Inspiration in Unusual Places - Florals

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With spring on it's way, fresh flowers help brighten things up in these last few dreary days of winter. They can also inspire a facelift or remodel in our homes! Pretty vibrant pinks inspire a bright color palette.

Love the calming shades of these succulents. Let it inspire a room or just one piece with different shades of pillows.

Muted shades of pink are very pretty and peaceful. Make a statement with your sofa or be more subtle and add the detail to your window treatments.

A bright orangey red... persimmon, flame, you name it. This is definitely a statement maker!

Neutrals - simple and elegant. This Thomas O'Brien room is a great example of how subtle is classic and beautiful.

Let your florals inspire your artwork. Keep bright colors contained in one place while letting the softer shades fill your walls and drapes.

Succulents bring so many beautiful colors, greens, blues, oranges. Let these inspire your room.

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What We Love About March

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1. "There is a feeling in the air when March arrives! It's a new beginning! I never associate March with being a winter month but the time I start to plan what will be going in my planters and pots!" - Suzanne

2. "All of the spring catalogs and looks are out and I'm ready to shop for a fresh look!" - Holly

3. "The return of color after Winter's darkness." - Megan

4. "The days get longer which equals more daylight. Who doesn't love light!" - Jessica

5. "Luck! Four leaf clovers, horseshoes, wishbones, rabbit feet. Love any little lucky charm." - Andrea

6. "I love green! Kelly green, chartreuse, hunter green - I don't discriminate." - Kristina

7. "I love the first signs of spring - It's hopeful. Bright. Happy." - Jessica

8. "Tulips blooming." - Andrea "Flowers starting to bud and peek through the snow!" - Megan

9. "I love being able to wear open toed shoes because the weather is getting warmer." - Jen "Opened toe shoes are on the horizon. I love me a fresh pedicure!" - Jessica

10. "Spring brings this excitement and energy - a new love for life!" - Holly

What do YOU love about March?

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What's in Store - Floor Mirrors & Bulletin Boards

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We are so excited to have just picked up a new line that does mirrors and bulletin boards! They make a variety of sizes and have several finishes to pick from. The photo doesn't do either of these justice but they are both stunning. The mirror is 36" x 78", but it seems larger! The bulletin board is covered in burlap but could also be left just as cork. Can't wait to get my bulletin board full of design and blog inspiration! It's looking a little bit bare right now.

Mirror: 36" x 78" - $2,565 Bulletin Board: 30" x 60" - $2,164

Use the floor mirror in an office or bedroom. It would be lovely in an entry or dining room!

Call or come in for additional sizes, finishes and pricing.

Fit for a King - Utah Style & Design Winter 2012

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What a thrill it is to be published in this issue of Utah Style and Design. We loved working with Desiree Ashworth, the previous owner of the beautiful Gustavian-style home featured in the article. A few of my favorite details in the home are the intangibles. The calm feeling that exists in the carefully selected tones. This harmonious contrast between sunshine and water! (Sunshine and water = Combining the Belgium blue hues with the warmth of natural materials, will make the audience go weak in the knees!) The quality and authenticity is evident in the details... this definitely contributed to the "feeling" of the home.

We got to work closely with Desiree in the finishing stages of the home. Furniture, rugs, window treatments, paint and window seats. She came to us with her vision, having experienced that region of the globe first hand. If you love the home in the article, you'll love her blog, Decor de Provence! You'll be transported to another place and time... deep in the south of France.

- Jessica

What's in Store - Branches, Branches and More Greenery!

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Adding in some branches to that vase on your entryway will add life and color to the space! And its just that time of year when we are ready for some liveliness toward the end of winter. We just received branches galore! These are just a few of our favorites. Take a peek at these beautiful hydrangeas! Perfect for a dining table and they require no water or care and don't die!

$10 - $24

Here is one of our favorite rooms featuring branches:

So lovely on the mantle! And I spy a couple of the beautiful Marlena chairs from Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams.

With Love from Alice Lane - Inspiration in Unusual Places

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Here at Alice Lane we like to think of this day of love not only as a holiday for couples but as a great time to show love and appreciation for friends, family, co-workers, roommates, you name it! It's also the perfect holiday to be inspired by! We love the colors of Valentine's Day. Pinks and bright reds! Mmm... delish! These are a few of our favorite rooms! Be inspired! Share some love!

