Fall favorites: leopard print

I've never really been a pattern person, I tend to stick to stripes but I've never been one to shy away from animal print in my fashion and decor choices. I've come across so many people who can't stand leopard print but I absolutely love it. This Fall I want to update my wardrobe with accent pieces like a beautiful faux leopard coat and perhaps a handbag. At the same time I have been eyeing some decor items that would be wild! Take a look at my favorite finds. . .

I absolutely adore this Leopard Faux Fur Coat & would wear it daily. 

How adorable are these leopard print sheets? Could be fun to switch out for the holidays. 

Pretty leopard pumps. These are the perfect height feel for me. 

I often find that I am drawn to these leopard X-stools and am really contemplating scooping these up for my new home, you can find similar ones here. 

Alice + Olivia, one of my favorite designers, also makes this bomb leopard print faux fur coat

I've always loved this shot of Alaina's apartment with this chic leopard pillow. 

My favorite leopard pillow ever is from Arianna Belle, I have 4 in my home. 

Kate Spade always has the best leopard print things, I'm totally loving these chic little sneakers. 

This leopard clutch has been a longtime favorite of mine. 

Ralph Lauren Home has always been one of my favorites, I've been eyeing the leopard print dish collection. 

If you live in a warmer client, this faux leopard vest may be the right look for you. 

I've always been a fan of a good leopard rug, it looks so chic in the San Francisco dining room.

A few more. . .

Shopping: My favorite zebra rug finds

I don't really consider myself much of a pattern player. I stick to solid fabrics for the most part. Perhaps its because my taste for the home leans more towards soothing sanctuary and less toward madness and movement. Not that I don't appreciate a good pattern, I just find that when designing with large items, bold artwork, extravagant shapes, the eye can relax on the fabrics. Personal choice. 

However, when it comes to pattern, animal prints always appeal to me. Perhaps because its a pattern created by God, I do believe the most breathtaking sights are from nature. Think the colors of the sunset, beautiful ocean views, flowers, a starry night, on and on I could go. I'm a Capricorn, an Earth sign and always feel so connected to things of the Earth. 

Over my years of working with my virtual design clients, I've had to do some serious online shopping for the perfect zebra rug. I'm pretty sure 90% of my clients have zebra print somewhere in the home. The right zebra rug can absolutely transform a room and make it look instantly chic. 

I've always been such a zebra rug girl, however when Luxe & Beau sent me a pair of zebra pillows I was eyeballing, I was immediately enamored. I love the way they look on my white sofa against the black walls. Gives such a fun vibe to the room. 

I am also extremely fond of mixing leopard print and zebra print. Here in my NYC office, I mixed the two and have only ever received the most glowing compliments. Don't be afraid to try new things in your home, especially if you really like the look. 

This is the exact rug I have purchased and used time and time again. It never fails me. 

Take a look at some of my favorite zebra moments I have seen in interior design lately. . .

You can't go wrong with a cowhide zebra covered desk chair. Gives a chic pop of glam to the office. 

I've always loved this living room by Wendy Labrum, the pair of zebra stools make such a chic addition. 

Of course my girl, and The Paid Decorator alum, Allison Crawford killed it with a real zebra rug in her bedroom. See the whole room tour here. 

Now if the rug doesn't fill up the space and you want to cover the floors, I love layering the rug over a sisal or jute in beige or nude. One of my clients has a really irregular shaped breakfast nook so I have been trying to find the perfect jute rug to fill the space so the zebra rug can really shine! 

Ryan Korban, one of my all time favorite designers, likes zebra so much he used a stuffed zebra statue in his apartment. That's seriously next level commitment. 

HERE YOU CAN SHOP MY FAVE ONLINE ZEBRA FINDS: