It's Giveaway Time! - CLOSED

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This week it's all about pattern! And we are kicking it off with a giveaway! This John Robshaw pillow would be great on a bed, sofa or window seat!

17" x 32" Retails at $158.50

Enter to win by following these rules:

- Follow this blog and leave us a comment. - For an extra entry, post this giveaway on your blog, Facebook, Twitter, etc.  Just copy the link into your comment on this post so that we can see it and your name will be entered twice. The giveaway closes Thursday, February 9th and the winner will be chosen at random and announced on Friday, February 10th. Please leave your email address so that we can contact you! Good luck!

Guests Are Coming!

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One of our most recent clients came to us with a special request. "We have guests coming in February and need it completely furnished. Can you do it?" Of course we were up to the challenge, smiled and said "Yes!"

Our most important task for this bedroom was to make it as comfortable and functional as possible for her guests - making this bedroom their own cozy retreat. The room was already prepared with horizontal board and batten running up the wall. We loved the dimension and texture this brought to the room. However, we wanted to soften the hard lines with some graceful curves. our first thought - the Ingrid bed! The ideal companion with board and batten.

Instead of placing a nightstand on either side of the bed, we placed a desk on one side. This not only functions as a nightstand. It doubles as a comfortable spot for her guests to plug in a laptop, catch up on emails - or even write the host a nice thank you note!

Whenever I stay as a guest in someone's home, I always need a spot to place my luggage and unpack. the relaxed tufted leather bench at the foot of the bed is a simple solution to this dilemma, yet also doubles as extra seating in the room.

Above the dresser we positioned a charming organic mirror. Again, the shape and style of this mirror loosens those horizontal lines. This also becomes a great spot for her guests to freshen up before returning to the party.

However, as a lovely and important as all these details are, my number one tip for making your guests feel like kings and queens - Matteo linen sheets! I can testify from personal experience these sheets will change your life the way you sleep!  They truly are the ultimate in luxury and comfort!

With these few thoughtful details, our client's guests are sure to feel comfortable, cozy and welcome. However, I believe we may have one problem with this guest bedroom - her guests may never want to leave!

- Christy

Insta-ALHC

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We are just a little bit obsessed! We just joined Instagram and are trying our best to not overwhelm you with photos.

We love these instant snapshots so you can see a little bit of the day to day at Alice Lane mixed in with new products, sales, current projects, things that inspire and even some funny moments!

Follow us on Instagram (@alicelanehomecollection) or here.

Private Residence: Playroom

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We went back in time to design this gem of a playroom. Our ideas started with the glorious 19th century river boat that Walt Disney created for his Mark Twain ride. The railings were charming, gingerbread moldings perfect, and is an enchanting space for both children and adults. We wanted to go back in time, where play was as much about the elegance of the space and imagination as it was the toys inside it. We admired the meticulous craftsmanship of Disney's boat, and wanted the same touches to exist in this space.

We started with making the playroom as open as possible. We worked with the client, and designed the playroom in "zones" to make the space functional for different activities children would love to do. While working on site with the finish working on site with the finish workers we detailed out many studies and sketches for how this room would become magical.

Walking up the stairs to the upper level of the playroom you will find yourself surrounded with a charming balustrade echoing that of the Mark Twain ship. On the upper landing is a small Cape Cod style playhouse, complete with kitchen and dress up area. A splash of bright paint gives this playhouse the charm it deserves.

Across the upper landing there is a slide tucked behind the walls, that twirls you around and drops you off in front of the window seat below. Flanked with books and a swing arm sconce, the window seat becomes the perfect cozy nook for reading a book.

Across from the window seat is a quaint custom upholstered daybed. The kids can pile on to watch a movie, or tuck in with a blanket for a sleepover.

The room wouldn't be complete without an art center, full of built-in cubbies for supplies and a magnetic chalkboard, making this truly an enchanted playroom.

- Suzanne & Natalie

Inspiration in Unusual Places: Color

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We've been seeing pops of color popping up in interiors, fashion, make-up. Tangerine Tango was named Pantone's color of the year. Why not let all of these pops influence our wardrobes and our interiors. Navy and a bright pop of orange - complimentary colors always look great together! A bit of gold detailing wraps up the whole look.

A nautical striped sweater paired with kelly green pants adds some surprise and excitement to an otherwise traditional and preppy outfit. And look what it can do for a room! Take a glamorous room and add some kelly green and it makes it even more posh!

