Floral Pillows By Abigail Borg

Posted on | May 12, 2010 | No Comments

I’m a big fan of Abigail Borg’s beautiful wallpaper. Now the designs are available as pillows. I would totally buy Mr. Chrysanth (upper left) in a heartbeat. But I’m trying to focus on my gardens and the hole in the side of the house first. So you should buy one or two! They are 20 % off through May 24th. Go to abigailborg.co.uk to purchase.

Category: pillows

Ian Mankin: Stripes & Checks

Posted on | April 13, 2010 | 8 Comments

Ian Mankin is one of my favorite resources for beautiful stripe, check, and ticking fabric. Fabric is available by the meter in organic cotton and linen. He recently branched out to offer cushions, tea towels, and draught excluders—key accessories for old homes.

I was reading Romantic Irish Homes by Robert O’Byrne last night when I came across this line, “Strong Farmer’s homes were never known for their decoration and this example has a typically unpretentious simplicity.” Unpretentious simplicity is exactly what I hope my house will someday be. Maybe with a little feminine touch? I need to sneak some girly wallpaper in there somewhere.

Ian Mankin’s textiles are perfect in their simplicity. Nobody does ticking better. Maybe that’s why I come back to his site at least once of week dreaming of sofas, wing chairs, and benches in beautiful stripes. Check out more on ianmankin.co.uk.

Category: pillows, textiles

Muted Plaid Flannel Pillows

Posted on | December 22, 2009 | 3 Comments

I’ve been eyeing these plaid flannel pillows from Toast all fall. Do you think they will go on sale after Christmas? I love them. They could be really cute with the gray wool blanket I ordered from MacAusland Woolen Mills? Go on sale, please.

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Liane from Enhabiten

Posted on | December 11, 2009 | 2 Comments

Tara sent this great new handmade portrait etsy video she shot of Liane from Enhabiten. I’ve gotten to know Liane via the blogging world but seeing her in her element completely captivated me. Liane who started as a painter makes beautiful pillows using vintage fabrics and natural materials. Her studio in New Hampshire is filled with gorgeous florals and linens she has collected at local flea markets. I know she was feeling a bit shy about having a video of herself out in the world. Root her on and tell her she’s great on her blog. Below just a few of wares for sale at her etsy shop: enhabiten.etsy.com. My favorite are her cross pillows.

Category: artist, pillows, video

Thinking About Plaid Pillows & Blankets For Fall

Posted on | September 10, 2009 | 6 Comments

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I know a lot of us don’t want to accept that fall is just around the corner. Fall is my favorite time of the year. Apple cider, apple picking, the smell of burning leaves, and cool crisp nights. Sounds delightful!

I can’t stop thinking about plaid and how I’m seeing the print pop everywhere this fall. Toast has a great new line of plaid pillows. Super cute in different patterns layered on a sofa. Extend the look into the bedroom with Paulette Rollo’s pretty watercolor plaid blankets (below). I spotted Paulette’s work this summer at Smitten in Wiscasset, Maine. Paulette’s blankets are beautiful and super high quality. See more patterns and colors on her website.

Needing more plaid inspiration? Check out my list of plaid blanket resources over here. It will get you excited to drink hot cider and curl up with a book.

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