Do the April showers in your area look like they might be extending their downpours well into the month of May? While you’re waiting for those May flowers to make an appearance, we suggest taking a page from The Lilypad Cottage’s book of style by creating a cozy rainy day reading nook. We especially adore this rainy day reading nook.
Month: April 2013
Entertaining
Monica Pedersen’s Tips For an Eco-Inspired Elegant Outdoor Party
As we look forward to outdoor parties and entertaining, we’re inspired by Monica Pedersen’s new book Make It Beautiful: Designs and Ideas for Entertaining at Home. Monica is a designer and HGTV host, and she also has a flair for transforming an outdoor setting into an absolutely gorgeous affair.
Decorating
Bold Striped Bedding in a Modern Bedroom
See why our striped bedding makes this bedroom sing, plus more of our favorite weekly links.
Behind the Design
Behind the Design: A Fascination With Ikats
We’re a little obsessed with ikats at the moment, as evidenced by our current collection, which features the print on everything from serving platters to garden umbrellas.
Decorating
Weekend DIY: Try This Floral Arrangement From The Flower Recipe Book
Lately, we can’t stop daydreaming about summer florals and the beautiful ways you can arrange these leggy blossoms. Luckily, Aethea Harampolis and Jill Rizzo are here to help with The Flower Recipe Book. Learn how to whip up one of the flower recipes from their book!
Decorating
Fresh Updates and Spring Instagram Inspiration
Here are a few Pottery Barn Instagram photos from our customers that are wowing us this week. Want to share your Pottery Barn favorite finds? Tag your posts with #pbstyle and you might just see your Instagram photo on our blog!
Behind the Design
Behind the Design: Our Framed Indigo Prints
Ever wonder about the story behind some of Pottery Barn’s in-house designs? We caught up with Jenn, one of Pottery Barn’s designers, to discover the orgins of our new Framed Indigo Prints.
Decorating
Get the Look: A Coastal-Inspired Summer Vignette
We love it when readers show us their PB Style, which is exactly what Sharon did when she submitted this photo. Be sure to check out more of Sharon’s style on her blog. Today, she’s sharing a coastal-inspired summer vignette. See how she created it when you read her quote below!
Decorating
Happy Earth Day! 5 Easy Ways to Go Green in the Bath (Plus, a Giveaway)
To celebrate Earth Day, we’re looking at some eco-friendly and easy ways to go green in the bath. There’s no need to remodel your bath with all eco-friendly materials to make a difference. Instead, changing small habits and materials can make a big difference over time.