Life on the Outside: garden stools!

We love garden stools, indoors or out...all year long. They add interest, texture, function and form.  And now that it's MAY, we're dreaming and scheming of outdoor patio parties and preparing for our annual patiopalooza (mark your calendars for next weekend, May 17-19 for the big event).

Here's our latest lot of fabulous garden stools, ready to be-deck your decks, sunrooms, patios or porches...

We have been busy pinning images of outdoor settings to inspire. Don't you just love life on the outside? Alfresco dining and patio parties are calling our name.  Here are some outstanding outdoor spaces and places to motivate you to get ready for outdoor entertaining (notice the garden stools, one or more)...

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We also have a shipment of hand-crafted high-end outdoor pillows coming for patiopalooza May 17-19...

Come visit us soon at Post & Gray and be inspired to add new elements and surprises to your outdoor and indoor rooms. We always have fresh ideas for styling your home.

Image via pinterest

 

(Bring the garden stools inside for a globally-inspired interior. 

We also have patterned area rugs in a vast array of colors & layers of bohemian accents.)

 

We can't wait to see you...In the Gray!

Fresh Flowers!

In the May issue of elle décor, we were smitten with the feature "A Budding Romance" about the ever-fresh and ever-inspiring forms of flowers in fabrics and fashion.  So, we did a little flora search of our own and came across some beautiful images...

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We are of course inspired to don a hint of flowers in our Spring and Summer fashions, but since our focus tends to be all things interior, we especially wanted to share with you some fresh flower interpretations in home design...

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You too can update your vintage chairs with a fresh floral print. We have high-end upholstery fabrics, including gorgeous toiles, starting at just $10/yard at Post & Gray...

 

 

Or, give your gallery walls a lift with beautiful floral art, like this one at Post & Gray...

 

 

Here's an amazing gallery wall worthy of imitation...

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...and flower art that stands alone...

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Notice the beautiful yellow upholstered sofa.  We have custom upholstery options for sofas and chairs, some are ready in just 10 days...and you're in luck because we are having our May WAREHOUSE WEEKEND at P&G this Friday through Sunday, May 3-5. 

...You can also add a breath of fresh flowers with floral draperies to get this look...

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We always have low, low prices on designer draperies and have custom drapery options as well. 

 

We also have wallcovering selections via our in-house design studio, KVID. Peruse through books of wallcoverings and select just the right fit for your home interiors.  Here are some papers we found this week that tell our fresh flower story beautifully... 

 

 

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We love this Hygge and West wallpaper designed by Oh Joy.

...So come see us this weekend and give yourself or your home a fresh new take on flowers!

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We can't wait to see you...In the Gray!

 

 

Trend Forecast: COLOR! COLOR! COLOR!

We always love the ease and comfort of neutrals and naturals, but there is something to be said for going all-out BOLD with COLOR! And Spring and Summer are the perfect seasons to add brights to the mix. We fell in love with this colorful interior...

Image via planete-deco

It works so well because the core pieces are great neutrals. Fresh white sofas, natural woods, layers of neutral texture...then the addition of COLOR. Vibrant, vivid tones in the statement art (see our post on that topic here) and accent pillows.  Of course, we noticed that we happen to have a lot of those items currently at Post & Gray if you wish to re-create this look.  Like these...

 Large, Colorful and Graphic Art

Green Glass Lamp

 Natural Pendant Light

Decorative Urns

Colorful, Patterned Pillows

Neutral Sofas, Sisal Rugs and Interesting Cocktail Tables

Unique Fresh and Colorful Elements

We were also inspired by other images of color we found this week...

Image via flickr.

Image via pinterest

Image via besostyle.

COLOR is popping up everywhere. In interiors, exteriors, architecture, design...

Why not add a dose of color to your world?

Come visit us this week and weekend to see even more new and fabulous finds.

We always have fresh ideas for styling your home.

We can't wait to see you...In the Gray!

Designer Feature: Mary McDonald

Since acclaimed Interior Designer Mary McDonald is the keynote speaker at this week's Mint Museum Room to Bloom symposium right here in Charlotte, we thought it was time to collect some inspirational design images of her work. 

Of course as we find swoon-worthy interiors, we like to show our clients how to "Get the Look" (for less).  Here's a few images that caught our attention as of late, all designed by Mary McDonald. ...

(both images above via domino)

 

Aahh!! Restful, right? There's something about the blues.  And guess what? We have gorgeous draperies, mirrors, velvet ottomans, custom headboards and a pair of blue garden stools right here at Post & Gray. Take a peek at some of our blues...

 

 (pair of garden stools)

 

(velvet footstools)

 

(pair of cane chairs with blue velvet)

 

 (blue ikat pillows)

... and how about rich, luxurious neutrals?  ...

 

 

...We especially love neutrals with lots of layers and great textures!...

 

 

Check-out those luxe upholstered headboards. We have custom headboards at P&G available for order in many different styles, sizes and finish details. We also have fabric, fabric, fabric, starting at just $10/yard.

 

 

We think texture is essential to any great space.  Here's one more lovely image of inspiration via Mary McDonald which encapsulates this philosophy ...

 

 

We love this fresh look with textured walls, lots of bright white and touches of gold in the mirror and pendant light.  See our take on Gold ...And take a look at a brand new chic white dresser (just in this past week), perfect for re-creating the look above...

 

 

 

...We are also fans of Mary McDonald's exquisite textiles.  We love the graphic and beautiful patterns...

 
You're sure to find some of her designs in our stacks of fabrics and also in the design studio of our own Kelley Vieregg (KVID).  Visit Kelley's new website to view her portfolio and learn about the exceptional design services available from KVID. 

Come visit us this week and weekend to see even more new and fabulous finds.

We always have fresh ideas for styling your home.

...and don't forget to follow us on Pinterest (where you can find sources for the above images).

We can't wait to see you...In the Gray!

DESIGN SERIES: Coastal Accents

Who doesn't love the concept of a getaway, especially one with ocean vistas, warm sun and sand in your toes?

It's been Spring Break around these parts so we're all craving a beach fix.  Of course, with our love for all things design, we translate our cravings into interiors. So, we've been on the look-out for coastal-inspired spaces. Think hints of the sea, like driftwood, white-wash, seagrass and natural textures. Think ocean hues like the blue-green of the water and the whites and neutrals of the shore.

Here are some images of inspiration to get you in the mood for adding some coastal accents of your own...



(image via completely-coastal)

We love the simplicity of this composition...and crisp white + natural textures...


(image via coastal-style)

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... Great art makes the space...

 



(image via besostyle)

Fresh palm leaves + sea-colored glass are simple ways to add a beach-bungalow-feel.  See besostyle's take on "going coastal".  Great ideas to incorporate beach-inspired accents into your interiors. 

And check-out what we have at Post & Gray to create a coastal décor of your own...

We have great neutrals, aqua-marine shades, natural baskets, lanterns, perfect accent pillows,

 

Sisals & Seagrass...

 

 

...and more ...

 

 

 

Come in and see us soon.  We always have new ideas for styling your home in fresh new ways.  Don't forget to follow us on instagram. 

Let us know how you like to incorporate a little coastal into your home design. We love comments!

**Don't forget our Warehouse Weekend sale today & tomorrow, April 6-7**
30% off select upholstery items & more amazing deals at Post & Gray.

We can't wait to see you...In the Gray!