All the Bright, Sunny Home Decor I’m Stashing Away for Spring
When winter starts to recede, my thoughts turn to color—a bright red stool here, a cobalt vase there—and warmer days ahead.
When winter starts to recede, my thoughts turn to color—a bright red stool here, a cobalt vase there—and warmer days ahead.
Welcome to Someone Buy This!, a monthly shopping column featuring the fun, the frivolous, and the practical from a very discerning shopper.
Every winter, like clockwork, I find myself curating a secret stash of sunshine in my Notes app. I add to it gradually over months, saving things I see on my feeds and out in the world—a mustard-yellow linen duvet cover here, a cobalt-blue ceramic lamp there—but before long, it snowballs into a full-blown mood board of color-drenched optimism. Now that we’re starting to see very early hints of spring, I thought I’d "leak" my list here.
Sundays Field Stool
Sundays Field Stool
An instant classic, our best-selling Field Collection stands out for its versatility and durability. This limited edition version of the stool adds a pop of red to your space, along with an easy, organic shape.
This stool is currently on its way to me and I can’t wait to see it in my apartment. If Sundays isn’t on your radar, today’s your lucky day. Specializing in high-end, modern but not too trendy furniture, Sundays makes pieces with commercial-grade finishes that can take a real beating. The Field stool is one of their staples, but the fire-engine red is a bit of a departure from the brand’s usual natural wood tones. I love how the wood grain peeks through the stool’s glossy, red lacquered finish. Don’t feel boxed in by the word "stool." Its size and shape makes it super versatile: nightstand, side table, plant stand, etc.
Sir Madam Vase
Sir Madam Silhouette No. 8, Lapis Vase
5"x5"x15.75". Made in Sri Lanka.
I added this vase to my Notes app list after seeing it used as a taper candle holder at a restaurant. When I looked it up online, I realized I had seen the brand before. You can’t really tell in the photo, but the vase has a rough, matte finish. I love the utilitarian shape paired with a matte but bright cobalt blue—it almost makes the vase look two-dimensional.
Alessi Kitchen Box
Alessi Kalisto 3 Kitchen Box
Kitchen box in 18/10 stainless stell with knob in aluminum. Capacity: 1.20 oz. Diameter: 4.33" Height: 7.88"
Stainless steel is not a color per se but it’s highly reflective and bright. (My column, my rules.) This kitchen box is one of many delightful pieces by Alessi, an iconic Italian design company. Though it’s called the kitchen box, it would look good anywhere from your countertop to your bookshelf. My advice is to put it in a dark spot and let the box’s reflective exterior bounce some light around.
Normann Copenhagen Bit Stool
Normann Copenhagen Bit Stack Stool Green
The pixelated surface is made up of small bits of recycled household and industrial plastic. Bit can be used as a pedestal for a floral arrangement, as a side table for a lamp, or as impromptu seating for that unexpected dinner guest. The Bit Stool is suitable for both indoor and outdoor environments, withstanding temperatures from -10°C to +50°C. Bit comes in three different variants: Bit Stool, Bit Stool Stack and Bit Stool Cone.
I first saw these stools by Normann Copenhagen in a window display in Brooklyn. Made of recycled plastic (aka "industrial waste," according to the product description) the Bit stool features a speckled design that reminds me of composition notebooks. It can withstand extreme temperatures, so this is a good indoor/outdoor piece. While you can sit on it, it’s not super comfortable. I think it’s better used as a side table.
Dimes Peppermill
Semi D Dimes Peppermill
The Dimes peppermill reflects its namesake's subtle vibrance and thoughtful simplicity. The form is inspired by artist Andre Cadere’s notorious wooden sticks casually left in unsuspecting galleries. Salt or pepper or spices can be used in each grinder. you can adjust the coarseness setting. Each peppermill is made from turned solid wood, individually hand-painted and finished in a high gloss lacquer. Sold individually, available in Red, brown, blue and green. The striped colors is very Memphis style, super fun! Comes backed in a box with directions!
I was browsing a home decor store in Manhattan when I stumbled upon this chic pepper mill that resembled artist Andre Cadere’s painted bars. I was surprised to find out it was designed by the cofounder of a nearby restaurant called Dimes. Much like the Field stool above, the pepper mill has a glossy, lacquered finish. If you get one for salt and another for pepper, you can stack them for your own Cadere-style piece at dinner.
Joy Objects Chair One
Joy Objects Chair One Alu & Chartreuse
Sit down gently. Take a sip. Chair One is designed by Fredrik Paulsen and made in Sweden. Packs flat. Instructions included.
This flat-pack chair stopped me dead in my tracks. The aluminum frame coupled with the neon seat and back make the chair feel inviting and standoffish at the same time. I have a thing for high quality modular and/or flat-pack furniture (it topped my gift guide last year). This chair is somehow warm and standoffish at the same time. It’s officially secured the top spot on my "I need this now" list.
Ferm Living Recycled Glass
Ferm Living Recycled Glass
Effortlessly resting in your hand, the versatile Oli glassware is designed for everyday living. The glasses are made from 100% recycled glass with a characteristic, subtle tone that makes chilled beverages appear even more refreshing. Adding to their tactility, the Oli glassware has distinctive, tiny bubbles created by deliberate pockets of air left between the layers of mouth-blown glass. Each glass in the Oli collection is unique in thickness and colour, owing to the recycled material and the intricate process of blowing the melted glass into shape.
The bubbly texture of these glasses caught my eye at a bar a few months ago. They’re slightly thicker than your average glass and have this sort of organic feel to them. They remind me of a swimming pool! If tall glasses aren’t your thing, you can pick from five other shapes, including a pitcher.
Quiet Town Sun Shower Curtain
Quiet Town Sun Shower Olive
Introducing our newest Sun Shower curtain! Safe, non-chlorinated (zero off-gassing) EVA vinyl with the juiciest color and crystal clear transparency. You'll know it's a Quiet Town curtain by its luxuriously heavy weight and our embossed QT logo. We applied the same thoughtful details to our Sun Shower collection as we did to our canvas curtains: nickel or brass finished grommets (made from 100% brass) & rounded corners so the Sun Showers can be used alone or as a liner with our canvas curtains.
I already have a Sun Shower curtain but when this olive color was released I briefly considered being the kind of person who rotates shower curtains. These tinted curtains will make any bathroom feel bigger, especially if you’re lucky enough to have a window in your shower.
Backdrop’s Rhinestone Cowboy Removable Wallpaper
Backdrop Rhinestone Cowboy Wall Covering
Dolly Parton, John Lennon, and Elton John are some of the music legends known for donning the infamous Nudie Suit. RHINESTONE COWBOY pays homage to the bejeweled chain-stitch wonders by Nudie Cohn. In our own mid-scale floral interpretation, Peony-like flowers are dotted with details and a simple cadent layout. Designed from original chain-stitch embroidery, this striking design will bring out your inner showperson. Also available in Peel & Stick in select colorways. Priced by the yard, starting at $34/yard. Sold in five and ten yard rolls.
I’m wondering if this wallpaper would improve my winter mood? I can hear Miranda Priestly now. Florals? For spring? Groundbreaking. But who doesn’t love flowers? I can be a bit finicky about wallpaper; I find that many designs are too small and repeat too often. The larger format of this print would look great on any size wall.
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