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Trend Report 2022

Let’s begin the new year with the Places In The Home Trend Report 2022- a window into what interior design and decor trends will be the cat’s pajamas in the months to come.

What’s on trend is what appeals to your gorgeous sense of style is my motto, but I do enjoy studying the inside scoop of the trend report forecast.

Winter has come to call, and cozy answers back nestle in and stay awhile.

Freshening up your core decorating style for a long winter’s nap, the slow pace associated with this baby, it’s cold outside time of year, further puts style to sight.

Better Homes & Gardens – Stacy Zarin Goldberg Photography LLC

Rooted in creating an atmosphere of warmth with a cozy and comfortable winter ambiance, lusciously thick throws, candles filling house and home with warmth, flicker and fragrance, and layers and levels of lighting build and balance the gray doldrums associated with wintertime.

Texture

Mallory Mathison Design

Texture is beneficial to tactile and visual appeal.

Color absorbs light and distributes the warms and cools throughout a space.

Texture exudes warmth and invites cozy to the party.

Woven.

Sisal.

Plush.

Bouclé.

Furniture, fabric, upholstery, shades, rugs, throw pillows- texture will be big in 2022.

Better Homes & Gardens – Photography by Annie Schlechter

Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles

California Chic

Bring home the sophisticated California chic instantly identifiable by its brilliant color plays, effortless charm, and cool west coast vibes.

Luxe Interiors + Design – Photography by Brantley Photography

Sloan Adjustable 8-Light Iron Sputnik Chandelier in Brass Finish

Roadhouse Saddle Leather Chair

French Oak Rincon Engineered Hardwood Flooring

California chic meets curves meets antiques equates to implementing three decorating classics into one visually impressive space.

Architectural Digest

Design by Nature

Sustainability is in style, natural lighting promotes a calming environment, and going green works beautifully with natural elements and color palettes.

Chango & Co.

Southern Living – Photography by Laurey W. Glenn

Travertine

House & Garden – Photo by Richard Powers

Have it, love it.

Antiques

Veranda- Photo by Matthew Millman

Antiques once again make the list.

Timeless in presence and provenance, antique pieces lend a quality to most design styles as a lone focal point accent or anchor style of the space.

Antique pieces play the room beautifully as well as complementing other design styles.

Provenance tells the story of premier craftmanship and sustainability while finishes and details create visual interest.

Better Homes & Gardens – Photo by John Bessler

As far as I’m concerned the addition of an antique piece or two to your design and decor is always on trend.

Maison MxM – Photography by Daniel Johnson

Curves

House & Garden- Photo by Michael Sinclair

Dwell – Photo by Gieves Anderson

Swedish designer Ebba Thott’s choice of an antique art deco mahogany haberdashery counter adds statement piece quality and contrast value.

House & Garden – Photo by Paul Massey

Curved shapes evoke Art Deco inspired styles incorporating the Art Deco trend.

Tiled Margot Monogram Mug

The thing is you don’t need to flood the zone with a style your curious about trying out.

Sample the style while achieving the look through small accents demonstrating big details.

Let’s Talk Color

deVOL Kitchens

Warm.

Earthy.

Dramatic.

Color is served in a big and colorful way in the 2022 kitchen, and according to the experts at Domino, pink is the hot cabinet color topping the trend report 2022.

Glidden Premium Paint
Brandy Snaps || Tawny Mushroom || Mesa Pink
Sunstone || Parfait || Earth Rose

Again, you don’t need to flood the zone with a style your curious about trying out.

Stoneware Knob

Introduce color with a hardware redo.

The result is almost instant, and the beautiful part about cabinet hardware is you can find it in great styles and good prices making it an affordable update option.

Pantone Color of the Year 2022 is Very Peri deemed a periwinkle shade of blue.

Veranda – Photo by Victoria Pearson

This is my idea of winter blues, and a lovely hue to design and decorate, accent and accessorize to.

Patterned Glass Vase

Make Room for Mushrooms

Must Love Herbs

Woodland whimsical is the term I assign to the still on trend must love mushrooms happening.

Domino – Photography by Stephen Kent Johnson

From dining table to side table, mushroom madness makes the trend report 2022.

Mushroom Art Plates

Glidden Sauteed Mushroom

Perfect accent option for wading into the Deco and mushroom trend.

Nourison 17″ Modern Mushroom Iron Metal Table Lamp

Grows on you, doesn’t it?

Hixon Handcrafted Modern Mushroom Side Table

Home Bars

Ashley Montgomery Design

Style Me Pretty – Photography by HomeGoods/Reid Rolls

Be it cart, accent cabinet, shelf, table or countertop, a well-appointed home bar hospitality station serves distinctive style and personality.

House Beautiful – Photography by Brian Doben

Southern Living – Photography by Laurey W. Glenn

1970s Style

Being a child of this swingin’ decade finds me appreciating the design trends of the day that captured the eye of decoristas and fashionistas alike.

Everything old is new again to some extent, so why not approach this trend with whimsical fancy?

Shannon Claire Interiors

Well, what do you think about these trend report 2022 projections?

A mad dash to home decor sources of choice is not exactly my new year, new style first priority, opting instead to first take an inventory of the accents and accessories presently in stock at Places In The Home and editing from within.

Believe me when I tell you how visually appealing and decoratively surprising the result is with one or more edits and placement adjustments.

Affordable, sustainable, and a fantastic way to spend a winter afternoon indoors.

Truer words, Mr. Morris.

Beauty is in the eye and the personal design style of the beholder, never failing to be on trend.

Homey Seasonal Decor Finds

Happy first day of fall, fellow fall loving friends! Along with the elation over fall’s arrival, the inspiration it offers, and the seasonal colors on parade fascination associated with the third season, homey seasonal decor finds in rich hues and flavorful tastes frame this picture perfect season.

The excitement surrounding the first day of fall compares to Christmas day in my book.

