Layla Grayce

Twice a year, design professionals flock to High Point Market in North Carolina, the largest home furnishings industry trade show in the world, to showcase and view the latest in home furnishings and accessories. It’s a wonderful opportunity to connect with friends in the design community and also to see what’s in store. Stay tuned for a series of trend posts in the coming weeks! In the meantime, we wanted to give you a behind-the-scenes view of our trip… and let you know that we rounded up our favorite products, which are now available to you on our Layla Grayce web site! See and shop our market finds!

Read all about it! Typography in home decor is on the rise, but we can’t help but “note”ice the trend expanding beyond pillows and accents to the world of furniture. We’ve got the look covered from A to Z as old and new favorites Aidan Gray and Zentique, each put their mark on the trend. Medallions and messages grace classical dining chairs carved from recycled elm while scripted linen and burlap occasional chairs embody vintage French charm. The trend, and the entire new Zentique collection definitely gets our stamp of approval.

Everywhere in home furnishings are aged, neutral finishes; furnishings and accessories in muted tones of cream, flax and gray that combine European elegance with something a bit more rustic and well-traveled. Aidan Gray is a master at this look, and updates it this season with typography accents that are completely on trend but still timelessly sophisticated. Take the look on the road by mixing these same colors in one outfit and adding accessories that look like you found them on a trip to a faraway land.

1. Aidan Gray Molly Table Lamp
2. Aidan Gray Laura Mirror
3. Aidan Gray Travail Quatre Office Organizer in White
4. Aidan Gray Coleman Sofa Table in Natural Wood
5. Aidan Gray Painted Ethan Chair
6. Aidan Gray Lavandrie Cart

1. Armand Diradourian Horoscope Scarf
2. Waxing Poetic Earrings Free Form Hammered Gold Plate
3. Petticoat Cardigan
4. Waxing Poetic Bracelets and Charms
5. Steven by Steve Madden ‘Waren’ Espadrille Sandal
6. Broken-in skimmer in Khaki

One healthy heaping of historical inspiration added to the creative minds and craftsmen at Aidan Gray is a recipe for one beautiful interior. Get the look of the moment with their newest collection of furniture, lighting and accessories featuring rusted iron, weathered wood and limed and distressed finishes. Looking aged never looked so good! Shop all our new Aidan Gray arrivals >

Vote on which one would make your holiday list and you could win it! Leave a comment below to be entered to win. At the end of the day a winner will be selected from all comments posted on our blog or on facebook (and no worries, you can be a winner even if your choice doesn’t finish as the top pick of the day). This is the last day of giveaways – thanks for playing along!

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Congrats to Kimberly Hinkle, our lucky winner who will be seeing things in a new light.

Who can pass up classics with a romantic, modernized twist? Certainly not us, and we’re torn between which captivates us more, the interior or the outfit. Aidan Gray is masterful at creating furniture and decor with French élan and historical details that are tweaked ever so slightly, here using quirky printed word upholstery. But the traditional leather riding boot with ruffled accents had us at hello. Paired with this season’s hot skinny jeans, a cozy wrap cardigan and embossed python bag, you’ll be ready for fall weather AND for the compliments to come flying in. Instant modern chic.

1. Aidan Gray Darby Bookshelf
2. Aidan Gray Truro Table Lamp
3. Aidan Gray Namur Fragment Table Lamp
4. Aidan Gray Conversation Bench
5. Aidan Gray Parisian Candlesticks Set
6. Aidan Gray Mattix Wooden Coffee

1. Coach Kristin Embossed Python Hobo
2. Juicy Couture Belted Wrap Jacket
3. Nadia Earrings
4. Loose Rein Boots
5. Freshwater Pearl 18K Gold Plate Bracelet
6. True Religion Julie Skinny Jeans

While France commemorates her freedom on Bastille Day, we celebrate the creme de la creme of centuries old design still influencing the furniture made today. With elements that make us say “ooh la la”, we rediscover our favorite elements that add a touch of glamorous French style to today’s decor.

In celebration of Bastille Day July 14th, save 20% off selected French furniture and accessories* for 3 days. Enter code oohlala at checkout. Shop all selected French products here.

*Coupon applies only to items in the category linked to above and may not be applied to previous purchases or combined with any other promotion. Coupon expires July 14th, 2010 at midnight EST.

Add a pop of tangerine to bring a fresh splash of citrus bright color to interiors or accessories. Used on a single standout accent piece of furniture, as an embroidered accent to basic white sheets or on a colorful damask apron, it’s impossible not to be delighted by this tangy shade of orange. Shop all tangerine products here.

Oh how we love this line of classic, architectural inspired furnishings and accessories from Aidan Gray! These are items that make a strong design statement, that breathe history and character, creating rooms that will knock your socks off. From smaller decorative accents and lighting to exceptional furniture, the Aidan Gray collection has a look that references European classics and curios without ever being stuffy. So go ahead ?Äì indulge in Aidan Gray, tell your friends you found it in a charming antique store outside of Paris. We won?Äôt tell on you?Ķ.