White Velvet & Unwhite Fur

Velvet Grommet Window Panels, at West Elm

Ooooooh, Velvet Grommet curtains in white (Ivory, really). They're so luxurious and decadent and ON SALE.

But then I remember that I've got a few of these guys at home...

Cardboard's Bird & Mille

...so my wintry white windowscape would end up looking something like this:

Bonus Bone: Herringbone pillow

Herringbone pillow, at CB2

Team db has their mind elsewhere today on bigger, scarier thoughts. We're worried about a friend. What we need is a hug and a cuddle with a big, soft pillow.

I was killing some time last night before a haircut and popped into CB2. I fondled a few pillows and was surprised at how soft this herringbone pillow was. Plus it has that menswear-chic vibe going on.

For these reasons, I, Porcelain, declare this a Design Boner.

Eye Candy: Chicago Botanic Gardens

Water Lilies

Since our computer system at work was being upgraded (and, therefore, unusable), Porcelain and I, along with the rest of our department, took a field trip to the Chicago Botanic Gardens. It wasn't the springiest day to visit but there was no down of the pouring and the inspiration (color, shape, texture) was completely user-friendly.

Fireworks

Feel it along with us and help will summer to get here already by checking out the rest of our beauteous botanicals.

Porcelain in the Gardens

Teddy Lovin'

Teddy Bear Lamp, at MCA Store

Continuing to carry the 2008 torch (pun!) of my lighting obsession, I have to admit that I love this lamp. Its price tag of $130 is NOT ATTRACTIVE but I do appreciate the drunk Fozzie Bear implication.

Chiasso is Tired

Miami Chair, $798

I'm thinking that when Chiasso designed their new "Miami" Chair, they probably meant to call it "Michelin"...

Click Here for a $20 Rebate on Tires!

Water Hyacinth Pillows at West Elm

Water Hyacinth Pillows, at West Elm

Gotta love that texture. I really like the natural, woven look of these pillows and I'm already using them (in my head) to decorate my imaginary outdoor oasis. Yet I wonder about their comfort level (too scratchy?) and I worry about mixing them with a glass of wine and pantyhose.

Your thoughts?