It’s late fall here in upstate New York. The leaves have fallen from the trees, leaving the warm brown tones of tree bark to decorate the landscape. So, for this week, my gift and décor finds are inspired by the rich and natural beauty of the colour brown.
Cabrillo Moroccan punched lantern
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I’m amazed that something as hard and cold as hand-wrought iron can be transformed into something so elegant and warm. US$99 – $149 from Pottery Barn
Carved wood wall sconces
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Hand-carved wood is so beautiful, don’t you think? I just love the organic lines of the wood grain, combined with these traditional Moroccan motifs. US$39.98 from World Market
Morocco headboard
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A bedroom is a place of relaxation, making it the perfect home for this headboard and its tranquil melding of wood, geometry and a rich chocolate finish. US$399 – $549 from West Elm
Walnut jali ‘lattice’ tray
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Clean lines, geometric patterns, sustainably sourced wood and traditional Afghan craftsmanship – for me, that’s perfection! US$149 – $189 from Far and Wide Collective
Moroccan leather pouf
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The tan-stained leather highlights not only this pouf’s natural texture and beauty, but also its natural warmth. US$450 from Serena and Lily
Italian wool & alpaca cable-knit throw
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Staying warm on cold winter days can be a challenge, but just looking at this sumptuous virgin wool and alpaca throw warms me up. US$229 from Restoration Hardware
Kung Pik Liu is cofounder of Sakina Design, where she shares her passion for Islamic art, history and culture. Pik has more than 10 years of experience in communication design, and has been published in multiple magazines and books. She converted to Islam in 2001, and has since strived to use design to build bridges of intercultural and interfaith understanding.
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