Call me so yesterday, but I like Ballard Designs and have even shopped them in the past for clients. Ballard Designs sends “to the trade” emails as a way to give us a sneak peek of new collections in advance of their next catalog release to the public. I spotted a few things you may like so of course I have to share….
Okay so there’s this green and white Miranda Bedding that looks pretty nice — it’s all Kate Spade meets John Robshaw. Well that comparison works for me. I like the elegant Elden Cocktail Ottoman with it’s curvy legs and tufted top. Imagine the design book stacking opportunities on this thing! I’m also a fan of the affordable Seagrass Pendant because it has a Scandinavian vibe to it. I imagine a few of these hovering over a long farmer’s table just like the amazing Room Redux that Victoria recently pulled together for one of her blog readers right here. The Madeira Rug is another fave, great pattern — you notice it but it doesn’t dominate or battle with other patterns in a space.
(images from ballard designs)
February 28th, 2008 at 8:31 pm
Love that rug. Wish it came in yellow.
February 28th, 2008 at 8:41 pm
I like Ballard’s for ‘pull together’ pieces, especially when I luck out and find a great piece on sale at Ballard’s Backroom.
As a total aside, what do think is a proper life expectancy (for lack of a better term) for a room? And if something is dated but you still love it, does it even matter? When I keep seeing new and beautiful things here on decor8 and elsewhere and love them enough to want to incorporate the item or idea into a space, I often wonder about the proper stopping point and how long I can keep it fresh? Sorry to ramble . . .
February 28th, 2008 at 9:39 pm
why would you be called “so yesterday”, just because you like Ballard. Is it because you think most readers would consider the store not “hip”. If you like something, just say you like it, no need for an explanation. Everything doesn’t have to be indie all of the time.
February 28th, 2008 at 9:42 pm
Great finds! Love that bedding, what nive Spring time pop.
February 28th, 2008 at 9:42 pm
? – I agree 100% which is precisely why I wrote about them! I’m with you!
February 28th, 2008 at 10:39 pm
Just stumbled on your blog. Think I found my way here through sfgirlbybay. Anyway, love love love what you’ve created here. Fun site with so much great style and inspiration. Got lost for hours! Come by and visit me sometime…julieafflerbaugh.typepad.com
February 28th, 2008 at 11:06 pm
Oh how I loved the “table”
February 28th, 2008 at 11:38 pm
Those pendants look like something out of an old Mary Tyler Moore show, so 70′s. They are upside down wicker trash cans… oh I feel so old…when everything old is new again. But I love how you present it. And for that other commenter..I read the other day from a season house stager that if your furniture and accessories are over ten years it’s time to update. I am more country than modern, but this blog is making me see things in a new light. I love it.
February 28th, 2008 at 11:58 pm
I like Ballard too, thanks for sharing Holly!
xo
Melissa
February 29th, 2008 at 2:29 am
Not bad. I may have to take another look!
February 29th, 2008 at 4:51 am
Love that ottoman, I so see that in the living-room sized closet of my dreams…
February 29th, 2008 at 5:25 am
I think there are some nice pieces in Ballard from time to time. But I agree – those pendant lamps look like upside down trash cans. And I often feel they’re over-priced for the quality.
As for updating rooms, there is no rule. Just make sure things aren’t worn out, scuffed up and tired. Sometimes just painting a room with fresh paint in a new color can spruce things up a lot.
As for things not being hip? I’m with Holly. Who cares? If you like it, you like it.
February 29th, 2008 at 12:52 pm
Gorgeous bedding and the ottoman is perfect! :-)
February 29th, 2008 at 4:44 pm
I’m about to click to order the green and white bedspread (that’s my absolute favorite color). Have any of you seen it in person? Is the fabric from Ballard generally nice and soft? I’ve never ordered from them.
March 1st, 2008 at 3:35 am
The bedding and room decor looks really good. Would love to have these designs, when I move into a house of my own!
Regards
Kartik
http://fashionnetworking.blogspot.com
March 1st, 2008 at 3:43 pm
Ballard offers cost-effective alternatives to some of the other design houses. It’s not heirloom furniture, but it serves a purpose and can do it well.
March 6th, 2008 at 2:50 am
I spy with my little eye a fabulous rug that would look great!in my tiny apartment. ;)
March 20th, 2008 at 7:15 am
OHH MYY! that rug looks splendid!