Home Design with Kevin Sharkey

As the weather warms up, I am drawn toward nautical-inspired stripes. From clothing to home décor, stripes are cropping up everywhere. I love that no matter how you use them you can rest assured that they will never go out of style. Here are a few products that caught my eye recently. Some would make great gifts for friends, while others (namely that Thom Browne tie) I would keep for myself.

From top left: Day Tote, $125.00, chanceco.com; Deborah Rhodes Dinner Napkin, $32, barneys.com; Striped Shirt Artwork, $50, chanceco.com; Thom Browne Diagonal Stripe Tie, $170, barneys.com; Yarbie Bangles, from $60, chanceco.com; Striped Wash Clothes, $20, terrain.com; Armand Diradourian Circus Stripe Throw, $318, barneys.com; Olin Grey 25" Floor Pillow, $69.95, crateandbarrel.com; Pair of Linen Trays, $48, brookfarmgeneralstore.com.

With the Kentucky Derby coming up this weekend, I have been thinking a lot about entertaining. The Kentucky Derby is a great excuse to throw a party... and every party needs a fully stocked bar. Here are a few beautiful items to outfit a modern bar. Stay tuned for some great cocktails in tomorrow's Book Friday post.

Brass Bottle Opener from Design Within Reach.

Verso Peanut Server by Carl Mertens from Shop Horne.

Lidded Ice Bucket by The Lacquer Company from Barneys.

Marlene Barware from the brand new American Bar Collection by William Yeoward.

Large Bone Serving Tray from High Street Market.

I love the domes we have in the Martha Stewart Collection at Macy's.  There are many beautiful and elegant styles in both glass and ceramic to choose from and everything looks better under a dome!  Right now through April 8th, many of them are on sale and they're perfect for setting your spring holiday table.