COZY READING CORNER

Well, summer is definitely over. And, you’ll be spending more time indoors for the next several months. Around this time every year I remember one of my favorite things to do is curl up in a quite cozy corner at home with a good book. If you don’t already have a go to reading nook at home – you should!

When it comes to creating a reading nook, there are several key ingredients.

1. A comfortable arm chair or chaise lounge
2.  A small area rug to define space
3.  A lamp
4.  One or two end tables
5.  An ottoman
6.  A throw blanket or two
7.  A clock
8. And, last but definitely not least, drapes. Preferably something with some texture to make the space feel warm and cozy.

Here’s an earthy modern spin on these ingredients:

Parlour Tangerine Chair – CB2, Marquis Rug – West Elm, Tripod Wood Floor Lamp, Bubbles Ceramic Side Table – West Elm, Ikea Stockholm Table – Ikea, Knitted Grey Pouf – CB2, Cozy Throw – West Elm, Ceramic White Alarm Clock – West Elm, and Fabricut - Camp Wilder 05 (fabric)

More inspiration:

From this great homeautodesign.com article!

PUMPKIN INSPIRED DESIGN

We’re feeling particularly inspired by pumpkin and spice this month. Here are some pics of great spaces with autumn color schemes we love. 


Top four: marthastewart.com, Bottom two: Sarah Richardson of HGTV

▲ WHAT THE HECK IS A HEXAFOO? ▲

This is a question we get a lot at Hexafoo, so we thought we'd take a moment to explain the name. Hex signs or Hexafoos are a type of folk art popular with the settlers of Pennsylvania Dutch country. Although hexafoos vary in design, they generally take the form of a six-sided star within a circle.

Hexafoos became popular barn decoration in Pennsylania Dutch country in the mid 19^th century. Hex signs were originally displayed for mostly decorative proposes or to emphasize the residents heritage – over-time hexafoos have become known for their mystical powers and are believed to ward off evil spirits or bad luck and bring luck.  

Thanks to - top row left: disinfo.com, top row right: dutchhexsign.com, center top: Jeremy Stephan, center 2nd: Don Shall, center 3rd: pstoner_quiltingboard.com

▲ DRAPE ESCAPE ▲

Welcome to our brand new blog!!!! It is here where we'll be posting our inspirations that keep us awake at night. 

Drapes, not what you would normally expect....We are obsessed with them and their many applications. Stay tuned for more of our obsessions! 

xoxoxo