The Best of...West Elm & CB2 Fall 2011

As a designer, at the start of each season my mailbox becomes filled with catalogs from mass retailers. While a lot is the same old, it's great to discover hidden gems and trends realized. And now I've done that work for you! Below are my top picks out of the West Elm and CB2 catalogs for this fall! 

Sarah Cihat Dinnerware - West Elm (I'm thinking my love for this stems from my time at Keeneland!)

Paper Chase  - West Elm

Acrylic Easel Small - CB2 (Great for portfolio reviews of your a student! It comes in large as well!.)

Charlotte Tealight Holder - CB2 (I love things that cast beautiful shadows. It adds texture and depth to rooms.)

Dylan Dinning Table - CB2 (I wish I had the space to use this as a desk!)

Parlour Chair - CB2 (I put this in because of the unique attention paid to upholstery.  A designer somewhere put a lot of through into this. I can't believe I am saying this but I would like to see it in more of a neutral palette myself.)

Parsons Desk Mirrored with Walnut - CB2 (IClassic beauty.)

R2 Desk - CB2 (I love long desks. This one is 52.5" and has a great depth of 26". With these big computer monitors you don't want a desk too skinny where you can't get your computer far back enough for viewing! )