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passion coupe decorative golden eagle on a man- tel. Contemporary homeowners can play with gold, too: Imagine a coffee table, a modern light fix- ture, or even a piece of Asian art in tones of gold. Studio 534 in Design Center has the Boston tables and lighting fixtures with metal and gold accents, while Donghia and Webster & Company, also at the BDC, feature fabrics with gold threads or flecking. "It gives just a bit of shimmer," says Planeta. McCusker concurs, "Gold looks wonderful with anything." She is designing a line of custom heri- Kate McCusker on a Theo Doré Maison chair tage accessories, including gilded products, called Theo Doré Maison (doré means "golden" in French), which will feature Lucite pieces, gold light fixtures, and antique hand-carved turtle footstools with leather tops and gold leaf accents. PePPy and PrePPy W hen Lilly Pulitzer's furniture line debuted in October, fans of the designer's signature prints rejoiced. If design this year is all about feeling good, what can make you smile more than throw pillows in Pulitzer's much-loved hot pink plaid? And the designer isn't the only one tapping into preppy style. Bold geo- metric patterns—lattice, plaid, quatrefoil, ikat—are being introduced in classic prepster colors such as kelly green, bright yellow, and hot pink. Kelly Wearstler's Imperial Trellis fabric for Schumacher may be the best example. Offered in citrine, raspberry, and soft aqua, among other hues, the fabric evokes an Old Florida rattan sunroom. It's a timeless pattern, but the color options make it feel fresh and forward thinking. Theo Doré Maison footstool with gold leaf accents "I'm seeing a lot of traditional patterns being rein- vented with a twist," says Planeta. "Maybe it's something that your mother had in her home, only now it's jazzed up." Check out Romo fabrics at Calvin Fabrics in the BDC for fun, bold patterns that lean toward the preppy trellis look. Says McCusker: "Use those prints for accents, when reupholstering a chair or as the inspiration for a custom rug. Use it as a pop on the back of a chair or as throw pillows. But forget the wallpaper—it's overdone." BC Old World Weavers Agronauta fabric Anna Maria Costa, Vice President 978-618-4742 | annamariacosta@otisahearn.com 200 Newbury Street, 4th Floor,Boston, MA 02116 | 617-267-3500 | www.OtisAhearn.com $139 lease for a month HerbChambersSMART.com smart center Boston McGrath Highway • Somerville 855-458-4364 smart center Lynnfield Route 1 North • Lynnfield 855-458-4365 36 mo. lease with $999 down, $295 acquisition fee and first month's payment. No security deposit required. Your Boston Connection to the finest Suburban Communities photography by seth olenick (fabric); matt baldelli (mccusker, turtle)