A light electric pink is perfect for spring. To soften things up, pair it with a gray. Add some pattern in your rug or throw pillow to add more depth.

A bright orange is definitely a POP of color! Pair it with a neutral - love this wood paneling and this leopard print skirt! Finish things off with a touch of gold.

[photos from Lonny, Rue and Elle Decor]

What's in Store - Square Pouf Ottomans

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Aren't these cube ottomans fantastic? A little bit rustic (but can still mesh with most styles) with a great texture and what fabulous patterns, right? And the color is neutral enough to go with everything! $313 each

This one was featured on Apartment Therapy. They have mixed it with a more contemporary rocker and lamp. Perfect as an ottoman for a chair or use two in front of a sofa.

What's in Store - Thom Filicia's Wendell Terrace Cocktail Table

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Blocky and solid, the Wendell Terrace Cocktail Table in cerused oak is very transitional. It could be used in a very contemporary space, a beach house or any transitional space. The color makes it neutral enough to be paired with most fabrics and rugs. 60"W x 32"D x 19"H $1,573

Here Thom uses it in his designer showhouse apartment featured in House Beautiful. The space features very transitional pieces and more traditional lounge chairs in a spunky color.

Pantone Color of the Year: Tangerine Tango

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Pantone has named "Tangerine Tango" this year's color! "A spirited reddish orange, continues to provide the energy boost we need to recharge and move forward. Sophisticated but at the same time dramatic and seductive, Tangerine Tango is an orange with a lot of depth to it," says Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute. Orange has become much more popular with designers and consumers in the past few years in fashion, interior design and even in cosmetics. It's bright and energetic yet very compatible with so many other colors. Tangerine Tango pairs with fuchsias, blues, grays, almost anything! Be bold and paint a room! Pair it with a leopard print! Wear a tangerine kiss! Not so daring? Add a little to your room here or there with a lamp or pillow!

1. Area Rug - 8' x 11' - $848 2. Orange Armchair - $1,073 3. Thomas Paul Chirp Pillow - $98 4.  Marilyn Table Lamp - $228 5. Tangelo Ball Pillow - $248 6. Cassidy Table Lamp - $298

How will you incorporate Tangerine Tango this year?

[photos from here, here and here]

Inspiration in 2012

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We are always looking for things to inspire us. To move us forward. Looking to make changes in the new  year. Ways to become better. More refined in some area or another.

After taking down Christmas, I couldn't bear to put things back the way they were. I needed to re-mix, recycle and re-imagine my spaces! Here is my best advice!

Open a Pinterest account! I just started my own this weekend... and it has opened a window into my soul - where everything I love now sits so I can access it whenever I need a happy spot! {Follow me here!}

It's your own little space on the web where you can just pin photos online. You file them in different visual categories -- Holidays, Cooking, Fashion, Home Decor, Party Ideas. Whatever you are in to!

Each year we are on this earth, we should get better. Learn, grow, share, try new things... Pinterest is a great way to stay inspired and keep track of all your favorite ideas. Especially for non-reader types like me. A picture is worth a thousand words! You can add a line of text, reference where you find the photo and pin it.

If you have plans to work on your kitchen this year - you can get online, blogs or websites and start pinning all your favorite kitchen ideas! Your favorite lighting, backsplashes, barstools, appliances, flooring, etc.! You can share photos with your friends, husband, contractors...

We have asked our new clients to open a Pinterest account so we can view their galleries of what they love and hope for before we get started.

Get inspired this year! Curate your favorite ideas. 2012 is going to be our best year yet!

- Jessica

[photos from here and here]

This Just In - Duck Foot Mirror & Other Whimsical Treats

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We just got a shipment of accessories in and I couldn't resist - I had to share a few of these wonderful items! Its like she walked straight out of Alice in Wonderland. A most perfect accessory for the vanity!

Is this not the most amazing mirror you have seen? And let me tell you, it's even better in person! Duck Foot Mirror - $126

And what about these pewter oversized Monopoly pieces? So great, right? They would work so great in a game room or a kids room! $65- $123

2011: A Year in Review

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2011 was an amazing year for us here at Alice Lane! We completed some beautiful projects, met talented people, held fun events and picked up new product lines that we are so excited about! Here is what we did in a nutshell:

We hosted a book signing for Nicole's Classes featuring Nicole Hill Gerulat, Mike and Alma Loveland.

