In 2008 I traveled to England. Part of my time there was spent in London viewing the latest collections from Osborne & Little and Designers Guild. I also visited the flagship Designers Guild shop on Kings Rd. The product and displays were amazing. Much of the product is only available online in the US. There…
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Because They Are Beautiful…
I love the colors in this room.They are soft and lively at the same time. This setting is an inviting mix of colors and textures, pink and turquoise, silk and linen. The antiqued mirror panels add reflection and an aged sense of luxury. The fabric treatment around the mirror is glamorous and amazing. Fabrics and…
Scalamandre’ and Maria Flora Outdoor Fabrics
The current selections of outdoor fabrics are amazing. They are versatile, fun and practical. The fabrics in this photo are from Scalamandre’. The patterns are Kiawah, Rhododendron and Boxwood. This group is also from Scalamandre’. The patterns are Copa Cabana, Bamboo Grove and Luau. http://www.scalamandre.com/ The pattern Erice is from Maria Flora Fabrics, which specializes…
Designer Guild The Power of New Fabric
I found this chair at a vintage shop. It was a bit worn and the vinyl covering was, well, horrendous. I cleaned up the frame and covered the chair in a beautiful floral linen from Designer Guild. Now I love it.
Designers Guild Barcelona Collection
The new Barcelona Collection from Designers Guild is bright, vivacious and bold. The printed fabrics showcase graphic modern flowers in fresh lively colors. Seeing the fabrics up close in the showroom adds a whole other level of appreciation for this dynamic collection. www.designersguild.com
Designers Guild Pavilion Collection2
The Pavilion Collection from Designers Guild reflects influences from the Brighton Pavilion. There are fusions of classical and exotic. The combinations include formal graphic elegance and floral Chinoiserie.
Designers Guild Pavilion Collection3
The collection includes beautiful embroidered silks as well as printed silks. Each have exquisite details and an amazing range of colors. The showroom samples give the opportunity to view the full repeat of these lustrous patterns.
Designers Guild Pavilion Collection4
The collection also includes a graphic architectural pattern on linen and a printed silk with the look of a hand drawing. The Pavilion Collection is stunning. Leave a comment. I’d like to know what you think of these fabrics.
Scalamandre’
This new ad from Scalamandre’ is wonderful for many reasons; color, layout, design. What I like about it the most is it’s so true. I have worked with clients on addition and renovation projects where the original inspiration for the project was a piece of furniture they love. Sometimes that’s where you start. www.scalamandre.com
Design Legacy
I found wonderful things at Design Legacy, a wholesaler selling to retailers and designers. They have gorgeous pillows, fabrics, accessories and furniture.
