Amy Lau Inspiration

Posted on | December 19, 2007 | Comments Off

Yellow has made a definite mark in 2007. I love it paired with greens and grays. This cute bedroom designed by Amy Lau is a perfect example of yellow done right. The yellow feels fun but it doesn’t get crazy. The grey and mossy greens help ground the color and give it some sophistication. The white duvets keeps the color crisp and casual. Check out Amy Lau’s work by clicking here.

Category: interiors

Lauren Wolf Sea Jewelry

Posted on | December 19, 2007 | Comments Off

From left: Stingray Baby Necklace, $340. Stingray Disc Necklace, $202.

I am loving these new pieces by Lauren Wolf. Each piece is cast in sterling silver depicting abstract sea life forms. The pieces have a great texture and nubby feel. Think: lost jewels from the bottom the sea. Get the booty at thisisauto.com. Check out her portfolio here. lauren wolf 2 705115 Lauren Wolf Sea Jewelry

From left: Lauren Wolf Sea Urchin Band, $74. Sea Urchin Bangle, $97.

Category: jewelery

Glacier National Park Blankets

Posted on | December 19, 2007 | 1 Comment

From left: Rainier National Park, $168. Glacier National Park, $140-$178.

Glacier National Park blankets are one of my favorite wool blankets. I love the stripes and primary colors. The blankets have been around since the 1900s and made by Pendleton Woolen Mills using 100% virgin wool. Each blanket is named for a specific U.S. national park. I have always been drawn to the Glacier National Park blanket. I am trying out these colors on a new stripe painting I am working on. I’ll post some images once I get it a little closer to completion. For now check out Pendleton’s website and explore the great outdoors.

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From left: Great Smoky National Park, $168. Crater Lake National Park, $168-$178.

Category: blankets & throws, inspiration, textiles

Mairo

Posted on | December 18, 2007 | Comments Off

I was just cruising through my bookmarks for a little inspiration. I thought I would share my two favorite patterns from the Swedish company, Mairo. So pretty! I am in love with this fabric. The colors and pattern feel so juicy and organic.

Category: inspiration, textiles

Tartan Wool Blankets

Posted on | December 17, 2007 | Comments Off

From left: Buchanan Wool Blanket, 72×54, $43. MacMillan Wool Blanket, 72×54, $43.

Tartan wool blankets are classics. The colors and patterns vary depending on clan. Who cares if your not Scottish. Pick up a few of these and drape on couches and beds. Think Ralph Lauren ads/Log Cabin retreat.

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From left: Stewart Royal Blanket, 72×54, $43. Anderson Blanket, 72×54, $43.

From left: Lambswool Tartan Blanket Dress Gordon, 54 x 66, $91. MacLeod Wool Blanket, 72×54, $43.

Category: accessories, blankets & throws, textiles

Vintage Welsh Blankets

Posted on | December 16, 2007 | 3 Comments

Vintage Welsh Carthens

I just feel in love with these vintage Welsh blankets. I found them on the UK site, Re-FoundObjects.co.uk. The shop is full of vintage finds: elegant glassware, lighting, and textiles. For now I will bask in the glow of my newest obsession. I have to see what else I can dig up on Welsh blankets. I am so in love with the colors and patterning.

Vintage Welsh Blankets

Category: accessories, textiles

Andirons

Posted on | December 14, 2007 | Comments Off

Gates and Douglas Andirons, Lyle and Umbach, To the Trade.

Andirons have often been called, “jewelry for the fireplace.” Not only are they pretty, but they help prevent logs from rolling onto your floor.

I started this piece back in my H&G days. I feel in love with Lyle and Umbach’s, Reese Andirons, unfortunately they were only sold to the trade. I started to search for other retail options and turned up pretty empty handed.

The problem is andirons were popular back in the day when people had class and actually used fireplaces. It’s nearly impossible to find a reproduction that doesn’t seem cookie cutter and just plain boring. To the trade always has the most druel-worthy stuff but it can be hard for a regular person to get a showroom to sell to them. So I would suggest hunting for the real thing. Try antique stores and great websites like 1stdibs.com. My round-up is meant to be pure inspiration. Let me know what you find antique or not?