I’m selecting songs for a fall into autumn playlist, and the big blue gumbo pot is ready for the c’est si bon celebration of the season and its cornucopia of seasonings.

Y’all know my affinity for taking a photo and replicating it with in the style finds. Well let me just say how taken I am with this bountifully beautiful display created by event designer Keith Robinson as featured in Flower Magazine.

Wood Cake Stand – Hearth & Hand with Magnolia

I can’t locate a recipe for pecan pie from Mr. Robinson, but I use the Homemade Pecan Pie recipe from Karo Syrup, so classic it is.

Homemade Pecan Pie

Ingredients

1 cup Karo® Light OR Dark Corn Syrup

3 eggs

1 cup sugar

2 tablespoons butter melted

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1-½ cups (6 ounces) pecans

1 (9-inch) unbaked OR frozen deep-dish pie crust

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Mix corn syrup, eggs, sugar, butter and vanilla using a spoon. Stir in pecans. Pour filling into pie crust.

Bake on center rack of oven for 60 to 70 minutes (see tips for doneness, below). Cool for 2 hours on wire rack before serving.

Place cookie sheet in oven and preheat oven as directed. Pour filling into frozen crust and bake on preheated cookie sheet.

High Altitude Adjustments: Reduce sugar to 2/3 cup and increase butter to 3 tablespoons. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F.

-Karo Syrup

Chrysanthemums (mums) are plentiful at fall, relatively inexpensive, and the color array spectacular.

Stone-like Grey Large Decorative Vases

Stone and earthenware decorative vases and planters become focal point accents for housing seasonal flowers, branches, and stems.

Rustic Vases

No fuss-no muss simplicity at its serveware best is achieved with new or vintage stoneware bowl(s).

The look is pure fall, pure vintage beauty.

Antique RED WING Yellow Ware Bowl
Chocolatey Brown Stoneware Mixing Bowl

Serving boards made from natural materials serve well as versatile, uncomplicated choices for showcasing the foods and flavors of fall.

Wood Style Plate from Hobby Lobby

As I’ve stated before, never confuse simple with cutting corners or skimping on the details.

Tondo Wooden Plates

Cozy is easily achieved when the emphasis is placed on inviting- the main ingredient in the recipe for putting together a fall fête for a party of two or intimate gathering for friends and family.

Teak Root Wedge Reclaimed Wood Serving Board

When casual elegance meets tone on tone layering meets inviting ambiance, a stellar result is achieved.

Amber Glow Pumpkin Wood Serving Platter

Pumpkins quickly come to mind when considering autumn-fall theme accessories for home and table, but have you noticed the popularity of the mushroom?

Mushroom Cheese Board

Handmade Wood Mushrooms Tabletop Decor Collection

Homey seasonal decor finds in a neutral colors fit right in with the natural state of the season’s beauty.

Seagrass Woven Pumpkins

Crisp notes in the late afternoon air, tole serving trays, cake domes, and fall themed loaf pans stirs up all the fall feels, finds, and flavors.

Apple nut cake is set for the cake stand come Wednesday, but first, whipped maple pie.

Maple is among the taste of fall favorites, and is the featured flavor in this super easy to make dessert.

Whipped Maple Pie

Ingredients

1 deep dish pie crust

1 pkg. (3.4 oz.) vanilla instant pudding

1½ cup cold milk

½ cup pure maple syrup

1 tsp. maple flavoring

1 container (8 oz.) thawed whipped topping

nutmeg for dusting

Directions

Preheat oven to 375°F. Remove frozen pie crust from package and allow to thaw for 20 minutes.

Using a fork, prick the bottom and sides of the pie crust with to help reduce shrinkage and bubbling. To ensure the crust bakes off properly, place an empty pie pan the same size inside the crust.

Place pie crust on baking sheet and bake on lower oven rack for 12-15 minutes, allowing to cool once removed from oven.

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together instant pudding and milk until firm. Add maple syrup and maple flavoring; mix well. Fold in whipped topping; mix until incorporated.

Spoon mixture into cooled pie crust. Dust top of pie with nutmeg and top with nuts.

Refrigerate 1 hour.

Drizzle maple syrup over pie just before serving.

Stoneware Pie Dish, Set of 3

Pie today, parfaits tomorrow with this recipe.

Bee & Willow™ Goblets

Grab a jar, tumbler, or goblet and working in layers begin with crushed cookies (vanilla wafers, gingersnaps, graham crackers- all delicious choices).

Next, add a generous tablespoon of the maple pudding mixture.

Repeat with another layer of crushed cookies and complete the dish with a final addition of the maple pudding mixture.

Top with a dollop of whipped topping, a drizzle of pure maple syrup, and walnuts or fresh Louisiana pecans.

The delicious proof is in the pudding.

Gorgeously anticipating fall’s color rich-seasonally tasty arrival on this blog post writing afternoon makes for perfect blog post writing conditions.

That and streaming The French Chef with Julia Child featuring three French favorites:

Tarte aux Pommes Classique
Tarte des Demoiselles
Tarte Tartin starring apples, cinnamon, and butter- the fall baking trinity.

Julia Child is a classic, her personality endearing, and her recipes favorites in the Places In The Home test kitchen.

Between the show, recipes, and hint of crisp in the air I’m inspired to add her Tarte aux Pommes to my must make for fall recipe file.

Tarte aux Pommes

Ingredients

10-inch partially cooked pastry shell

4 pounds cooking apples

1 teaspoon lemon juice

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

1/3 cup apricot jam/preserves

1/3 cup Calvados, rum or cognac (or 1 tablespoon vanilla)

2/3 cup granulated sugar for topping

3 tablespoons butter

½ teaspoon cinnamon

Directions

Preheat oven to 375F. Quarter, core, and peel the apples. Cut enough to make 3 cups into 1/8-inch lengthwise slices and toss them in a bowl with the lemon juice and sugar. Reserve them for the top of the tart.

