Have you ever visited a town or small city and stumbled upon this one shop brimming with the coolest, most unusual items ever. You know, the store with decadent handmade soaps wrapped in gorgeous papers, one-of-a-kind jewelry impossible to duplicate and goodies you’ve never seen before from far-away lands. (And you want to cry, because it’s all so beautiful but your suitcase is only so big!) Well, we’ve found that shop’s online doppleganger.
The Loaded Trunk is a collection of handmade goods hand-picked by owner Roni Jaco during her travels around the globe. Roni spends several weeks each year scouring stores in Vietnam, markets in Mexico and artisan workshops in Uzbekistan. So every visit to The Loaded Trunk’s website promises a new treasures unlike anything you’ve seen in other stores. To my delight, Roni pulled two of her latest finds — Mexican embroidered pillows from the Otomi Indians — just for us. BONUS: They are in honeysuckle, Pantone’s Color of the Year.
For a chance to win a pair of these striking pillows just leave us a comment before 12/11c Monday, April 11, to be entered for a chance to win.
This week’s question: What country epitomizes your personal design style and why? France? Japan? Kenya? The good ol’ US of A?
Oh I'm not 100% since my husband is more natural colors and I am more bright and happy refreshing colors
But our kitchen now I would say is more of a Mexican style since they place mats look like they are from there & the colors for the kitchen. Looks like we should have a fiesta everyday. But I would say most of the rest of the House would be like a French look, with the pictures hanging looking like they are France and our couches matching them perfectly with the dark maron leather. 
But then its organized and since French homes are smaller, I would assume they aren't as organized. So a mix of this and that 
awesome, i love those!!
Lori
I am pretty much a traditional decorator. I love to mix design styles though. And I love to change it up often. Mix in a little bit of country. These pillows are beautiful and would fit into my living room perfectly!
beautiful!!!
My taste has been changing as I get older but I always would prefer American made. Style wise I am starting to lean toward Scananavian modern. Sleek and not cluttered.
Hmm… I think that I would have to choose Germany or Holland. I love modern-retro styles which are quite present in new European kitchens (for example: http://www.poggenpohl.de/de/) and other aspects of home design. I love the clean look of the white walls inside the home with brightly-colored accents such as pillows or artwork. Lastly, I adore the bright Amsterdamse School designs of the early 1900s. The classics of Germany are also absolutely charming including items from the Biedermeyer period and gorgeous facades as well as the traditional German hunting lodge looks indoors (think antler candelabras, taxidermy, and raw wood furniture).
I think the wild west of the usa has inspired me. I live in Wyoming and I find that most of my designs have a slightly western inspiration. Those embroidered pillows are so beautiful. Thank you for giving us the chance to win them!
I would say we have a very eclectic style…Asian, with some contemporary retro flare… I change seasonally…
I would have to say a French coffee shop setting amongst a country irish home. I love the countryside, and bringing the outdoors in is a great feeling.
I think my personal style is French Country. I love the textures and colors. The feeling of welcome when you walk into a room that invites you stay. It can be bold or simple. Distressed or whitrewashed…..i share my space with my husband who's modern, uncluttered taste requires serious compromise!
Mexico! I am of Mexican desent, and only recently have I really grown to appreciate my culture. After a trip to the Yucatan, i came home and redorated my home in hacienda style. My walls are mustard yellow, and I have splashes of color throughout the house, including my red drapes These "authentic" Mexican pillows would add so much character to my decor, and most importantly, "value". I love their look, but I love what they represent even more!!
I’m eclectic, if something makes me smile it works for me. These pillows make me smile.
My style and most of my home decor come from the Caribbean. I love the Islands and the bright colors. Since some of the islands are US possessions and some are other countries, I'd have to say a mixed bag, eclectic. My furniture came from Ashley's and the artwork and setabouts are from the islands. I use a lot of flowers and greenery which I gather from the flea market or are gifts from my mom.
My design taste has changed over the years. It used to be French country-inspired. Now I would say I prefer clean lines, less fussy, so I guess more Japanese, and maybe Danish-inspired.
I am one HAPPY girl!! I just visited "The Loaded Trunk", and it is a treasure box!!! THANK YOU!
I would have to say the USA! It's so easy to find a style that fits your taste with the wide variety of regional styles across this great country. From New England with it's clapboard and traditional colors with European influences, NYC with it's brownstone's and high ceilings, Pennsylvania with it's brick and federal influences, then heading down the coast to the Antebellum/early American style, then splashes of color and art deco in Florida with the charming pastels of Sanibel and Miami. My favorite, the Mexican/Spanish influences throughout the southwest and California, with heavy woods, aged metals and yellowed candles and then up the northwest with Craftsmen and cozy warmth. The middle seems to be a combination of many of these, so in the US, you can certainly find a style that appeals to everyone! Christina R
love those pillows….would look beautiful in my home!
This are lovely! My mother has recently taken to remodeling our home and this is just the kind of style she adores.
All of them…and more. Our home is a melting pot of things we've collected from our travels.
As long as it's endearing and brings back memories of a trip or a great junkyard find, it's part of the mix
I love to mix & match, especially since living in the Southwest & then moving to Florida….everything actually blends together very nicely & I love the contrasts!
USA's melting pot fits my style. Antiques and contemporary, lots of color, I am surrounded by all the things I love.
