design crush: capiz shell

"If life is like a box of chocolates, then heaven is an oyster" ~ LJW

The shimmery luminous glow of Capiz Shell has gotten us locked-in to it's luxurious quality. How fitting it is in this winter holiday season for us to share about our infatuation considering it's history in the Filipino culture, where it derives from on the province of Capiz. These beautiful shells have long been used in star ornamental lanterns called Parols — an iconic symbol of the holiday, adorning homes and buildings throughout the Christmas Season.

The soft translucent textured shells are made available in a wide variety of furniture and home decor items. For example with inlaid patterns on furniture, cascading down on chandeliers, overlaid on lamp bases, mirror frames, table tops, trays and decorative boxes... you name it. We have recently sourced Capiz Shell furniture and decor for our clients and the result is a "showstopper" experience for all who encounter it's beauty — completely mesmerizing.

Here's a detailed list of these Capiz Shell furniture and decor items:

1) Adagio buffet from Bernhardt 2) Manor Empire Chandelier from AllModern 3 ) Frances floor mirror from Worlds Away 4) Lauralie table lamp from Safavieh 5) Scalloped Chandelier from Serena & Lily 6) Litchfield accent side table from Bernhardt 7)Brick pendant light from Worlds Away 8) Miranda round mirror from Pottery Barn 9) Andria pearlized tray set from Pigeon & Poodle 10) John Richard decorative box from Wayfair.

Enjoy!

Melissa Mathe

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simple blue and white outdoor holiday decorating

"Ev'ry heart beats true 'Neath the Red, White and Blue" ~ George M. Cohan

Summer holidays mean firing up the BBQ and getting together with family and friends entertaining outdoors. While blue and white decor is an Interior Design favorite, creating stylish outdoor spaces can be made simple. Celebrate our countries Independence Day in style with adding pops of color to this classic foundation. With colorful chairs, lanterns that glow, a great rug and plenty of throw pillows. After sweeping off the patio and setting the stage add elements of nature with bright red roses and soft white hydrangeas placed in ginger jars from inside. This will welcome your guests and make them feel at home. Here are a few decor resources to get you started.

A great armchair is a smart way to make a statement. These chairs from Wayfair, Safavieh and Bungalow5 are a perfect example of this.

Garden stools and sides tables can be used inside and outdoors for added surfaces. For example this Safavieh garden stool is very classic, the Annie Selke and Wayfair tables are more of a modern touch.