Editor's Picks: Pip's perfect picks to survive the January blues, in style
LivingEtc's, Pip McCormac shares his Editor's Picks of carefully curated items to get you through the January blues.
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No matter how tumultuous 2020 was, January always brings a sense of opportunity. So, this year whether you're dealing with self-isolation or missing loved ones, I'm confident that we will all do our best to enter it with a sense of optimism that life will get better.
In my own life, there ought to be lots of newness on the horizon — I've recently acquired a brand-new house and beginning a life I'd never have dreamed I'd be embarking on this time last year. All being well, as you read this, I'll not only be in my new place but planning how I am going to decorate it.
Sure, I've already crossed off my list my sofa fabric —fully knowing that nothing jinxes a new house purchase quite like optimistic planning ahead of time— but nevertheless! I am quite certain the dusky yellow linen hue will work marvelously and pull the room together.
While there is so much excitement on my end, I do hope the same for you, which is why I've pulled together a little pick-me-up that I believe will do the trick. To rid the January blues filling the air, I've carefully curated a collection of Editor's Picks to spark joy and lift spirits in every room of your home.
The key? Discovering the groundling joy in choosing pieces that incorporate a touch of earth tones— we're talking terracotta, tan, browns, warm grays, burnt siennas, and white (to name a few). From a buttery leather saddle chair to an antique log holder, all seven of these sensational styles featured will bring joy and light up any (and every) room in your home.
Cheers to a better month ahead!
1. A perfectly plush pillow cover
Lush Velvet Pillow Covers (opens in new tab) starting at $30, at west elm
Any one of these lush velvet pillow covers (opens in new tab) will surely live up to its name; the rich, saturated hues and lustrous sheen and pair to perfection on any sofa, loveseat, or couch. Deemed one of west elm's favorite fabrics of the season, any of these luxe silk velvet covers rival higher-end models but at a fraction of the cost.
Not your style? Check out the best pillow buying guide for more options!
2. A mid-century bar cart
Mid-Century Bar Cart - Walnut (opens in new tab) for $299, at west elm
This mid-century bar (opens in new tab)cart evokes the clean-lined aesthetic of the 1950s and '60s. Furnished with two shelves, and wheels this tableside-serving station will be well-received in any corner or dining room.
3. A rounded bookcase
Wheelhouse Round Bookcase (opens in new tab) for $299, at Crate and Barrel
Who would even dare to resist this precocious bookcase (opens in new tab)? From the unique circular design to the scaled-down size, oh, and the four interior shelves! It is fashion and function all wrapped up in one piece.
4. A brass log holder
Chord Antique Brass Log Holder (opens in new tab) for $99.95, at CB2
Every star needs a sidekick, and this antique brass-finished log (opens in new tab)holder offers instant warmth, as it plays second fiddle to any fireplace.
5. An untraditional flower vase
Wavy Vase (opens in new tab) for $68, at Anthropologie
Flaunt your latest floral pieces from your garden in this artisanal vessel (opens in new tab)that adapts any arrangement into a captivating work of art.
6. A luxurious leather chair
Troubadour Saddle Leather Wood Frame Chair (opens in new tab) for $949, at CB2
Crafted by designer James Patterson, this midcentury modern design (opens in new tab) molds together structure and comfort in one. Upholstered in buttery saddle leather that will age and soften over time, this seat will make a beautiful addition in any room or even next to the bookcase we recommend above.
7. A 3-light sculptural chandelier
Sculptural 3-Light Chandelier, Globe (opens in new tab)starting at $269, at west elm
Forge lighting with a customizable feel with this Sculptural Glass collection. Available in three different sizes — 8", 10" and mixed sizes — both the bronze or silver 3-light chandelier (opens in new tab)will be pure perfection on display in any room.
Still, want more? Check out additional recommendations below:
- Sculptural Glass 7-Light Globe Chandelier (opens in new tab)
- Vail Leather Chair - Wood Legs (opens in new tab)
- Crackle Glazed Ceramic Vases (opens in new tab)
Brittany Romano is Future's U.S. Shopping Editor, residing on the Upper East Side in New York City. From her start as a freelance fashion market assistant at Marie Claire to building a highly profitable commerce vertical at Us Weekly and AMI brands, Brittany has produced award-winning content covering everything from celebrity beauty hacks to must-have items from online sales. She is a graduate of New England College. When she isn't writing, you can spot her on Fifth Avenue lusting over the yet-another Chanel bag, making a stylish statement on her velvet couch (in the most luxurious sleepwear), or at a Boston Bruins game, in her signature So Kate Louboutins.
Follow her on Instagram at @ItsBrittanyRomano
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