Cut the rest of the apples into rough slices. You should have about 8 cups. Place in a pan and cook over low heat for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.

Beat in apricot jam, Calvados, sugar, butter, and cinnamon. Raise heat and boil, stirring, until applesauce is thick enough to hold in a mass in the spoon.

Spread the applesauce in the pastry shell. Cover with a neat, closely overlapping layer of sliced apples arranged in concentric circles.

Bake in upper third of preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until the apples have browned lightly and are tender. Slide the tart onto a serving dish and paint over it with a light coating of apricot glaze. Serve warm or cold with whipping cream or a scoop of ice cream.

Apricot Glaze

½ cup apricot preserves, forced through a sieve

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Stir the strained apricot preserves and sugar over moderately high heat until thick enough to coat the spoon with a light film, and the last drops are sticky as they fall from the spoon (225-228 degrees on a candy thermometer). Do not boil past this point or the glaze will become brittle as it cools.

Apply the glaze while it is still warm. Unused glaze will keep indefinitely in a screw-top jar.

-Mastering the Art of French Cooking by Julia Child, Volume I

Stoneware Pumpkin Serving Dish – Threshold™

Delicious year round, but these flavors shine at the fall table.

Sunday night dinners here at the Places In The Home ponderosa tend to be the breakfast for dinner type.

Biscuits.

Pancakes.

Eggs with fried apples.

Found and placed on my fall finds list for suppers such as these is a set of Bruntmor Set Of 4 Matte Glaze Ceramic Food Serving Plates With Skillet Look.

Coffee drinking and tea sippin’ season and seasoned warm beverages complement and spice fall’s crisp days into brisk cozy evenings.

Rustic Vases
Mason Cash | In The Forest Batter Bowl
Polyresin Pine Cone Table Decor
Antique BM&T Covered Vegetable 1896
Stoneware Pumpkin Serving Dish
Metallic Silver Scroll Charger Plate
Nordic Ware Leaf-Lettes Cakelet Pan, 2.5 Cup

Homey seasonal decor finds frame this picture perfect season and welcome the best of the season to home and hearth.

This is how we welcome fall home.

Decorative Ideas For Firewood Storage

Decorative ideas for firewood storage roll into my thoughts on this first official day of fall.

Better Homes & Gardens

During our hurricane damage property overview, I happen to notice the chimney clean out is in need of just that.

Antique Hessian Soldier Andirons

Dave the Builder will put on his chimney sweep hat and get the job done.

House & Garden – Photo by Tim Charles

Large Black and Natural Seagrass Calista Tote Basket

1stDibs Introspective

I, on the other hand, will adorn myself in a chic fall of it all party hat while introducing home and hearth to decorative ideas for firewood storage.

Leo Designs Chicago

Southern Living – Photo by Helen Norman- Styling by Jeff Minnich

In fall we spruce up and prepare our homes for the season, placing the emphasis on cozy and comfortable.

cozy

Country Living – Photo by Helen Norman

There’s nothing like a toasty warm fire in a safe and ready for the season fireplace to conquer and complement a crisp fall chill.

Country Living – Photo by Tara Donne

With that also comes the seasonal decorating project of making life easier.

Boulangerie Jar Vanilla & Fig Candle

Implementing decorative ways to house firewood, fire starters, fatwood, pine cones, newspapers, and safety matches at the ready is a sure fire way of marrying seasonal style with seasonal convenience.

Crisp fall days into chilly fall evenings into winter holidays frame a cozy and warm fireside narrative.

Chloe Brown/Espresso Faux Leather Club Arm Chair

Silver Orchid Conklin Contemporary Throw Blanket

Firewood Log Rack Wood Lumber Storage Holder

Metal Log Holder with Leather Sling

Fall air is crisp air, and goodness knows winter air chills to the bone.

Country Living – Photo by Virginia MacDonald

September through March is prime snuggle weather.

Snuggle Up Throw Pillow

Settling in and warming up in front of a crackling fire sparks a fireside chat of comfort and joy.

Hit the play button to hear the sounds of crackling things to come.

The Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young classic “Our House” frames a lovely fall scene and heard.

I’ll light the fire🔥
You put the flowers in the vase that you bought today
Staring at the fire for hours and hours while I listen to you
Play your love songs all night long for me, only for me
Come to me now and rest your head for just five minutes,
everything is good
Such a cozy room, the windows are illuminated by the
Sunshine through them, fiery gems for you, only for you
Our house is a very, very, very fine house with two cats in the yard
Life used to be so hard
Now everything is easy ’cause of you
And our la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la

Southern Living- Photo by Robbie Caponetto – Styling by Kendra Surface

Firewood stacked with purpose and style is part of the warm and cozy equation.

Holmes Hole Builders LLC

One Kings Lane

This is where making home and hearth life easy with decorative ideas for firewood storage by the fireplace or fireplace adjacent enters the picture.

Traditional 8 x 15 Inch Brown Wood and Leather Organizer by Studio 350

Yankee Candle Balsam Cedar Scented Firelog-Set of 4

Dahlia Metal Firewood Holder Log Carrier

Copper Brass Colonial Windmill Sailboat Covered Bucket Coal Ash Fireplace

reDesign home

Orange Cinnamon Clove Glass Candle

Coming up with unique and decorative options to house and hold firewood is not a huge challenge.

Bria Hammel Interiors

Uniflame Corporation Log Rack

One Kings Lane

Chuck Log Holder

Country Living – Photo by Quentin Bacon

1800 Pine Chest

Nautical Brass Fireplace Log Holder

Raw Silver Magazine Rack

Large Brass Repousse Tinder Box

Veranda – Photo by Annie Schlechter

Large Copper Firewood Cauldron

Copper pots, cauldrons, boilers, coal scuttles, and buckets in warm tones prove to be excellent fireplace focal points of visual interest.

