Alexander Henry has a bright and happy new website ( here). I was checking it out and ran across this brilliant collection perfect for Halloween or for the Goth inclined.
I love it!!
Showing posts with label fabric. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fabric. Show all posts
Sunday, 16 October 2011
Tuesday, 27 April 2010
New Fabric Crush ~ Kerry Joyce
Award winning and much lauded Los Angeles designer Kerry Joyce has launched a new fabric line at West Week that has a universal appeal and classic resonance. I’m loving it! Every pattern has a classic base but exudes a casual elegance for which Joyce is noted.
He is quoted as saying “ I reject trend or fad. Creating a timeless enduring interior is very important to me” I think this philosophy is evident in his collection.
The colors are soft and muted giving the fabrics a sense of age.
This pattern is my favorite – Delicious!
Tuesday, 30 March 2010
Trend Report: RUFFLES ~ All Grown Up
At the European shows this year we saw ruffles in abundance. Large, small, finished edges, raw edges, one ruffle, tons of ruffles, just about any combination or construction was there and it was a key embellishment for all soft categories. Personally I love ruffles. They let you get in touch with your girlie side!
Whether it’s ruffled wool or shirred cotton the simple ruffle adds a ton of impact and texture to an otherwise plain item.
Love this bedding and the ruffles used to create a pattern on the coverlet and pillows. Who said ruffles had to run in straight lines?
Desert never looked so delicious!! Layers and layers of ruffles! The table looks like a cake.
You know a trend is at it’s zenith when it’s featured by Anthropology. This pillow is part of their Tuxedo ruffle bedding ensemble.
My good Friend Leigh Chandler of Papillion Linens has a fantastic selection of linen goods for the home, bedroom and baby. Her natural linen bedding is glorious and it has ruffles galore!
Leigh’s signature slip covered, ruffled bench was recently featured in the March issue of Country Living in a feature touting the resurgence of the “ruffle” in design and fashion. She also writes a great blog here.
It’s amazing what a little ruffled embellishment can do for a simple design!
So very simple – but I love it!
Are you Ready To Ruffle? Yes or No?
Wednesday, 24 February 2010
Tuesday, 17 November 2009
Bennison Goes Bold
Certain fabric lines bring to mind a very specific image for me and Bennison is one of those companies. The sheer mention of Bennison makes me think rich, traditional, elegance. I expect to see beautiful, intricate, yet subtle, patterns in somewhat muted colors on their fantastic linen grounds. The stunning room pictured above and the fabric below are typical of the fabrics I've seen from them for many years now and they have long been a favorite line for many high profile designers.
Today when I went to their website looking to see what's new this is what I saw!
Huh? I love the fabric but why is there a zebra standing on it?
This is their new collection; a beautiful blend of super bright colors on linen using traditional motifs.
This seems a bit Dorthy Draper to me.
Companion Stripes
Sort a Florence Broadhurst vibe here.
More Stripes.
What do you think of this new direction? Do you want to see the status quo from certain brands that you love or are you okay with them doing a bit of experimentation? Are there certain brands that are doing such a good job at one thing they should just stick to it instead of trying to be something they're not?
Let's Discuss......
Sunday, 8 November 2009
My New Website is almost done!
Chinoiserie I Pillow ~ Ocean 20" X 20" I've been under the weather with a nasty case of the flu but I've still been hard at work fine tuning my new website. I hope to have it up and running by the end of the week! Can't wait for you all to see it. Hopefully I will be flu free by then.
