First, I am sure you recognize the ever popular Cap Ferrat fabric from Alan Campbell / Quadrille….

Andrew Raquet

 Meg Braff

But earlier this week I received a promotional email from The Rug Market (a wholesale rug source) and this was one of the rugs they have on sale.  Is it me….or is the look similar?

I’ve recently found this company (I am doing a zebra rug from their indoor/outdoor line for Maddie and Harry’s playroom) and went to take a look at the construction of the rugs over at the Market last week.  In terms of price point and perceived quality….I was really impressed. 

So, do you agree…..

See the resemblance?

I recently spotted this darling guest room designed by Jim Howard.  Honestly, there is not one thing about this room I would change. 

House Beautiful.  Photo credit Francesco Lagnese.

Despite the less than friendly treatment I received from their ABC carpet store this summer, I am a big fan of the unique fixtures from Canopy Designs.  In fact, I’ve got one of their pieces in my own home.  (See it in my old dining room here.  I brought the chandelier with me).

Doesn’t the fixture above look like the little sibling of the blue beauty that seems to be all over the place these days?  See more images here.

Bear Hill Interiors

I kindof like the little version. 

What about you?

I am determined to come to some closure on my lighting fixtures this week.  The pendants I ordered for the kitchen have arrived but that is about where I stopped.  I don’t have a lot of room in the foyer as the ceilings are just over 8′ but I have had my eye on the Pipa Bowl Chandelier from Oly.  It is perfect for a space with lower celings (like mine) but sadly I think it is too wide for our foyer.  In any case, here are a couple of  images I’ve found online.

 Bear Hill Interiors

House Beautiful.  Photo credit, Luca Trovato

Do you like it? 

I finally pulled the trigger and purchased 6 of these in a vintage white finish last week. 

Now I just need to decide on the fabric I want to use for the cusions.  For some reason….I am really liking this at the moment….

But I digress, as this is not the point of this post.  While in the showroom ordering my chairs I was reminded that the same company makes these fun chairs which come in a number of finishes.  They have a great black finish with a bit of red distressing and they look great in a more natural wood tone as well.

They remind me of the now infamous red chair from Ruthie Sommers (via House Beautiful).

They are sold in pairs….in a variety of finishes. 

Do you like them?

Since so much of my business is online I often never see where the products I sell end up.  I recently had a bunch of pillows made for a client and I asked the workroom to email me some photos before they shipped out.  In this particular case, the client had a photo and needed help sourcing the fabrics.  Here was the inspiration.

Lynn Morgan, photographed by Jeremy Samuelson

Once we identified the fabrics we were in business and below is what we ended up with.  (Sorry for the plastic over the pillows but at least I got to see them!)  Each pillow is 22″ x 22″ with a 100% down insert and self-welt.  They have hidden zippers and in this case, full pattern match from front to back.  Any left over yardage is returned with the order.

Quadrille Zig-Zig in Navy on Tint

Lee Jofa / Seacloth Gypsy Bloom in Midnight

And finally, unrelated to the above inspiration image, the client purchased these as well.  Aren’t they fabulous?

Quadrille Kazak in Orange Pale Magenta on Tint

Pricing on the pillows depends on size, construction and fabric source and specifications.  For instance, these cost $69 each plus the cost of fabric.  Compare this to the same pillows that are available retail and I’d say it is a pretty good deal.  Contact me if you need help with your next project.  I’d love to help.

I love finding new and unique lines to work with.  A few months ago I received a catalog from Caracole in the mail.  Their offerings were enticing enough for me to set up an account to see more.

I love this chest…..called “Pardon my French”

And this sweet side table….

What about this gem of a mirror, called “Mood Ring”

And they have some unique sofa silhouettes, like these two favorites….

Love this chair too….so glamorous!

And finally, I am considering these two chairs for potential hostess chairs in the kitchen.  The previous chairs I’d chosen sadly won’t work because the arms are the same height as the apron on the table.  These will clear it and I love the shape.

“Watch my Back”

“Hostess with the Mostess”

Do you have a favorite?