Celebrated our THIRD birthday with delicious treats and fantastic friends!

Hosted the 2nd Annual Blogger Social: Merry Christmas, Darling!

Annie Selke at  Market

Michael Weiss at Market

Thomas O'Brien and Suzanne Kasler at Market

Mitchell Gold and Bob Williams at their home in North Carolina

Thom Felicia at Market

So happy to Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams on our showroom floor!

Our favorite new scents: Voluspa Candles

How darling are SugarBoo Designs! They have pillows, artwork and even little greeting cards.

Alice Lane was selected to be in an American Express photo shoot for a possible Plum Card campaign! We were featured in Utah Style and Design's Spring 2011 issue to give advice on how to accessorize a coffee table.

We were delighted to meet Matthew Mead and host a tea party for the lovely Stephanie Nielson and her sisters and friends for a photo shoot for Matthew's summer issue.

Our accessories were featured in the 2011 issue of Utah Bride and Groom in a "Into the Woods" shoot.

The lovely Brady residence in Las Vegas.

Jack Harlie's charming nursery.

The second phase of NieNie's project - the basement playroom.

The St. George Parade Home and two model homes.

The beautiful transformation of the Guerrero remodel.

The contemporary kitchen remodel of the Nemrow Residence.

A peek at Jessica's home.

The light and airy Farmington Model Home.

Thanks to all of our clients, customers and readers who have made all of this happen! We look forward to an amazing 2012!

What's in Store - Savannah 128" Long Dining Table

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Looking for a longer dining table for next year's holiday dinner?

Savannah will seat your family nicely. The table comes with two leaves, and with both leaves in, the table extends to 128" long! In a perfect gray wash this table can be dressed up or down - Take the leaves out for everyday use or leave them in for a dramatic feel to your dining room.

128"L x 44"W with 2 leaves $3,487.50

A Peek into Suzanne's Home

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Tom and I live in a 100 year old attic. In reality, I guess most would call it an "apartment" but I prefer "attic". It's much more enchanting! We have lived here over five years and if it were up to me, I'd never move! This past summer we embarked on a small floor refinishing project which snowballed into an entire remodel! It was then that I committed myself to this place. Our itty bitty attic for rent has turned into a design laboratory! A vaulted sanctuary! A place I can't wait to come home to every evening after work! I introduce to you, our attic...

This is where it all began! Imagine a sea of teal carpet transitioning to a circa 1980 peel'n'tick tile... got it? Ok, now imagine 100 year old wood floors hiding beneath... Blasphemous right? I thought so too. I had been flirting with the idea of painted wood floors for a long time and was sold while watching a re-run of Million Dollar Decorators. That Mary McDonald spring boarded this get-up, and I thank her.

It didn't end there though... while Senor Hall was ripping up the floors in the kitchen, he stumbled upon this! The original brick chimney! What?!? It was like Christmas! So of course we had to remodel the kitchen...

All those who know me well, know that I love food and therefore love kitchens! The birthplace of my husband's cooking (and my occasional cookies) had to be special and a place where we could dine, talk and linger for awhile. I wanted each corner to sing to one another in a quirky, off-key Christmas carol! I think we did it - virtual high fives for everyone!

Our attic is a one bedroom, one bath, kitchen, living room and... an art nook! How lucky am I to have a place where I can doodle, watercolor, write love notes and dream of new projects?!?

It's not big but every inch of it sings!

There are certain areas in everyone's home that they naturally gravitate towards. For me, that would be my Living Room/ Family Room/ Everything Room! I only have one of them so I have to make it count!

My love affair with this space began with a sofa... That cutie pie tufted girl with the dimples in her cushions! We were destined for each other and through the Sunday naps and occasional salsa spills; she's proven to be my most treasured purchase from Alice Lane!

I am in love with this season! Everything from the smells, the lights, the meaning and yes, even the commercialism I adore! I embrace it long before its socially acceptable and begin to decorate the second Halloween exits. People find reasons to give! Countertops are filled with family recipes and I am lucky enough to not just live in an attic but an attic above my mom and my dad in the home I grew up in. I am by definition a homebody because my home truly is my favorite place on earth!

- Suzanne

[photos by Meikel Reece]