Fabric Friday
Friday, August 26, 2011
If you've been looking for traditional fabrics with a slightly modern sensibility, something that fits effortlessly into your traditional home, then Parlor Textiles is a terrific option! And amazingly, they are eco-friendly too! Intrigued yet? This company wraps social responsibility in a beautiful package. The fabric itself is a blend of eco-friendly hemp and organic cotton. Made in the United States, their process uses water-based inks, heat and pressure rather than chemicals to print the patterns onto the cloth.
Take a peek at a few of their patterns. Any one would seamlessly work on a wing chair or drapery, with Oriental carpets, in a trad home. Equally lovely in a modern setting, the patterns have an Eastern flavor. Very versatile from a design standpoint!
parlor ailey in indigo
parlor blockstripe in indigo
parlor dixie in red
parlor indian deco floral in red
parlor simple ikat in indigo
parlor pinwheel in leaf
I'm loving the Indian Deco Floral — so stunning in it's simplicity! Do you have a fave? Visit their site for more options.
Tags: decorating, eco-friendly, fabric, Fabric Friday, green design, Parlor Textiles, sustainable interior design
Friday, August 19, 2011
Not your typical fabric patterns, these beauties from Eskayel let you interpret their meaning, almost like an ink blot test. Is it tie-dye? Batik? Do you care? It's just plain cool!
- setting sun in raspberry on linen
- culebra cubic in blue on linen
- sweetwater in aqua on linen
This is just a small selection of the many interesting fabrics Eskayel offers. Additionally, they feature pillows, baskets and more on their website. An especially fun feature, you can shop their line by color. Enjoy!
Tags: Eskayel, fabric, Fabric Friday
Friday, May 27, 2011
Another wonderful experience at Blogfest2011 was the opportunity to listen to internationally acclaimed interior designer Barbara Barry discuss her new collection Indochine for Kravet. Barbara's slides revealed the many inspirations she found during her travels in Asia, particularly in Japan. If you have seen any of her previous fabric collections, you know her fabrics are always gracious, understated and calm. Her personality matches completely! The Asian influence is clearly visible; the palette remains soft and elegant. In addition to fabrics, the collection includes trim, hardware, rugs and believe it or not, her own custom tea blend named Citrine. Barbara in the Kravet showroom, showing the fabrics:
Barbara Barry in the Kravet Showroom
Close up shots of several fabrics — I wanted you to see the texture…
Barbara Barry for Kravet
Barbara Barry for Kravet
Barbara Barry for Kravet
Barbara Barry for Kravet "Wind Palace"
Barbara Barry for Kravet
kravet indochine hardware
indochine trim from Barbara Barry for Kravet
What do you think? I think subtle and beautiful, like the lady herself. Thanks Kravet for the chance to meet this amazing talent.
Tags: Barbara Barry, Blogfest2011, Indochine, interior inspiration, Kravet
Friday, April 22, 2011
If your weekend thoughts turn toward Easter, renewal and spring, enjoy the embodiment of those sentiments in the new Salon collection from Soleil Bleu par Wellmann. Fresh colorways and elegant textures — perfect for a grown up girl's Easter basket!
the salon collection from soleil bleu par wellmann
the salon collection from soleil bleu par wellmann
the salon collection from soleil bleu par wellmann
the salon collection from soleil bleu par wellmann
Wishing you all a peaceful and joyous weekend!
Tags: fabric, Fabric Friday, fabrics, interior inspiration, soleil bleu par wellmann
