Wine/Sock Storage: Flemington

I've decided that if your household is keeping wine in a wine cellar, then you are simply not having enough parties. What is the fun in storing wine, hermit-like, for an unforeseen occasion? What if that unforeseen occasion never happens?

It's for that very reason that I recommend using this attractive, durable and economically priced wine cozy (wine caddie? wine depository?) by Howard Miller as...a sock storage bureau. A place to store your mail. A place to hide your teddy bear when company arrives. A bunny hutch. Tea cup protector. Bath salt curio. Your own private votive candle stash. You get the idea. The wine cabinet system is available at the Flemington Department Store (151 Route 31, Flemington), if you are so inclined.

Photo from Flemington Department Store

Botanical Bark Vase- North Bergan

Fall foilage is beautiful, but temporary in the Garden State. At least in my area. As soon as the leaves change colors, they immediately and unceremoniously drop from their respective trees.

If you can't enjoy the natural beauty outdoors, you might as well try to bring it indoors. The aluminum Botanical Bark Vase, left, from Michael Aram (2102 83rd St., North Bergan) resembles a log of birch, without all of that messy peeling nonsense. The vases are beautiful enough to display on their own, but you can try filling them with an architectural grouping of branches.

Photo from michaelaram.com

Flapper-esque Curtains: Semplice, Montclair

I think we could all benefit from a little fringe in our lives, don't you agree? Adding an unusual material adds movement and texture to a room, qualities we often forget when decorating.

Fringe will add movement and texture, along with a little whimsy. These curtains, available through Semplice (465 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair) can be used as a wall hanging, room divider or curtain, and are a wonderful shade of turquoise. I'd personally layer them over an existing curtain panel, or underneath drapes, acting as a blind/shade.


Photo from domino