Envelop

I want to introduce everyone to this really cool website I stumbled across while searching the web, its called - Envelop!Envelop was born out of a profound love for textiles and a profound love for graphics.

Envelop is an online print-on-demand platform where illustrators can create, promote and sell high quality cotton items to textile lovers throughout the globe.

"Blooms" by Squirrel from Tonbridge GB

"Triangles" by Stephanie Says from Edinburgh GB

Every design uploaded to the site is reviewed by Envelop technically and content-wise for approval before being posted to the website.

"Stripes" by Muovo from Helsinki FI

There is not real physical stock. Every single order is printed on cloth and assembled in Belgium using an eco friendly process.

"Heart" by Philuko from Karlsruhe DE "MultiWidow" by Luigi Console from Ostuni IT

Each product comes with a unique label featuring the designers as well as the receivers info.

"Herbarium N2" by Anasstasia Elias from Paris FR

Envelop prints on a variety of items for your home or everyday lifestyle:

Aprons

Napkins

Oven gloves

Cushion Covers

Place mats

Pot holders

Table Runners

Tote Bags

All the prices on there website are very reasonable being listed in both Euros and Dollars. And perhaps the best thing is Envelop has FREE international shipping! Visit there website to check out all the designs they have to offer. Visit Envelop

REcreate

Hey Everyone! I just found this wonderful new company called REcreate and I'm really excited about it. REcreate specializes in Interior Design and extraordinary recycled furniture. The company was established back in 2009 by Katie Thompson. Based out of South Africa, Katie pays homage to the culture by blending South African craftsmanship with high end finishes and her own eclectic flair to create fun and unique statement pieces for interiors. Here's some of her work.

The Suitcase Chair

Milk Pail Stools

Hat Box Ottoman

To find out more about her furniture, home accessories and interior design service Visit Katie Thompsons web page

Swatch Page from House & Garden

copyright 2011 House & Garden Magazine

So I've finally just recieved the swatch page from the February 2011 issue off House & Garden showing 009 Textiles Leopard Pansy print front and center.

I must say I love this layout. It works beautifully as a page. From an interior design point I would love to create a material board resembling this. I just love the depth from the shadowing giving it both depth and space.

INKED - Tattoo Inspired Textiles for the Home

I recently saw a small section about tattoo inspired textiles becoming trendy for the home so Ive compiled a few items that can be used as accents in the home to get in on this trend without making major changes. Let me know what you think and enjoy! 1. Love & Hate cushions by Sacred Stitches. Sacred Stitches make customised tattoo inspired cushions, original artwork, accessories and gifts.

£45.00 @ http://www.sacredstitches.co.uk/

2. Flash Tattoo Sheet Set 100% cotton sateen from Sin in Linen specializing in tattoo and pin-up inspired home goods.

Full Sheet Set - $99.00 @ http://www.sininlinen.com/

3. True Love Tattoo Cushion by Dollydripp based out of Reading, UK. Prices vary upon currency.

Visit the shop @ www.etsy.com/shop/dollydripp

4. Heart and Birds cushion from Fine Cell Work. 13"x16" embroidery on linen.

£95.00 @ http://www.finecellwork.co.uk/

5. Koi Tile from ModWalls, making tile modern. Visit the website for other styles and designs.

visit http://www.modwalls.com/

6. Tattoo Design Cushion also from Fine Cell Work. 14"x14" needlepoint.

£95.00 @ http://www.finecellwork.co.uk/

009.Textiles Featured in House & Garden

009. Textiles is excited to inform everyone that our print Leopard Pansy has been featured in the February 2011 issue of House & Garden magazine currently on newstands. If you would like to request a sample of this beautiful fabric dont hesitate to contact the studio to see how we can make it work for your next design project. Not only does it come in the black and white which was featured in the magazine it is also availabile in purple and yellow!

A New Year = A New Adventure

Welcome! With a new year comes new adventures and an anticipation of good things to come. I had been thinking about starting a blog for quite some time just never got around to it. So when Emilie O'Conner of 009.textiles asked me to start a blog for her company I was quick to say yes.

009.textiles is a fabric design company owned and operated by Emilie O'Conner from her studio in West London. Upon completing an internship with Emilie in July of 2010 I had developed a strong love for fabrics and the process it takes to complete a design from concept to finish. It truly is an incredible experience.

Having my degree in Interior Design I was taught to be familiar with flooring, fabrics and wallpaper but never really thought much of the design process behind them, always looking at the finished products instead and how I could best use them in a space.

This blog is dedicated to the design, production and love that goes into producing fabric. Over the course of the next year I will post anything and everything to do with fabric - pictures, prints, and trends and even ways to apply them to your everyday life in the hopes it will inspire you.

Heres to a New Year, New Adventures and New Designs!