There is a New Grill on the Block

This little guy seems to be popping up all over magazines. I'm familiar with Bodum via my coffee press. I'm glad to see they keep expanding their products, they're a great company.

Bodum: Fyrkat
Picnic Charcoal Grill

It's compact for easy portability, making it ideal for tailgating, camping, grilling on terraces, or on the beach.

13.4" Diameter

Materials: Enamel-coated steel with chrome-plated steel legs, it has a heat resistant silicone handle with silicone lid clips for easy carrying.

$ 49.95

Buy it---> Bodum

Company Profile: Fred and Friends

This is why they work so well...

1.)  A belief in what they work for: "Crakerjack" design team that's travelled the four corners of the globe in  search of truth, justice, and the ultimate in style.

2.)  A philosophy that makes sense: Stuff that works, puts a smile on your face, and doesn't cost a fortune.

3.)  Change, innovation, feeling, and surprises

Meet Fred and Friends. Aren't they great?

Home Accessory: Doorstop

Sleek, horse-shoe shaped silicone doorstops which conveniently loop over door knobs when not in use.

Buy it---> AREAWARE

Create a Space: Beach Style

A Casual space with easy, breezy decorating that plays up sunshine, white space, and organic textures.

Covered Storage Baskets

Materials: Rattan, Brass Hinges, Leather Tab

$58.00 (nested set of 2)

Buy it---> Basket Lady

Crinkle Voile Curtain Panel, Natural

Material: 100% Sheer Cotton

$14.99 per panel

**Bonus Note: Sheer curtain diffuse daylight, not block it

Buy it---> World Market

Hand hooked with smaller "mini" loops in a finer-gauge 100% wool yarn, wool micro-hooked area rugs are flatter and less plush than regular hooked rugs. Perfect for high-traffic areas, these rugs require little maintenance and have durable construction.

Material: 100% Wool

$58.00 - $1,345.00

Buy it---> Dash and Albert

Handwoven. Each piece of furniture is unique. Gentle Swing helps both your body and mind relax.

Material: Peeled Rattan

$139.00

Buy it---> IKEA

Artwork: Pressed Eucalyptus

               by: Albert Koetsier

$19.00 (reprinted poster)

Buy it---> Poster Checkout

Add Some Whimsy

Reclaimed Bottle Garland- Sweeten up indoor or outdoor spaces with this whimsical garland made of repurposed, sanitized insulin bottles and rust- resistant galvanized wire.

Buy it---> uncommon goods

Mood Light Bulb

Mood Light Bulb- turn rooms into rainbows at the flip of a switch with this colorful bulb handpainted with heat-resistant and non-toxic glaze by California artist Felicia Renaud.

Buy it---> uncommon goods

Pairings: Cookware & Linen

Le Creuset Lilac & Cassis                                 Coffee & Cake Dish Towel

Down-To-Earth Interiors

Many clients are caught between the desire for a cozy, child-friendly, home and a sophisticated style. I maintain the notion, you may have both. Consider appropriate proportions, furniture, and color schemes that you will balance the needs of all inhabitants. You will never be fully happy with your house until it’s compatible with the way you live. Keep the color palette simple and understated. The pops of color can happen with accessories and unexpected exceptional pieces. Taupe or cream color walls with a neutral sofa color establish a mutual comfort, while an Oushak or antique area rug with bold pillows on the sofa provide spots of color. Throughout the house, textures, tactile fabrics, and occasional splashes of saturated color can punch up the neutral backdrop. Interior design selections should make you smile and set an elevating tone when you enter the room. You should impress yourself before impressing others.

A few pairings...

Persian Style Rug                                                  Pillow: Printing Cloth

Honeycomb Rug                                                              Elephant Pillow

Labyrinth Rug                                                                       Pillow

To order contact Lora Gellerman Interiors

Pairings: A Good Match

I Am Not A Paper Cup       paired with        Megan Auman's Cozy Cuff

Decorating From Your Travels

1. Make your own mementos- treat your travel photos as artwork from an intimate homage. Similarly scaled images in simple, identical frames have the unified feel of a bona fide series.

2. Mix, don’t match- go for a few interesting pieces and blend them in with whatever white or plain dishes you have at home.

3. Exhibit judiciously- sprinkle your international trinkets throughout the house lets them become an organic part of your interior.