Ready For Surtex!

The last collection is finished and all of the artwork is off to my agent!  I’ve been working like a mad woman for the last few months creating new art for Surtex, the Surface and Textile Licensing convention in New York.  I won’t be going this year because my brilliant son Geordie is graduating from Film School the same week, but my lovely agent Jan Drahiem will be there with her company, 

PAINTED PLANET LICENSING GROUP.  

Drop by and see my new work at booth # 717.  

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My 7 Simple Secrets to Success by Kathy Davis

I love this inspiring video from artist, writer  and designer Kathy Davis.  I hope you enjoy it to.

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Lampshade Slipcovers

Have you ever wondered how to give your old lamps a new lease on life?  Slipcovers may be the answer.  I have a whole section on slipcover styles for lampshades in my new book but you have to wait until March to see them. 

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You're Invited - Let's Party in High Point

 

We are throwing a party with the help of our good friends at Minutes Matter & Studio at High Point Market.  We will be showing off my new hardware line and serving wine paired with gourmet chocolates. 

Visit the Minutes Matter booth at The Suites at Market Square G-4029 (first floor - disregard the booth number on the invite - its wrong)

We will be popping the cork at 2:30 and serving goodies until the cows come home so please come by and see us. 

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~ SLIPCOVERS ~ Home Décor Idea Book

 

 

Does it seem to you that life comes at you in fits and starts?  For me its either sheer boredom or everything happening at once.  That’s what’s going on around here right now.  After two years of preparations and delays my third book, SLIPCOVERS,  is finally almost ready for its debut next Spring. 

It’s all dressed up with a new, fresh look and format as well as a nice, durable,  soft cover so it wont weigh 8 pounds like my other books.  I have a new editor and book designer for this one so I am really excited to see what they come up with for the interior design.  I will share it with you as soon as I get the previews. 

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Jackie Von Tobel for Helser Brothers, Inc.

Greek Key finial

It’s finally here!  The Jackie Von Tobel for Helser Brothers, Inc drapery hardware collection. After many months of development the line is ready for its closeup.  The entire collection is in stock and immediately available at the "made in the USA", Helser Brothers, Inc. plant in Phoenix Arizona. 

French Knot finial

When I first began talking with the fabulous Helser Brothers about a collaboration it became clear to me that this was a fantastic opportunity to create a fresh new line that would address the versatility required for todays window treatment designs.  It was a chance to think out of the box and design hardware that would be able to be used in many different configurations rather than having each piece be pigeon holed for one use. 

Shield scarf holder ~ available with or without tassel

Helser Brothers gave me carte blanche to design new, interchangeable elements that can be used in a multitude of applications just by changing the bracket to fit your needs.  Finials can be used as tie backs or swag holders.  Tab holders can be used as rod brackets and some can be connected together to build cornices.  Individual,  free hanging, “tassles” can be integrated into the window treatments designs themselves as trim or can be ordered attached to rings for a fun embellishment to your design.
 

Javelon finial with rod
 

My goal for the collection was to create simple transitional designs that would work just as well in a modern setting as in a traditional one.   Each piece in the collection was inspired by classic motifs and familiar shapes with clean lines and sharp angles that give each design a rich simplicity.  Each design looks dramatically different depending on the finish you choose.  

^{Arrowhead, Trophy finials  shown in liquid silver finish}

Crafted from cast zinc, this hardware is lighter than typical iron products and has a sleek smooth finish that looks great in metallics as well as Helser’s beautiful hand painted finishes.  The new “liquid silver” finish is a favorite of mine. 

Exclamation Point finial

The new JVT line consists of: 

8 finial designs

6 decorative medallions

2 free hanging tassel designs

2 ring designs with attached free hanging tassels

7/8 round rods

1 1/4 round rods

1 3/4 round rods

7/8 square rods

25 ingenious hanging brackets options that can make almost any installation possible!

25 spectacular, metallic, and hand painted finishes

and much more………

Pagoda finial with tassel

To request your free “to the trade only” catalog and finish samples please email Helser Brothers at Frank@helserbrothers.com

just ask for the JVT catalog!

for Press or Editorial  inquiries please email me at jackie_vontobel at msn.com

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I'm getting ready for my second year exhibiting at Surtex in New York City next week.  Surtex is a show that features artists surface and textile designs for manufacturers who apply them to their products like fabrics, wallpaper, home decor items, etc. 

This year I will be showing with my agent Painted Planet Licensing Group instead of having my  own booth.  They will be at booth 520, 522.  If you are in the city please stop by and say hello! 

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