tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27290929011996804812011-09-22T16:20:58.395-07:00The heart has its reasons which reason knows nothing of.... -PascalKerry Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10614759623420576360noreply@blogger.comBlogger81100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2729092901199680481.post-52704521944598616402009-08-15T12:39:00.000-07:002009-08-15T14:03:31.977-07:00

I'm going through an Ikat period. Ask anyone who's seen me lately, and they'll tell you I keep trying to mix Ikat patterns in to every project. I like the real, antique ones (who doesn't?), the reproductions, cheap enough to use with abandon, and especially the newest fabrics that take a bit of the Ikat graphic punch, clean it up, and use it in a fresh, new way. Since the textiles are so ancient,

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Here's my latest design find ( and it's a full-fledged crush ):Gorgeous fabrics by designer Mally Skok. I have just about flipped over the crisp, clean patterns and clear colors, and they have a bit of India/Uzkbeki flair that I adore. They seem so completely timeless. Just look:And don't miss this one:I have learned from her Tweets that she seems to be a traveler and gardener; the type of person

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This little basket came into my life recently when I was passing through the clearance aisle of a big-box store, and it was sitting there all alone. It was looking cheerful and was also 75% off. Well, I thought to myself, that would be a happy little treat. I envisioned carrying things to the beach, or toting flatware and dishes outside for supper. Never did I think the Basket would become the

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Photo from "What is James Wearing?" taken by Lars StephanLike so many others I, too have fallen under the spell of blogger James Andrew, of "What is James Wearing?" fame. Yes, his blog is a fun glimpse into a jetset lifestyle, and yes he has fabulous taste in clothes. But the real clincher came for me when I spotted photos of his apartment on another blog. It's a great interior, no doubt - but

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Roman Shades in Island Ikat by China SeasPhoto by Ngoc Minh Ngo, House Beautiful, March 2009.OK, it's not really a crush but more of a personal obsession of mine. China Seas has a way of coloring their patterns in a way that is totally fresh and forward-looking, and yet the colors aren't way off from colors we may have in the rest of the home. It takes a bit of colorist genius to do that

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Crush of the Day: Wedding Couple Garrett and AnnI love how they still have a pair of Grandpa's Lilly Pulitzer pants; I love him for hopping into them and rockin' that kelly green blazer; I love her for holding dear the notion that weddings should be about the bride and groom's happiness, and if Lilly makes her happy, Lilly it shall be. Don't let those pants hide in the closet when the honeymoon

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We just can't get enough around here of Thomas Paul's fresh, snappy modern prints from Duralee. They've given our shop a needed lift, and they are clean and simple enough to mix well into traditional rooms. That's one of my complaints about a lot of modern design - the elements are great looking on their own, but those of us who don't live in a minimalist loft or Neutra house in L.A. can't easily

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My Design Crush at the moment is Jeffery Bilhuber - his rooms don't look like a designer did them, they just look like the homes of people with incredible taste and a sense of tradition. His house will be published in August Vogue. I like to stop by his web site when I need a visual lift: www.bilhuber.comBeautiful pictures - I particularly love the recurring pair of chairs facing each other

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