The JVT Collection is a Hit In Prague!

I’m ready for my close up Mr. Demille – or at least my Les Fleurs I pillow in magenta is.

I was beyond thrilled when a style editor from Marie Claire CZ (Prague) contacted me about including my pillow in a feature for their April issue on new romanticism. It is extremely difficult to get the word out about new products without a giant PR budget (which I do not have) so I’ve been doing everything on a shoestring and somehow through the magic of blogging and the internet this lovely editor (who obviously has fabulous taste) saw my new line and liked it.

Here is my little beauty of a pillow – doesn’t she look pretty amongst all the other romantic, girlie stuff? I think I need that pink perfume…..

I have no idea what this article is saying ( if you can speak Czechoslovakian let me know will ya?) but I believe the gist of it is something like; what new romantic items would the modern Marie Antoinette wear and surround herself with in her home.

While I can’t read the text the message is clear; pretty is pretty in any era. Romanticism is back to stay.

The new romantics are paired down versions of the old, over the top, designs of the past. They are feminine but at the same time bold and empowering.

Here is a larger image of the Les Fluers I pillow in case you had trouble seeing the tiny picture in print.

And of course I have to show you Peanuts glamour shot posing with some pink pillows from the collection. She’s all girl!

See my entire collection of pillows on my website at www.jackievontobel.com and thanks to Marie Claire CZ for showing off my pretty pillow…

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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?

This design is so fresh and happy. Here the designer uses ruffles to create horizontal stripes.

Desert never looked so delicious!! Layers and layers of ruffles! The table looks like a cake.

Ruffles on your shower curtain? I say Yes. Look – even the towel has ruffles!

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.

Metallic leather ruffles – can you say sophisticated?

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!

Many of her pieces have tiny ruffles used in place of welting like this fabulous headboard.

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?

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Get Your Bliss Cheap at One Kings Lane

Bliss Living on sale at deep discount on One Kings Lane -- LOVE this site!

Hurry - Ends Soon

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New Color at Rubie Green

A new subtle gray colorway adds a soothing neutrality to the color selection on several of the existing patterns at Rubie Green. I don't think they are up on the website yet but these pictures featured on MA Belle, were taken at the launch party for the new color.

How does Michelle Adams do it all ?! A fabric Company, the fab new Lonny Magazine, her blog MA Belle, and who knows what other projects she's got up her sleeve. She's a force to be reckoned with.

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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.

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Luxury Linen From Lilia Alessandra

Lavish embellishments create classic patterns on rich linen grounds made into pillows, bedding and draperies at Lilia Alessandra.










I'm in Love !!!!

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Pillows ~ Pillows ~ Pillows

What's your pleasure?
Furry?

Nubby?

Slick?

Fresh?

Metallic?

Baroque?

Fancy?

Oriental?

Bold?

Country?

Embroidered?

Regal?

You Can Get Them All at Pillow Decor

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