J Crew & the Home

When I flipped through the most recent J Crew catalog, I noticed that LOTS of their goodies were inspired by interior design trends.

Left: Casbah scarf in Jade. Right: Malachite {image from here}

Left: Stripe Swingtime Sweater. Right: Striped bedroom from Lonny

Left: Chevron Tie Belt. Right: Zig Zag Rug {from Urban Outfitters}

Left: Tissue Ikat Tank. Right: Ikat pillow from the Bootstrap Project {check out their website for amazing artisan gorgeous goodies from around the world}

I wish this post were announcing that J Crew is launching a home line {please Jenna Lyons?! The home decor world could use your sparkle}

Pattern Party - Chevron and Stripes Edition

I spent my twenties wearing solid colors. Yes, there was often some sort of flair - a ruffle, a fun trim, but in it seems these days we are all more comfortable rocking bold geometric patterns...

Love it in the home:
{sofa by wisteria}



{rug by west elm}


And of course I'm loco for stripes on clothing...

I snapped a pic of this J. Crew top (using the hipstamatic iphone app, hence the funky colors)
Love it, though made a vow to myself that I am done buying striped tops and dresses - that niche is FULL in my wardrobe.

Here's the top on a proper model.


Loved these two striped J. Crew goodies as well...Stripes + Sequins = A No Brainer


Striped blazer? Might have to end my stripe hiatus for this bad boy.


And a striped scarf never hurt anyone...
{from Garnet Hill}

Yay! Patterns for everyone!

Yarn Chevron

Yes, I'm chevron crazy. I post about it on the blog {here} and {here} most recently. And now I'm knitting in chevron too.

I get an email newsletter from a local yarn/knitting shop Stitch Cafe (which you should REALLY check out if you live in LA) - I couldn't resist when they emailed about this chevron pattern scarf!

I bought enough yarn for two scarves - one (that I'm currently working on) is green + blue. The other is pink + purple. Can't wait to share the final product!

Chevron will never die...

I can't imagine a time when I won't LOVE everything chevron. I'm sure that day will come eventually, but until then I will continue to drool over all these gorgeous goodies...

The Glam Lamb posted this insane kitchen the other day (via pretty space.) I would trade my granite for this chevron in an instant.


I adore this Elle Decor entry.


Lonny wowed me with this living room - the chevron media cabinet is killer.

I'm tempted to buy this adorable yellow chevron pillow from etsy to start off my yellow and gray bedroom (though I have about 10 unused pillows at home right now - but none are yellow!)

I've been eyeing these chevron calling cards from Made By Girl...

Rue Magazine has these chevron love notes as a free download!



Chevrons forever!

Best of the Goods - Chevron Edition

2010 was clearly the year of the chevron - here's a look back at some of my favorites:

Chevron rugs add gorgeous pattern to any room:
Canadian House and Home


Lonny


Elle Decor


Kyle Bunting



I love a chevron on a wall - drapes, painted or any other way!
Lonny





Chevron on a piece of furniture is genius.
Do you spot the chevron media cabinet? Wish I came up with that!Lonny


Williams Sonoma Home


Painting a chevron motif on the outside of your restaurant is just plain wacky, but here in LA at Malo, it totally works!

Chevron Chic

As you know, I'm a huge fan of pattern. Loving this combo of pattern for your feet and pattern for your home!
Shoes: anthropologie. Pillow: etsy.