In Elements of Style: Designing a Home & Life, designer and blogger Erin Gates shows how to create the perfect home for a not-so-perfect life. This unique decorating guide combines practical design advice, full-color photographs and amusing illustrations with Erin's personal essays about her life as a design blogger. Erin invites readers in her home and the homes she has designed for clients - organized by rooms in the house - and reveals lessons she learned along the way. At once inspirational and attainable, the book is brimming with Erin's trademark glamour and style, as well as her funny and honest voice.

ELEMENTS OF STYLE

Jayson Home

In Vogue is a fascinating look at this iconic and prestigious magazine. The volume is illustrated with hundreds of covers and archival images from past Vogue editions. It features the work of some of the 20th centuryâ€™s most recognized artists, illustrators and photographers. In Vogue traces the history, development, and importance of this magazine â€“ from its beginning as a social gazette in the late 1800s to its status as the top style magazine today. This book explains the makings of the magazine â€“ from the runway to the pages of Vogue.

IN VOGUE

AMBRE: vetiver and patchouli, aniseed, insolent spices, incense, cistus and tonka bean

DIPTYQUE AMBRE CANDLE

Narrow, hand forged metal frame finished in heavily antiqued, plated gold. Mirror is beveled. May be hung horizontal or vertical.

Herleva Oval Mirror

Hudsonhill Foundry

The addition of unique art glass pieces elevates the style of any decor. This Glass Knot is crafted of hand blown, twisted and braided glass with an infusion of metallic Gold leaf throughout.

Glass Knot

Z Gallerie

Enamel Frame Arabesque White 4x6

Alma Decor

Our beautifully made runner is woven of earth-friendly linen with ends of tied fringe. KEY PRODUCT POINTS Woven of pure linen. Machine wash. Imported.

Fringed Linen Knotted Table Runner, Large, Flax

Pottery Barn

Rich hand-dyed colors in subtle tone-on-tone hues are handwoven into a grasscloth-textured table runner. Old-world, handcrafted techniques used by skilled weavers in the remote villages of Kerala, India, are the secret to the exceptional beauty of these exclusive runners.  -100% cotton -Machine wash cold on gentle cycle, dry flat; hot iron as needed -Oversized to allow for shrinkage -Do not bleach or tumble dry -Made in India

Grasscloth 90" White Table Runner

Crate and Barrel

Made of thick fabric with a high-sheen finish, our Cotton Luster Velvet Curtains instantly dress up windows in the bedroom, living room and beyond. 60% cotton, 40% viscose in Dusty Blush.

Cotton Luster Velvet Curtain, Dusty Blush, 48"x96", Individual, Unlined

West Elm

Part of our Helena table linen collection, this dark natural table runner is made of lightweight linen that's been pre-washed for extra softness. Each runner is beautifully tailored with a one-inch hem and mitered corners, and coordinates with other colors in the Helena collection.  -Machine wash cold; tumble dry low; warm iron as needed -Do not bleach -Made in India

Helena Dark Natural Linen 90" Table Runner

Aerin Lauder's trip to Asia inspired the design of this bamboo-motif frame. The substantial sculpted-resin frame is hand finished with gold leaf and protective lacquer for a lasting sheen.

AERIN Gilded Bamboo Gallery Frame, 8" X 10"

Williams Sonoma

Interior designer Nancy Braithwaite’s long-awaited first book is a striking tutorial in the power of simplicity in design. In the world of interior design, Nancy Braithwaite is known for her single-minded devotion to the principle that has guided her work for more than forty years: simplicity. Braithwaite’s work is luxuriously minimalist, its beauty inextricably tied to its Shaker-like purity. While her work varies from art deco to country, the underlying rules remain the same: every element should strive to be simple and powerful without compromise, and every room must have a level of power that comes from commanding scale, repetition of elements, subtleties of color, or the sheer beauty of forms. In Braithwaite’s world, excess is not opulent. Simplicity is opulent. Braithwaite takes the reader deep into her singular vision. Divided into five sections, the book begins with her manifesto on simplicity and the aspects of design used to achieve it, including architecture, scale, color, texture, pattern, and composition. She then presents three categories of style—country, classic, and contemporary—and explains and illustrates each with iconic rooms from her portfolio. Finally, she presents several houses as case studies, displaying the power of these principles in action and emphasizing the importance of craftsmanship in design, from a stunning modern seaside retreat on Kiawah Island, South Carolina, to her unforgettable country house in Atlanta.

Simplicity

High Fashion Home

Brighten up your space with our simple Burton Marble Pots. These cylindrical vessels are carved from a slab of white marble with soft grey veining, polished for a smooth exterior.

BURTON MARBLE POTS, set of 3

Momentous occasion. The traditional table lamp gets a modern makeover with the Linus brass column table lamp (set of two). Its bold circular metal base is finished in a brass tone and topped with a white cotton shade. An instant classic for any room.

