Get The Look: Blue, White & Bamboo

How can you possibly make Blue & White any better? One word: Bamboo. This week we found some inspiration combining two of our favorite styles. Blue and white never goes out of style then just throw in a touch of bamboo and you've got yourself a stunning room. 

 

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You're also in luck, we have a multitude of pieces to help you get this look.

Keep an eye out for these pieces here.

The Wedding & The Beauty Tip

We were invited to a gorgeous wedding on a farm recently and had a beautiful evening with delicious food and great friends. The decorations were perfect for the setting with just a pop of color. We've said it before - coral is really having its moment right now. 

Congratulations to the wonderful couple!

We were talking to one of our friends when she casually remarked that she had put apple cider vinegar in her hair and that it had made it remarkably soft. We were surprised to find out that she was right, her hair was undeniably silky. So we went home and dug around our cabinets and pulled out our apple cider vinegar and put it to the test.

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It worked! We couldn't believe how soft and silky our hair was. All you do is simply pour some over your head in the shower and let it sit for a minute or two and rinse it out. It doesn't leave a scent behind but it sure makes your hair smooth! 

Give it a whirl!

Deer Valley

This Christmas, SWI Vintage's Tenesa Wildermuth, and her family traveled to Deer Valley, Utah and spent five beautiful days skiing. While they were out there, she captured these breathtaking shots and we wanted to share a few of her photos with our followers. As much as Tenesa loves vacationing in the sun and spending time at the beach, she said there is something so special about the vast mountains and natural beauty they experienced while skiing. She also loved all of the cozy cabin decor of their resort and said it was the perfect setting for Christmas.

 

 Enjoy the weekend!

Give Thanks

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, we wanted to take a moment to tell all of our readers and loyal customers how grateful we are for all of you. Thank you!

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SWI Vintage's Anne Shanahan shares some pictures she snapped at a recent dinner party of her stunning place settings for some holiday inspiration.

 [We love how festive touch that tartan napkins bring to the table]

[Silver accents are a great way to bring a modern twist to traditional place settings]

[Get festive by adding berries in a floral arrangement] 

Every family has a standard thanksgiving menu that has developed through years of tradition, compiled of favorite recipes that are made every year with loved ones. We thought we would share a great recipe for thanksgiving morning that doesn't mess with those traditions. This delicious pumpkin spice french toast recipe comes from the amazing blog Minimalist Baker.

Pumpkin Spice French Toast

Ingredients

• 5 1/2 – 7 1/2 cups 1-inch bread cubes
• 7 large eggs
• 2 cups milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1/4 cup pumpkin butter
• 3-4 tablespoons brown sugar for topping

Instructions

1. Cut any kind of bread into 1-inch cubes – I recommend a crusty, whole grain variety, but sandwich bread will work, too. Just use enough slice to fill a lightly greased 9×13 baking dish quite full.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, pumpkin butter and pie spice until well combined. Pour over bread and push down with a spoon or your hands until it’s all soaked and mostly covered. Cover with saran wrap or lid and refrigerate overnight.
3. In the morning, preheat oven to 350 degrees, uncover and top with brown sugar, additional pumpkin pie spice and nuts (optional). Bake for 35-45 minutes or golden brown and no longer wet.
4. Serve immediately with maple syrup, honey or agave nectar. Store leftovers in the refrigerator covered for up to a couple days.

We hope everyone has a great holiday with loved ones!

Best,

Fall Favorites

The leaves are changing and Starbucks has their red cups out, it's that time of year again! We wanted to share a few of our favorite fall trends and decorating ideas as the holiday season approaches us.

[If you aren't into the traditional fall brown and orange color scheme, use gilt accents as an alternative to create a glamorous Thanksgiving centerpiece.]

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[This Tom Ford lipstick in 'Black Orchid' is the perfect color to give you deep, oxblood lips.]

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[Sienna Miller keeps it casual chic in a blush blouse and a leather YSL bag.]

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[Add a touch of the outdoors with this beautiful lacquered antler trophy. Modernize this traditional look by hanging them in an unexpected place such as your home office or guest bedroom.]

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[Aerin Laudeer's new book, Beauty at Home, is packed full with beauty and decorating inspiration. This book makes an excellent addition to a coffee table or as the perfect hostess gift this season.]

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 [Get out your sharpies and spray paint, this DIY place setting couldn't be easier!]

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[The top on this stunning console by Leonardo Co. unfolds to double as an extra dining table, perfect for entertaining large parties this season.]

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[There are few things more enjoyable than candles during the Fall. We love Diptyque candles because last forever and the votive can be reused when the candle is gone.]

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[Intricate gilt sconces add a touch of elegance to a room, and we love that these are vintage.]

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[All black everything this time of the year, you can't go wrong!]

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Chic Chinoiserie Accents

Chinoiserie pieces bring an exotic sophistication to a space giving it a worldly, classic feel. Adding blue and white porcelain tableware, a pair of fretwork chairs, asian-print upholstery, or large ginger jars are some easy ways to add Chinoiserie accents in a room. Mixing these Chinoiserie pieces with other design styles are some of our favorite ways to create unique and eclectic rooms. Check out some of our new Asian-inspired pieces here now available on One Kings Lane.

Trellis Wallpaper in a Mudroom

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Blue and White Chinoiserie Wallpaper

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Traditional Home

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 The Pink Pagoda

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