Victorian Copper/Brass Coal Scuttle

Deluxe Copper Boiler and Wash Tub

Copper Finished Firewood Bucket With Fatwood Pre-Split Kindling

Veranda – Photo by Francesco Lagnese

Crisp and cold weather around the fireplace essentials can exist “out of the box” and in decorative harmony with the rest of your decor.

House & Garden – Photo by Paul Massey

Tapered Log Basket

Tall Log Basket

Rattan Woven Log Holder with Handle Gray/Natural – Threshold™ designed with Studio McGee

Country Living – Photo by Kim Cornelison

Ice Cream Match Strike

Remodelista – Photo by Pia Ulin

Woven Crescent Basket

Domino

Pretty is as pretty stores.

VOH Architects

Martha Stewart

Martha Stewart Magazine features “Everything You Need to Know About Starting a Fire and Maintaining Your Fireplace” just in time for the fall fireplace season.

6″ Beehive Crock with Fatwood Bag

Martha Stewart

Two leather belts later and you’ve got yourself a custom log carrier-holder-tote.

Chinese Country Antique Painted Cedar Trunk

Blanket chests and painted trunks rank high on my suggestion list of decorative ideas for firewood storage.

The Inn at Kenmore Hall – One Kings Lane

This is the form and function part of the show and tell show.

Rich in provenance, distinctive detail, unique form and functionality, antique and vintage chests are a great option for firewood storage.

Northern European Painted Storage Trunk/ Blanket Chest, c.1817

Southern home Magazine- Photography by Emily Jenkins Followill
Design by Nina Nash Long and Don Easterling

19th Century Swedish Country Hand Painted Pine Wedding Trunk – c.1848

Vintage and in the style of vintage wooden crates also do a fall fabulous job of storing firewood, fire starters, pine cones and the like.

Maiden Creek Apples Wooden Crate

Cott To Be Good Soda Crate

Luxe Interiors + Design – Photo by Emily Followill

A pine crate is lovely enough in its natural state, but if it’s not your first choice of finish let the fall decor project good times begin.

Stain or spray paint in your preferred designer color and/or add a transfer or stencil to customize.

Timberpeg

Uniflame Aged Bronze 3 Panel Screen With Doors

Antique Cast Iron Fireplace Panel

Louis XVI Style Carved and Gilt Fire Screen

Antique French Rococo Brass Gilt Fireplace Screen

Antique Copper Coal Bucket

Vintage Brass Damper Open Closed Plaque Sign – Brass Fireplace

Turkey Wing Broom

Rustic Vase Brown

House & Garden – Photo by Michael Sinclair

Alpine Cement Barrel Planter

Cast Iron Fireback with Pine Cone Design

So pretty in the firelight.

In the style of throw divine.

Designer Series Louis XIII 47 in. x 53 in. Cast Stone Mantel

Striking pieces will complete the fireplace decorating scheme.

Rentas Fiberstone Pot Planter
American Carved Wood Hand Form Match Safe
The Wandering Rabbit Cast Iron Matchstick Sculpture
Ohio Stoneware Crock
Italian Hand- Carved 19th Century Fire Bellows
Sharkey Boot Jack Cricket
Classic Shanghai Style Water Bucket
Plow & Hearth Deluxe Double-Bottom Metal Fireplace Ash Bucket with Lid

C.E. Hilts Shoe Co. Tin Litho Match Holder

Pineville Treasure Chest Too

Cast Iron Queen Bust Andirons, Antique French Figural Firedogs

House Beautiful

Fall festive with year round presence.

Minuteman International Maple Leaf Andirons Set of 2

Propane Gel Ethanol or Gas Fireplace Decorative Logs

House Beautiful- Photo by Trevor Tondro

In a myriad of styles to choose from, outdoor planters become eye-catching indoor essentials for housing fireplace accessories.

Color-Changing Fireplace Color Cones, 2 lb. Bag

Composite Urn Planter

It’s official folks, fall has arrived!

No matter how you stack it, the chilly days and nights of fall call for cozy times and decorative ideas for firewood storage.

Digging The Pig Kitchen Decor

I’m really digging the pig kitchen decor of late. As time is on my side in today’s world of thinking twice about venturing out if it’s not necessarily a necessity, it leaves me unhurried time to explore new things out there in internet land.

Pig Head Wall Mount

Last week I shared with the Places In The Home Facebook page followers a new page I’ve started to follow, Cooking with Brenda Gantt.

Miss Brenda cooks up Southern favorites with her own unique flavor of the South.

Homemade buttermilk biscuits.

Chicken and dumplings.

Boston butts.

Marinated vegetable salad.

Hot water cornbread.

Orange pineapple ice cream.

Candied sweet potatoes.

To quote Brenda, “Its gonna be good y’all!”

And it was!

Brenda shops the local farmers market, Wingard’s Produce, and a Southern staple of grocery store traditions, Piggly Wiggly aka The Pig for fresh fruits, vegetables and meats.

I get the biggest kick out watching Brenda’s farm to table videos complete with antique and vintage wares, no nonsense tips and tidbits, and a cooking show and tell of people seen and items purchased on her trips to The Pig.

Transpac Resin 9 in. Bronze Spring Flying Pig Figurine

This particular pig post has taken on a life of its own.

Dave the Builder asked me what I sourced today.

Suffice it to say I’ve pigged out, decoratively speaking, on pig kitchen home decor for the better part of two weeks now.

Polished Copper Hanging 3D Flying Pig Sculpture

Winged Old Style Copper PIG Trade Sign Figure Angel Barbeque Pork Flying

Time flies like a pig with wings when you’re having all things house that make a home fun.

Sharing home decor accents and accessories with you all is a labor of love, and my personal taste guides the selections.

