A few days ago, Stephanie at super awesome radicool blog even*cleveland posted on all kinds of crafty pompoms, those fuzzy wuzzy balls of good cheer. I’ve been lusting after a pompom bedspread since summer, so I feel compelled to post an intrablog follow up to show you some more… balls. This time in interiors. Soon, you’ll want to sew pompoms onto everything, but control thyself! Balls are very powerful, and require a judicious measure of restraint. So without further ado, here’s the pair that first inspired my desire:
I’m not a big fan of the peppermint patty headboard in this Tom Scheerer bedroom, but I love the dreamy quality the pompom fringe brings to the edge of the bed. My dear sweet mother sewed fringe onto EVERYTHING (Couch: check. Every pillow on the couch: check. Curtains: why not?), so I certainly have a nostalgic appreciation for those little dingle berries, as well as a healthy fear for the havoc they can wreak.
But, hark! Here is the very same bedspread featured in Domino (apparently available only through ABC Home and Carpet. Grrr! Why don’t I live in New York?), and does it not captivate? The soft texture it adds to rough surfaces and hard lines balance this simple room out beautifully. Please ignore the bleed through from the back page… Miles Redd and his striped rooms are also very powerful stuff.
If you want just a splash of texture, a colorful throw like the one in this lovely apartment featured on Decor8 might do the trick. Oh, and I will also take everything else in this room, please. Thank you.
For a dose of color in an all white room, consider sewing a colorful ball fringe on a white blanket, and hey presto! You have a sexy little number to keep you warm at night. Photo via the Style Files.
An old school chenille bedspread packed with pompoms adds bohemian charm and texture to this bedroom. Plus it makes me want to jump up and down on the bed and scream, “Wheeeeeeeee! I love balls!” Photo via Elle Decor.
Perhaps you’d like to keep your ball lovin’ on the down low. Discreet pompoms sewn onto these coverlets are cheeky without resorting to kitsch appeal. Photo via Domino.
Then there’s this hot little throw, strewn oh so casually across the bed, that gives me a warm feeling inside. It’s tres elegant — looks very high class and expensive — but you’ll want to spend all night long with it. Photo via Elle Decor.
Speaking of throws, this is — all kidding aside — the MOST amazing throw, ever. It comes courtesy of Etsy seller Modern Fiber Lab, and it is worth every penny of its asking price. Felted by hand of wool and mohair using traditional techniques, it’s simply the most weirdly elegant pompom pelt in the universe. Period. You know what I want for Christmas next year, so start saving up.
Although I obviously have a crush on pompom bedspreads and throws, you can feel free to spread the balls far and wide throughout your home. Case in point: this crazy rug beckons for your sweet, sweet love down by the fire. Courtesy of Sew Very Prairie.
Karly has a killer pompom pillow that makes her couch look like a million bucks. Be like Karly and bring a little squishy love into your life with these fringe elements. Clockwise from top left: Pillow via Country Home Living, Red or Brown Pillow at World Market on sale for $7.48, Minimal Pompom Pillow Cover at West Elm on sale for $6.99 (indigo only), Handmade Retro Red Pillow at Weezi for $24.98.
If you’re crafty, you could sew a line of pompom fringe onto just about anything, like this window cornice. Photo via Domino.
More ballsy craft ideas… or just feel free to buy from the source. Sheer curtains with tiny pompoms available at PB Teen (!), Crazy pompom fringe parrot lamp at Whatiszot Design, Ball fringe blanket at Calypso.
No jokes here, only a gorgeous image that combines a lot of pretty pretty elements all framed by an amazing vintage crocheted curtain dripping with delicate pompoms. Me likey. Picture courtesy of Bohemian Hellhole, a great blog with a great name.
So, don’t be afraid cheer for the return of the pompom, because it’s time to get ballsy with decor. If these two strapping young bucks could go down out on the fringe, so can you.
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I am so feeling your balls.
Yay – pompom mania! These are fantastic.
HG – you are too funny.
I love that top bedspread – I have it in my file of awesome things. I wish ABC Carpet and Home had a better website so that those of us stuck not in NYC could order some goodness for our homes. I am also intrigued by the Heywood Wakefield table painted bright red and used as a nightstand – I have the same one.
And that fur throw is insane. The things you can find on Etsy are starting to blow my mind.
(Thanks for the shoutout)
Oh my gosh, I love this post! I’ve been a pom-pom fan since age 5. My best childhood pom-pom curtains? Pom-pom fringe on yellow dotted swiss sewn by my Mother. I was at a thrift store recently and scored 50 yards of natural pom-pom fringe for $1! I planning to dye it and attach it to every fabric edge in my daughter’s room. Love the etsy throw too! It’s a must-have!
Haha, HG, you can feel my balls anytime!
Stephanie, is your Hey/Wake nightstand the rattan or maple version? I say, paint the rattan! The maple is worth some $$$ as is, so tough call.
SusieQ, I can’t wait to see pictures of some pompom mania going on. Sounds like you got a super score at the thrift store!
a little too balls out for me.
but not to end on a negative note, you ladies have fantastic weekends.
YES – love it – one of my fav posts! They should really make a comeback…
Take a shot every time the word “ball” is employed?
Oh, and I bet you could call and order that throw from ABC. Just be sure to speak with intonations like those of Joanna Stayton from “Overboard” or they won’t respect you. Be sure to demand rush shipping.
I love the plain white blanket with the colorful pompoms. It goes very well with the plain white interior setting. Is this a scandinavian design style?
Awesome, Kristin! Please, please continue to inform us of ways to get what we want from uppercrust retailers.
And Sherri, no worries! Balls aren’t for everyone…
Hi Anusha, it’s a gorgeous picture isn’t it? I found it at the Style Files, which mostly has Scandinavian design, and the text looks like it’s in Dutch to me. Anyone out there able to translate?
I haven’t seen this many beautiful dangling white balls since the Fourth of July weekend in P-town 1991…Oh to be 23 again
Patrick, I totally understand why Karly loves you so much.
yeah I think I need Patrick in my life.
on-topic: that cornflower blue bedspread is ka-yute!
Hi Erin,Yes indeed, it is a beautiful setting. I feel that most of the scandinavian designers use predominantly white or light colors. I think maybe it has to do something with the weather in these countries. I love the colorful contrast to the white background a lot. I love your blog as well.
Your ballz is so tasty.
you weren’t kidding when you said that was the best throw ever! if only i had the $$ to shell out for it!
I have been going crazy making pompoms all of a sudden! I don’t know what bit me, but I am obsessed.
hi everyone…ballard designs used to have this exact bedspread in their catalogue, although i have not seen it recently.
i have been to abc (fl) and they do not have it.
hope this is helpful. catherine
I love it all! Here’s my pom-pom bedroom…I made the rug too!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/8721103@N02/3112635182/in/set-72157611235859177/
mandy
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Here is the translation of the dutch article.
Bolletjesplaid. Een vrolijk accent in je slaapkamer.
Pompom bedspread. A cheerfull accent in your bedroom.
The other text means:
A plain used/second hand white bedspread with a funny folklore, with flowers edge/side and selfmade coloured pompoms. The black pompoms are just a tiny bit smaller.
The rest of the text tells about the spread which was used here is from Ikea and the colours used in these pompoms and that the edge with flowers was bought at the market. I hope this is helpfull.
Thanks, Ronny!