Classic with a Twist: Fabric

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Cable Knit Craze

What will be your TEXTURE of choice this winter??

We are falling in love with the cable knit craze that so many have jumped on the bandwagon for.

Not only is it comfy, soft and beautiful, but the thick twists and turns in the pattern give off a relaxed and textural vibe.

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From blankets, to pillows and everything in between ... you can "cable knit" just about anything.

We love this classic pouf knitted.

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A cable knit pattern on a rug is also soft on the feet, and comfy on the eyes.

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This marled cable knit throw just may be one of our favs. Adorable and functional.

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Here's how a few used cable knit into their designs:

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Accent throw blankets on the bed are perfect for showing off a little texture and spice. Since they are "accents" it works best since the cable knit texture doesn't jive too well with washable/and sleeping. This is simply a piece to be just beautiful.

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This cable knit rug transforms this minimalist entry. Adding a new dimension of design that wasn't present before.

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What shall be YOUR choice this winter?!

Thursday, November 17, 2016 Comments: 0

Greek Key Pattern

Right now, we are really loving this simple, graphic, clean pattern.

GREEK KEY

What's so great about it, you ask??

It really can be transformed to mesh in any type of space! Throw it in a more traditional

home and you get an instant fresh look.

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There are so many variations of the greek key pattern out there,

that your options are really endless.

You can use it as wallpaper: As shown in this Jonathon Alder Collection

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Or Bedding:!

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A new favorite, is the interpretation of the greek key in drapery and on cornice boards.

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Another design fav is this adorable cocktail table.

Jazz up your furniture!

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and even mirrors: love love this!

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Courtney recently made a floor pouf out of a grey greek key patterned fabric for her own home!

Will you love the greek key as well???

Friday, March 8, 2013 Comments: 2

Another find in Vegas!!!

The main buyer for Greenhouse Fabrics-

isn't she adorable?

(she reminds me of Ashley... hard to get out

of the motherly mode!)

I've been ordering from Greenhouse for years and was pleasantly

surprised to meet Leah as an attendee at our

Interior Design Society National Conference.

She had some awesome new fabric introductions and we shared

our like passion for the Chevron...

Greenhouse Fabrics Chartreuse

Greenhouse Fabrics Cedarberry

If you have been living under a "design" rock... here you go:

Chevron: I like to define the chevron pattern as...

"a splash of happiness". Because it is! Just lines and colors...

and make such a smile!

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Some of you may have seen this pattern when Missoni came out with their

collection at Target back in the fall. Here are some of their

recent patterns. How great!

Just a splash of this fun "zig zag" pattern will recreate a whole room for you!

Hello Pretty Things posted this to their blog and I fell in love with the idea!

A quick and easy addition to make your floor "pop"! This rug is sold at West Elm.

Another design from West Elm is this stylized chevron in a duvet. Chevron

doesn't just have to be crisp... it can have some movement to it too!

Feeling brave?? (And very patient) Try out the chevron pattern on your WALLS!

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Add interest to your wall through painting in a pattern!
(this would rather time consuming, maybe enlist some helpers)

Pillows are also an easy addition! There are thousands of places that sell
chevron pillows now, but check out Lacey Placey on Etsy.

I have purchased some of her pillows, and they are
absolutely gorgeous! (and inexpensive!)

She will custom make any size for you as well!

For all you new moms out there, she makes chevron burp clothes too!

Lots of bright and fun colors!

Another idea: You can zig zag above a mantel through art work.
I could even paint this ;)

If your other furniture pieces are simple and patternless, a chair like
this can brighten that room right up! Urban Outfitters has a fun chair:

They also have a duvet in a zig zag pattern!

Adding a zig zag rug to a room really changes the whole feel for the space.
It gives it a bit of a refreshed step and a definite contemporary ambiance.

This burnt orange zig zag rug gives this dining room a great floor
for a wonderful design.

Even the small accessories make a huge difference!
Anthropologie sells this wonderful basket!

Last but not least...don't forget to stay organized in style;)
Plum Paper Designs sells these wonderful little trinkets!

Be Bold!

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Until next time,

Friday, February 3, 2012 Comments: 0

I've always love personalizing a space with initials...

and I just did it for a client project...

(it is a surprise, so I'll show you after the reveal!)

How about a surprise for you?!!

I was sourcing chairs for a client presentation and stumbled upon

a feature of the line, Designmaster, which is custom monogramming...

that we all can afford!

Do not stop with the bed sheets!

Look at these fabulous options...

I really dig the letters but Style #8 makes my hear flutter-

so classic...

The contrast cording really sets these chairs apart as well.

Below is the selection of thread colors and I didn't even include them all-

Here are some tips from the folks at Designmaster...

located in Hickory, North Carolina:)

Custom embroidery designs applied to the inside back of our dining chairs

are positioned on the chair to be seen a few inches above the table top. If the chair

back is taller, the embroidery design will be further down from the top of the chair back.

If the chair is shorter, the design will be closer to the top of the chair back.

The monogram embroidery designs are slightly larger than the monogram

designs. However, the design placement is done in the same fashion.

Custom embroidery applied to the outside backs of our chairs, in most cases, will be placed on the upper portion of the chair back at a height level similar to the front. Sometimes, the embroidery design will look more appealing if it is centered on the back of the chair.

If you are going to spend $$$ on this over the top ceiling,

monogramming the theater chairs is a must