Anne at Home Curiosities Knob

Pig Lover Wall Decor, Hanging Light

My pig kitchen decor choices lean toward the classic, the vintage, the whimsical, the unusual, and the traditional with a touch of farmhouse flair thrown in for good and stylish measure.

Pig Novelty Knob

Outlet Plate Covers

Maison Maison, Suzanne Duin Owner

Perky Pig Statue

The Hamlet

Resin Pig W Planter Basket 12.5″

Design DCA

French Carved Wood Pig Sculpture, 19th Century

Urban Archaeology

Sheila Bridges Design

Faux Resin Pig Head Wall Mount, Powder

Hogbadi IIi, Set Of 2

Gershwin & Gertie

Pig Hog Plaster Wall Hanging

Wilber the Pig Handmade Planter, Turquoise

Otagiri Anthropomorphic Pig Jam Jar with Spoon

Heavily Distressed Magnesia Pig Figurine

If you follow me, you’re already aware of my affinity for using decorative items for something different other than the intended use of said object.

Winged Pig Bird Feeder

This Winged Pig Bird Feeder is my idea of a breakfast table or kitchen island centerpiece focal point fruit bowl.

This Cape Craftsmen Pig Planter will easily fill the bill as a planter, but it’s also decoratively capable of becoming a stylish desk accessory for the kitchen home.

Cape Craftsmen Pig Planter

Large Sitting Sow Pig Metal Garden Statue

Nichols Bros. Stoneworks Cast Stone Pig Garden Statue in Dark Walnut

Staying on the subject of breaking with convention and the art of focal point pieces for kitchen island placement, this Nichols Bros. Stoneworks Cast Stone Brother Pig Garden Statue in Dark Walnut makes a grand showing and perfect best in show pig presentation.

Meet Sooie the sous chef.

Elle Decor – Photo by Björn Wallander

Outdoor kitchens and fireplaces need pig kitchen decor love, too!

1stdibs

Charish

Pig Shaped Cooker with Wrought Iron Base

Maxwell the Geico pig goes weee weee weee all the way home.

Pierre the Pig goes oui oui oui as a très magnifique addition to your pig kitchen decor collection.

It seems that every other commercial on iHeartRadio is for Mercari, an e-commerce marketplace loaded with treasures.

I spied this Vintage Fleur de Lis French Chef Pig under the home decor accents category.

I’ve not listed on nor purchased from the site, but I do have my eye on several items of home decor interest.

Decmode 38288 Black Resin Pig Chalkboard Sign Sculpture, 17″ X 6.5″

Chalk this little black resin chalkboard piggy up to pig kitchen decor delightful.

1980s Vintage Aluminum Pig Tray

Martha Stewart 6in Stoneware Sculpted Pig Covered Oval Baker in Brown

Vintage French Farm Sign Pig Serving Tray

Hand Carved Pig Shaped Decorative Wooden Serving Tray 15 Inch

With thoughts of the fall into autumn season beginning to pique my interest, I’m thinking how great these pig shaped serving pieces will look filled with seasonal fruits, cheeses, and delicious dishes.

3R Studios Ceramic Bowl – White

Cookbooks stack up well when placed between a set of stylish bookends.

Sterling Pair Chef Pig Bookends

Distressed White Pig Shaped Terracotta Bookends (Set of 2 Pieces)

Click on the link to get the recipe for Marranitos (Mexican Gingerbread Pigs) from Isabel Eats.

Cooks Club Ceramic Pig Chef Cookie Jar

Solid White Ceramic Pig Shaped Cookie Jar

American Bisque Cookie/Biscuit Jar Happy Smiling Pig

Terracotta Design Build

Reality Bank Form Pig Piggy Bank

Coming to a DIY pig kitchen decor project near you is the subject line of the email sent to Dave the Builder last night when inspiration struck.

24 carat Gold or Platinum “Lucky Pig” Table Light with Black Shade

Gorgeous best describes the stunning 24 carat gold “lucky pig” table lamp with a gold lined black lamp shade, however, the price is not so right for my lighting budget.

Rustic Copper Pig Sculpture

Vintage Terra Cotta Pate Pot

‘Witch with Groceries and a Pig’ Gallery-wrapped Canvas Art

New England Home

In a box buried deep in the Places In The Home climate controlled storage unit is my cast iron pig mold purchased eons ago at an antiques store in Forney, Texas.

When the dust settles in these crazy times it’s going to be like Christmas rediscovering packed away treasures.

Pair this polka dot pig with pink Himalayan salt and you’ve got yourself a super cute salt pig.

MacKenzie-Childs Polka Dot Pig

Still trending strong, farmhouse style and its design derivatives continue to resonate with decoristas.

Campagna Porco (Pig) Dinnerware

The elements of inviting, simple yet elegant, and comfortable chic work well together in creating a visually pleasing balance.

Cuts of Pork Canvas Print

JK Adams Slate Cheese Server Pig

“Get in My Pork Belly” Plates, Set of 4

Arthur Court Extra Large Pig Carving Tray

Covered Copper Pig Dish

Arthur Court Designs Pig Aluminum Butter Dish

Pig Cafeteria Print

Vagabond House Pewter Pigs Salt and Pepper Shaker Set

Garden Friends Sugar & Creamer Set

HIC Pig Creamer with Handle, Fine White Porcelain, 6-Ounces

For the home bar set up in the kitchen or kitchen adjacent, the Pleasant Pig Card Holder is mix and mingle marvelous as a pig kitchen decor bar accent.

Pleasant Pig Card Holder

Pig Shaped Liquor Decanter

Visions of fall decorating have begun to dance in my head.

While the dough bowl pulls fall in the kitchen duty, this new addition to my fall decorating decor accessories lineup will house gourds, mini pumpkins, and regional fall foliage.

Pig kitchen decor comes in variety of styles ranging from I ♥ country French to vintage whimsy to farmhouse chic.

