FJS 2010 Pillow Collection

How fab and fun are these pillows? And this is just a small taste of the many designs from the new FJS pillow 2010 collection. The prints include themes from the natural and nautical worlds, cartography, folk designs, geometrics, ikat and portraits.

The prints are from by Francis Jens Spitta, who has designed fabric for Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, Marc Jacobs and many others.... which explains why this collection was love at first sight.
@ FJS Shop, $120
[via The Bedlam of Beefy]

The bird trend seems to be peaking right about now, and these simple, but pretty bamboo birdcages have a lot of visual interest, while keeping clean modern lines.
@ West Elm, $39

Kaveri Chest

This chest has an almost-mirrored gleam that I just love. It's not too shiny, not too boring but lovely and luminous. It's the result of white metal leaf on mango wood, and the faceted drawer pulls just add to the effect. Tres romantic.
@ The Conran Shop, $1,295

Gianna Rose Atelier Monkeys

Here's one of the best hostess gifts I've come across in a while. And these little guys -- which are gift soaps masquerading as mini-sculptures -- promise to see nothing, hear nothing and speak nothing if you happen to snoop through your hostess' medicine cabinet.
@ Smallflower, $20

Gustavian Chic

Quirky historical fact: Gustavian furniture -- typically painted in whites, creams and grays -- was partly inspired by the ash-filled rooms in Pompeii. The classic Scandinavian style originated in the late 1700s, around the same time that archaeologists began excavating the Italian city that had been covered in ash after Mt. Vesuvius erupted about a thousand years earlier. Experts believe that the Greco-Roman furniture (and color choices) unearthed from layers of volcanic ash influenced this expansive, welcoming style.

Gustavian style is known for curving, arched silhouettes, simple flourishes and natural woods. Along with the ruins of Pompeii, it borrowed from overblown French rococo. King Gustav III visited Versailles and became enamored with the style, but his stoic woodworkers knew overkill when they saw it. They wisely pared down the neoclassical and ornate, and played up the natural woods and clean lines. The result is Gustavian style, and it's easy to see why it remains a favorite.



Gustavian console and tub chair @ Wisteria, $1250 and $800



Images from Country Living, except the Gustavian grandfather clock @ Dooleys, £370.

Gustavian vintage bed @ Viva Terra, from $1,675

Images: Swedish Interior Design, Remodelista and Marie Claire Maison

Birthday Candle Cake

At last, a calorie-free way to enjoy yummy-looking cake. This stands about 10-inches tall, and the top tier is replaceable, making it possible to enjoy birthday cake for a very long time.
@ Moss, $175

Amy Butler Rugs

I've been lusting after a handcrafted rug from Amy Butler's new collection for Chandra since I saw them last summer. These giant carved flowers in gorgeous colors would make the most boring room look amazing. These pics are from a slideshow on her site, and each one is a total knockout.
@ Velocity, $108-$1466

Corkscrew Prints by Barbara Cosgrove

Multiples can make such a dramatic impact. These corkscrew prints, designed by Barbara Cosgrove, are pretty cool on their own. But they become downright exceptional displayed in a group. Plus, who knew there was so much variety among vintage corkscrews.
@ Decor Interiors, $253

Industrial + Girlie Chic

Convention dictates that industrial chic is the antithesis of all thing girlie.

Industrial style is synonymous with rough, unpolished finishes, salvaged scraps, bare-bones utility and edgy looks. It does not involve chandeliers or ruffles or bursts of pink. And yet -- as this lovely Laurel Canyon home that was recently featured in House Beautiful proves -- it's a killer combination. And one that convinces me that galvanized steel should never be without an explosion of flowers or white, rumpled bed linens.

India Ink Bedding at Anthropologie

I've been loving the drama that happens with high-contrast black-and-white designs lately, and it looks especially amazing when paired with a lot of color. The inky, ornate brushstrokes make this black-and-white bedding set is quite impressive. Not only that, but the 400-thread count cotton its printed on promises some serious luxury.
@ Anthropologie, $48-$208