From Francesca:
It’s always a challenge to find upholstery fabric online. Former Domino editor Michelle Adams has produced a line of simple bold prints on organic cotton; we especially like the Delavan Stripe; $90 a yard at Rubie Green.
Add comment July 2nd, 2009
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From Julie:
Simple bath mats are surprisingly hard to find; here are a few we like.
Above: Made from organic cotton, the 20-by-35-inch Coyuchi Bath Mat is $28 and is available in five colors at Coyuchi.
Above: The 20-by-34-inch Organics Bath Mat is available in ivory or white; $21.95 at Crate & Barrel.
Above: The Eileen Fisher Seedpod Bath Rug is available in two sizes and three colors; the 21-by-34-inch size is $58 and the 27-by-45-inch size is $98 at Garnet Hill.
Above: The Cotton Woven Bath Rug from Restoration Hardware is available in three sizes and 28 colors; the 17-by-24-inch size is $29, the 21-by-34-inch size is $49, and the 30-by-50-inch size is $99.
2 comments June 30th, 2009
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From Julie:
Discovered via Materialicious: Subtly hued Hardy Organic Hemp from UK designer Emily Todhunter, available through O Ecotextiles.
Add comment June 19th, 2009
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From Julie:
New at L’Aviva: hand-dyed natural indigo (indigofera plant) throws from West Africa, dipped in dye vats repeatedly over a period of days or weeks; $185 at L’Aviva.
Add comment June 16th, 2009
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From Sarah:
We like the look and feel of the recycled denim and old army tent canvas used in these pieces from the eco-conscious company Environment Furniture. Part design consortium, part modern crafts shop, Environment is a furniture maker with a forward-thinking commitment to using materials and processes with low environmental impact. Environment’s retail showrooms are located in New York, Orange County, and a new flagship location in LA. The company uses only reclaimed, recycled, and sustainably harvested wood in its designs.
Above: Tripolina Chair is $795 in recycled army canvas or denim; also available in vegetable-dyed leather for $1,495.
Above: Block Cushion is $795 in recycled army canvas or denim.
Above: Mash Coffee Table is $795 in recycled army canvas or denim.
4 comments June 9th, 2009
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From Francesca:
One of our favorite iconic summer prints is Herring, designed by Marianne Nilsson in the 1950s. UK company New House Textiles recently reintroduced Herring—as well as a selection of midcentury Scandinavian designs—for their new Homewares Collection (they ship worldwide).
Above: Linen/cotton Herring Tablecloth; £45.
Above: Linen/cotton Herring Napkin; £5.50.
Above: Large Herring Rectangular Tray; £20.
Above: Cotton/linen Herring Table Runner; £19.
Add comment May 26th, 2009
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From Francesca & Julie:
Malian textile designer and calligrapher Aboubakar Fofana, who lives and works in the UK (he spent more than 20 years studying and developing dying techniques in Japan and France), showed his ethereal textiles at the ICFF. Fofana operates a workshop in Mali, where he produces a collection of bed covers and fabrics with a mix of ethnic influences. His passion for indigo plants and natural dyes has led to a revival of the use of the indigo plant in West Africa. For purchasing information, visit the design collective Design Africa or the Aboubakar Fofana website; Fofana has also shown his work at ABC Carpet & Home in New York.
Add comment May 21st, 2009
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From Janet:
Founded 150 years ago in the Catalan region of France, Les Toiles du Soleil (‘the cloth of the sun”) opened its first and only US shop last December in Chelsea in New York. Rolls of striped fabrics line the walls (bringing visions of striped deck chairs lining the beaches of the French Riviera) and an array of accessories—pillows, tote bags, aprons—are on offer. The 100 percent cotton fabrics (with generous 72-inch widths) are fashioned on Old World traditional looms and are sold by the yard. Some designs—deck chairs and camp stools—are available in outdoor Sunbrella fabrics. Clients can customize anything from upholstery to accessories, including curtains for shower or window treatments. Photos via My Happiness Project, Racked and Les Toiles du Soleil.
Above: Les Toiles Aprons are $55.
Above L: Deck Chairs are $145 and available in both cotton and Sunbrella fabrics. Above R: Camp stools are $90.
Add comment May 11th, 2009
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From Sarah:
The latest offerings from UK-based Toast feature these great blankets, all of which would work well indoors or out.
Above: Nantyffin Wool Blanket in ecru and black, £95.
Above: Khadi Check Picnic Blanket in ecru and green, £45.
Above: Karien Wrap Blanket in blue and brown nubbly cotton, £79.
Add comment May 1st, 2009
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From Julie & Sarah:
Lately, we’ve been gravitating toward black and white checks—ginghams, buffalo plaids, houndstooth. Here are some rooms we admire that feature graphic black and white geometrics.
Above: A bedroom from the Tine K catalog.
Above: A graphic black and white bedroom at the Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, Kentucky; photo via Apartment Therapy.
Above: A bedroom in a Swiss chalet; see Architect Visit: Charles Pictet in Switzerland.
Above: A room from Cabbage & Roses.
Above: A bedroom via Living Etc.
Above: Organic cotton Buffalo Blanket from Ortolan Organic.
Above: A rustic cabin interior; photo by Paul Raeside.
1 comment May 1st, 2009
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