Showing posts with label textiles. Show all posts
Showing posts with label textiles. Show all posts

November 19, 2019

Chair Refurbish...


I thought I would post a chair rehab I did using an old chair I bought and painted white (first painted orange, which was hideous and then blue).  I was living in Maine and visited a now-defunct Maine Cottage showroom and bought some fabric I used to cover the seat.

It is my favorite rehab as I've painted a lot of furniture in the past.


BEFORE:



 AFTER:


(Images by monaco interiors)

May 17, 2013

Best of MI...Fabulous Fabric Fridays...Richard Smith...


Well, its my last Friday in my seaside cottage and I've gone for my last walk...its bittersweet for me, but on to bigger and better things now.  I thought in true fashion for a Friday, I would post one of my favorite columns about one of my favorite places in the world: England.  My mother was born in Scotland and I lived in England so it has a very special place in my heart. Not to mention aunts, cousins and friends live there so its always a vacation I want to take.  So, enjoy and have a great weekend! I will be posting from my new digs soon! Thanks for following and stopping by -

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From October 2010



'Fairlight' - Richard's 17th century farmhouse

I'm sorry I'm so late with this post but I spilled hot coffee on my laptop keyboard and it stopped working! Needless to say, I purchased a keyboard that is spill-proof (!!) so it is just a quick fix until I decide to take my laptop in for some 'surgery...'  I digress...welcome to Jolly Old England for this post. Highlighting a fabulous textile designer in the UK - Richard Smith who has redone his country home and uses ALL his own fabrics to decorate...I think you will like what you see - I can't decide which room I like best...:))

Richard has designed fabrics for F. Schumacher and Warner Fabrics...




Richard Smith in his studio amongst his textiles...

'Cecily' hand printed silk...





(original images by James Merrell)
(Interior Design by Diana Kelly with Richard Smith)
I love all of the rooms, but the turquoise linen fabric in the dining room and these curtains above are particularly beautiful...Richard has done different collections for 'No. 9 Thompson' and you can see more here.  Since living in England, I have a soft spot for all things British and of course, British design.  Thank you for spending a little time with me this week and I hope you all have a great weekend!! I have something special for you next week so please stop in again! xx :))

May 14, 2013

Best of MI...Fabulous Fabric Fridays...Saffron Marigold




I have so many great posts from the past, I thought it was rather inspiring!! I used to do this column every Friday and this company has some seriously gorgeous fabrics that are STILL so in demand.  I love all of these, but the 'Morning Dew' really catches my eye. Which is your favorite??
Enjoy! 


SAFFRON MARIGOLD - FROM JULY 2010


Welcome to the world of Saffron Marigold...following last week's post featuring 'Les Indiennes, I am in love with all fabrics Indian.  These are curtain panels that are so reasonably priced, its ridiculous. The first photo above is called 'Maharaja -Beautiful Burgundy Royal Elephant Colonial Curtain' - isn't that great? and it is only $24.99 per panel!! Happy shopping indeed!

Spice Route - Decorative Red Orange Moroccan Tab Top Panel -

Kilim Noir - Designer Black Gold Tab Top Cotton Panel -

India Rose - Luxury Pink Floral Indian Sari Print Curtain Panel -

Morning Dew - Elegant Decorative Yellow Blue French Beaded Valance - (this valance is only $19.99)


The company also creates shower curtains, duvets, bedspreads, pillow covers, sheer curtains, table linens and cushion covers. The website is beautiful...for more inspiration please go here: http://www.saffronmarigold.com/ - there is a catalog and you can sign up for 'exclusive savings and announcements.'

Which fabrics would you choose for your home? perhaps some curtains? or a bedspread? Do you like a lot of pattern around your windows?

(images courtesy saffronmarigold.com)

August 15, 2012

Pink power...

I just got my new House Beautiful and as usual, there is so much inspiration. I have been very drawn to the color pink lately and there is a survey in the mag that says bloggers have chosen pink over other colors more than anyone else. Well, I love this dining room with the elegant curtains, gorgeous linen textures, crystal and blue and white.  Note the pattern on the wall under the console...Wouldn't you love to sit down here for a meal? How great would everyone look bathed in candlelight? I'm in...


(image by Bjorn Wallander)



Have a great rest of the week!

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July 8, 2010

Fabulous Fabric Fridays...IKEA inspiration...

IKEA has some fabulous fabrics and since I featured IKEA in my Green Scene column, I thought I would highlight some of their versatile fabrics...above is a modern take on a quilt...great for a kids room or even as a wall hanging...

Check out this fab bag - its only $1.99 - can you believe it? how great would this look at the beach or at the grocery store??

For a baby's room, these sweet curtains could work for a little boy or a little girl's room...adorable...

My favorite - POLKA DOTS! I love, love them! and this fabric is only $4.99/yard...wow! the colors are so rich...

This is a very modern pillow cover with chic global appeal...this would look great in a room with an eclectic style...



The great thing about IKEA, is that if you don't live near a store, you can shop online...visit http://www.ikea.com/ for a lot more fabric design inspiration and great prices...have fun!! which fabric/design appeals to you?


(images courtesy ikea.com)

March 14, 2010

On Target...

Wow! I know these have been around awhile, but I was reminded the other day how beautiful Target's chairs are for the budget shopper. The chairs below are about $135...they come in an unbelievable array of styles for the home...happy hunting!
This zebra chair is a great accent piece and will only set you back $100...
This very in style ikat print chair sells for $135 too...
Go to http://target.com for more styles, pricing and eye candy...WARNING: you may be compelled to spend money!!


(images: various google/Target.com)

January 24, 2010

Winter white...

I love this gorgeous white room with European influence...I think it may have been showcased on http://www.cotedetexas.blogspot.com a few months ago and I just love the textiles, the French chair, pale walls, lamps, blue Moroccan stool which ties in with the blue vase and stripes on the pillows, ottoman and the wooden shutters - which lend it a rather sophisticated country look. The simplicity of all these elements look so yummy together. It looks fresh and serene. How beautiful in winter if there is snow outside! What do you like about the room? Would you add more color? Who is the designer??

January 13, 2010

Tactile textiles...

Ric Rac -
Xando -

El Sol -



Studio Bon Textiles - I absolutely love these fabrics (and their imaginative names above!) and originally discovered them in the November issue of Better Homes and Gardens when the mag featured designer, Bonnee Sharp (she is also featured in the November House Beautiful). I previously wrote about Bonnee a month or so ago and was just reading another blog featuring textiles and was inspired to look at her website again. Bonnee has also designed a line for the textile giant, Schumacher as well. What a great addition these would make to any home --modern, traditional or mid-century style...they look fresh, hip and a little bit retro...which one is your favorite??
(for more information go to: www.studiobon.net)


November 7, 2009

Textile Obsession & Studio Bon Textiles


I am obsessed with fabrics - I am taking a textile class and love learning about all the different kinds of fabrics available to the designer and artist. This photo is of a Maine Cottage fabric I covered a chair with this summer and just love...I just read about a textile designer, Bonnee Sharp in Dallas of Studio Bon - please visit her site shttp://www.studiobon.net and prepare to be wowed! She is also featured in this month's "Better Homes and Gardens" magazine.

October 21, 2009

More textiles for the 'Library'...


Here are my fabric choices for a small library in a condo for a school project...I want to put the red swirly on a Swedish-style settee and the other fabrics on more modern chairs. I will add lucite tables and possibly a zebra rug for the floor...the fabrics to the left are 'tweedy' looking and cotton. I love, love the swirly and didn't want to give it up! The room is in Florida and I didn't want to do the usual library in leather and panelled walls etc...