Rainy Day Round-Up

I am home in beautiful Seattle this week and yes its a rainy day! I love the rain here - some days its so nice just to curl up at home. Plus, rainy weather does not have to mean drab decor - here are a few wet weather accessories to brighten any day!


(The image above is a watercolor of Lake Union on a rainy day which I discovered via Urban Sketchers Seattle - a non-profit blog featuring the sketches of local art lovers)

Gustbuster Classic Umbrella in lime green and white, via www.umbrellacenter.com.

Alessi chrome umbrella stand from Velocity Art and Design (a great Seattle shop but available country wide online!)

Orla Kiely umbrella in a lively red pear print (image via www.blog.sub-studio.com).

Mini umbrella in burnt orange by Tory Burch, a great size for your purse! A Seattle essential! 

A white porcelain umbrella stand by Horchow, I love the decorative pierced design! 

A turquoise lacquered umbrella stand by Jonathan Adler - if this does not add a ray of sunlight to your entry I dont know what will! 

Shedrain Brown Wave printed umbrella for sale at Umbrella.net.

A classic sophisticate - this blue and white stand available via Neiman Marcus is a great mix of tradition and function! 

Perch rain umbrella in sky blue! Available via www.tray6.com. 

Lastly, a whimsical Owl umbrella holder from Urban Outfitters.