Main Squeeze

This faux python end table from Baltimore-born designer Laura Yaggy is a marriage of classic design and cutting-edge sensibility. The Garrison Forest School grad’s furniture company, Lorely, aspires to infuse her custom-made pieces with what she calls “the intangible element of chic.” At once neutrally versatile and boldly singular, the look and feel of snakeskin captures the imagination and the heart, and demonstrates that chic is sometimes very tangible indeed. Go ahead—give in to temptation. This is one piece of furniture you’ll want to hold on to. By special order: Lorely, 646.329.6471, http://www.lorelyfurniture.com

Pssst, Pass It On

The Belgian palette demonstrates that sometimes the best way to get noticed is by lowering, not raising, one’s voice. Designers this season are turning down the volume and cranking up the style with the quiet elegance of Belgian linen in surprising and exciting ways. Upholstery, bed linens, tablecloths and napkins in soothing natural hues create an atmosphere that is at once awe-inspiring and warmly inviting. The fabric itself, spun from flax flowers and remarkably resilient, continues to grow in beauty with use and wear. Available in Baltimore at Patrick Sutton Home and Phina’s. Patrick Sutton Home, 1000 Light St, Federal Hill, 410.783.1501 patricksutton.com, Phina’s, 919 S Charles St, Federal Hill, 410.685.0911, http://www.phinas.com

Martha Stewart collection

A Few of Her Favorite Things

The style and quality that have come to be synonymous with both Martha Stewart and Macy’s have come together in a smart and affordable line of products. From everyday to out-of-this-world, the Martha Stewart Collection at Macy’s offers a broad assortment of bed, bath, entertaining, and cooking products inspired by Martha’s personal collections and favorite things. This white Trousseau pattern bedding (shown) was inspired by Martha’s antique linens that she collected from 19th-century European wedding trousseaus. Just in time for the season, the Holiday Special Occasions line includes a ready-to-decorate gingerbread cottage, snowflake cookie cutters and a chocolate tree mold, plus a collection of ornaments, garland, stockings, snow globes and tree skirts inspired by1940’s homespun vintage and the wondrous world of freshly fallen snow. For stores: http://www.macys.com

Dwelling on It

Interior designer Brandy deVries sees herself first and foremost as an advocate for the client when dealing with architects, builders and subcontractors. “When faced with a myriad of decisions to be made on these projects, “she says, “I like to be as creative as possible without ever endorsing novelty that is less successful than a time-tested solution.”

With over 25 years of experience and stellar examples of her abilities in custom homes all around the Baltimore-Washington area, the Carolinas and Florida, Brandy plays an active role in every detail of a project. By critiquing exterior elevations and interior layouts, she makes recommendations on all building
materials, including windows, stone, plumbing fixtures and lighting. “My role is to try to guide my clients in making selections to insure that the end result is a tasteful, well-balanced, site appropriate and above all a reflection of the homeowner’s personality.” B. deVries Interiors, 906 W. St. Georges Rd., Baltimore, 410.464.9063