The Cultivated Home

It’s a snow day here in NYC, so in celebration we wanted to share with you a few of our winter inspired pieces.

Birch Bark Cups – We love these handmade Porcelain Birch Bark Cups by Bobed Farm. They are great delicate cups, measuring about 8.5″ tall and 2″ wide, and are food safe.  Use them on a winter themed table scape or even to place a single lily.

Wolli Snow Mountain Toy Box – I know that when I was a kid, I would have jumped with joy if I had my own Snow Mountain Toy Box!  This great hand made piece by Babies Breath brings the outdoors inside.  Priced at $175, this is perfect for any winter baby.

West Elm Poufs – Just looking at these poufs made me wish for snow.  They’re great to sit on with a cup of cocoa and watch the flakes gently fall.  Priced from $199 to $349, grab one for a single seat or a collection of these great poufs for a winter inspired bohemian seating area.

Star Burst Low Ball Glasses – Haus Interior is a little winter haven, and these great snow inspired etched low ball glasses make us want to cozy up at home and pour ourselves a nice cocktail at the end of a snowy day.  Priced at $165 for a set of two, these glasses are a must!

We love pendant lamps, and there are some amazing ones out there right now!  Fortunately for us, they are priced in a range where we all can enjoy their beauty.

We have put together a list of our top five, favorite pendant lights, which are available right now.  We think you should definitely check them out!

Firefly Pendant Lamp – CB2-  $199.00 -The name of this fixture fits the piece perfectly.  It does a great job of adding ambiance to any dinning space and reminds us of the flicker of light only seen during the summer.

Faceted Glass Pendant Lamp – West Elm – $129.00 -– Modern chic and fun, this geode inspired piece would be perfect in an entranceway.  Not to mention, $129.00 is an incredible price for a piece this amazing!

Foto Pendant Lamp – IKEA – $14.99. -Industrial, cool, and cheep.  It’s simply superb!

Luster Glass Pendant – West Elm – $267.00 – Clean lines and an amazing, neutral grey color; it’s great for any color scheme.  It’s available in single or multiple versions.

Ingegard Pendant Lamp – Anthropologie – $368.00 –Smooth and sleek with an antique silver finish, this light adds graceful presence to your above-the-bar or dining space.  It’s perfect for a modern apartment or a traditional home.  We simply love it!

Searching through the new West Elm products we have noticed some amazing items that are inspired by geodes and other beautiful shiny objects that we had to share with you. Perfect for getting your home ready for the winter months to come here are a few of our favorites that we know you will love too!

Rock Table Lamp: We are obsessed with this new table lamp. The base of this lamp is made out of black resin to replicated crystalline formations, which creates not only an amazing lamp but a sculptural piece as well. Priced at $149.00 this new accent is a must have for any room!

Geo Side Table: This polished nickel side table is perfect chic yet festive and will last through any season. Priced at $199.00.

Stella Throw in a Bag: Like most gemstones this super comfy throw is a shinny addition to any home. Perfect to accessorize a couch or to wrap yourself in every night, this throw makes a perfect gift for a friend or even yourself. Priced at $99.00.

Remember when you used to get so excited for the fall and back-to-school clothes? With the newest pieces from West Elm, we at the CH are giddy with excitement for the new season and its fresh arrivals. The Parallel Nesting Tables, for example, have a great architectural silhouette and are simple enough to fit into any design scheme.

Another noteworthy piece is the Pebble Table Lamp, which is organic yet modern and has a sculptural quality that makes it a work of art. For under a thousand dollars, you can afford to furnish your living room with the stylish Linden Chair or the Slipper Chair and still have some pocket change to reupholster it in a bold fabric or add a fabulous new pillow.  Whatever you choose, these pieces are sure to warm up any room as the weather cools down.