Countdown to the Napa Valley OKL Tag Sale

Two days to go until the Traditional Home tag sale begins on One Kings Lane. Featured are beautiful items that were featured in the Pearson and Lee vignettes during the Opening Night Gala at last fall's Napa Valley Film Festival.

What does this mean for you? One of a kind or custom pieces specifically designed and chosen to stage the space for this celeb-studded installation. There's also more than a good chance that a Hollywood celeb or other well-known name sat in the chair you'll choose or rested their glass of vino on your future cocktail table. Now that's something we can all raise our Riedel to, I'm sure!

Should you need an invite OKL, snag one here. Sale begins Monday morning, February 6.

Pillow Fight! One Kings Lane Style

Do you recall seeing that incredibly glam space designed for the Napa Film Festival? The one inspired by Pillow Talk? Yes, that impossibly chic white sofa and those jewel toned pillows. Well, all of those can be yours next Monday. We're having a One Kings Lane sale where those stunning furnishings and accessories are being sold at insanely good price points. Brace yourselves... this is one sale you won't want to miss!

Sale begins Monday, February 6th at 8AM Pacific Standard Time. Don't sleep in... you'll surely miss all the goodies as these events tend to sell out quickly!

Insider's Guide to Market: Best Spot for Champagne Brunch

Skipped breakfast? Fuel up in style in the Hamilton Wrenn district. Every Saturday through Tuesday of Market there is a complimentary champagne brunch in front of the 200 building and the 320 building. Great coffee, a morning mimosa, and a quick nosh. We believe this is the best way to start the day. Now that's something we can all raise our glasses to celebrate!

Wish You Were Here...

One of the reasons I took on the challenge of blogging for Pearson was my fascination with their creative director's amazing role with the company. She travels the world in search of talented artisans, inspiring patterns and skilled craftsmen. Jennifer McConnell is, by all accounts, at least one step ahead of domestic trends because she is indeed a professional coolfinder.

What does this mean for you and I? Through an ongoing series of interviews, posts and virtual adventures you and I will discover what it's like to see the world through her eyes. What did she do in Istanbul? Where did she stay? What did it smell like? How was the coffee - and did you bring any home for us? What about the Philippines? Tell me all about the cuisine, the marvelous sights and anything you brought back.

This is an opportunity for me to indulge in my deep passion for interiors, luxury goods and world travel all at once. How blessed am I? Best of all, it is a gift I am honored to be able to share with all of you. Through her stories we will circumnavigate the globe and learn about art and design around the world.

Stay tuned for the first of many, many posts where we begin to dive into the exciting journey that is Jennifer's daily life. No passport required!

Elephant-astic

 
Occasionally you come across something so inspiring that it takes your imagination on a journey around the world. This completely hand-crafted fabric did just that. Crafted completely by hand of all-natural materials, it takes an entire year (*gasp*) to create approximately 50 yards of this lovely crewel fabric. Slubs, knots and imperfections add unique character to every gorgeous yard and truly classify this unique textile as a work of art.

{shown above: 1. Crewel fabric from Pearson Textiles, 2. Ceramic side table, 3. Jacqueline Cambata dinnerware via Geary's Beverly Hills also available at TableArt.com}

I Think Ikat, I Think Ikat

Is it acceptable if I admit I haven't been into this wave of Ikat fabric until now? Every example I've seen looks a bit too faded and "vintage" for my taste. This week I received a box of fabric samples and nearly squealed when I came across these three new Ikat fabrics Pearson is carrying. Rather than being printed on the threads, the geometric pattern is actually woven into the fabric. And those threads have a bit of sheen to them, making the fabric glisten in the light. The rayon/poly blend means they are insanely durable and will hold up to the demands of a busy house. This "no ikat for me, please" girl is a new convert. My only dilemma now? Which of the three colorways do I choose? The textile comes in turquoise (my personal favorite), tobacco, and scarlet - all of which are woven here in the US.

These are positively gorgeous and have completely changed my opinion of the now popular print. This fabric is glamorous, fancy and beautifully produced. Stay tuned as I uncover the story behind this product in an upcoming series of posts called Jennifer's Journeys. Until then... happy weekend!

Upholstered pieces all via Pearson Company: Chair, Upholstered headboard & Hassock