Pinteresting Tuesday: Global Home

One of the main reasons I like the Pinterest community so much is the constant churn of new and beautiful images, styles, decor and products. A few weeks ago, when searching for items for my cousin's glam hot pink and navy wedding style board, I found Global Home. Now I'm a huge fan of their modern eco-friendly pieces and sleek global style. I just had to share some of my favorite finds from their online store.  I'm certain you'll see more of their pieces in my future room idea boards!

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Source: globalhomeny.com via Chanee on Pinterest

Source: globalhomeny.com via Chanee on Pinterest

A Step Up

Hello! It's Pinteresting Tuesday again, and I've rounded up ten pins that will take you somewhere. From simple loft steps to stunning patterned stairs, these spaces are making me want to add another level to my house.

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Artistic Nature from Homes & Gardens

This 17th century rural cottage {featured in Homes & Gardens February issue} belongs to Gill Wilson. She's a paper sculpture artist and gallery owner with a rustic, but airy design aesthetic. I think the interiors of her cottage are so calming - exactly what I need on a busy Monday.  I love how she incorporates bold, neutral prints and natural textures throughout the house - with the wood beams, stone walls, rattan accent chairs, and that incredible carved wood doorway from India {swoon}.  

Photography by Lu Jeffery

House Urban in Seattle

I spent a few days last week in the beautiful and laid back city of Seattle. Contrary to what you might think, there was very little rain and a bit of sunshine during my visit, which made exploring the city on foot quite enjoyable. It was my first time to Seattle but I still managed to find some eco-friendly home furnishing shops. I paid a visit to House Urban in Belltown near Pike's Place Market, and was very pleased with what I found.

House Urban sources its wood in very unique and very local ways. They source their wood pieces from Urban Hardwoods, an amazing company that saves historic trees in the Seattle area from ending up in the landfill. After the large trees are carefully milled, the wood slabs are dried slowly for two years before they are transformed into beautiful pieces of furniture. {Read more about Urban Hardwoods over at Apartment Therapy.} Thanks to Urban Hardwoods and House Urban, the historic trees in Seattle now have a long second life indoors as tables, desks, stools and benches.  

Many of their handsome wood slab pieces are creatively placed atop vintage metal bases. I love this idea! This gives the naturally rustic pieces an industrial feel, and sets the pieces apart from other wood slab furniture. House Urban also carries mid-century seating in wood, metal and leather, and other home furnishings from local designers and artists. If you are ever in Seattle, you should swing by their shop for a visit - it's full of texture, warmth and history.

See the rest of the photos I took during my visit to House Urban.

BLVD Boulevard Palm Springs

When I was in Palm Springs over the holidays, I dropped into several mid-century home furnishing stores. Palm Springs is a mecca for mid-century furniture, and I felt like a kid in a candy store - a designer's eye candy store {he, he}.

By far my favorite stop of the afternoon was at BLVD Boulevard, featuring Jay Hart Home. My oh my, this store was gorgeous! The store had both beautifully restored mid-century furniture pieces and many vintage pieces in perfect condition. I'd never seen so many vintage pieces in such good condition all in one space - perfection.

The minimalist styling and neutral-covered seating made the space feel clean and calm. The pieces made from reclaimed wood and salvaged iron added layers of texture that had me wiping the drool from my chin. So yes, the store is perfectly curated. But even more impressive is the fact that they reupholster and restore the pieces that are less than perfect in unfussy and sustainable ways. High praise.

Here are some photos I took with my iPhone because my regular camera had run out of batteries - such bad timing! Also, I've rounded up some of my favorite pieces from BLVD Boulevard shop in lovely Palm Springs.

Italian Ocean Liner Seating Group circa late 1940s. So Hollywood...the set was used in the Movie "LA Confidential".

Original Paul László Seating Group circa early 1950s upholstered in natural tweed.

Seating Group consists of sofa, two lounge chairs, two end tables and a coffee table.

Mercedes Top Grain/Solid Mahogany Chair in black leather with a black wash finish.

Pair Huid & Neilson Chairs for Fritz Hansen circa early 1960s made from steamed wood and still has the original leather upholstery.

Reclaimed Tropical Hardwood Chair made from reclaimed Acacia tropical hardwood.

Vintage Architectural Grate Table made from a heat register grate circa 1930s. Fitted with a new stand glass top.

Pair of modern wing chairs circa early 1960s. Professionally restored and expertly upholstered in 100% organic cotton.

Ella Carved Wood Sculpture made from sustainable Mango Wood with a black iron base.

Geometric Console Demilune in a vintage grey finish made of reclaimed wood.

Set of three Buddha heads on lucite early 20th Century in mixed metal.