Weekly Style Inspiration - "Falling" for Autumn

This week, with Halloween creeping closer, I couldn't help but be inspired by the rich autumn hues, falling leaves and spooky decor that overflows from every store shelf this time of the year.

Donghia's "Bell 'Insetto" gives traditional a creepy crawly twist.  This silk damask comes in five elegant colorways and features tarantulas, beetles and other eight legged creatures that are sure to get your skin crawling.

If you have a craving for something a little out of the ordinary, these unique chairs by Jimmie Martin Ltd will definitely get you in the Halloween spirit.  More like pieces of art than furniture, according to their site, "Jimmie Martin Provides an eclectic showcase of one-off pieces of furniture combining the decadent and quirky with the nostalgic and urban."

Tree Table Candle Holder by Cyan Design

Here, York Wallcoverings makes good use of the traditional black and orange combination, but with a contemporary twist.  Barbara Becker Home Passion Collection

This spooky looking forest scene is a pattern is called "Woods", by Cole and Son.

"Squiggle", is part of the Vivienne Westwood collection also from Cole and Son.

"Breeze" by Cole and Son Wallcoverings 

"Insects" by Vivienne Westwood from Cole and Son Wallcoverings

Weekly Style Inspiration – Very "Vera Bradley"

This week I found inspiration in one of the most unlikely places.  Meet my favorite going-out bag! 

My Clutch Purse

Yes, my inspiration came from my own purse. Like most girls, I absolutely love my Vera Bradley bags and with the debut of Brunschwig and Fils' "Les Alizes Collection" (see #4 Mira Tape Border on the board), which is reminiscent of these preppy prints, I decided to put together a dream room of my fave eclectic, bright, and slightly whimsical florals.  

From left to right: 1) Holstad Collection by Duralee in Plum; 2) Annie Selke Victorian Queen Platform Bed;  3) Holstad Collection by Duralee in Rosedust; 4) Brunschwig and Fils – Mira Tape Border in Grenadine/ OrangeSpice 5) Pittsburgh Paint Color - 139-7 Wild Mulbury; 6) Pittsburgh Paint Color - 245-3 Soft Iris 7) Pittsburgh Paint Color - 210-5 Golden Cricket; 8) Antique Green Cage Mirror; 9) Dash and Albert - Vine/Blue Green Tufted Wool Rug 10) Stacey Garcia Luxury Wallpapers – Femme Floral 11) Maine Cottage – Nellie End Table in Lemon Ice

This Season's Vera Bradley Prints