[images from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,  13]

We're Obsessed - Belgian Linen Bedding

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We're obsessed with linen bedding! We indulge in our white Libeco sheets and can't tell you how perfect they are - they will make you feel like a queen! We visited their showroom last Market and got to see all of their beautiful products right from the mother ship! Belgium! This Market they introduced some colored striped bedding - quilted and bright - that was just divine.

And this month they've made it onto Elle Decor's "What's Hot!" list.

Fresh Flowers for the One You Love

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With the day of love just around the corner, everyone needs flowers! Whether for a significant other or just a good friend - nothing is better than fresh flowers. It's one of our February favorites! For the past month, we have been getting fresh flowers in the store once a week by our good friend Julia. She does such an beautiful job! Here are the arrangements that she's done for the store. Take a peek at her blog to see more or contact her at (801) 471.9337 to get flowers for the one you love for Valentine's Day!

What We Love About February

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1. Valentine's Day - "I love that there is a holiday dedicated to showing love to others - from my kids' valentines to the chick flicks. I think its a good excuse to tell someone you love them. (It doesn't have to be romantic) just admirable! I admire so many great men and women in my life! And I secretly hope my husband will do something unexpected without too much prompting." - Jessica

2. Hot Chocolate - " I love the cold weather outside so I can grab a blanket and hot chocolate and snuggle up to my hubby." - Jen

3. Leap Year - "It only comes every four years! What's not to love!" - Holly

4. Pink! - Valentine's Day and Pink! The perfect of all combinations

5. Candy Hearts - Just a little bit of elementary school love nostalgia.

6. Chocolates - It's the month to indulge in something rich and decadent.

7. Fresh Flowers - "I love fresh flowers in the dead of winter! Such a luxury!!" - Jessica

8. Bubble Baths & Candles - Nothing like warming up and relaxing on a cold winter's evening with a delicious smelling candle and a good read.

9. Love - Everyone has love in their life. Let the ones you admire and love know that you think they are great this month!

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What's in Store - Perfect Valentine's Day Pouf

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The perfect sweet little Valentine's Day pouf! A very pale pink - almost a nude - would work with most color schemes. $212.50

Have you seen this room in the most recent Elle Decor? Stylist and editor Jackie Astier's family's Upper East Side apartment is featured and this room is oh-so-dreamy!  That rich plum velvet headboard with raspberry colored grasscloth walls and oh that rug! Isn't it divine? Does that pouf look a bit familiar?

Inspiration in: Fashion

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Pattern in fashion and interiors can be inspiration to each other. I will see a wallpaper and wish I could have a skirt made with that same pattern or I will see a stunning dress and dream about having tailored custom pillows made from that same fabric. Let yourself be inspired by both and find a way to make it happen - maybe find a similar pattern or at least a similar scale!

A geometric pattern is a bold statement. Add it to lounge chairs or a sofa to make your statement in a living room. A small amount of a geometric pattern can go a long way.

The honeycomb is another bold statement geometric pattern. A springtime dress maybe? Fall in love with a wallpaper and use it in a small space like a powder room to spice things up.

A bit of floral freshens things up for spring. A brightly colored silk skirt or a headboard and draperies can liven up a room and make it light and cheery!

The black and white stripe is a classic. Put a spin on the classic with a gradated stripe or varied thicknesses. Loving this rug!

[photos from Anthropologie, J.Crew, Gorman, Madewell, House Beautiful, Lonny, and Elle Decor]

Don't forget to enter our PATTERN GIVEAWAY going on here.

What's in Store - Patterned Rugs

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A geometric rug can pull a room together and add an energetic feel. Perfect for breaking up the solid sofa and chairs. Add a few patterned pillows to make the room complete. Although these rooms have a fun and lively feel to them they are still very polished because the amount of pattern is contained to specific areas.

Looking to get a new patterned rug? We have these in store  now!

1. 8' x 11' - $770 2. 8' x 11' - $770 3. 8' x 11' - $770 4. 8' x 11' - $725

[photos from Elle Decor & Lonny]