Sleep or Sofa

Rochester Sleeper Sofa in Lagoon Performance Velvet

West Elm, $1189

(What is 'Performance Velvet' anyway?)

Hoping to convince our respective families to spend Christmas at our house this year--with visions of a real tree propped in the front window and a giant dinner around the new dining table dancing in our heads--we are now on the hunt for a sleeper sofa for the downstairs den. Admittedly sofa beds have a well-deserved reputation; typically too stiff for sitting on as sofas, too uncomfortable for sleeping on as beds. So I'm hoping to overcome the stereotype by finding one that our guests practically fight over when they come to visit---that is also affordable. Impossible, you say? Well, I've consulted the authorities and having gagged at most of the price tags, struck out on my own and found SALES! We're planning to roll around on some in person this weekend, but in the meantime, what do you think about these contenders?

Paidge Sleeper Sofa in Licorice Marled Microfiber

West Elm, $1316

Henry Sleeper Sofa in Aegean Blue Pebble Weave

West Elm, $1359

Davis Sleeper Sofa in Graphite

Crate and Barrel, $1444.15

- Cathleen

Throwback Cleaning Supplies

I read an article yesterday about a new line Crate & Barrel is launching called Clean Slate. The line features high-end throwback style cleaning supplies. Before viewing the line I was unimpressed with the concept- I mean didn't Restoration Hardware do this same thing 10 years ago? Ambivalently I logged onto the Crate & Barrel website to check out the new line. Here's what I saw:

I have to say I was very impressed with the line! Fresh looks that seems consistent with C&B's contemporary style. Prices are fair and if you don't live near a C&B they are offering free shipping (hooray!). Check out the rest of the line here. 

New Year's Countdown

5!

Hand-blown Frosted Dot Coupes

$68 for a set of 2 from BHLDN

{Featuring sweet tiny bubbles, with or without champagne inside.}

4!

Firecracker Stemless Flutes

$60 for a set of 6 from BHLDN

{Stemless glasses are certainly easier to wield at parties, but if you don't drink fast enough, 

your sweaty hands will heat your toddies to an unpalatable degree.}

3!

Edge Flute 

$12.95 each from Crate & Barrel

{A classic but modern twist for those who like to drink on the edge.}

2!

Etched Night Sky Toasting Glasses 

$48 for a set of 2 from BHLDN

{Yes, you're seeing stars. And no, it's not because of the alcohol.}

1!

Govino Stemless Plastic Flutes

$12.95 for a set of 4 from CB2

{In case the celebration gets a little bit cray-zay.}

Happy New Year's Eve, everyone! 

- Cathleen 

New Twist on an Old Favorite

Mantle clocks feel very dated to me. I haven't seen one on a mantle in a chic home in a loooong time. However Crate & Barrel has just released their Suspend Walnut Mantel Clock and this new twist on an old favorite is one I can get on board with. I also like the price- only 59.95. Perfect for our tough economy. 

Fresh and minimal, this clock begs to sit on your mantle and mesmerize your guests. 

- Grace