelry as accessories.

We styled Rachel’s desk top with a Mary McDonald lamp in the faintest shade of pink.  I could picture Rachel sitting in the evening with the lamp on writing about her latest adventures or editing photos. We left a simple glass tray on the desktop to use as a catch-all. We loaded it up with Rachel’s things that were already floating on her desk - giving items a common place to rest makes them seem more purposeful and less random.

We couldn’t resist using pink peonies on her desk. We love to use flowers – fresh or artificial - because they give the room life! In structured spaces filled with straight lines and symmetry it’s nice to get the organic shapes of something natural to loosen things up.

A great trick for accessorizing shelves is to face a large object toward you pushed to the back of the shelf (artwork works great); it attracts the eye and then you can start to play with the objects in front. In this case we used shopping bags, fashion books, designer shoe boxes, and purses. It’s also good to group common things together - it might be a color scheme, like black and white, or common shapes like perfume bottles.

In case you were wondering, this room smells like Jo Malone. Rachel had English Pear and Freesia burning on the island and it was exactly right.

When we left the closet looked like a boutique loaded with fashion week favorites. We were so pleased with the detail, quality, and function of it all, but the most important part? Rachel was thrilled!

(Photo on left by Kathryn Brookshire Brown)

What’s a girl to do after a day like that? I’ll tell you. I went home, took off my shoes and started to reorganize my shoe shelves. I put my prettiest pairs at eye level and I felt better already.

[photos by Weston Colton unless noted otherwise]