Avoiding decor items that tend to be too trendy by opting for those that have staying power such as classic form, good bones, and clean lines promotes a stylish result and keeps the what in the world was I thinking when I bought this regret at bay.

A Fetching Friday: Pinterest Pretties

Today’s Fetching Friday features images of currently catching my eye as I peruse around the boards and pins in search of Pinterest pretties.

Flower Magazine- Pinterest

Being Covid-19 stay-at-home compliant is not without its moments of monotony.

Masion & Travaux – Pinterest

Pinterest is not new to the social media platform world, and yet it continues to be a relevant source of fresh information.

New York in the Spring – Pinterest

A picture is worth a thousand words.

Rue Magazine- Pinterest

Traditional Home – Pinterest

Pinterest is a form of escapism if only for the time it takes to enjoy a cup of coffee.

Veranda- Pinterest

Domino- Pinterest

Project, recipe, travel, decor and garden inspiration is gifted and gleaned through the world of captivating images.

FARRAGOZ – Pinterest

House & Garden Magazine UK – Pinterest

Bored turns to boards pinned and shared with several thousand fellow admirers of common Pinterest interest.

Gracious Farmhouse -Pinterest

The Scout Guide – Pinterest

I hope this collection of Pinterest pretties puts a little lovely in your fetching Friday.

Enjoy your weekend and stay safe, dear friends.

Home Decor Inspired By The Oscars

Motion picture award season comes to a glorious golden crescendo Sunday, April 25th with the broadcast of the 93rd Academy Awards.

Town & Country Magazine – Getty Images

Hollywood glitz and glamour arrives in regal manner on Oscars Sunday to celebrate Hollywood artistry.

The Dolby Theater

Actors, artists, producers, directors, set designers and their memorable movie sets, locations, sound, and scores that produce legendary moments in film will capture the evening.

“I live for old movies. You can learn all about decorating, table manners, chic dressing, and stylish living from old black-and-white films!”

— Hutton Wilkinson

I love the design and decor aspects and intrigue of the Hollywood motion picture, and the glamour of Oscars stage decor.

This video from Architectural Digest highlights the best Oscars stage decor of all time.

Town & Country Magazine takes us back to what the Oscars looked like through the years.

On the Monday morning after the Oscars night before, the buzz will build around talented fashion and decor designers who will translate Oscars best to accessories, accents, and home decor inspired by the Oscars.

Salutes to the splendor of classic Hollywood, today’s pop culture, red carpet fashions, costume design, and visually impressive cinematic color palettes serve as an artist’s muse in the design concept of accessories, accents, and home decor inspired by the Oscars.

Suzan Fellman LLC

Classic elegance.

Glamour and glitz.

Timeless sophistication.

Avant-guard style with give them something to talk about overtones.

Reine Sconce by Ebanista

There is a distinct correlation between the allure of the beauty created on the silver screen and home decor inspired by the Oscars.

Global Views Katherine Acrylic Armchair

Helen Hunt – Jack Nicholson – Oscars 1998

Hutton Wilkinson – One Kings Lane

Avery Home Lighting Soleia Chrome 12-light Chandelier

2017 Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dining Room by Ken Fulk

Who can forget Angelina Jolie’s gorgeous fashion statement emerald earrings from the 81st Academy Awards?

Hollywood excels in the art of color with its influence emulated in design and decorating through a technicolor infused palette divine.

Climbing Leopard Rug

Round Cocktail Ottoman

Emerald green received a rave review, and hit the fashion runway and design world with a vengeance.

Joni Modern Chic Trays – Green – Set of Two

Color, pattern and texture deliver a stellar performance on both the big screen and in an intimate space.

Traditional Home

“Extreme Romance” Limited Edition of 20 – Rimi Yang

Hollywood films, much like design styles, are categorized by genre.

studio CAK

Brass Hildebrandt Palm 12-Light Unique / Statement Tiered Chandelier

Calais Chandelier, Burnished Silver Leaf

Where drama, suspense, horror or mystery is the favored choice of one, romance, adventure, musical, and documentary is the favored choice of another.

Old House Online

Tastes vary from genre to decade to design style, making it necessary to produce pieces that broaden audience appeal.

Douglas Design Studio

Tiara Silver Granello Chandelier

Furniture of America Benham Glam Pearl White Padded Bedroom Bench

Quincy Semi-Flush Mount, Antique Brass

Silver Orchid Olivia Chrome Mirrored Sofa/ Console Table

A modern take on the designs of classic Hollywood style and crystal wall sconces in gold gilt glitz both capture the essence of Hollywood opulence.

Jessica Lagrange Interiors

Decorative Crafts 5155 Dursley Sconce

Mario Buatta

1980s Vintage Gold Leaf Fleur De Lis Vanity Chair

Alexandra Naranjo Designs

Kim Smith Photo

Art Deco Peacock Maidens Lamp

Caracole Classic Neutral Cream Gold Bullion Barrel Accent Chair

Oval Antiqued Silver Leaf Finish Mirror

Design Toscano Lady of the Lake Art Deco Wall Mirror – Antique Gold

Alexandra Naranjo Designs

Scala Murano Chandelier

Frederick Cooper Twiggy Mirror

Simpatico Murano Glass Chandelier, Gold

Halle Berry – (Photo by SGranitz/WireImage)

Rose Throw Pillows

Lorenzo Castillo for The Rug Company

Lyndhurst Sikira Traditional Oriental Rug

Nicole Kidman in Balenciaga

Vintage Roche Bobois Acrylic Accent

Finley Mid-century Modern Upholstered Lounge Chair

Jennifer Lawrence in Dior Couture – PopSugar Fashion

Steilish Interiors & Architecture- Photo Credit: Nickolas Sargent

Carla Velvet Sofa

Silver Orchid Avetisyan Hot Pink Velvet Sofa

Angelina Velvet Scalloped Back Barrel Accent Chair with Metal Legs

Mermaid Rug

Barry Dixon for Arteriors Aramis Sconce

Sunray Pink

Ashli Mizell

Glossed and glamorous ebonized walnut walls reflect the light of the center chandelier from Thomas Grant Chandeliers located in Dallas, Texas.

