Happy Weekend

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We made it to the weekend, folks! Next week we move out of our friend's spare room and into our own place, so this weekend I'm going to be planning paint schemes - I love the calming, restful palette of this kitchen space by west elm. What do you have planned for your weekend?

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West Elm - High Summer Collection 2011

Hurrah! The summer 2011 collection from west elm is finally here and includes a divine mix of tabletop and textiles, as well as a newly launched west elm Kitchen range. The collection features three collaborators including David Stark (Mediterranean inspired entertaining), Lourdes Sanchez (pillows and prints) and Stray Dog Designs (paper-mache accessories and lighting). Whilst I do love their new kitchen range and Sanchez's sea life inspired pillows, especially the whale design, it's David Stark's work that stands out for me. I like Stark's philosophy of taking ordinary items and turning them into extraordinary pieces and was interested to learn that he is a classically trained painter. This skill is apparent in his watercolour tableware, which sits alongside the flowers he made from canvas. What stands out for you from west elm's summer 2011 collection?

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West Elm: Spring '11 Collection

After feeling a little guilty about teasing all my stateside friends with H&M Home's latest collection last week, I felt it only right to let an American brand take centre stage for a day. Cue stage right: West Elm, and their delightful spring collection. Highlights for me - aside from the great collaborations - are the extensive textile ranges, stripy bed linens and the black and white stripy bath accessories (they are a real winner for me!). What catches your eye from their latest collection?

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West Elm Holiday Collection 2010

For the 2010 season, West Elm have curated an original holiday collection that oozes sophistication thanks to it's modern-meets-traditional feel. The collection is the result of a collaboration with David Stark (this guy is such an inspiration to me) and includes garlands, mirrored baubles and paper trees. What strikes me first off is how inventive it is: circle garlands and paper flowers are used to wrap presents as well as adorn walls, whilst small leaves made from old books are used to decorate trees and as napkin ties. For me, West Elm have created a timeless, classy and comforting collection of decor that can be used year-on-year. Now all I need to do is find a way to convince them to open a store on this side of the pond!

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{Decor SOS: I Need Your Help}

So, I've totally fallen for this Bell Jar table lamp from West Elm. All good so far. Until I realise West Elm don't ship to the UK. Gutted! This lamp would be perfect for my nightstand for a soft, comforting light. I'm not giving up though. I wondered if any of you knew of a lamp that looks like this from another store (that's in the UK or ships here)? I've been searching but as yet I've had no luck so I'd really appreciate your help.

Image: West Elm

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