The Foolproof Styling Guide for Fool’s Gold:

Hi! It’s Nicole here of En Shell contributing to the a Naber Design Blog….

What do you get when you merge age-old Moroccan weaving methods with a timeless print, aging back centuries, but with a fresh take and modern eye? The a. Naber Design and June + Blue Checkmate Collection, that’s what! We are here to bring you a work of art for the floor. Yep, this hand-loomed beauty of a collaboration is the perfect statement piece while still being able to blend with any interior style: global boho, Scandinavian modern, colonial farmhouse- you name it! Though checks are indeed trending, they can and have proven to stand the test of time. They are quite the versatile print and can go with just about any type of décor.

Fool’s Gold Checkmate 02 Rug shown in the stunning kitchen of Carol Estes.

Photography: Laurel Wood Creative

One colorway that is really calling our names from the collection is the “Fool’s Gold.” It’s the perfect mix of warm mustard, earthy ochre, and burnt-golden orange. It feels almost like a neutral in our eyes and can work year-round. "Fool’s Gold" pairs well with other warm earth tones, soft neutrals, and even a bold contrast color, like black. You can see it here styled flawlessly in Carol Estes Design’s home as the ultimate grounding and textural base. So on that note, we thought it would be fun to give you all a couple of styling ideas and décor pairings so you can nail a foolproof “Fool’s Gold” look in your own home. Happy shopping, friends!

Wine Glasses / Wooden Spoons / Giselle Hicks Black Vessel / Cast Iron Tea Pot / Sheldon Ceramics Pitcher/ Checkmate Runner in Fool’s Gold/ Art Work / Step Stool / Wooden Cheese Boards / Linen Napkins/ Mugs

MOOD: Summer Color Edit

Hi Everyone! It’s En Shell contributing to the a Naber Design blog!

Summer is so close that we can taste it! More time outside means more inspiration is being pulled from nature and the outdoors. Lucky for us on the West Coast, the California landscape always seems to be delivering some colorful eye candy whose influences seem to trickle inside, too. Who doesn’t like bringing that sense of warm sunshine and soothing earth tones into the home? We’re talking warm golden tones such as dijon and ochre, an array of soft oceanic and desert hues, and light, airy neutrals. Not only are the colors inspiring, but the materials and textures of Mother Earth have us reaching for more organic characteristics like grainy and speckled ceramics, natural materials like oak and linen, and wool pebble weaves. We are welcoming the laidback, easy living of a summer lifestyle year-round over here. Take a scroll below and check out a few colors that we fancy for a calming and cheerful home.

Current material selections from Project Collier stirring up the inspiration for this Summer color edit

Materials: Terrazzo and Tiles by Concrete Collaborative

1. Pendant Light by Cuff Studio / 2. Ceramic Pitcher by Kati Von Lehman / 3. Throw Pillow by Jenny Pennywood / 4. Art by Caroline Hurley / 5. Wall Hooks by Alice Tacheny / 6. Venice Terrazzo by Concrete Collaborative / 7. Rug by Stowed Home/ 8. Cabinet by Crate and Barrel /