Black is a strong, sophisticated color that be used almost anywhere. Dressed up, it’s dramatic and refined, while a matte, distressed black feels right at home in simple country interiors. Black is ideal for highlighting shape and texture.

With accents in gold, L’Objet‘s Bibliotheque Candle emphasizes the ridged porcelain material in this sultry color.

From the renowned Christofle, this Black Goblet adds a rich, dark elegance combined with the bright shine of crystal.

Sophisticated, contemporary and just a little bit rebellious, Royal Copenhagen’s Black Fluted Mega dinnerware brings intrigue to your table.

For more ideas, follow our Decorating with Black board on Pinterest.

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Inspired by the lustrous mineral, Malachite trends have been striking both the runway and the home. The rich green hue and organic shape add the perfect decorative accent to any room or tabletop.

Flooding the catwalk with color, Malachite is one of the season’s most dynamic looks.

Finished with 24 karat gold details, L’Objet‘s Malachite Desk Accessories make stunning gifts with a bold statement.

The geometric accents of Tony Duquette’s Malachite Chargers add regal charm to your table.

For more ideas, follow our Malachite board on Pinterest.

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Feather details and rich blues, greens and golds abound on these peacock-inspired accessories.  Add a touch of glamour to any room…or the whole house!

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For more inspiration, follow our Trend: Peacocks board on Pinterest.

Pink is a very versatile color which really comes alive when combined with other colors.  Soft pinks are soothing, while bright pinks are bold and exciting.  For softness, mix pink with white or cream; for elegance, mix pink with gray; for warmth, mix pink with taupe and gold; for freshness, mix pink with green; for boldness, mix pink with orange or purple.  Take a look below:

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For more ideas, follow our Decorating with Pink board on Pinterest.

Faux bois, or faux woodgrain, is a trend to look out for this fall. Elle Decor’s September issue had a sampling of stylish faux bois accessories. One of our favorites is the Sous Bois Dinnerware by Alberto Pinto.

This fun and chic dinnerware features a hand-painted woodgrain pattern on Limoges porcelain. It’s a versatile look that can be mixed and matched with other patterns, and will work from fall all the way through the holidays.

Elle Decor shows the buffet plate; we also love the rectangular candy dish. Not just for the dinner table, it can be displayed in any room that could use a little extra style.

Sferra’s Abbey pillows are another great way to try out the faux bois trend:

The woodgrain is pressed into richly colored velvet for a subtle look that’s trendy and sophisticated.

Gracious Style takes inspiration from Morocco, one of today’s most popular travel destinations, in our latest Lookbook, Escape to Marrakech.

*Start with colorful pillows from Lacefield. We’ve chosen the Marrakesh Throw Pillow in Firefly and Batik Indigo.

*Add even more color with fun pottery, like the Vietri Turquoise Garden Large Bowl.

*Create the perfect ambiance using decorative Selamat lanterns, like the Calabash Large Hanging Pendant.

*Layer in a beautiful scent with NEST’s Moroccan Amber diffuser.

*Catch the travel bug and invite your guests to take a peek at this incredible leather-bound book of 1,000 places to see from Graphic Image.

*L’Objet Tabriz Dinnerware is special and will add drama and warmth to your table.

*The iconic form of the Gold Mogador Table from Dransfield & Ross will bring Marrakech style right into your home.

*Dress up the dinner table with a gorgeous runner, like Kim Seybert‘s Medallion Linen Table Runner.

For more inspiration, check out Hotel Chic’s blog post on Peacock Pavilions, a retreat outside of Marrakech, and Marisa’s amazing photographs from her recent trip to Morocco on Stylebeat!

Spring is finally here, with butterflies landing all over the latest accessories for home and table. They’re catching up to birds as a popular design motif. Adding a bit of butterfly decor is a great way to welcome spring into your home.
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Spring is officially here, and it’s brought with it a riot of wonderful colors! Sferra’s new bed and table linens are right on trend.  And to get you started, we’re offering free shipping on every order over $100 (see details below).

Two big trends this season are pastel colors and distressed linen. The popular Classico linen bedding has been updated with pastel colors for a new collection known as Classico Vintage. We suspect it will become just as popular as the original.
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The answer is ALPACA!

These furry little guys are Suri Alpacas, South American cousins of the llama.  Alpacas come in a rainbow of colors, so there are 22 colors of natural Alpaca fleece available, all of which is harvested without harm to the animals.
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Maybe it’s because we’re dreaming of a tropical getaway (it is the middle of winter, after all) but we’re slightly obsessed with coral themed accessories.  In any color, coral is a beautiful way to bring a bit of nature into your home. It also fits in well with a nautical or beach theme … even a dreaming-of-the-beach theme.
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