I too like to mix my styles. Moroccan style as well as the Villas of Italy are two of my favorites. I like the Moroccan style because it has a flare for the contemporary where the Villa's of Italy take me to wine country, sea side living, and beautiful architecture.
My style is more eclectic, so I look for inspiration from around the world.
I would have to choose the USA, becaause it is a melting pot of all different cultures and styles. I like so many different styles it is hard to choose just one. So i have different styles in each room of my house.
Beautiful pillows with a feel factor!
Mexico and France, I love the bold colors and sunny patterns in Mexico along with their pottery and art work. And French country style is also a favorite of mine the slip covers and curved lines. So I melted the bold colors of Mexico with the eclectic simplicity of the French style, painted furniture, bold walls and art. And those pillows would be fantastic on my sofa, or on the bed, or in the head chairs at the dining room table.
I am in the process of redoing my kitchen and am doing a country French Provencial theme. Golds, mustard, greens, reds. Rustic, different wood textures, toile et al. Can't wait till it's done!
Sweden… or IKEA, USA
The pillows are adorable! My home and style is very worldly. My bedroom is a soothing Hindu-Morroccan feel. My living room has an earthy Mexican-Hawaiian flair and my kitchen is flirty mix of French country and South American. All giving off a natural feel with leaves and flowers. Strangely enough, it all gels! I haven't been able to travel in a very long time, so my decor brings me where I want to be.
Definitly France! I love thier fabrics! I would love to win these pillow, they are BEAUTIFUL!
sweden!
BEAUTIMOUS!!! Love them, want them! <3
They're beautiful! If only they came in blue…
Our design style is an eclectic mix of anything that catches our eye. We're not afraid to use color.
I once bought my sister the most amazing silver dragon necklace at a shop in Scotland. I should have bought myself one. It's her favorite and I want to rip it off her neck and steal it every time she wears it (which is a lot).
As much as I would like to say our style is very Euro chic its not sadly. We're probably a little traditional, a dash of modern (only on our tv stand/book case), with a side of farm houseish. So we're all USA! I love colors but I have to introduce them slowly or my husband thinks I'm making the room all girlie
I am completely in love with those pillows, so bright and fun. They would waken any of our rooms up!! 
I once went to Ocho rios and there was so many great unique things there. I did by some fabric I used to make throw pillow.
Got to say eclectic USA, nothing I have matches
I'm a USA kind of gal. My house was built in 1927 and has a lot of beautiful wood and built ins. I like to stay true to the house so it is decorated in an Arts & Crafts/ Mission style. I love handcrafted items and these pillows would look lovely with my living room decor.
If I had to choose just one country, it would be Italy. Specifically Venice because of its marriage of design influences from east and west. You have traditional European, mixed with treasures and flavors from the Middle East and southern Asia. Throw in a bit of Japanese minimalism and thoughtful Zen, and you have my design inspiration!
I would say eclectic, but maybe Mediterranean since that covers many countries. I love the colors, tiles, and textiles of the whole region!
Since I like a little bit of everything- eclectic is the answer- you can see beach casual, a little bit of formal, and the older I get the less clutter I like. Just left a yard sale trying to make some of my old treasures go to new homes. The pillows are most beautiful and I have a lovely spot for them in my home!
Great question – I am so into traveling and my house definitely reflects that! Don't worry, it doesn't look like a souvenir shop but I guess with everything it's probably a bit eclectic. Those pillows would fit right in with all my other world treasures!
I'm still trying to figure out my design style – I like so many different things. USA with a leaning towards Scandinavian, I guess.
I think it would be American country – love the whimsical, happy, cottage feel!
I love your question! I love so many styles. But if you want to know my current design style, all I can say is: Two Boys! It's very hard to maintain any sense of style with young boys. So in my personal space (bathroom), I try for "Beach Style" and I overflow this into the Master Bedroom where I try to add a sense of "Calmness".
If I had my choice though and an unending budget, I would love to have an English Country Style, throughout my home. I love chintz and teapots! It is such a cozy, warm, inviting style. Plus I would extend it outdoors with an English Garden that includes lots of roses and pathways!
My second favorite style is Swedish. My husband is from Swedish decent and if we could we would incorporate that into our home. The pillows you are giving away remind of that type of style and "Pink" is my favorite color! They would give me a sense of "girl" in my "all boy" home!
I love your question! I love so many styles. But if you want to know my current design style, all I can say is: Two Boys! It's very hard to maintain any sense of style with young boys. So in my personal space (bathroom), I try for "Beach Style" and I overflow this into the Master Bedroom where I try to add a sense of "Calmness".
If I had my choice and an unending budget I would decorate in an English Cottage style. I love chintz and teapots! It's such a warm, cozy, and inviting style. My second choice is Swedish. I love the clean sense of the style. Plus my husband is from Swedish descent and it's nice to have a part of your heritage in your home. Which leads me to the pillows you are giving away… They have that simple, clean look. Plus the are "Pink"! They would add a little bit of "girl" to my "all boy" style!
donna
I think the good ole USA Texas style. I liked what Candice did with thewords on the wall in the attic redo. I like leather furniture with the tacks showing. Navajo type floor rugs. Bluebonnets, green grass, and coastal colors.
England would epitomize my ideal style. With a bit of Indian pizazz.
I really love the design and colors of these pillows, they would fit right in at my home!
I am IN LOVE with these pillows!!!!!!