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April 2008
“My Favorite Things”
Was it Oprah or Martha who coined this phrase into common vernacular? Since I fancy myself as a woman of at least some influence :), I thought I would share a few of mine. My clients often ask for items that are truly unique; you know something that they aren't apt to see in every household on the block. Others are looking for things that look custom and high end, but are easy to order and can be delivered in a reasonable time frame. To that end, behold the beauty of just a few of my favorite things.
Company C: Started in 1994 by a couple who met and fell in love in college, Company C offers rich and robust area rugs, pillows and linens made from wool, silk and cotton. Inspired by motifs of the Far East, South America and New Mexico, just to name a few, the designs and patterns are varied and will suit almost every décor from traditional to contemporary; Arts & Crafts to Bohemian. While they are most known for producing textiles of vivid pattern, Company C also offers a fine array of both cotton and wool area rugs in simple stripes and plaids. The majority of their pieces are hooked and tufted rugs, but Kilims and Cotton Dhurries are also among their plentiful offerings.
Some of my favorites include their overscaled floral “Kelmscott” available in Straw or Ice Blue; their modern interpretation of antique lace in “Cluny,” available in Lilac and Grass, to name a few; and of course, their striking damask named “Medici” available in luscious hues, my choice being Wisteria. Company C rugs actually make decorating easy: because they make such a bold artistic statement in and of themselves, you need not put too much thought into finishing the rest of your space. Furniture in mostly solid colors and a few great accessories finish a room in no time. Check out their website and see their similarly inspired bedding, pillows and throws — www.companyc.com. Simply delicious!
Mystic Valley Traders: High quality fabrics, elegant patterns and magnificent embellishments define this collection of bedding and home accessories. This company was also born out of a friendship over twenty years ago by folks who shared a passion for woven woolens and followed their dream of making these textiles available through furniture retailers. Each of their over 50 collections has up to 16 components, including duvets, reversible shams and accent pillows, and all are fully customizable. While their price is considered high end, Mystic Valley Traders offers a Quick-Ship Collection featuring nine different patterns and colorways of luxurious bedding, all priced very competitively. Custom orders ship in three weeks; Quik-Ship orders ship in one week. For the enduring enthusiast of French Country, their “Provençal” Collection is fresh and crisp in the traditional blue and yellow colorway; the global traveler will feel at home in their “Out of Africa” Collection replete with tribal patterns and zebra prints. One of my favorites is their “Paloma” Collection: an opulent paisley in the unexpected pairing of the colors green apple and wine.
Coordinating window treatments are also available and here's the part I really love: they offer 8 different styles of custom headboards fabricated in their fabrics or yours. Headboards are wildly popular these days and there isn't an easier way to order the exact headboard of your dreams than through Mystic Valley Traders. Visit their website to find a retailer near you at www.mysticvalleytraders.com.
Mole Hollow Candles: Now for some easier spending! I discovered Mole Hollow candles years ago when I found not their candles, but their “Mr. Mole's Sticky Wax” in a general store. It is, as the name implies, a little tin of sticky wax that you form into a ball and place at the end of your stubborn tilting tapers as you slip them into the candle stick. What a great invention and is often reusable if you don't melt the candle down to the very end. Mole Hollow Candles offers tapers in 4 lengths, pillar candles in 3 heights and votives, jar candles and gift packs in an exhaustive array of vibrant colors and yummy scents. Before I tip 800 words, let me wrap this up by giving you their web site www.molehollow.com.
I just realized that without consciously choosing, I have endorsed three companies based in New England that have similar humble roots, yet have grown into wonderful success stories because of their commitment to quality and craftsmanship. I hope you visit their sites and consider their fabulous products.
Until next time, always remember, decorate from the heart!
Jayne
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