LINUS BRASS COLUMN TABLE LAMP -SET OF 2

Arlo Home

Rise up.  Unique stoneware bowl stands tall as a stately centerpiece or bookshelf display. Finished with two reactive glazes shiny and matte bowl has an authentic aged appeal. Pedestal gives it just enough lift to stand out.   • Stoneware with reactive glaze  • Each piece will be unique  • For decorative use only  • Wipe clean  • Made in Portugal

Black Pedestal Bowl - 6"H

With 3-drawers, 2 cabinets and 3 open shelves, our Aldridge Sideboard is a dining room buffet with plenty of storage space. Fill it with everything you need for entertaining, from dishes and serve ware to linens and other dining essentials. 2 of the open shelves may be inverted to serve as wine racks. With slim molding on the drawer fronts, recessed-panel doors, angled top molding and fluted foot molding, this sideboard offers striking farmhouse style. Color: Washed Black.

Aldridge Washed Black Buffet

Home Depot

Expert craftsmanship is displayed in the 3-dimensional honeycomb striped doors in smoked ivory finished mahogany wood with antique bronze iron handles. Includes one adjustable interior shelf.

Catori, Console Cabinet

Go with the flow.  Ancient Roman aqueducts and high-speed trains are the ticket to this sleek lacquered dining table from the minds at Italy's Euga Design Studio. Table flows continuous in hi-gloss, from smooth engineered wood top to solid rubberwood legs, and spotlights brass inlay detail. Fluid curve of each leg mirrors the sweeping arched structure of the aqueducts-an architectural foundation for a stretch of Eurail tracks. Large white dining table comfortably dines eight, but will accommodate ten. Learn about Euga Design Studio on our blog. CB2 exclusive.   • Designed by Euga Design Studio  • Engineered wood top  • Solid rubberwood legs  • Solid poplar apron  • Hi-gloss white lacquer finish  • Brass inlay detail  • Seats up to ten; eight comfortably  • Clean with damp cloth  • Made in Vietnam

Aqua Virgo Large White Dining Table

Set of 4: Double Jigger, Fruit Knife, Tongs and Bottle Opener.
Channel your inner mixologist. Bring back the glamour of 1950s cocktail hour with our Deco Barware Collection. The brass-finished bar tools come with a solid marble base for an elegant look.

Deco Barware Collection - Brass + Marble

The perfect base for a small houseplant, our Blakely Pot is crafted from ceramic and finished with a matte gunmetal glaze for a muted touch of shine. This footed vessel is handmade and looks every pit the part, thanks to it subtle ribbed texture. We love it as a cachepot for a delicate orchid or filled with air plants, cut echeveria and feather moss for a low-maintenance arrangement. Blakely could also make itself useful on the desktop as a catchall for paperclips or pens.

BLAKELY POT - 6.25"H

White Hydrangeas in glass vase

Tisbury Vale

White Peonies in glass vase, Sm

A textured finish and a warm antique brass finish impart a rustic look to this classically shaped candle holder. Looks great filled with a 12-inch taper candle and grouped with coordinating small and large holders.**Aluminum with antique brass finish**Accommodates a 12" taper candle (sold separately)**Wipe clean with soft, dry clothEmmett 11.75" Antique Brass Taper Candle Holder. 593945

Emmett Antique Brass Taper Candle Holder 11.75"

A textured finish and a warm antique brass finish impart a rustic look to this classically shaped candle holder. Present the small holder in multiples or group with coordinating sizes for a multi-level look.**Aluminum with antique brass finish**Accommodates an 8" taper candle (sold separately)**Wipe clean with soft, dry cloth

Emmett Antique Brass Taper Candle Holder 14.5"

Destined to be a favorite, the Mettler 2 Door Accent Cabinet is as fashionable as it is functional. Brushed gold hardware pulls adorn each door while softly curved legs accentuate its shapely base. Inside, you’ll find an adjustable shelf to support even more storage, while its exterior boasts a wood frame construction designed for durability.

Features
Durable solid and manufactured wood frame construction
Modern glam inspired door chest
2 Doors concealing an adjustable shelf for storage
Wipe clean with a dry cloth
Clean modern finish with contrasting gold painted interior
Product Details
Base Material: Solid + Manufactured Wood
Top Material: Solid + Manufactured Wood
Tipover Restraint Device Included: No
Assembly Required: Yes
Product Warranty: 30 Days

Mettler 2 Door Accent Cabinet - Blush

Wayfair

Well connected.  Cool white marble links up as a decorative chain for the mantel, table, or bowl filler.  Each of the seven links vary in size.   • Marble  • Clean with a soft cloth  • Made in India

Links Marble Chain

Cursive Candlestick - Small

Anthropologie

Set the table in style with our Modern Glam tablescape.

Smith Flatware, Gold, 20 Piece

Emmett Antique Brass Taper Candle Holder 9.25"

This Campania Dining Table is beautifully designed and will surely add a touch of class and elegance to your home.

