Don't let summer go...

Here's a dose of some colorful summer shades here at Home Accents. Have a colorful weekend!

  Buoy pillows - Made in Maine, $35.95

   

Metallic Ombre Scarf, $19.95

Repurposed Chain Necklace, $47.95

Sand Dollar Necklace (Real sand dollar with dyed encasement), $28.00

Stacked Seaglass Necklace, $54.00

   Wire Mesh Tree Lanterns, $9.75

   Picket Fence Fish, $32

From Coastal to Global and All-in-Between

It is hard to imagine that June 1st is approaching and when the 2012 year first started the "buzz" and style in the industry, were that of 4 categories: .Global .Luxe .Contemporary .Traditional At Home Accents, we are known for our Coastal Chic and Maine-Made Artisan Product, yet we adhere to the industry with one key dedication to our Home Accent Family, that of timelessness, affordablity and uniqueness - like that of yourselves! With that said, enjoy the photos of our newest additions with more to come in the way of furnishings, seasonal goods and unique finds! Best- The Team of Home Accents

With Spring ..Come New Beginnings

Just as life unfolds with new and revived beginnings, the same has occurred at Home Accents.

Our team has worked in the diligent sense with keeping You in mind and will be offering some amazing new products and expanding upon existing services, which may not be known by most, namely our Interior Design Service. If you have the inspiration piece, we will work to achieve the end result with all the suggestions from furniture layout/scale/fabric and/or surface choices to help you achieve your desired space. And naturally, if you need an inspiration - we are here to help you find just that!

Not only have we given the showroom a "new" facelift, with an amazing color infusion, but we have secured some incredible & affordable offerings in the way of gifts, accessories, soft goods, Maine-Made product, accessories,vintage collectibles & more.

Another convenient and up-to-date way to check in for product is through our website at http.www.mainehomeaccents.com. (Please know at present we are refreshing our site)

As our Store Manager says, "the dust has not officially settled" and after all, isn't that what Spring is all about. The changes that occur incrementally daily right before our very eyes!

We continue to seek more of what we are so proud of here at Home Accents, coastal eclectic wares, American & Maine-Made product, in addition to expanding some of our furnishings.

Please take the time to visit us at Home Accents, when in the area and in our relatively new showroom located at 264 US Route 1, Scarborough, next to Scarborough Grounds.

When visiting, if there is anything more of or less of you would like to see, your feedback would be appreciated and will help us ease into a successful upcoming season.

Hope to See You Soon - and don't forget about our borrowing program.

Best
The Team of Home Accents

Renovations at Home Accents - February 2012

Just a reminder to our Home Accent Family

- we are officially closing tomorrow at 4:00 pm to undertake our renovations - gearing up for the Spring/Summer Season. Please mark it in your calendars and call before heading out to the Scarborough region. By Appointment is available, when we are somewhat underway. Best!

Trend 2012

2012 is going to be an interesting year-especially in the Design Industry. We, at HOME ACCENTS, are delighted that many of the styles will be representative of who we are.

This year will be color infused, yet on the other hand, grey is the NEW Black and here in New England, we are all too familiar with many "grey-on-grey days" - so take advantage of using this color and keep some caution in mind, when doing so!

The Trends Are:

.GLOBAL - Take all those "cultural" delights you possess or want to obtain and mix them up. Don't be afraid to mix and match patterns!

.LUXE - (Oh one of my favorites!) - Luxe is just as it sounds. Stimuli of richness for the eyes, from colors, to textures - many representative of treasures found, acquired or inspired from the Orient!

Luxe is forever timeless!

.TRADITIONAL - The New Traditional is CLASSIC DECORATING with a breezy air. An element of must is some gold "somewhere". Used as matte, the statement will yield to causal-gloss leads to glam.

Seems like popularity in Antiques is on the rise - even with the young. The rage is, additionally, re-purposing - however; be leary how much you repurpose certain pieces, as such can alter the value of your piece. A tip to the wise, if your acquired or inherited antique is in pristine condition, leave it & funk it out with elements of accessories art work and the like for a modern day twist to traditional!

And Last-but NOT least is:

.MODERN - Neon shades, abstract patterns, embellished nail head silhouettes - even art nouveau chairs juxtaposed against a minimalist interior and executed in funky shades of leather or velvet speak the new Modern!

Our Team at HOME ACCENTS represents the Coastal Eclectic-yet there are elements of our personalities within the showroom reflective of each one of these trends!

Best Wished for 2012!
The Team of Home Accents

New Year's Features & Future!

At HOME ACCENTS we would like to wish ALL of our patrons the best for the 2012 - filled with, naturally, Health, Happiness & Prosperity. Additionally, we want to thank you for your support and enthusiasm!

