It’s Halloween week here on White Cabana. Let’s start things off with the most essential item: the pumpkin. Forget orange – these pumpkins are brilliant in white.
Painted pumpkins via Country Living
Personalized pumpkin
Images courtesy of Country Living.
What do you look for in a nightstand? Personally, I need a drawer or two and a good size surface area for a lamp, books, alarm clock, and a select crystal or silver accessory. Here are five nightstands that fit my requirements:
1. This affordable nightstand from Ikea has a good size drawer and the shelf is perfect for holding stacks of magazines or books.
Hemnes Nightstand $79.99CAD, Ikea
2. Ikea’s MALM nightstand is clean and simple. Clutter stays hidden with this piece.
MALM $69.99CAD, Ikea
3. This West Elm nightstand is almost an exact replica of one of my vintage nightstands. The drawer is large, there’s a good size surface area and the closed off shelf means your books and things won’t fall onto the floor.
Narrow-Leg nightstand, $249, West Elm
4. I adore these vintage oval nightstands. I love the shape, simplicity, and uniqueness of these pieces.
Vintage nightstands, C. Bell at 1stdibs
5. I’m saving the best for last. Aren’t these vintage Lucite nightstands gorgeous? They fit all of my requirements and would definitely add interest to any bedroom.
Vintage Lucite nightstands, Tom Thomas at 1stdibs
What do you look for in a nightstand?
To browse a wide selection of traditional and modern nightstands click here.
Images courtesy of 1stdibs, Ikea, Pottery Barn, & West Elm.
The popularity of the Union Jack continues to be strong in home decor. The design has been painted on vintage dressers, printed on pillows and used as curtains.
Here’s a more subtle Jack for all of us who love the look but without all the colour.
White-on-white Union Jack, $66, Karen Hilton Designs at Etsy
Image courtesy of Karen Hilton Designs.
This White Poodle is really good at sit & stay. $139 at Urban Barn
Need a little company in your condo? How about “man’s best friend”, but not just any canine- an elegantly coiffed white poodle (made of white poly resin) sitting patiently at your knee. With a generally blank but friendly face, this silent companion is already fed, walked and requires little obedience training.
We also really like our furry friend standing up ready to chase a ball. Not to worry: you don’t even need to lift a finger. As long as you don’t mind being the one doing the fetching.
Good boy, Fifi!
The Standing Poodle will wait for you. $149 at Urban Barn
Images courtesy of Urban Barn.
