Jonathan Adler for Kravet

Jonathan Adler in all his fabulousness has designed a line of fabrics for Kravet. Starting in the design industry with a pottery line almost 20 years ago, Jonathan Adler has really made a name for himself
 as a leading designer.

His Utopia collection designed for Kravet is a fantastic blend of bright, eye catching color as well as muted neutrals for a modern twist with a global feel that really brings style, craft and joy to your home.

Be sure check out the entire Utopia collection by Jonathan Adler at InteriorMall.com

Selecting the right upholstery fabric

Kravet Fabrics is one of the oldest textile houses around. They have classic lines, as well as contemporary - and everything in between!

They have a WONDERFUL blog with some great information!

This post on selecting the right upholstery fabric is a FABULOUS post! Check it out!!

http://kravet.typepad.com/inspiredtalk/2009/12/selecting-fabric-for-upholstery.html

Flowers, Flowers, Everywhere!

One trend that seems to be gaining momentum at this point in time is the HUGE flower trend! There are so many designs out there right now that are massive floral prints. Some of them are FABULOUS! Some of them - not so fabulous.

Some designers have shown the large-scale prints paired with smaller scale stripes or plaids, others are showing several large-scale prints together. When done well, both options are striking!

There is no rule that says large prints have to be relegated to flowers - no way! There are some interesting large-scale prints that are far from floral. I found this fish-themed print from Osborne and Little quite interesting!

Bottom line - big prints are great design elements - just don't overdo it!


Tip of the day!
To get rid of a headache, slice open a lime and rub it on your head. -credit - Martha Stewart.

Wow - after 2 snow days in one week, I think things may be getting back to normal!


So what are some of the hot colors this season? Now that winter is (for the most part) over, it's time to focus on lighter and brighter! I've seen several colors that have made their way to the "it" list for this season - lavender, coral, sea-green, pale blues - so pretty! (fabric photos from Kravet )


Furniture, paint, accessories - there is so much you can do to change your room just by making a simple color change. Accents in these colors, such as vases, pillows, wall art, framed photos and the like all add a personal touch to your space.




Tip of the Day!!
Have a stubborn ring around the bowl? Use a pumice stone to gently scrub it away without using harsh cleaning agents!