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)