The first Arbor Day celebration was first held in Nebraska on April 10, 1872, when J. Sterling Morton proposed that a special day be set aside for the planting of trees. This was first observed with the planting of more than one million trees in the state, and is now celebrated all over the world. Utah and most states celebrate Arbor Day on the last Friday of April, but some, like Hawaii and Alaska, observe it on dates that better align with their planting times.  Many communities across Utah observe Arbor Day with group tree plantings. Check your local events calendar to discover when an ..read more

UPCYCLED CHIC  Steven Wilson is nothing if not imaginative. Case in point: His framed art pieces cleverly fashioned from up-cycled luxury bags, boxes, silk scarves and handbags. The North Carolina artist deconstructs the boxes and bags, creating canvases for his creations. He adds custom-designed embroidery directly through the materials, punching up their graphics while delivering intriguing texture. As finishing touches, select appliqués, patches and butterflies are stitched out individually and placed onto each piece to complete the artist’s captivating compositions.  Assorted 12 ..read more

Silver toned metals read confidently cool in a provocative decor recently imagined by Alice Lane Interiors. Creative Director Jessica Bennett welcomes us inside the home and shares the secrets to using cool metals here and in other chic interiors she and her team create.  Jessica Bennett Take a look at some of today’s most compelling interiors and you may notice an uptick in the appearance of cool-toned metals and finishes. Jessica Bennett and Suzanne Hall—celebrated designers and hosts of our fave podcast Dear Alice—recently responded to a client’s “no brass or gold” directive for her co ..read more

We’ve all flirted with color, but British designer Sophie Robinson suggests a passionate fling. And while you’re at it, pull pattern into the love fest. Collaborating with Harlequin, Robinson has created an exuberant, fantasy-filled fabric and wallpaper collection, fueled by her unbridled love for color and inspired by her own woodland garden. With this collection, Robinson presents a masterclass of fearless pattern mixing, with diversely scaled designs ranging from the fantastical to the abstract, joined by geometrics that help fashion the visual harmony every space deserves. johnbrooksinc.co ..read more

Relaxed ridges, rippling and ribbing are all the rage as they deliver intriguing texture to pieces of all kinds. 1. Ripple Side Table by Holly Hunt, to the trade, hollyhunt.com (Above) 2. Lucca Round Cocktail Table, $3,043, Alice Lane Home Collection, Draper, alicelanehome.com 3. Clemence Sofa by Verellen, to the trade, Curate to the Trade, SLC, curatetothetrade.com 4. Dakota Small Cocktail Table by Currey & Company, $2,240, The Garden Store, SLC, thegardenstoresaltlake.com  5. Bowery Side Table by Palecek, $1,506, Gatehouse No.1, gatehousestyle.com 6. Atwell Highball Glasses, $7 ..read more

Decorating and interior design trends and takeaways from Utah’s 2024 St. George Area Parade of Homes Pondering your next decorating move? Take your lead from the recent 2024 St. George Area Parade of Homes, where talented builders, designers and architects presented 25 homes loaded with design inspiration and ideas. While these teams presented an engaging mix of unique styles and perspectives, we spotted some prevalent trends, and here are ten that stood out.  FABULOUS FLUTING Fluted and ribbed elements continue to make waves in the design world, and we saw it showcased brilliantly in co ..read more

Beautiful and raw, the natural grain of wood can create a special moment in any space. The Motley Drum Table is an organically shaped cocktail table that celebrates the allure of wood and the ingenuity of Van Rossum, who creates the handsome piece from birch plywood—a medium admired for its versatility and timeless elegance. Designed by Samuel Chan, the multifunctional piece performs as both a table and an ottoman as it blurs the lines between art and function, delivering the allure of nature to your living space. Motley Coffee Tables by Van Rossum, $6,220-$8,920 as shown, Studio Como, SLC, st ..read more

A home designed for an active mountain lifestyle also offers a leisurely place to kick back and relax. Recently, at a gathering of friends, someone made the point that this time of year is when to assess whether your home is set up and has space for relaxing and indulging in favorite indoor pastimes. “It’s the time of year you don’t force yourself to go out and be busy. If your home doesn’t encourage nesting in, it’s time to reassess and do a little remodeling.” Another suggested that perhaps the forced isolation of COVID changed us and we now recognize that kicking back isn’t that bad a thing ..read more

Evoking visions of nests nestled in snowy branches, songbirds flocking on frosty mornings and the comforting nature of winter’s embrace, a gathering of diverse avian-inspired fabrics and wallcoverings celebrates the textures, palette and artistry of the season.  Avian-Inspired Fabrics and Weaves (TOP LEFT) Voyage in Honey from Christopher Farr Cloth, christopherfarrcloth.com; Les Hautes Cimes in Greige from Misia, misia-paris.com; Sunflower Caffoy Velvet in Sussex Rush, Morris & Co., morrisandco.sandersondesigngroup.com (BOTTOM RIGHT) Hors Du Temps and Timbourg, both in Carbone and f ..read more

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, the days ahead are the time for card writing, reservation making, and gift-shopping (perhaps for something shiny). For a breathtaking gesture with a bit of Utah flavor, consider ordering a specialty bouquet from one of many talented floral vendors around the state. See below for a full roundup of Utah florist Valentine’s Day deals: Utah Florist Valentine’s Day Deals 2024 Every Blooming Thing (A Utah Bride Preferred Vendor!)  EBT in SLC has a lineup of modern twists on classic romantic gestures all lined up to make you look good this year. Whe ..read more