Back in 2008, it seemed like Raf Simons cracked a case for a rock we all know and love. Applying its naturally intriguing qualities to clothing seemed like a novel concept. And people caught onto the stunning stone’s use in non-traditional applications. The trend has stuck around and we believe it’s one to watch.

Raf Simons for Jil Sander Fall 2008 Menswear via style.com

Another favorite designer, Jeffrey Campbell, applied this paleo-pattern to his leather Roswell boot for a mix of hard and soft. The versatility of marble’s natural coloring can pack a punch or turn a sole into a stately sculpture.

Jeffrey Campbell’s Roswell Boot via nastygal.com

Seventh Wonderland’s Huile Marble one-piece swimsuit makes for a statuesque surf.

via Seventh Wonderland

Australian interior designer, Paul Hecker, infused a timeless modernism into the Toorak residence where he used the perfect amounts of marble to make to seem as if he took a chisel and mallet to carve out this home that has a chilly stoicism and a warm friendliness, simultaneously.

photos via thedesignfiles.com

Simply breathtaking.

These marble plates make eating as much of an adventure as visiting a museum, standing awestruck as a witness to the skill and patience it takes to give this cold stone a pleasant warmth.

Independent artists from Society 6 have caught onto the beautiful simplicity of marble used in home decor. This Italian Marble Rug by Cafelab is a wonderful accent to any entryway.

via society6.com

Rather than sending a boring plain white envelope, this Marmor stationery by Europapier offers a sophisticated solution to escaping the norm while remaining timeless.

photo via europapier.com

The elegance of marble is apparent wherever it’s used. And we love these marble Buddha sculptures available here, at KBD Home.

We have a feeling marble isn’t going anywhere soon.

Where do you think we’ll see it next?

Always,

KBD

Cornstarch-stuffed creations and obnoxiously bright decorations may make for a kid-friendly holiday, but if there are no young ones running around this Sunday, you may opt for an adult afternoon complete with pretty cocktails and muted palettes.

We’ve collected some ideas that inspire us to create a simple, yet sophisticated Easter brunch.

Everything lifestyle blogger, Julie Blanner does, looks effortless. Her easter table from last year (and this year, too!) is no exception.

Photo via Coordinately Yours

Julie’s muted color palette keeps the celebration mature, but comfortable. The freshness of her design certainly lifts the spirit and channels the feelings of rebirth and resurrection of our hearts, mind and Mother Nature.

Photos via Coordinately Yours

Here are a few of our favorite details from her tablescape. The centerpiece is especially lovely, relaxed but purposeful.

Laura Zindel’s china dinnerware sets are always stunning. For this celebration, her Woodland collection would be especially timely and would sit beautifully atop the table Julie has curated.

Photos via Laura Zindel Design

Keeping it fresh and interesting is always easier with a beautiful fruit cocktail to start the day off. We were especially intrigued by Martha Stewart’s Little Rose Spring Cocktail. This milky, rosy mixture of Sauvignon Blanc, Muscatel and grapefruit juice is pleasing to both the eye and the taste buds.

Photo via Martha Stewart

Brunch food is simply the best.

And when it comes to clean eating, Katie Ferrell of the Dashing Dish knows her stuff. These brunch recipes will make you feel good and remain guilt free.

Carrot Cake Protein Pancakes by Dashing Dish

Crustless Asparagus Quiche by Dashing Dish

And of course, no Easter celebration is complete without…

Skinny Deviled Egg by the Dashing Dish

 While being around friends and family is the most important part of every holiday, it certainly doesn’t hurt to enjoy one another in a beautiful space. 

Happy Easter All,

KBD

You followed the recipe to a T. But in hopes of making the dish more palatable, you added one more pinch of salt without first sampling your work.

The first bite would be your last.

What would have been a perfect combination of ingredients has become hard to swallow.

Minimalism is not the lack of something, but the perfect amount of it. Minimalist design often echoes the mantra of beauty and functionality combined.

Minimalist kitchen designed by Kristin Okeley, Kitchens by Design

Minimalist kitchen designed by architects Callum Fraser and Zahava Elenberg of Elenberg Fraser. Source: designmilk

Aesthetically, minimalism is often characterized by entirely black and white spaces. But it can be so much more. 

In ways, minimalist design challenges us to make the most of what we have. Maybe, more accurately, we should call it maximalism. A movement towards the combination of non-tradition materials is becoming is apparent.

Source: Pinterest

Certainly, simplicity begins in the mind. Over-thinking can lead to unnecessary clutter. And many of our greatest ideas come to us when we aren’t thinking.

Take for example, Jin Il Park who created this steel chair inspired by his own line drawings.

Steel chair by Jin Il Park. Source: designmilk

In at least one area of our lives we can afford less. And less can mean so much more.

Always, KBD