Friday Favorite: Lotus Flower GIVEAWAY!!!

Giveaway, you say?? That's right. It is a GIVEAWAY Friday Favorite! We thought our loyal readers would love to participate in a little fun and have the chance to take home one of our accessories here at Found. So, we picked a fantastic piece - the Lotus Flower - that is perfect for any coffee table or stack of books. All you have to do is leave us a comment about how you would showcase the Lotus Flower Candle in its best light in your home. Then, next Friday we will choose a winner from our creative audience!

These first two pictures below are of the prize. Start thinking about where you would let it shine...

I did a google image search for the lotus flower and I found some great design images. The variety of lamps below are fab.

I love this retro one in brass.

Check out the different shades of lotus flower wallpaper. What a great statement!

I'm certain the lotus flower would bring you sweet dreams...

This lotus flower rug by Mary Ann Williams is unreal. Lots of lotus!

I try to offer of bit of inspiration each week with my Friday Favorite images. Now it is your turn. Inspire us with your ideas and you might be the lucky owner of the lotus flower!

I'm looking forward to hearing from you :).

Cheers!

Morgan

Friday Favorite: David Hicks Chairs

This week I am inspired again by a pair of chairs here at Found. They are sitting across from me, while I type away, listening to a mix of jazz. The chairs are elegant, white and reupholstered in David Hicks fabric, very fitting for my music and mood.

I found an array of images of similar chairs from some of my favorite designers. I love the fact that none of the chairs are exactly the same, confirming each to be unique in its own way!

Tom Scheerer uses these blue and white chairs below to create a seating area and a space saving one at that! Line them up against a wall for a classic look in your home. Then, when you are entertaining, you can pull them out for extra seating.

Steven Gambrel uses his version of this blue and white chair all over this room below! He is using them in both a large and small dining area. What an elegant, yet comfortable look. If only we had eight of our chairs!

Below, Ruthie Sommers uses a chair like ours, but her version is in a chocolate color scheme. How fantastic that Ruthie pulled the fourth dining chair out and uses it as a desk chair!?! And the replacement is great as well.

Caitlin has a variation of our David Hicks chairs as well, in her room below. These are a bit different in structure, but similar in color scheme. And how lovely are they around that tulip table!

If you didn't check out the before and after from last week, then you must do so here. These chairs were featured as well as the Schumacher & Co. ones!

I just LOVE how much inspiration can come from one piece! I'm off to dream up some more scenarios for these chairs. :)

Have a great weekend!

Morgan

Friday Favorite: Breakfast Cocktails Anyone?

It is an absolutely gorgeous day here in San Francisco, so I felt it appropriate to highlight something at Found with a cheery tune. These amazing chairs seemed perfect! They are reupholstered in Shumacher & Co. fabric and were part of our extreme makeover series. These chairs would be fantastic in many settings. Personally, I could see them in a beach house (preferably mine - HA HA - I wish). Or really in any space that could use a fantastic pop of color. If they were mine, I think they would always make me want to have a cocktail with breakfast - in a good way - because they are SO fun!

Windsor Smith used similar chairs to line a long dining table. I love how she paired such a detailed chair with an understated table. The combo really allows the chairs to get the attention they deserve!

Palmer Weiss has used these chairs in her projects as well. Here, she uses one to define a sitting area. Amazing combo of fabrics!

Here, Palmer has a set of the chairs in the far right corner. Ours would be great at a little corner table like that!

Tom Scheerer uses a brown set in the photo below. He paired his with a white tulip table. It is interesting to see how the color difference in wood and fabric completely changes the tone. Tom's room is fantastic but gives off more of a relaxed feeling, like I would be drinking white wine in them. I think I would be drinking something more like a bloody mary or mimosa in ours!

The chairs that Amanda Nisbet used in her project have a slightly different design, but are executed in a great way. Again, the chairs are paired with a table that allow them to make a statement. I think our set would look great with the colors Amanda used. YUM!

Well, it is time for me to stop fantasizing about the Schumacher & Co. chairs and get back to reality - ha! For one of you lucky souls, this could be reality...

Enjoy your weekend!

Morgan

Friday Favorite: From the Collection Of...

This week, I wasn't inspired by just one item here at Found, but by a collection of things. More specifically, our collection of art. For those of you who haven't had the chance to visit us yet, I can tell you that we have art on almost every single wall. I wanted to shine the spotlight on one wall in particular though. Among the pieces on this wall are this beauty and this nude lady and this flowering vine. Individually, each piece is fantastic in its own way. But what I love most, is the composition as a whole. It isn't easy to achieve such an aesthetically pleasing wall with these different pieces, but Caitlin and Tyler did a great job. Check out Caitlin's post on how to achieve this look at home.

A similar wall exists at Kate's Place. What a yummy combination of dark walls and bright accents in the art and bedding.

Erin Gates posted this image on her blog elements of style. By choosing to do a "frame wall" you can really speak to your own style. You can play with colors, spacing, art, photographs, whatever! Stunning.

I love how India Hicks makes this idea fresh by showcasing her art and photos above a doorframe. Please tell me if there is even one person out there who does not want to invade her Island right now and live there forever!