Paper City

Inspired by the chandeliers of the Baroque Ca Rezzonico Palace, this Tiepolo 16 Light Chandelier is an excellent dupe but alas, it’s discontinued.

In the style of kinda sorta option-

Maxim Chantilly 6-light Chandelier

Marquis Framed Round Mirror

Elodie Black & Gold Finish Accent Mirror

Morano Hairhide Ottoman

Harpers Bazaar

Inspiration is everywhere, and the legendary red carpet showcasing Hollywood on parade style inspires fashion mavens and decoristas alike

Silver Orchid Hayworth 45″ Tufted High Back Black Velvet Accent Chair

Interior Decor 12-light Stainless Steel Crystal Firework Chandelier

nuLOOM Thomas Paul Modern Slithering Serpent Area Rug

Nourison Maxell Modern Snake Print Area Rug

Fashion influences align with interior design, and the result is a smashing production scripted by icons, legends, and design stars of the industry.

Eva Mendes in Christian Dior

Coats Homes

Brielle-1-Light Antique Silver Chandelier

One-of-a-Kind Batton Garbo B Hand-Knotted Wool Silk Rug

The golden era of Hollywood interiors lives on through marquee chandeliers, lavish ceiling medallions and gold leaf ceilings.

Gold Leaf by Zuber Inc via Traditional Home

And the Oscar goes to…

Coastal Home Decor Accents and Accessories

Thanks goes out to the genius that is Google maps street view for allowing me to cruise up and down a scenic beach highway anytime I want.

It may not be the same as actually being there in person, but it is a fun in the sun way to satisfy your coastal curiosity.

White sandy beaches and deep blue waters bookended by amazing seaside architecture and interiors is an excellent source of inspiration and ideas for sourcing coastal home decor accents and accessories.

Another source of coastal inspiration comes from resort web and social sites.

“Palm trees and views I can’t believe
Why would I ever want to leave?”

Speaking of Jimmy Buffet, I took a gander at the room types at Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg.

The casual with an island edge decor and coastal home decor accents and accessories decorating Jimmy’s Hideaway epitomize coastal casual.

Jimmy’s Hideaway – Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

Coastal Home Decor Classics

Indoor Papasan Chair

Tropical Semi-Flush, Vintage Brass

Ravello1-Light Pendant

Palmdale Woven Door Console Natural – Threshold with Studio McGee

Shaka Accent Chair

Safavieh Lighting 24-inch Bashi Bronze Table Lamp

Dorinda Modern and Contemporary Distressed Accent Mirror

Portola Hills Caned Desk – Threshold™ designed with Studio McGee

Melody Modern and Contemporary Natural Finished Rattan Chair

Delta Natural and White Arm Chair

Katie Grace Designs

It isn’t coastal style until there’s at least one piece of wicker or rattan present and accounted for.

Jann Rattan Armchair

Martha Stewart Elmcrest Natural Dining Table

Quinlan Arm Chair in Brown

My previous suggestion to check out consignment shops, estate sales, vintage sites applies to this next coastal home decor piece.

Restored Art Deco Rattan Fan Arm Lounge Chair with Ottoman

New and vintage mid-century furniture is on-trend, and this pretzel rattan chair is a wonderful example of a classic design and style befitting a coastal castle.

Lurmont 31″ Wide Barrel Chair

Very Golden Girls.

Golden Girls Serving Tray

Speaking of The Golden Girls, how cute is this Golden Girls living room serving tray!

My aunt lives on the east coast of Florida, and her “Florida room” is furnished in super chic coastal accents and a fabulous suite of vintage rattan furniture she bought the first year she lived in Florida (1975).

She searched consignment shops and estate sales up and down the Florida coast for a set in good condition with a great price tag.

Patience paid off, and she hit coastal home decor accents gold seven months into the hunt.

The set still makes a statement, and most certainly qualifies as an investment piece.

Pillows, Poufs, Odds and End Tables

Coastal home decor furnishings rich in sea escape colors, textures and patterns reminiscent of the coast and its landscape, skies, and waters inspire the coastal color palette, casual elegance, and seaside sophistication.

Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles

If you think about it, oceans and seas share the commonalities of form, color, layers, balance, and flow with interior design and decorating.

Maysville Accent Cabinet

Large White And Natural Wood Carved Wall Mirror

Coastal Outdoor Sofa, Lounge Chair

Outdoor for the patio or deck, or would it beautifully work indoors?

Jaliyah 2 Drawer Accent Chest

Jeffrey Dungan Architects

Uttermost Driftwood 36″ Diameter Glass Top Cocktail Table by – Natural Wood

Drum End Table

Langelier 16 – Light Candle Style Wagon Wheel Chandelier with Wood Accents

Maharaja Sandblasted White Wood Hand-Carved Arm Chair

Forshee Mulberry Root Decoration Sculpture

Liverman End Table

Celaya Solid Wood Drum Coffee Table

Pair a spiffy accent chair with a decorative throw pillow, ottoman, or pouf and you’ve got a coastal style winning combination.

Crochet Floor Cushion

Texture is king in terms of layering.

East At Main’s Decorative Natura Brown Round Coffee Table

Koboo Umbrella Holder Basket Gray – Threshold with Studio McGee

Counter and Bar Stools

Ryder handwoven Rattan Counter Stool – Greywash

Kangley Counter Bar Stool

Silas Seagrass Bar Stool

Pearson Design Group

Brendon Bar & Counter Stool

Round Manmade Outdoor Wicker Tray – Threshold™ with Studio McGee

Dining Room

Island Retreat – At Home in Arkansas

When you search and source to no avail and still come up empty handed it’s time for a creative interpretation.

