Get a jump on spring with these aquatic shades
Blues and greens are the season's go-to shades. Decorate your space with a chic "Tiffany Blue Console" from Irwin Field Design or lay low in one of Link Outdoor's latest editions, the comfy Echo Low Chaise.
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1/11Puffs Plus | The fluffy Serpentine chair is as comfy as a cloud, but also durable enough to be placed outdoors thanks to its lacquered metal structure and waterproof fabric. Designed by Eléonore Nalet for Ligne Roset, the chair aims for maximum comfort, inside or out. $955–$1,050, NYC, 212-375-1036, ligne-roset-usa.com.Puffs Plus | The fluffy Serpentine chair is as comfy as a cloud, but also durable enough to be placed outdoors thanks to its lacquered metal structure and waterproof fabric. Designed by Eléonore Nalet for Ligne Roset, the chair aims for maximum comfort, inside or out. $955–$1,050, NYC, 212-375-1036, ligne-roset-usa.com.
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2/11Blueberry Picking | There’s nothing like a rich blue—such as Airdrie in Blueberry from Amanda Nisbet Design—to wake up your interiors. The designer’s passion for color comes through in this indigo design that pops on silk. Through Holland & Sherry (T), D&D, 212-355-6241, hollandandsherry.com, amandanisbetdesign.com.Blueberry Picking | There’s nothing like a rich blue—such as Airdrie in Blueberry from Amanda Nisbet Design—to wake up your interiors. The designer’s passion for color comes through in this indigo design that pops on silk. Through Holland & Sherry (T), D&D, 212-355-6241, hollandandsherry.com, amandanisbetdesign.com.
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3/11Breakfast at Tiffany’s | This “Tiffany Blue Console” from Irwin Feld Design, Fairfield County’s go-to source for mid-century modern and custom furnishings, offers graphic whimsy. Sold as a pair, the 1970 consoles are newly lacquered to mint condition. $5,250, Stamford, 203-588-0567, irwinfelddesign.com.Breakfast at Tiffany’s | This “Tiffany Blue Console” from Irwin Feld Design, Fairfield County’s go-to source for mid-century modern and custom furnishings, offers graphic whimsy. Sold as a pair, the 1970 consoles are newly lacquered to mint condition. $5,250, Stamford, 203-588-0567, irwinfelddesign.com.
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4/11Blue Plate Special | The Dot and Dash dinner plate in indigo is one of the whimsical pieces in Oscar de la Renta’s Island entertaining collection. The designer collaborated with creative director Miles Redd to create a Dominican Republic-inspired line. $46, through Bloomingdales, White Plains, 914-684-6300, bloomingdales.com, oscardelarenta.com.Blue Plate Special | The Dot and Dash dinner plate in indigo is one of the whimsical pieces in Oscar de la Renta’s Island entertaining collection. The designer collaborated with creative director Miles Redd to create a Dominican Republic-inspired line. $46, through Bloomingdales, White Plains, 914-684-6300, bloomingdales.com, oscardelarenta.com.
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5/11Chic Sweets | Les Cinq Amandes, meaning The Five Almonds, creates custom artisanal sweets for favors or gifts. These green Avola almonds are almost too cute to eat in a Chinese takeout-style container (almost). Starting at $5, Stamford, 203-276-9271, the5almonds.com.Chic Sweets | Les Cinq Amandes, meaning The Five Almonds, creates custom artisanal sweets for favors or gifts. These green Avola almonds are almost too cute to eat in a Chinese takeout-style container (almost). Starting at $5, Stamford, 203-276-9271, the5almonds.com.
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6/11Shades of Blue | This Laris fabric from Dedar is crafted using the “imprimé sur chaine” technique, which creates a lighter impression and, in this case, a pleasing ikat effect. Through Jerry Pair & Associates (T), D&D, 212-546-9001, jerrypair.com, dedar.com.Shades of Blue | This Laris fabric from Dedar is crafted using the “imprimé sur chaine” technique, which creates a lighter impression and, in this case, a pleasing ikat effect. Through Jerry Pair & Associates (T), D&D, 212-546-9001, jerrypair.com, dedar.com.
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7/11Splash of Color | Devon & Devon’s classic Regal bathtub is now offered in an array of colors, like this rich green. Regal features an enameled cast iron interior with a painted aluminum-lined exterior. $14,362 (with color added), through Klaff’s, Norwalk, 203-866-1603, Scarsdale, NY, 914-740-1800, klaffs.com, devon-devon.com.Splash of Color | Devon & Devon’s classic Regal bathtub is now offered in an array of colors, like this rich green. Regal features an enameled cast iron interior with a painted aluminum-lined exterior. $14,362 (with color added), through Klaff’s, Norwalk, 203-866-1603, Scarsdale, NY, 914-740-1800, klaffs.com, devon-devon.com.
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8/11Asian Influence | This metallic Ikat wallpaper in teal from Jim Thompson’s House on the Klong collection is taken from the classic 19th-century Central Asian “flower in vase design.” Not repapering? Find it as a silk fabric in the brand’s Caravans Collection. W001-005/01-09, through Jerry Pair & Associates (T), D&D, 212-546-9001, jerrypair.com, jimthompson.com.Asian Influence | This metallic Ikat wallpaper in teal from Jim Thompson’s House on the Klong collection is taken from the classic 19th-century Central Asian “flower in vase design.” Not repapering? Find it as a silk fabric in the brand’s Caravans Collection. W001-005/01-09, through Jerry Pair & Associates (T), D&D, 212-546-9001, jerrypair.com, jimthompson.com.
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9/11The Right Stripes | Straight from the Caribbean, this blue and green striped maxi dress from Hiho is resort-ready. Designed in Tortola, British Virgin Islands, the brand exudes island style. $98, shop.go-hiho.com.The Right Stripes | Straight from the Caribbean, this blue and green striped maxi dress from Hiho is resort-ready. Designed in Tortola, British Virgin Islands, the brand exudes island style. $98, shop.go-hiho.com.
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10/11Laid Back | One of Link Outdoor’s latest editions, the Echo Low Chaise is on trend in the brand’s new fabric, Color Block in Spring. At 79-by-30 inches, the chaise is perfect for curling up or stretching out. From $1,225, through Hines & Co. (T), D&D, 212-754-5880, linkdesignsolutions.com.Laid Back | One of Link Outdoor’s latest editions, the Echo Low Chaise is on trend in the brand’s new fabric, Color Block in Spring. At 79-by-30 inches, the chaise is perfect for curling up or stretching out. From $1,225, through Hines & Co. (T), D&D, 212-754-5880, linkdesignsolutions.com.
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11/11Living Color | We’re digging Farrow & Ball’s muted shades of blue and green that will give any room a relaxed, beachy atmosphere. Cooking Apple Green No. 32, Cook’s Blue No. 237, Blue Ground No. 210 and Lichen No. 19, 1 gallon in Estate Emulsion, $92.50 each, Westport, 203-221-3117, Greenwich, 203-422-0990, farrow-ball.com.Living Color | We’re digging Farrow & Ball’s muted shades of blue and green that will give any room a relaxed, beachy atmosphere. Cooking Apple Green No. 32, Cook’s Blue No. 237, Blue Ground No. 210 and Lichen No. 19, 1 gallon in Estate Emulsion, $92.50 each, Westport, 203-221-3117, Greenwich, 203-422-0990, farrow-ball.com.
This article appears in the February 2013 issue of CTC&G (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens).