This photo is part of the promo for West Elm’s collaboration with online art gallery 20x200 to produce a collection of ten new prints by popular artists. Check out the information for the collaboration here.

What really drew me to this photo though was the hanging frames on the bookshelf. What a great way to spice things up on your bookshelf!

HGTV’s Design Star: Light envy

 

Last week’s episode of HGTV’s Design Star featured a kitchen challenge. And out of everything in the challenge, I found myself drooling over lights that Mark and Leslie used. The lights picture above and below were found and used by Mark, and they looked very cool in the kitchen. However, I’m not exactly sure why he left the price tags on. I hope it’s because he wanted to show off a great deal!

 

 

 Next up is the large rectangle hanging capiz pendant light used by Leslie.

 

My mom is currently in New York City for the gift show and saw the light there. She asked the sales person and he told her that they’re from West Elm. Who knew?!

 

 

So pretty. This color gives the room such a light, airy feel. Do you guys watch Design Star? Any favorites?

A short affair: West Elm pop-up shop in Georgetown

 

Today is the opening of West Elm’s pop-up shop in Georgetown. It will be a short affair for the Georgetown store, as it will only be open for 6 months. So if you’re local to DC, don’t wait to get in there!

 

So what is a pop-up shop? My best guess is based on the lease time frame and the size - at 3,300 square feet, the store is significantly smaller than a typical West Elm, which averages about 10,000 square feet. But that makes it that much cozier and fun to look around!

The store features a very eclectic variety of pieces, including a number of limited edition and “discovered” pieces. The shop will also carry items with small space and dorm living in mind, considering the close proximity to the local DC universities and colleges.

 

I know the design lab is somewhere I wouldn’t mind spending my time.

 

The store is partnering with New York artist Aakash Nihalani to create a tape installation in the store on opening day. Check it out - you won’t be disappointed.

Store location: 3333 M Street, NW

Photos from Apartment Therapy