textiles

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!

Have you heard of John Robshaw?

I think his textiles are utterly swoon worthy …

His bedding, pillows, and table linens are a mesmerizing mix of bold patterns and exotic colors that conjure up images of dreamy faraway locales.

Indeed, he uses traditional block printing, dying and weaving techniques with the brilliant colors and patterns, even wildlife, of Central and Southeast Asia to inspire his collections.

I always know a room with John Robshaw textiles when I see one.

So I was excited when I walked into World Market the other day and saw their new line of outdoor textiles. To me, they are very John Robshaw-esque.

Since we are in need of a new umbrella for our patio, I was especially drawn to this …

Summer Goddess 9 ft. Umbrella

It kinda reminds of this fabric from John’s collection … (and you know how I love yellow and gray together.)

I’d like to pick up a couple of these to go with … very block-print inspired:

Bohemian Summer Floor Cushion

And, what do you know, I’d get some pillows too … (I know, shocking). We don’t even have the “lounge”/seating area furniture for our patio yet … but I could hold on to these until next summer.

Bohemian Summer Toss Pillow

But we did just get a new outdoor dining table and chairs … and this even has a whole for the umbrella! (I’ve always wanted to do a runner outside for parties, but could never figure out how to work around that umbrella pole.)