6-Light Candle Style Wagon Wheel Chandelier

The Chatelet extendable trestle dining table offers European appeal in farm to coastal detail.

Hardwood solids paired with pecan, walnut and maple veneers replicate a provincial patina, making this a dining table contender for the casual yet elegant coastal dining room.

Hooker Furniture Chatelet Refectory Rectangle Trestle Dining Table

Antique English Oak Jacobean Style Oval Barley Twist Dining Table

If old-world charm appeals to your decorating style, go all in with an antique English barley twist dining table.

Lillian Upholstered Solid Back Skirted Side Chair

nuLOOM Modena 19″ Rattan Table Lamp

Coastal White Chandelier with Boho Beaded Drops and Rope-Wrapped Accent

Safavieh Rural Woven Dining Katell White Rattan Side Chairs (Set of 2)

The combination of a rich dark patina and a slipcovered, natural wicker or a rattan dining chair is striking.

Sara 48” Console Table

Contrast works the space.

Our Boat House

Seaward White Coral Coastal Chandelier

Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles

24 – Light Candle Style Wagon Wheel Chandelier

Eirwen Armchair

Lisa Michael Interiors

Luxe Interiors +Design

Balance Round Pedestal Dining Table

Style at Home

Upholstered Solid Back Skirted Side Chair

Madison Park Hemlock Reclaimed Walnut Antique Cream Dining Table

Sea Dreams

Kate Marker Interiors

Magnolia Home Holloway Rug – Navy and Ivory

SAFAVIEH Lighting Demena 26-inch Triple Gourd LED Table Lamp

SLC Interiors

Cole & Grey 2 Door Wood Accent Cabinet

Safavieh Soleil Leather Woven Accent Chair

Banner Day

Designart Great Wave Upholstered Accent Chair

Coastal Inspired Cocktails, Anyone?

Matthew Caughy

South Seas Side Cart

Warm breezes, cool drinks, and crystal clear waters feed the soul and inspire the coastal home decor decorating mind.

The style is chic and the pattern is summer spot on.

Southern Living

Dakota Fields 2 Door Cabinet

Cart or cabinet, try adding a table lamp, eye-catching decorative accent, or whimsical art piece.

I’m including several lamps in the lighting section of this post that I believe will handsomely accentuate a coastal themed bar top.

Jungle Leaf 3 Drawer Cabinet

Texture, reminiscent of coastal elements, mirrors and lights with the accent on casual elegance.

Jolina Oversized Rattan Table Lamp with Brass Accents

Joya Accent Mirror

The beach-ocean-seaside cocktail hour is set to coastal style for the it’s five o’clock somewhere crowd.

Decorative shells and figural vases make perfect toothpick and cocktail stirrer holders.

Fish Shaped Vase

Coastal cocktails and coastal themed parlor games make for a splendid happy hour.

Hip Vintage Seashore Tic Tac Toe Sculpture

Since I previously referenced Margaritaville and it’s coming up on five o’clock somewhere, let’s take a look at the recipe for Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Perfect Margarita.

Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville Perfect Margarita

Ingredients

2 ounces gold tequila (Cuervo 1800)

½ ounce tequila (Cuervo white)

½ ounce triple sec (Bols)

1 splash orange Curacao (Bols)

1 ¼ ounces Rose’s Lime Juice

Crushed ice

Juice of 3 lime wedges

Directions

Fill a shaker with ice and add everything but the lime wedges.
Squeeze in the juice from 2 of the lime wedges and shake very well until beads form on the outside of the shaker.

Rim only the outside edge of the margarita glass with lime and twist it around in a saucer of coarse salt (see my page on how to rim a cocktail glass).

Fill the glass about halfway with crushed ice and strain the mixture into it.
Squeeze the last lime wedge on top and drop it in.

-Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Perfect Margarita

Lighting

Rattan and wicker pendant lights fall under the category of classic coastal home decor lighting choices done right.

Valerio 6-Light Antique Gold Chandelier

4 – Light Lantern Geometric Chandelier

Mercana Phillum Cream Wood Ceiling Fixture

Brielle 6 Light Antique Silver Linear Chandelier

Materials and form is present and accounted for in the driftwood, rice paper and reed sconces.

Driftwood, Rice Paper & Reed Sconces

So sea chic!

Olivier Shell-Shaped 1-Light Flush Mount

Shelly 1-Light Flush Mount

AG Millworks

Sawbridgeworth Table Lamp

Todds Caravel Table Lamp

Royal Designs Coral-Seashell Lamp Finials

Anthony California Table Lamps

Midfield Table Lamp Clear

Adesso Glass & Brushed Steel Cuba Tapered Table Lamp

Sea Breeze

Sea air is warm air.

Move it around comfortably and in high coastal style with a ceiling fan(s).

52″ Minka Aire Light Wave Distressed Koa Ceiling Fan

54″ Caribbean Breeze 5-Blade Ceiling Fan

Alexandrea Pendant Ceiling Fan with Remote

Coastal Style Accents

Justine Sterling Design

Coastal Living

An entryway console table becomes the perfect piece to decorate with coastal accents.

Add a bamboo, rattan, or wicker basket(s) underneath for style and storage.

House & Home

Patrick Ahearn Architect

She, he, we decorate(s) with seashells found on the seashore or the local craft and hobby store.

Luxe. Daily

Seashells typify coastal areas, and a striking display of gathered shells from the shore or from the shelf housed in a decorative bowl or urn planter in coastal home decor fashion draws the eye.

Veranda

New England Home

A and B Home Urn Planter Statue

Classic coastal style is here to stay.

It transcends a passing trend and consistently ranks as one of the most popular interior design styles.

Tasteful and timeless coastal home decor accents and accessories accentuate the casual, comfortable, fun, elegance, and seaside sophistication associated with classic coastal style.