I scream, you scream...

We all scream for ice cream, especially ice cream from eCreamery.
This Christmas I plan on giving the ice cream lovers in my family pints of this custom ice cream.

With more than 60 flavors and mix-in toppings to choose from, you can design your own ice cream and say you did it with care. Select your milk base (gelato, traditional, or creme), two flavors plus two mix-ins, and then seal the deal with a name and choice of packaging color.
Beat that, Ben & Jerry. ($49.99 per half gallon)

or

choose one of their Sampler Packs

The Holiday Super Sampler Pack $49.99

4 delicious gourmet ice cream flavors, each named with a festive Holiday title. Each flavor is hand made with the finest of specialty ingredients, sure to delight all ice cream lovers. Flavor Titles: "Seasons Greetings" - Chocolate with Chocolate Fudge Swirls and Brownies, "Holly Jolly Holiday" - Cake Ice Cream with a Candy Explosion, "Mistletoe Madness" - Cinnamon Ice Cream with Caramel Swirls and Pecans "Merry Christmas Cream" - Strawberries and Cream. 8 pint orders contain 2 pints of each flavor/title.

Of course these make a perfect gift but how wonderful to serve this at your next holiday dinner. Delicious and no baking involved! You can't beat that.

The Perfect Pumpkin

For weeks I have been trying to post about these jack-o-lanterns but they have been flying out of the shop as fast as I can unpack them--24 and counting! 12 more just arrived today.

Rustic Clay Jack-O-Lantern
37.00

Perfect for the outdoors but would look great as a pair on a buffet. Kristin from Willis Gray Floral lit candles in her two and placed them on her dining room table. Great for Halloween but can also be used throughout the fall. Stop by before all the pumpkins have been picked!

Love At First Sight

There are certain fabrics/fabric lines a designer turns to time after time, client after client. For me the its the fabrics of Galbraith & Paul. Truly some of the most creative, visually stunning fabrics out there. Founded in 1986 as a hand paper making studio, the company evolved into a fabric design and printing studio. Each yard is hand blocked--everything is made to order and their love for textiles shines through.

I first caught glimpse of their fabrics 4 years ago in Laurie Smith's (TLC Trading Spaces alum) book Discovering Home. I could not stop staring at the pages, dog-earring every one that featured these hand blocked, slightly irregular patterns.

Smith's Keeping Room Chairs Upholstered in Galbraith & Paul's Maize Citrus




Citrus in colorway Silver

I have used G&P fabrics for many of my clients, in both small and large applications and the fabrics always bring a youthful, organic life to the space. You can't help but develop an appreciation for the craftsmanship and labor of love each fabric has.

Some of my favorite patterns

Smokebush in colorway Olive





Seeds in colorway Celadon




Ivy in colorway Tobacco

Galbraith & Paul fabrics are to the trade only. Please call Bungalow Home for more information.

SMELLS LIKE FALL

I know..I know.. I am supposed to be posting on my Belgian Style series but I can never stay on track. Jennifer from one of my favorite blogs, Newlywed Diaries posed a question-- "How do you celebrate the changing seasons"? After much thought I had my answer--

For me Autumn is all about the aromas - a wood burning fire, the smell of a dusty bookstore in a small college town, pipe tobacco and gin. And nothing captures these scents better to me then Modern Alchemy candles.

These are the perfect candles to welcome in Fall. Each scent brings to mind a certain fall memory of mine


EX LIBRIS: With smells of antiquated leather-bound books, transports me to Square Books in Oxford, MS--the quintessential small town college bookstore and one of the best in my opinion.

SALEM: A bonfire of Maple, Hickory and Walnut--smells just like the bonfires we built at high school field parties.

SPEAKEASY: My favorite of all, this candle smells of gin, pipe tobacco and wood. Every time I light this candle I think of a pub our friends used to gather at in Atlanta--Fox & Hound. The minute the temperature dropped you could find us in this dark, cozy pub. Plus they had the best fish&chips!

BOSTON TEA PARTY: The perfect blend of English Black Tea and Cedar. Smells just like the cedar chest my grandfather built for me years ago.

TINCTURE OF WINCHESTER: My husband's favorite--and the only candle he will burn in his office. A mixture of wood stock, lacquer and smokey gunpowder this truly is a manly man's candle.

So pack up those floral candles and
welcome in fall with Modern Alchemy.
$39. EA

How do you celebrate fall--what is your favorite fall memory?
Post a comment below and one lucky winner will receive a Modern Alchemy candle.
Remember, the most creative answer wins!

I've Died and Gone To Kitchen Heaven

House Beautiful' s October issue again features their 2009 Kitchen of the Year, and no surprise to anyone who follows this magazine, Ina Garten's (Barefoot Contessa) to-die-for kitchen claimed grand prize. Designed by Robert Stilin, the Hampton's go-to designer, the kitchen is something out of design heaven. I don't think I could dream of a more beautiful, more functional kitchen. Of course it helps to have deep pockets like the Barefoot! House Beautiful even recreated her kitchen in Rockefeller Center, so all visiting New York could have design inspiration

Top image is from House Beautiful kitchen in Rockefeller Center, other three from original kitchen.

Designer Robert Stilin, to me, is the modern Axel Vervoordt--king of Belgian Style. His Antwerp castle launched the look so popular in design right now.
Nothing is overly fussy-nothing too styled. The final product is a warm, textural living kitchen.

In my next posts I will talk more about Belgian style--the origins, the designers bringing this style to the forefront, and ways to bring the Belgian look to your home.

CHEERS!

Our Most Popular Glasses Have Finally Arrived!!!!!!!
After being back ordered for months, 4 sets were just delivered.

Perfect for alfresco dining with friends.
They also make wonderful gifts--remember, Christmas is right around the corner!





Dainty Wine Glasses Set/6 with Wire Caddy (not shown)
$59.00 for set .

Have A Seat

New seating has arrived

Ethan Dining Chair
Birch Frame/ Parker Grey Finish
Upholstered in Dark Linen with Burlap Accents on Back
Antique Zinc Nail heads
$495. EA

only 2 left! on showroom floor.
Can be special ordered 4-6 week lead time


Avignon Slipcover Counter Stool
Natural Oak Frame
Upholstered in Natural Linen
W23 x H38x D23
Arm Height 33"
$450. EA

2 in stock. Also available in Bar Height.
Special Order 2-4 week




Bastille Ottoman
Natural Oak Frame
Natural Linen
W29 x H19 X D20
$390.

one in stock
Special Order 2-4 weeks

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SEATING SALE! SALE! SALE!




Sophie Lounge Chair
Antique White Finish
Faux Zebra
W26 x 29D x 38H
$2400.

SALE PRICE
$979.00
one available






Margaux Chair
Upholstered in Clara with Dressmaker Skirt
(Pale Green Geometric with Brown Accent)
31W x 38D x 38H
Arm Height 20.5"
$1300. EA

SALE PRICE
$695. EA
(two available)

NO RETURNS ON SALE ITEMS!

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&
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