Retreat with home accents that are soft, comfortable, and good-looking, too
 | State Pride
There’s no place like home with this 19x19-inch California cotton throw pillow. “Palm Springs” is hand-embroidered in purple thread alongside twin palms and a cactus; $136.
(888) 365-0056,
www.uncommongoods.com.
Photo - Jay Jorgensen |
|  | Go, Fish!
Embroidered goldfish swim across this lime green stunner of a cotton table runner with hot pink fringe by Shanghai Tang; $85.
www.shanghaitang.com.
Photo - David Blank
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|  | Sit Tight
The price is right, and so are the six bold colors of Dakota Jackson’s adjustable Scatter chair. Light and portable, the chair’s back and arms flex for maximum support. Scatter them throughout the house; $450.
(718) 889-4705,
www.dakotajackson.com. |
|  | Leaf Motif
From Ikea’s new Stockholm collection — targeting a more sophisticated, high-end clientele — comes this low-slung easy chair in a cheery print of leaves and cherries. The slipcover is a dry-cleanable, cotton-linen blend; the legs are solid oak; $399.
www.ikea-usa.com. |
|  | How They Felt
Made from 100 percent lamb’s wool and natural dyes, the felt rugs by Peace Industry are pressed, not woven, to create an incredibly strong, dense textile. They are handmade in small batches and are Earth-friendly, chemical-free, and abide to fair-trade principles; 6x8-inch Butterfly in ochre, $1,680.
(415) 255-9940,
www.peaceindustry.com. |
|  | Nice Throw
One-hundred percent cotton knit Harmony Throws by Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams provide coziness on cool nights in Willow, Garnet, and Sea; $85.
Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams,
441 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs,
778-1888. |
|  | So Shady
Easy, breezy, and elegant, the Tahoe Collection of outdoor drapery by Conrad adds a flowy finishing touch to outdoor living and dining rooms. Naturally translucent, the custom drapery and Roman-fold shades are woven of resilient, solution-dyed acrylic with a soil-resistant finish that protects against fading and mildew. Available in three subtle patterns and 11 colors (shown in Alpine Snowdrift); prices vary.
(415) 626-3303,
www.conradshades.com. |
|  | Settle Down
Sink into the ultra-comfortable Mira sofa from Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams shown in Erin Ocean. Its top-of-the-line, white-goose down and feather-blend cushioning combine with extra deep seats and a tall back that hits just right. Saber-armed and stylized in two sizes (98 inches and 89 inches), Mira is made for both chatting and napping; starting at $3,710.
Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams,
441 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs,
778-1888. |
|  | Orient Me
This cotton/linen, 18-inch square Pagoda pillow combines a classic Asian print with bright, modern color. Available in pewter, ultramarine, turquoise, wasabi, and Mandarin; $36 each.
(800) 818-8288,
www.companyc.com. |
|  | Jump For It
A black-and-chrome bungee-cord barstool brings bounce to the table; $145. Also available as a dining chair.
Digs,
844 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs,
325-6601,
www.digspalmsprings.com. |
|  | In Control
Hybrid Home’s Air Traffic Control Pillow brings motion and energy to any room. Shown in pool with a chocolate brown back; $70. (415) 227-4700, www.hybrid-home.com.
White leather Barcelona chair; $1,150.
Asylum,
844 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs,
864-1171.
Photo - David Blank |
|  | Lots of Dots
Whip up something special in Jessie Steele’s brown-and-pink polka-dot fine hostess apron; $32.
www.jessiesteele.com.
Cook for a Cause
As part of Kitchenaid’s Cook for the Cure Collection, the Ultra Power Plus 7-speed hand mixer is done up in bubblegum pink reminiscent of grandma’s cupcake frosting; $79.99. Seven dollars of the purchase price goes to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Set of three plastic, stackable mixing bowls with nonslip base and pour spout; $15.99 with 10 percent donated. Through the sales of its collection of pink kitchenware and other fundraising initiatives, KitchenAid has raised nearly $5 million to date worldwide for the fight against breast cancer.
www.kitchenaid.com.
Photo - David Blank |
|  | Belt Seat
This belt holds you up! Handmade by Ting in the U.K., the big green Sling hammock is chicly made of reclaimed nylon seatbelt webbing otherwise destined for the landfill; $578. Durable and weather resistant, Sling also swings in orange, white, chocolate, and black.
(415) 341-1824,
www.branchhome.com. |
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Fabricated Art
U.K.-based wallpaper company Graham & Brown has introduced a line of silk, faux-suede, and linen printed fabrics stretched on ready-to-hang wooden frames. Cluster them together, or let just one tell its own story. Shown is the 20x20-inch Sorceror; $60.
(800) 554-0887,
www.grahambrown.com. |
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Line Them Up
Mat-weave shams from The Company Store were designed to invoke the earthy look of early Native American weavings. Hand-crafted from 100 percent cotton, the sham’s soft-touch, yarn-dyed stripes promote order and calm; $29 each. (800) 323-8000, www.thecompanystore.com. |
| |  | Nice Curves
The amoebic, handcrafted sculptural SC Chair by artist Mike Hovey inspires a range of seating positions, while its modernist aesthetic refuses to sacrifice functionality and comfort; $2,900.
Dezart One Gallery,
2688 Cherokee Way, Palm Springs,
328-1440,
www.dezartonegallery.com. |
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