This collection of art, belonging to James Merrell, provides a great example of how to spruce up white walls. Never boring with your own personal touches! And the chandelier - so love.

As I mentioned, walls of art and photography can basically be any style you want them to, therefore, complementing whatever your personal style is. James' photo from above shows a modern setting. This photo below, from Cottage Living, is an example of a wall of art in a completely different setting. They have truly combined various pieces to make a great statement.

I have my own "frame wall" at home. Do you? If not, I hope I have inspired you to create something of your own. For those of you who have a wall but are looking for an addition, you know where to come for some great art!

Have a lovely weekend. For those of you in SF, enjoy this gorgeous weather!

xoxo

Morgan

Friday Favorite: Bar Cart from the Office of Don Draper

I'm not sure if it is because I don't want this season of Madmen to end or because I had such a fantastic time at our celebration here at Found last night, but today I have this bar cart on my mind.

Both of the images below are equally as yummy. Unfortunately, only one of these things actually belongs to Found...

A Bar Cart from the Office of Don Draper. LOVE.

And Don Draper. LOVE.

Now, we at Found are not the only ones who think bar carts are perfection. I spy a bar cart in David Jimenez's image here. I think it is important to have a bar stocked and ready for unexpected entertaining and a bar cart is an elegant way to accomplish that. This one speaks perfectly to the sophistication of David's design.

Here, I absolutely love what Caitlin did with the bar cart in this sitting area. A bar cart is a perfect substitution for a side table. The flowers that she added are a great accent and are very refreshing. I know one of our readers must have a fantastic set of chairs that are starving for a bar cart to befriend them!?!

This image from apartment therapy gives us another take on the bar cart. This lovely lady lends a home to a stack of books and a lamp. Very chic if I may say so!

For me personally, when I think of a bar cart, one designer specifically comes to mind - Ralph Lauren. Don't ask me why, maybe it is the elegance of his designs, who knows. But when he popped into my head I decided to take a look at their site. Their new collection, Indian Cove Lodge, screams Fall (which is in full swing here and I'm loving it). They have two options for the top of a bar cart. Which one would you choose?

A sterling silver set for serving tea (which must be enjoyed with a tartan plaid blanket around your shoulders and a golden retriever by your side in true RL fashion)...

Or a leather set for serving scotch or whiskey. Hmmmm.

For me? I think I'll curl up with a glass of wine tonight, equally as lovely.

How about for you?

Enjoy :)

Morgan

Friday Favorite: Illuminated Icicles

For those of you who haven't had the chance to visit us in person, you have not been able to experience our lovely entryway. Not only are you greeted by two fantastic topiaries (I could only fit one in the photo), a great black & white curtain....

...but also one unbelievably beautiful lucite chandelier.

I'm in love with most things lucite, however, this chandelier tops the list. La la la LOVELY!

Thom Filicia has used one similar to ours in his design below. It really brings the room together and acts as a focal point.

Here, Chloe Warner uses a variation of the chandelier in an airy setting. In both Thom and Chloe's designs, the regency of the chandelier plays against more casual pieces.

As with many of the Friday Favorites that I will post for you, the chandelier is not limited to one type of space. Katie Ridder uses it in a dining room. Again, even though the chandelier itself is bold, she pairs it with understated things so the room is still welcoming. Dinner party anyone??

As many of us have seen, Kate's Place has many fantastic design elements - one of them being a mini version of our illuminated icicles. This image from Town & Country Magazine showcases her chandelier with other statement pieces. Striped wallpaper, yes, please. Lipstick red walls, yes, PLEASE!

Here is a similar image from M. Design Interiors that shows the chandelier against fantastic wallpaper. The great thing about lucite is that it has a beautiful appearance in most forms, but never overwhelms a space.

Lovely lucite anyone??

Have a great weekend!

xoxo

Morgan

Friday Favorite: Mirror Fit For A Princess

As another week flies, it is time for a new Friday Favorite. This week, I chose a fantastic piece that is front and center here at Found.

This lovely lady that I refer to as "the Princess Mirror" - partly because we have labeled it as a mirror fit for a princess and partly because I wouldn't mind if I were a princess and the mirror was mine :) - is sure to please.

How I would feature it?

Here is a similar style that was featured in cottage living. I came across it here. I love how such a regal piece can be but to ease with white ceramics and bamboo chairs.

Here is David's version of the Princess Mirror (it deserves to be a proper noun). Place the mirror on a bedside table with some fresh flowers and voila!

Here, Palmer Weiss uses it in a preppy setting for a grand entry. I love the combination of colors and the play between simplicity and grandeur.

Again, Palmer uses the Princess Mirror, but now in a brighter setting and as a statement in the dining room. LOVING THE VERSATILITY!!!

So let's see: entryway - check, dining room - check, bedroom - check. And thanks to Tyler, we can check off the living room as well! Here she has the Princess Mirror centered on a window - fantastic. No wonder she won the 7x7 designer's challenge!

Which one of you out there fancies a Princess Mirror? I am certain I am not the only one...

Where would you put yours?

Enjoy the weekend!

Morgan