Our Team will be undergoing some exciting changes for the New Year and we can't wait to share same with you & like to think of them as changes of better!

As these changes evolve - you will be kept posted and in the interim, please do continue to check out our Facebook page for daily updates!

Happy New Years!
Best-
The Team of Home Accents

Setting Some Signature Style for Your Holiday Table and HOME ACCENTS Workshop

I have had the honor of representing HOME ACCENTS by the invite of WCSH6 to empower the audience of Maine with some tips on affordable & tasteful holiday tablescapes, using simple items, from coastal casual to elegant woodland in an "out-of-the-box fashion!

When you set your "signature" style with an element of personable touches, you have created a memory the minute your guests view and sit at your table. Isn't that, after all life is about - creating memories.

A Big Thanks to you All at WCSH6, especially to Sharon Rose for making, what I love to do best and my air "debut" very relaxed and natural.

The Holiday Decorating segment will air tomorrow morning, 11/30/11 at 4:30 a.m. And DON'T forget there is still some room left for our Holiday Workshop, where Tara will be offering some Trim-A-Tree Advice and of which Jane from Kitchen & Cork will feature a fabulous "micro" wine tasting.

With that said, your trees n table will have some signature style and with the education of some great wines you can rest assured that you will be ready for the Holidays.

And please remember to bring a gently used coat or unwrapped gift for a child less fortunate that others. Thank you.

Best
Susan Dobrovolny
Store Manager

COME HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS Workshop & COAT/TOY Drive at HOME ACCENTS

This time of the year can be so busy. Let our Team, in conjunction, with Kitchen & Cork help to simplify the aspects of trimming the tree, embellishing the table and finding just the right wine to serve with your meals.

Our workshop will feature all of these topics and feature light refreshments. Registration can be done via email, on-line and/or with a phone call. Spaces are limited.

This time of the year also reveals how blessed most of us are; however, there are some not as fortunate. At HOME ACCENTS we are accepting gently worn coats & unwrapped toys to give the gift of warmth and a smile to the children in our community that are without.

Please find it in your heart to give the gift of a smile to a child. With that - many thanks.

The Team at HOME ACCENTS

A SAMPLING OF HOLIDAY DELIGHTS AT HOME ACCENTS

Our Team at HOME ACCENTS have been diligently seeking unique wares, exclusive vendors to delight your holiday senses and "give the gift" of timelessness.

Our philosophy is that one should gift the gift that keeps on giving! With quality, affordable products made from items such as recycled materials that of product made here in Maine and the US, we are helping to keep our local, national economy strong and preserve our resources!

Come in Soon and browse our fabulous compilation of wares.

Best
The Team of Home Accents

To Antique or Not To.....

Did you know that our Team at Home Accents are constantly seeking vintage elements & furnishings that are unique and affordable for you and your home.

We, at Home Accents, pride ourselves on this mindset by securing American & Maine-Made product, current or from past and feel when one buys reproductions or inferior product mass produced, it is a known that such will NOT increase in value over time, nor be unique in the end-result - preventing you from handing down items to those you love as "heirlooms".

Read what one progressive Interior Designer, in the industry has to say on this matter: "In decades past, owning antiques seemed limited to the deep-pocketed set for whom price didn't matter so long as the provenance was pure and the piece's condition, impressive. But changes in pricing are making antiques more affordable for interior designers' clients, especially the younger ones."

Best

How do you use your seashells?

Some inspiration on this beautiful Saturday morning.

Images via The Neotraditionalist

ARTISTRY AT ITS SWEETEST - MAINE-MADE, OF COURSE!

HOME ACCENTS is proud to feature the works of Caroline Coleman's beautiful photography.
Caroline is a bright spirit with an eye that sees what most overlook.

Stop by HOME ACCENTS to peruse the matted 5 x 7's and 4 x 6's executed by Caroline. Great as a gift to another or to yourself - for there is no beauty like that of the landscape of Maine!

Also another feature Caroline has shared, is that of the works of her sissy - presently an Art student, who paints incredibly sweet motifs in the quintessential cottage colors for Baby and the Young. Words are given quoted prices - letters are $8.95 per!

Caroline, her Sister and The Team of Home Accents, thanks you for your support of local and American made.

Best

Sophisticated to Sweet....

At HOME ACCENTS, we like to think of offerings of a "little bit of everything for everyone".

Presently (and always, of course), we have the most unique elements, Maine-Made or exclusively resourced, whether to infuse some "pop" into your space, gift a significant other or friend or just to inspire you to create a whole new theme for your home.

From the sophisticated to the sweet, it can be found here at HOME ACCENTS - (don't forget about our borrow program - most of our items, truly are one-of-a-kind!)

Best!