Wedding Style

Fact:  We have a sleek, user friendly wedding registry.
Preston Bailey recently did a quick blurb on it, praising our selection as well as the user interface.  Thanks, Preston.  Weddings can be fretful enough, we try to keep the fun parts fun.
Wedding registrys are a staple of the special day.  A mix of utility and merciful guidance for the gifting impaired, the registry is a nod to the partners new life together - and a chance to get some stellar design pieces.
For instance, some of the favorites selected by Preston were absolute essentials on any registry.
The UrbanCase Emergency bar is a funny play on the essential cocktail corner for any newly wedded couple.  Friends will be dieing to see the new home or flat.  Not to mention, a stiff drink might help when the in-laws come over.

With an eye slightly tilted more toward traditional,  this French Carafe by Royal VKB is an elegant way to enjoy the bottles of wine any newly wedded couple will surely accrue.
Other must-have's include stellar dishware.  These beautiful dishes from Bodo Sperlien will surely be a welcome addition to any new home.

Thanks again, Preston, for your kind words.  We'll keep up the good work on this end.

Eye Candy

Part of me wants to apologize.  It's almost unfair what our trip to Paris is doing.  We're laying out a spread of new products that would be Michelin Star rated.  The talent of these designers is simply outstanding.  When we come across content like this, we remember exactly why we founded Horne on quality modern home design.
David Trubridge is back with a few new pendants.  We love Daivid's work and are thrilled to host a few more of his pieces.
This large pendant inspired by the sea urchins near New Zealand.  The interlocking pattern is similar to his previous designs.  It comes in two tones, black and natural.  Off set a white-aesthetic room with the bold black pendant, or blend in for a more zen experience with the natural tone. 

The folks at Urban Case are firm believers in a minimalist philosophy as well as minimalist design.  They focus on simple designs that combine beauty with functionality without needless flash.
This ledge space by Urban Case is unique and simple, really delving into the idea of function and form.

My favorite part of this one might be it's name, 'The Emergency Cocktail Station' brims with humor and quirk.  A parody of a first-aid kit, it'll always be around in a tight spot - and is a great conversation starter.

There's always more releasing at Horne, keep an eye on our New section to stay abreast of our most recent additions. 

Metal Fall

Fall summons some pretty immediate visuals.  Ember orange rips through the leaves of New England.  New York City breaks out thicker jackets and cute hats dot the streets.  Oh, and pumpkin. flavored. EVERYTHING.  

Fall's one of my favorite times of the year for colors and for fashion.  I love a sharp jacket, a cozy sweater, and a well turned scarf. Traditional tones of fall are earthy, subdued, warm.

But this fall, we're seeing something fun happening in the color world.  Metallics are shining  this season, whether on dresses or in crafty pillows.   

Metallics really add a tone of youth to a space.  While they can be deadly if over used (I think we'd all like to move past some of what happened in the 80's)  metallics in thoughtful deployment create interesting, eye catching pieces.  Metallics have range.  Above you see a fun eccentric display of sheen where as the bottow of the two pictures shows that the color and the metallic can meld in to one.  

So spruce up a bit of your decor or highlight your favorite outfit with a dash of metal sheen.

Final Shots of France

Our trip to Paris reaped some stunning rewards heading your way in the near future.  Sure, we did our wandering, our gallery-going, our espressos and so on.  Horne also brought in some incredible new pieces which are simply incredible.  

Our first major coming attraction is an excellent selection from Lampe Gras.  Gras lamps thrive on beautiful, simple design and a harmony of function and aesthetic.  Lampe Gras has arguably perfected the style.

Super sleek.  Flexible in form and placement.  A product for any room. 

The next reveal we have for you is from our dear friends at Mud Australia.  These handmade porcelain kitchen essentials are stunning, we think you'll agree.

Such a beautiful array of colors, styles and sizes.  Mud Australia exemplifies the heart of customized design.  Look for their material soon to suit your modern home decor needs.

