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Malachite & Spin Off Trend Prediction

Malachite has been around forever, but it really jumped out at me as a new design trend when I saw the malachite roman shades in the featured home of Casamidy in the May issue of Elle Decor. Then all of a sudden, I started noticing it everywhere.

I realize this comment is going to date me, but here goes it. When this happens (things start jumping out at me) I call it a "6th Sense" moment (for those of you not born when this movie came out, just know it was very innovated for it's time). Remember when you first realized Bruce Willis was dead, then it was so obvious he had been dead the whole time (when during the entire movie you didn't notice). WELL, that's what I'm talking about here. Now the stuff is everywhere for me!!!!

Regardless, I think it's going to be a fun trend for the summer.

As with all trends, there is something for every price point.

Furniture

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Screen ($1,900)

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Paper

Accessories

Bath Tub

And just so you know, you put one of these in your master bathroom, and you are going to be in style for the entire summer!!! (smile here)

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And I always say "go big or go home", so if going to get the tub . . . What? Oh no! It's definitely not too matchy matchy for that space! (smile again).

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Urns ($4,000 for the pair)

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Fabric

Accessories

All kidding aside, if you love the look and want to affordably add a bit to your space, check out these options I found. I would definitely consider incorporating one of these into my home.

Small Faux Malachite box ($15.99)

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Large Faux Malachite box ($38.99)

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Spin Off Trend Prediction

With every trend like this, there are spin offs, as well as the merging of trends.

So, here's my prediction.

You have malachite . . .

And you have Peacock patterns (which have been hot for a while).

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In comes "Marbled Peacock" Like this.

Now, I realize that marbled peacock pattern is very old (you see this type of paper in the front covers of tons of really old books). But this old print is going to be made new again, with the merging of these two styles. Can't you just see a pair of pillows in a fabulous marbled peacock fabric!

That's my prediction. Enjoy your day! M.

Pssst . . . You're In!!

When did club shopping become so big?

No, I'm not talking about Sam's Club. I'm talking about the high end interiors/fashion online sources that you first must be invited to "join" before you can shop?

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Don't misunderstand, I adore my daily dose of One Kings Lane (especially the Tastemaker sales) and Rue La La. But why the club part? Within hours of a request to join, you're in?

Is it our societies need to be a part of something bigger? [No, I'm not going to go into some deep intellectual discussion of the positive psychological benefits of perusing 1st Dibs]. These are just my random thoughts!

Sort of like my husband's question of why do we call it a "pair of pants" isn't it a "pair of legs" and if a pair of pants works why not "a pair of sleeves" rather than "a shirt." Again, who knows!! Sometimes, you just have to laugh at what we have become.

So, if you're feeling a little left out and want to be part of something, even if it is just an online store (smile here), these are my favorites.

Sometimes the deals are fine, and sometimes they are down right amazing. With any shopping, you really need to know the general value of what you are looking for before you can truly determine if you are getting a great deal.

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If you do apply to join any of these, not to worry . . . you'll get an invitation to join.

You're just that special!

Home again, home again . . . .

My trip to the Big Easy was so fun and relaxing! I'm now working on a couple of interesting posts for later this week. In the meantime, here are my thoughts on a cool new trend.

Grass Cloth Furniture

I love going to 1st Dibbs for inspiration on the latest trends and offerings. It never seems to disappoint!

During my last peruse, I honed in on grass cloth. For years, designers have been using grasscloth wallpaper to add much needed texture to rooms, and now you can have it in smaller doses - furniture pieces.

Not everyone [including me] can splurge on a 1st Dibbs piece, but the inspiration they give you can really change the direction of a room.