Tag: Rattan

24Feb

Favorite and Latest Rattan Pieces Round-Up

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A Rattan daybed by Atelier Vime used by Suzanne Kasler for this year’s Kips Bay Decorator Show House in Palm Beach. Photo by Douglas Friedman

We can all appreciate the natural and organic texture of rattan. Rattan pieces are more available than ever before. From lighting fixtures to fashionable summer bags made of the natural material. Catching up with its popularity, companies are coming up with more and more rattan products and due to the nature and simplicity of the material, it facilitates for reasonably priced decorative pieces. Although I mostly prefer the charm of vintage rattan pieces instead of new ones, I appreciate the variety and abundance of rattan products available today.

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02Aug

This Bag Will Make You Look Old Money Expensive For Less

As I have mentioned before many accessory companies think they are Hermes as their prices are way too pretentious.  I think I came up with the solution for that, we all want to look stylish but without being fooled.  So until we have the extra cash to spend on a Kelly, the answer is to go au naturel or maybe just classic boho.  You see, these straw or wicker bags don’t just send a feeling of forever summer, but they are also super feminine, and they are highly Instagrammable.

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Straw bags are as classic as a bag can be and lately, they have been elevated in style, from unusual shapes to the use of appliques, wicker bags are the alternative to looking stylish and yes, classic as well.

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29Aug

Rattan Daybeds: 7 Rattan Daybeds To Warm Up Your Home

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Rattan daybeds represent a summer allure that is irresistible.  I’ve seen a lot of rattan daybeds surfing around in the Interior Design world lately, and every interpretation of its use is equally beautiful as well as warm.   With all the tropical influence in design nowadays, you may be hearing the word rattan or wicker a lot.  Actually many people get confused about the difference between the two.  Well, be confused no more, the simple difference between rattan and wicker is that rattan is the material used, while wicker is the woven technique employed to make the furniture.

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A 1960’s rattan daybed from Atelier Vime. A French studio which offers a great selection of rattan furniture, vintage and new. here

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