Organic Salvage Candles - a Maura Peters Project

Our new favorite candle line (from Maura Peters) is Organic Salvage Candles - soon to be your favorite too!

Organic Salvage Candles emit beautifully textured layers of scents, inspired by nature. They are simple, fresh and so wonderful! Made of 100% natural wax, they are also certified organic, which means their ingredients are grown, processed and handled according to strict guidelines, keeping them free of chemicals and pesticides.

Each candle is contained in salvaged glass bottles as you see above. Water, juice, beer bottles are all fair game to house the various fresh scents. Each bottle has been evenly cut and polished on a grinding wheel, so is not sharp to the touch. Enjoy the different colors of each bottle when lit. Scents include Grass, For the Dogs, Blossom and Meadow - available in 2 sizes. All labels are hand stamped, then hand applied.

Bonus for these candles, is that once it's done, you can give the bottle a THIRD life. Continue being environmentally responsible and create beauty once again, by turning the container into a vase for your favorite flowers or a container for your desk. "You can make a difference with every action and cumulative action makes for a lasting impact." - Maura Peters

Organic Salvage Candles - a Maura Peters Project

Mercury Canisters are elegant and easy

Time to share our little secret for quick decor when time is short. Having people over and need to come up with table display? The Antique Mercury Glass Canisters (below) are perfect!

So versatile and beautiful, these containers are ideal for dining, coffee or entry way table. Keep them on hand for many uses.

Fill with flowers - fresh or dried - and you have instant sparkle.

Above we've used dried flowers, but fill with water and run to the backyard for your favorite blooms. Maybe shells from the beach that are stacked to the top.

Nighttime get together? How about filling with candles? Turn down the lights, line them up and watch your room glow. Now that's easy, elegant style!

as seen recently in Better Homes & Garden magazine

Mercury Canisters are elegant and easy

Work Table Roundup

Just reading through the current issue of House Beautiful magazine and was particularly interested in the "Is Small the New Big" section. The concept of making furniture work for you is key to cutting down the clutter, which ultimately makes everyone happy!

Multi-functional furniture is always something that we look for when selecting pieces here at Clayton Gray Home.

Just in are these fabulous Nursery Work Tables. Shown above with a galvanized steel surface and below with wooden surface, they can serve in various places of a home or office. Kitchen island is the first thought that comes to mind with pendant lighting, like the Steel Pendant Light (above). Place metal bins below for storage. Pull up bar stools and you have a kitchen table. Keeping with happy, how about a Zebra Sculpture right in the middle.

Leaving the kitchen, these Nursery Work Tables can work as an entertainment center, crafting table, gift wrapping table, the options are open to your needs. Taking down the metal look a bit, why not pair with the Cordiff Rope Chandelier? Use seagrass baskets and bins to conceal items that don't need to be seen. Tuck in stools that can be pulled out for extra seating when needed. Anchor it all with a brown Giraffe Print Hide Rug. It's clean and simple and the look we crave right now!!

Work Table Roundup

see us in Real Simple July magazine

Catch Clayton Gray Home mentioned in the July issue of Real Simple magazine. Page 144 includes our Worlds Away Zebra Wastebasket shown above in Orange. We are so excited to be part of this issue and thankful to all the ladies we worked with at Real Simple who were delightful! The article of mention is "Decorating with Stripes" in the "off-kilter stripes" section.

For those drawn to the "renegade" pattern, as they call it, you must know that it is available is quite a few other colors to fit your needs. Continuing on with the "renegade stripes" or "zebra pattern", here are a few other zebra favorites you might like to see.

1. New for us is the Zebra Sculpture Tabletop piece - just dying to be the center of your coffee table/dining table! Tone down the seriousness of any room with this accessory.

2. Zebra Rug - always a classic, bringing instant modern to any room. Use this rug EVERYWHERE! It's durable - practically indestructible.

3. Zebra Cushion Covered Athena Stool from Worlds Away - greek key design of the stool looks playful with its zebra patterned cover, don't you think?

4. Finally the Ceramic Zebra Garden Stool - indoors or outdoors, this stool has it all and brings energy to a room.

Thanks again Real Simple magazine !!!

see us in Real Simple July magazine

Jacqui Cocktail Table in Elle Decor magazine

Elle Decor's guide to....The Top 10 Cocktail Tables

Designers Laura Kirar and Ernest de la Torre pick their favorite coffee tables and include the Jacqui Cocktail Table from Bungalow 5.

"A terrific shape made famous by Jean-Michael Frank," de la Torre says. "The chinoiserie legs and apron are well made and the brilliant-green finish lends a great pop of color."

In addition, the painted lacquer is durable and finger-print resistant. He envisions the piece as the star of a family room decked out in a vivid palette. (courtesy Elle Decor magazine)

The modern table is also available in more neutral colors like black and white for those who want the fantastic design, less the bold color.

Ernest de la Torre notes, "Some clients want a simple style in a neutral color that will disappear into the decor. Others go for a standout that will get noticed and make everything around it seem more special."

Finally the lacquered red version is all-out fun. Pick your color, enjoy the style and start building your room. All colors available at Clayton Gray Home.

Jacqui Cocktail Table in Elle Decor magazine

One More Top Pick - Jarrod Pendant light

Adding to that Top List of Picks from Arteriors Home is the Jarrod Pendant Light shown above. We just couldn't leave it out, since it's one of the most unique fixtures we've seen from them in a while. The varied coloring of the carved wood exterior caught our eye right away.

Upon further inspection, we were captivated by the round circles in the drum shade which allows the most beautiful display of light to shine through. Taking every detail into account, the inside top of the light fixture is mirrored, adding that bit of surprise for those catching the extra feature.

The High Point Market photo above gives a better view of the Jarrod, which is quite large at 30" in diameter, making a statement for any room. Also notice in the photo above, the Hayes Quatrefoil Mirror (top favorite from previous article) grouped in such a way that makes us want to duplicate this very look.

One More Top Pick - Jarrod Pendant light

Top Picks from Arteriors Home

For those who attended the recent High Point Market, one thing was clear, "metal" is still really big. Seen on everything from lighting to mirrors to furniture, in smooth or hammered finish, metal is here to stay. Whether creating an entire industrial look or just adding a piece here and there for that hip vibe, we've picked our top 5 favorites from Arteriors Home that will give you the look so desired.

Small and Wide Hayden Pendant Lights from Arteriors Home are classic and simple shaped lights for the kitchen. They are ideal when paired with stainless steel appliances, especially because of the textured hammered finish.

Next up is the Hayes Mirror from Arteriors Home. The quatrefoil shape is an immediate eye catcher for any room. The zinc frame around the bevelled mirror inset is the perfect look for a modern powder room. Another look we like is grouping them (possibly 4) together for an art display that reflects at the same time.

We had to include the Hill Lamp in our list. Even though it's not metal, it will no doubt be a favorite for designers and home owners. The red color of this ceramic light from Arteriors Home fits right in with the metal craze. This table lamp infuses the perfect pop of color to brighten things up, don't you think?

Finally we picked the Halton Table as our fifth favorite from Arteriors Home. This interesting piece of furniture features a galvanized surface topping a natural wooden "x" base. With a diameter of 41.5", it's versatile for a home or office. Certainly a striking look for an entry way, small kitchen or arts and crafts area.

Of course there are many more favorites from Arteriors Home new Spring collection, so be sure to check them all out here at Clayton Gray Home!

Top Picks from Arteriors Home