There is definitely a new design style lurking out there.

I think I can describe it, but I haven’t seen a name for it yet.  (If you have, please, comment.)  Maybe I should call it Shabby Chic 2.0.  Or Early Twenty-first Century Southern.  Or Minimal Crafty.  I don’t know. 

I see a lot of it showcased in two popular design blogs, Décor8 and Design Sponge.  The style is very light and girlish, because pastels are so dominate.  Most rooms are painted white, and anything adorning the walls is tiny.  I see a lot of needlepoint or illustrations that are very simple line drawings.  I called it Shabby Chic 2.0 because of the predominance of antiques, although many are decidedly mid century, and for the loose upholstery and slipcovers. 

Vast amounts of white space and kitschy little craft items seem to be representative of this style.  Sophisticated versions are around as well.  Domino Magazine showcased Katie Ukrop’s home in Richmond. 

And today on Decor8, Emma Cassi’s home is featured.

About a zillion artists are selling this style on Etsy.