Crazy for Cane

Shopping

Cane furniture has been having a resurgence for a little while now, but the best options have either been vintage or high street attempts to recreate cane pieces. Until now. I’ve continued to go down the Scandinavian furniture rabbit hole since my trip to Sweden last month and this is one of my favorite discoveries. Meet the furniture collection Cane.

This collection takes the ages old tradition of caning – one of the oldest forms of furniture making – and puts a distinctly modern spin on the ancient furniture making technique, creating pieces with chic shapes and a variety of modern colors. The designers, Ada Chirakranont and Worapong Manupipatpong, are Thai-born and now work in Bangkok but you can see the influence of their Scandinavian-based design training.

This collection feel light and airy, playful and vibrant but also distinctly modern. The pieces’ caned surface allows light and air to flow through the furniture while casting fine patterned shade across the furnished space.

If you’re looking to invest in a lovely piece of caned furniture – or maybe an entire collection for your house this summer, look no further. I’m sure these pieces will become classics coveted 50 years from now.

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Idea to Steal: Modern Rattan

Decor

I know I’m not the first to jump on the rattan bandwagon, but I’m partial to a modern (rather than vintage-y) spin on the trend.

This dining room is a prime example! The round dining table is made of mixed materials giving off a chic, contemporary vibe. The oversized pendant adds serious modern drama. The neutral color palette is punctuated with all the black accents. And the variety of natural materials – stone, metal, wood and ceramics creates a ton of texture. This room feels global and summery. It could just as easily be beachside as it could be in an urban loft, but the design would be a breath of fresh air all year round. I’m officially looking to add a cool piece of rattan in our house somewhere. Consider this idea stolen.

Here are a few of my favorite modern rattan pieces.

pendant / swing / basket chair /snug chair / venice chair

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Trend Spotting: Safari Daybeds

Decor

I’m currently working the design for my living room, but it’s proved a tougher challenge than I originally thought. The room has odd dimensions and we need for it to be a multi-use space with more than one sitting area. It also has a long desk area and is the primary play space for our son. You can see some of our Designer’s Take series that offered ideas for the space here, here and here. As I hunt around for solutions, one has bubbled to the top of my list: the Safari Daybed.

Now, we’ve talked about daybeds around here before, but the safari daybed isn’t the traditional, could actually be a bed, variety. This version can really function more as a bench or a cot if you ever wanted to actually sleep on it. While there are some variations of this bed, the original OGK Safari Daybed actually was designed in 1962 by Danish designer Ole Gjerlov-Knudsen. The story goes that he designed it for his son who was heading off on a camping trip and didn’t want him to sleep on the ground. But what I love is the beautiful timeless design. It’s low profile, it’s understated. The use of natural materials including canvas, beech wood and sisal rope is beautiful. While many other daybed options take on a boho vibe, this daybed is minimal, modern and seriously chic. I think I might be sold!

What do you think? Would you put a safari daybed in your house?

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Trend Spotting: {Is The Backless Shoe Back?}

Fashion

Trends are a fascinating phenomenon. They catch fire so quickly. What once was forgotten, you’re suddenly seeing everywhere – at least when it comes to the world of fashion bloggers. They have such a knack for rocking the latest It Thing in such effortlessly cool new ways, you find yourself coveting something you would have never considered before!

For example, it seems that everyone has embraced the fact that Birkenstocks are back in fashion {and often with socks – what?!}. Cropped tops are everywhere, showing more navel than we’ve seen since No Doubt was on tour. And now, we add another 90’s trend to the mix: Mules!

While we usually argue basics are best, this trend has us on the fence. 90’s mules are everywhere these days and dare we say, backless as ever!

With some seriously good designs out there from Margiela to Tibi, Alexander Wang and even Zara, it’s hard to resist slipping into this shoe trend. The right mule, we must admit, looks amazing on the right foot!

Mules, which are best described as a backless bootie when paired with your favorite cropped pant are so on-trend for spring. The modernly interpretive peep-toe options nearly have us hopping the fence!

try the trend: 1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6

They’re pretty, yes. And those bloggin’ babes definitely know how to make them look chicly French with their fresh pedis and unbelievably long legs. But we’re still not 100% convinced that mules aren’t just a fast passing fad. Let’s be real, they’re not exactly the most flattering {arguably, an elevated clog!} shaped heel anybody has ever come up with!

What do you think? Mules: a trend to try or one to say bye-bye?

PS: Did you hear? I’m hosting a giveaway this week and there are FIVE chances to win a fab spring goodie bag. Head here for all the details.

1 via Stockholm Streetstyle // 2 + 3 via Fashion Vibe // image 4 via Portable Package // image 5 via Elle Claesson

Trend Spotting: {Sportin’ Skorts}

Fashion

I still can’t believe it, but skorts are in. Yes, that’s right! The skirt-in-the-front-shorts-in-the-back fashion statement has hit some of our favorite stores and is now the it piece to style among fashion bloggers around the world. Much like the overall, the skort is trending in a major way!

I love the way these fashion-forward ladies have sported their skorts, but I just don’t know if I can run to Zara for this It-Girl piece. I just picture myself as the yet-to-bloom adolescent rocking my skort – cuz it was the early-90’s and they were in people – and the memory is rather terrifying. I’m not sure I’m ready to relive it, even in a modern form.

What say you of the skort – is it a fun trend to try or are you staying away?

image 1 via The Fashion Guitar // 2 via // 3 via // 4 via // 5 via Make it Blonde // 6 via Peace Love Shea // 7 via Love, Blair // 8 via Harper & Harley

Trend Spotting: {Crop it or Stop it?}

Fashion

The crop top is one of those trends that seems to be everywhere this summer. We’re talking about showing just a hint of midriff, not anything more {please, no belly buttons!}. I like the sophisticated appeal and throw back style. I’m this close to trying it out myself.

The fine line of daring and sexy versus…how do we say overexposed in French…has me on fence though. There’s definitely that self-conscious aspect about baring the midriff. Constantly sucking in your stomach – a price we pay for fabulous fashion or too much work for a passing craze?

I’m curious, would you dare rock the crop??

image 1 via Vanessa Jackman // 2 via Le Catch // 3 via Karla’s Closet // 4 via Girls Off Fifth // 5 via // 6 via Who What Wear // 7 via Song of Style // 8 via Atlantic-Pacific

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