We found an antique rug at a vintage textile show— and wanted to use the great motifs in a new design concept and, of course, Company C colors.
What was the inspiration behind our Chelsea rug?
The namesake of New York’s famed flower market, our new Chelsea rug is a welcome breath of spring-time inspiration as snow continues to blanket much of the country. This botanical beauty was a blast to design, and the process anything but traditional. The first step was to collect the floral specimens and greens from which [...]
Creating Your Own Bedding Oasis
At Company C, we love layers of color, texture, and pattern whenever we are designing the dreamiest beds. Whatever your style, we have the bedding layers you’ll need to design your own oasis, and a place to retreat as winter takes hold. Here are our top five layering tips, sure to entice you to keep [...]
Need Some Holiday Inspiration?
The Fells, situated on a nearly 1,000-acre hillside in Newbury NH overlooking scenic Lake Sunapee, served as a summer retreat for three generations of the Hay family. John M Hay served as Secretary of State under both Presidents William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt, and in August of 1902 President Roosevelt stayed overnight at the Fells [...]
Welcome guests with a warm and easy to make apple crisp!
The season is here to celebrate friends and family, and to welcome guests with something a little special and warm from the oven. The holidays find many people short on time, ruling out the “from scratch” crust that makes a pie a stand out. The Company C work-around? Try this simple Apple Crisp, a seasonally [...]
Happy Thanksgiving!
It’s the season of Thanksgiving, and the beginning of the holiday season. It’s a time for giving, and also an opportunity to slow down a little and appreciate all that we have. Giving thanks, being grateful, and heart-felt appreciation mean different things to everyone. Here are some interesting and thought-provoking thoughts and observations from people [...]
Celebrate The Season with Gifts for the Home…
With the holidays knocking, it’s time to think about gathering friends and family to celebrate the season ... and of course about the gifts that we all love to give ... and receive! Thoughtful and sentimental offerings let people know you think of them throughout the year, but what about the place you love most…your [...]
Recipe for the coziest autumn afternoon…
Whether with a good book by your side, or binge-watching your new favorite programming on Netflix, some week-ends are made for total relaxation... the inspiration for our Weekender collection, and our Hickory hand-tufted rug. Snuggled up in our sumptuous Confetti throw with the first fire of the season crackling is something to savor, and begs [...]
The Inspiration Behind Our New Reflections Rug
Interior designer Liz Hause dreamed of her Reflections Rug during our Design-a-Rug contest last year. Inspired by the view from an airplane window, Liz began the design process to re-create the cloud formations and geometric patterns created on the ground, mimicking blue sky above and land below in dappled sunlight. Liz and Chris Chapin, Company [...]
Decorating with Accent Pillows
Pillows are an easy way to update a living room sofa or a bed’s pillowscape. It’s fun and fresh to seasonally change out your furniture and bed’s “jewelry”…just like you might your own. Let’s take a peek at some of your home’s most coveted trinkets and baubles. Contrast and visual interest can be amplified by [...]
A BLOG ON COLORFUL LIVING 