West Elm ~ Jugs, Containers, & Vases

I am a sucker for glass containers, vases, recycled bottles, etc.  The new West Elm catalog just came and they have some GREAT goodies in this department right now...

Recycled Glass Jugs:

Tall Glass Jars:

Hive Vases:

Glass Terrariums:

Shane Powers Glass Wall Planters:

Shane Powers Hanging Glass Bubble Collection:

Pacific Vases:

Clear & Opal Glass Vases:

ALL PHOTOS ARE COURTESY OF WEST ELM.

I love me some West Elm and they have delivered again, as always!

~E

West Elm Holiday Decor

Another one of my absolute FAVORITE sites/stores to shop is West Elm.  I would call it modern organic...if that makes sense?!  I have several accessories from there, as well as a desk I picked up when we were remodeling over the winter & I lost my office to the hubby.  I grabbed their Parsons Desk in white so I have my own spot in the guest room for doing "things"...although I have yet to use it.

Anywho...they have some really cool holiday stuff... 

These ceramic owls are adorable, I can picture them with my decor this year.

I LOVE this faux moss wreath & tree.  Very organic feeling with a little modern twist.

I have yet to buy a tree skirt after over four years in our home now.  I think this faux fur one is PERFECT for my style.

I love these scalloped trees and they look great mixed with the mercury glass shown below.  This is essentially what I'm going for - organic pieces mixed with pops of silver & shine!

They also have a variety of paper mache/newsprint ornaments, garlands, and holiday decor.  The first is the David Stark Twig Topiary and the second is the David Stark Sphere Topiary.

Also check out their paper mache bird, newsprint tassel, and newsprint dove & leaf stems - all developed in collaboration with artist David Stark. 

And this multi-colored glass garland is adorable - I had to mention it because I found similar colored glass garland at my local antique store.  You'll see my antique version in an upcoming post of more Christmas decorations.

*All photos are courtesy of West Elm's website.

West Elm never ceases to amaze me - they always deliver modern yet organic feeling decor.  They are one of my absolute FAVORITE places to shop!

~E

Nutcrackers!!!

I have a crafty tip for you care of my loyal follower, fellow blogger, & good friend Nicole.  Here we go...

West Elm has adorable nutcrackers for sale, and they are for a good cause!  When you buy a Novelty Nutcracker $5 of the purchase price of the Small Nutcracker will go to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, while $10 of the purchase price of the Oversized Nutcracker will go to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.  Who doesn't want a nice, modern nutcracker for their holiday decor?!  So, although your money will go to a good cause, apparently Christmas Tree Shops sells natural color nutcrackers that you can paint yourself - for $4.99! 

{Photo courtesy of West Elm}

So I guess I would encourage you to buy a West Elm Novelty Nutcracker or make a donation to St. Jude's (or your favorite charity for the holidays).  And maybe if you're feeling crafty head over to Christmas Tree Shops and pick up one to paint yourself, too.  The best of both worlds - it is the holiday season after all, so open that pocketbook and make a donation whether you buy from West Elm or craft your own pretty nutcracker!

~E