 We did let Ryan unwind a bit, seen here sampling some wines.  But we think you'll agree: every drop was earned.

Look for these products and more releasing soon at Horne.

France

The Horne team may be back state-side, but our minds are still bouncing about in Europe.  I mean, come on, Ryan and Alissa were inundated by phenomenal design and modern decor.    Up to their noses and beyond.

Really.  So much beautiful work.  

   

Oh, and Giraffes.

What's not to love?  Ryan and Alissa definitely want this in their future kid's room.

We're crazy excited to see our friend, Nick Munro, excelling as he is.    We're going to be expanding our selection of his work.  Nick's name is Innovative.  As much an entrepreneur as a designer, Nick's been featured on BBC1's High Street Dreams where he was an expert mentor to budding entrepreneur/designers. 

Everybody loved these:

Ceramic beetles which doubled as vases.  Brilliant.  This whole installation is simply beautiful.  The vivid colors jump right off of the white wall.  They'd blend well in a colorful room as well and leave some interesting options for whatever flowers you might want to fill them with.

There are a few more tid-bits of our trip we'd love to share with you.  After we pull through all of them, we'll break down some future developments here at Horne and highlight some of our favorite aspects of the trip more in depth.  For now, keep browsing Horne for all of your modern home decor needs.

Minimalism Interview with Josh Millburn

Josh Millburn runs the blog The Minimalists with his life long friend, Ryan Nicodemus. Minimalism as a philosophy has gained huge momentum in the e-space. Hundreds of blogs discuss as many niches on the subject yet Ryan and Josh are the undisputed torch holders of the field.

Josh is an avid fan of minimalism in design as well as the field of thought. We took a few minutes to get his thoughts and check out what the essayist's living space looks like.

Horne: Describe the convergence of Philosophic minimalism and design minimalism:

Josh: For me, they are one in the same. Minimalism is about eliminating the superfluous in favor of what's important. I attempt to apply minimalism to all aspects of my life, be it my apartment, my clothes, or my conversations with other people. Doing so allows me to focus on what's important and live a more meaningful life.

Horne: Do you think the two are mutually exclusive?

Josh: I've actually had this argument with minimalist architects before. Some minimalist architects tend to think of themselves as "true minimalists." One guy told me go goes by the dictionary definition of minimalism, which only includes art and architecture. I told him I subscribe the broader, encyclopedia definition of minimalism, which also includes "living simply," among other aspects.

Horne: With so few items, each one has to stand out. What do you look for in furniture?

Josh: Function and beauty. I like things that are aesthetically pleasing but also serve a purpose.

Horne: How about clothing?

Josh: Similar to furniture, I like things that are functional, aesthetically appealing, and comfortable. I also enjoy variety. It is my belief that a minimalist wears his or her favorite clothes every day. Most days I wear jeans, a teeshirt, and a pair of Toms shoes. Or, when I feel like it, I wear a crisp white button-up shirt, jeans, a blazer, colorful socks, and a clean pair of dress shoes. And I avoid logos for several reasons (although I still have a couple shirts with a small horse logo).

Horne: Many minimalist blogs as well as minimalist lofts and spaces seem to emphasize a simple color pallet. Does Minimalism need to be stark white and black?

Josh: I like stark white, but it's certainly not necessary. A splash of color can speak volumes about a person.

Horne: What does living in a “Minimalized” space do for you?

Josh: It allows me to focus on what's important. From a practical standpoint, it doesn't take much time to clean—which time can be better spent other something meaningful.

Horne: Before you “converted,” what was your apartment like?

Josh: I owned a three bedroom house. Why? Because society told me that bigger (read: impractical) was better. Two of the bedrooms were empty. There was a lot of unused space. Ironically, the most used room was the unfinished basement, where I stored myriad boxes of unused junk—junk that weighed me down mentally and added unnecessary stress to my life. Once I embraced minimalism, I got rid of the house, and the stuff, and I have so much less stress in my life because of it.

Thanks, Josh, for your thoughts. Check out Josh's work here and all your modern home design needs at Horne.