{link love} Apartment Therapy: Otomi Textiles

Apartment Therapy: Otomi Textiles

*Photography via Apartment Therapy

{product+love} PATTERN wallpaper & fabric

Oh, how I love pattern and print. For me a great pattern narrates a room, establishing your complete color story with its presence. So something special happened at Elle Decoration this Fall; they turned out a gorgeous pattern book showcasing their top selections of autumn/winter wallpapers and fabrics for all of us to behold. Their picks are a wonderful compilation of florals and fauna, illustrative effects and classic prints. Together the collection is elegant and calm yet quietly forward moving. I hope you enjoy a few of my favorite picks. Have a wonderful weekend all...

Image 1. Tropical Birds' wallpaper, Cole & Son | 'Yarrow' silk fabric in Tumeric/Grape, Clarissa Hulse
Image 2. 'Decatur' linen-mix fabric in Rame Grigio by Armani Casa, Rubelli | 'Ostrich' wallpaper in Goldleaf on Brownstone, Beware the Moon | 'Staunton Mohair Gauf' fabric in Truffle, Ralph Lauren Home | 'Truffle' viscose-mix fabric in Miel, De Le Cuona
Image 3. 'Dandelion Mobile' silk fabric in Sunflower Yellow, Miss Print | 'Chevron' cotton-viscose fabric in Sulphur, John Lewis | 'Styvmorsviol' linen-cotton fabricc by Linda Svensson for Mairo, Northlight
Image 4. 'Memento' wallpaper by Amy Butler, Graham & Brown | 'Define' rayon-mix fabric in Marine by Barclay Butera, Kravet London | 'Dimapur' viscose-mix fabric in Blu by Armani Casa, Rubelli
Image 5. 'Rues des St Peres' viscose-cotton fabric from the 'Sonia Rykiel Maison' collection, Lelievre

*Photography via Elle Decoration: October 2010

{product+love} Serena & Lily

Serena Dugan is a textile designer and artist who met Lily Kanter, a savvy baby boutique owner, and together formed Serena & Lily; a company who is dedicated to creating children’s spaces that are fresh and style-driven, with dynamic color and pattern. Their collections have expanded to 14 bedding sets, 30 original fabric patterns and now furniture and furnishings for tall people as well as the younglings. With a careful blend of contemporary, sophistication and timeless simplicity they have turned the industry on its side. As their products evolve, their designs stay the same: full of integrity and a visual Je ne sais qua.

* photography and descriptions via Serena & Lily

Navy Spade: Inspired by Italian tile work, this fabric's navy and white color contrast creates a strong graphic statement.

Citrus Pebble: Alternating citrine and aqua spots make this design both playful and simple.

Air/Chocolate Diamond: A smart geometric pattern in chambray and chocolate.