Campania Dining Table

A neo classical Louis XVI style with a fluted leg defines with dining chair. With a oval cane back and bisque French linen seat that is complimented by an individually applied black nail tacks.

Viviers Side Chair (Set of 2)

This may appear simple in design yet the fine raised outline of the leg apron and cantered leg adds an appreciated detail. With two leaves this table sits 6 to 8 people quite comfortably. With leaves this table will extend.

Ivory Key Extendable Dining Table

Handcrafted from a blend of cool marble and speckled terrazzo, this geometric serving board is a sleek and modern way to serve everything from cheese to fruit to snacks. 6.5"w x 16.75"d x 0.6"h.

Edge Marble + Terazzo Marble Serving Board, Hexagon

From his London studio, designer Aaron Probyn creates pieces that focus on materiality, proportion and a modern approach to minimalism.

Smith Hostess Serving Set

We're bringing the touchable softness of our velvet upholstery to the table with our Luster Velvet Solid Runner. 14"w x 90"l. 60% cotton, 40% viscose.

Luster Velvet Solid Runner

Glossy white polyurethane legs are topped with an extra light white glass. A clean design with soft curves perfect for a modern contemporary setting. Arial is a rectangular table.

Arial Extendable Dining Table

Perigold

Harlow Black Buffet

Maren Home

This piece is exploring the impact of high contrast and subtle layers focusing on movement through line. It is a part of a series where I continue to explore these concepts of movement and composition through adding or subtracting elements and bold markings.

Black Impact - 16"x20"

Minted

Features
Hand finished

Product Details
Assembly Required: Yes

Material
Material: Solid + Manufactured Wood
Material Details: iron, pine wood, poplar wood

Shelves Included
Number of Interior Shelves: 4
Adjustable Shelves: Yes

Bloomsbury Market Candide Wood Credenza

Our Sunburst Cabinet brings an organic feeling to our Deco design with a white wash finish and custom-designed brushed silver hardware. Inside, it offers fixed shelfing and cord management to keep trinkets tidy - perfect as a media center or a storage cabinet.

Sunburst Cabinet

This decorative tray is designed with a simple oval marble slab body with 2-aluminum end handles, offering stylish display and storage options for homes and spaces. The leaf and vine design of this tray's aluminum handles add a nature-inspired look. The white marble and gold iron finishes of this oval tray bring classic elegance to interior design settings. Color: Multi.

Litton Lane 20 in. W x 2 in. H White Marble Oval Decorative Tray with Gold Leaf-and-Vine-Shaped End Handles, Multi

The Axiom Dining Table is an elegant modern addition to your dining space, setting the tone with warmth and beauty. The triangulated veneer top in our pyramid “fancy face” pattern provides texture and added intrigue. This triangle theme is carefully extended into other areas of the design such as the 45-degree corners of the table top and softly tapered legs. The top is finished in a light and warm Linear White finish and complemented with Linear Gray finished legs. The table works beautifully with our Axiom Dining Chairs. The table is extendable with two 20” leaves for a total length of 122 inches.

Bernhardt Axiom Dining Table

Lush cotton/velvet frames your windows in luxurious warmth. Rich in texture and beauty, plush silver grey panels reduce sound and darken the room.  CB2 exclusive.  -100% cotton -Back tab construction -Dry clean only -Made in India

Velvet Silver Grey Curtain Panel 48"x96"

Huge cyprees tree in a field - 28" x 36" - with Border

Artfully Walls

Florence FRO-2305

Neva Home

DIPTYQUE BAIES PREMIUM CANDLE

A soft, multidimensional layer for any tablescape, our Allover Textured Jacquard Velvet Table Runner instantly transforms any meal into a special occasion-even if it's just takeout. 90"l x 14"w.

Allover Textured Jacquard Vevet Table Runner, Dusty Blush

Klein 3 Door Accent Cabinet

Maren Home Cecilia Buffet

DEERFIELD STONE AREA RUG

This bold flatware isn't just for company; the stainless steel core makes it sturdy enough for everyday use while its unique shape makes every meal feel a little special.

Blair Metal Flatware Set of 5, Antique Brass, 60 Piece

Clutter wreaking havoc in your home? Don’t throw in the towel: Pick up this modern accent cabinet instead. Crafted from solid and manufactured wood, with a white and gold finish; this cabinet features a clean lined design, and sits on four legs. Two shelves and a drawer make the interior of this piece perfect for stowing home essentials out of sight. It measures 32'' H x 32'' W x 15'' D, and requires assembly upon arrival.

Murphy Metal Base Accent Cabinet

Allover Textured Jacquard Vevet Table Runner, Stone

Orient Express Furniture Hudson Rectangular Extension Dining Table

Hayneedle

Finished in gold leaf, this oval mirror adds feminine style to a space with its curved frame and French glam design. This mirror may be hung horizontal or vertical.

Contemporary, Modern, Glam

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