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Friday Foursome – Indigo Edition

May 20, 2016

Welcome to this week’s Friday Foursome, where I share a few of the things that made me swoon over the past week. This week everything I’m loving has one thing in common.

A fun DIY tutorial for block-printed fabric.

I love everything about this gorgeous outdoor space, especially the tile wall and those indigo batik pillows. You can have your own made using this fabric.

And speaking of tile – I’m in love with this gorgeous terracotta tile.

I really really really want one of these framed textiles for my house.

Friday Foursome

April 15, 2016

Welcome to this week’s Friday Foursome, where I share a few of the things that made me swoon over the past week.

Doesn’t this weather get you thinking about summer? I love that this Hamptons summer retreat was created out of three small barns.

A simple and inexpensive way give an old fireplace a clean modern look.

This great fabric from Spoonflower has the look of authentic African mudcloth at a fraction of the cost … would make cute pillows like this …

I just cannot stop thinking about the cool light fixture doubled up over a long dining room table in this Chatham, Massachusetts home.

Serena & Lily Design Shop – San Francisco

June 26, 2014

The first stop on our trip to Napa was one night in San Francisco, one of my favorite cities. We always love kicking around some of the great neighborhoods … Cow Hollow, Pacific Heights … grabbing some breakfast, popping in the little local shops. This time, on my to-do list was checking out the new Serena & Lily Design Shop on Sacramento Street.

I have loved Serena and Lily since I started getting their catalogs many years ago … when they just sold nursery and children’s bedding.

I think it’s great that they have created a Design Shop where you can actually touch and feel all their pretty fabrics and products.

Upon entering the store I was greeted by this gorgeous vase of calla lilies, and this invitation:

I love this! Inspiration, collaboration, imagination … and a few dreams thrown in … isn’t that what great design is all about?

Just beyond this entry table the walls were lined with colorful eye candy.

I love their vibrant prints and fabrics.

They also have a nicely curated collection of paint colors. How fun to showcase them on a surfboard?

I love this soft and pretty nursery …

I have always liked their patchwork Natural Hide Rug, so it was neat to see it in person. And how about the wallpaper?

Here is another little vignette that made me happy …

A fun way to style your bar cart!

I have also drooled over their online art collection … so this little corner of the store stopped me in my tracks.

But that’s not all … if you wander all the way through the store and peek out back … there’s another little surprise.

A peaceful little nook in the middle of a big city. I have a serious crush on that Double Hanging Rattan Chair.

And speaking of a sweet spot to sit … I got my new kitchen barstools!

What do you think? They are from Wisteria and I have had a crush on them for some time.

Also … who can resist a sweet smelling bouquet of lilacs?

Enjoy your summertime adventures!

Adventures at the Mart

April 11, 2012

Ok … this is me and the lovely Kristy Sweeney during our trip to the Merchandise Mart today. Stay tuned for a more complete introduction to this fabulous lady, designer, Mom, singer and friend. She is the newest addition to Swoon Interiors, Inc. and I am anxious to show you pictures of the amazing transformation she has made to her own home and for her to share with you a little bit about herself. A whole post all about her is in the works …

In the meantime, I will share with you a few snapshots of some of the dazzling eye candy we were enticed by today at the Mart.

One of our first stops was the Duralee showroom. We got caught up ooogling all of their lovely, colorful fabrics. They are really trying to take more traditional prints and bring them out in new, more modern colorways …

These would be charming in a young girl’s room.

I was excited to get a glimpse of John Robshaw’s new swoonworthy collection designed especially for Duralee. It is so new, in fact, that they still only have the swatch books.

We may have stayed a little too long in this next showroom, but we couldn’t help ourselves … everything just sparkled with sophistication and glamour. I seriously want to replace all of my light fixtures with ones from this showroom …

Gorgeous sconces and table lamps too.

I really liked these pieces with acrylic legs … a nice modern twist on more traditional pieces.

How beautiful is this silver leaf armoire? It would light up a room.

This whole set up makes me want to have a pool in my backyard. (And unlimited time to lounge.)

More gorgeous textiles …

I’m always a sucker for a lovely tufted anything … but I especially like the shape of this sofa … and my Kyle would love that table.

We really liked this idea for a long wall that we saw in Holly Hunt …

… a nice way to add architectural interest. I would love scouring the flea markets for antique gates like these.

And finally …

Bathtub Heaven.

Gorgeous New Textile Line

November 8, 2011

One of my favorite designers, Lauren Leiss of Pure Style Home just launched her own textile line and her online shop went live Monday morning.

All of her fabrics make me swoon, but here are a few of my favorites.

She has designed them intentionally to be washed for a softer, more time-worn look, which I love.

The photography is gorgeous as well.

I also love that she used her adorable son in the photo shoot …

Each fabric began from her own drawings and doodlings and has a little story behind it about why she created it. One of them even has a secret little inscription to find in the pattern. It says “live your life.” I like that …

She is currently doing a giveaway of 2 free yards of fabric of your choice. All you have to do is go to her shop, pick out your favorite pattern and then leave a comment about it on her blog. She’ll randomly draw two winners on Friday.

Of course, I have already signed up!

P.S. To my sister Lori … if you are reading this, Happy Birthday!