Last Hurrah, Serena and Lily

Are you as astonished by the end of the summer as I am?  Where has the time gone?
I've spent this summer at Camp and Kennebunkport as you avid followers are well aware from the numerous posts I made on these topics (smile).  Feel free to reflect on those fantastic memories here (camp)  and here (Kennebunkport). 

But don't fret, summer's not quite gone yet!  And plenty of our favorite designers are announcing their last hurrah's for us common-folk, including Serena and Lily.   You may recall, I'm a huge fan of Serena and Lily for the classic bohemian style.  Their looks are timeless and can seamlessly transport into so many different environments. 

Here are some of Vivid Hue Home's absolute favs  from their Summer Sale, but you'd better act now as these items are sure to fly into stylish homes everywhere. 

The Sumba stool and Hammered Metal Lamp both have fine details which gives them added panache.  Even better, the sumba stool is 50% discounted to $49. 

Next, I have been obsessed with these Zanzibari Pillows ever since Serena and Lilly produced them. Serena and Lily noticed the women in Kenya wearing these vibrant and brilliant fabrics during one of their visits there. They decided to make them into exquisite throw pillows. Each pillow varies slightly and contains an inspirational message in Swahili, such as "Today is a Beautiful Day" and "Beautiful Family, Beautiful Life." They are a limited edition and now on sale for $125!  

This over sized hammered metal tray would look wonderful on an ottoman or pouf.  I love the idea of putting it on top of the Banda Coffee Table (also from S&L, shown below).   That banda table is simple and unassuming with wonderful style.  And, I'm a sucker for a good cable knit throw blanket.  This one has large knotty loops, love! 

And lastly, check out the Beckett Desk.  Love the traditional style with Danish flair.  It reminds me of the Jonathan Adler collection of chests and dressers that I love so much. 

Let me know if you happen to grab any of these wonderful items! 

I'm still waiting for my  Serena and Lily Pondicherry Headboard for the Master (read deets here).  It's on delivery as we speak and I'm excited because it's gonna completely transform that room! 

 What are some of YOUR favorites from above?  

 

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Pondicherry for the Master

I have made an exciting new purchase for the master bedroom. 



Serena and Lily Pondicherry Bed




This is the Serena and Lily Pondicherry Bed with Nailheads. 

I'm obsessed with the super high headboard (75" tall).  When I set out to decorate the master bedroom, I had not intended on getting rid of our Merlot colored headboard.  Now that the furniture has been in there for a few months, I've had time to contemplate a few tweaks and adjustments I'd like to make to the room. 

I spotted an uber tall headboard similar to this one from abcddesign and a light bulb went off in my head...I have never loved those silhouettes I made of my family in the location above the bed.  I would love them on a side wall but just not as a main focal point in the master bedroom.  This Pondicherry headboard will solve that!  There will be no room for anything else on that wall!

And, remember my little trip to Lillian earlier this week?  While I was there, Lynne helped me search the bedding samples and suggested I try this John Robshaw stripe for the bed. 


John Robshaw

 Envision it with a coverlet or throw on the bottom and lots of colorful pillows.. .I think it may actually be a hit. 


I played around on Olioboard with some ideas. This isn't perfect but will give you an idea of how it may look:

Wow, what a hot mess.  Let me explain this hodge podge...
The x benches are already in the room. The Serena and Lily Charing Cross rug is already there. The pink polka dot print is meant to resemble a colorful throw. I found the patchwork patterned throw on Layla Grayce. I don't know if the colors match but it could add a bit of texture to the bed. (Obviously I would only select one throw, not polka dotted pink and patchwork teal).  The pillows are just place holders to symbolize "color."


Lot's of progress made during my little trip to see Lynne. I'll be excited to share more with you soon!