Liven Up Your Coffee Table

Liven up your coffee table with this lovely book from Ikea called SY - Love for Textiles. I realize sometimes Ikea gets a bad rep but its all about inspiration here. So why not check it out? Spring is coming and its time to get ready to add some new and vibrant prints into the home.

"This is not a book to read. It's a book to touch, to browse, to be inspired by and enthused about. Because textiles arent about sharp scissors and awkward sewing machines. They're about creative desire. So stop reading and step inside our textile world."

It's a beautifully bound hardcover consisting of 180 pages filled with inspirational photographs, tips and tricks to make your dreams a reality. And if fabric from Ikea isnt your thing, well then get inspired by the images but substitute the prints with some fabric by your favorite designer? 009. perhaps?

What are some of your home decor dreams for the coming spring?



Underfull Tablecloth By: Kristine Bjaadal

All photos courtesy of Kristine Bjaadal

Today im writing about an everyday object thats just a little out of the ordinary. I dont know about you but I like things that are unique, conversation starters, things people see and then stop to look at just a little bit longer.

The Underfull tablecloth by Kristine Bjaadal from Norway is definately one of those objects. A beautiful tablecloth that at first appears to be just a standard white floral damask transforms to reveal a beautiful pattern with every slip of the hand.

The idea is that some stains such as red wine or grape juice are hard to clean and can often leave traces of colour on the fabric even after several washes. With the Underfull tablecloth instead of throwing it away you can continue to use it as the traces of colour will have formed a pale pattern that will continue to grow over time.

This tablecloth has gained significant recognition since Kristine first introduced the prototype to the design world and has been awarded several awards including the prestigious Blueprint Award at 100% Design London for Best Use of Material.

Check out the video to see it in action:


Underfull - the tablecloth that turns spilling into poetry from Kristine Bjaadal on Vimeo.
How cool is this? Imagine having this on the table during the holidays. What does everyone think? I know I can remember quite a few Thanksgivings when this tablecloth would have been great to have on the table. Can you?

Visit some of Kristines upcoming shows:

• 100% Norway at the Norwegian Centre for Design & Architecture Jan 20th - Mar 6th 2011
• Norway Now at the Clairon Sign Hotel in Stockholm Feb 7th - 13th 2011
• Designboom Mart at the Stockholm Furniture Fair Feb 8th -12th 2011

To find out more information or view more of Kristine Bjaadal's work check out her website here!

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

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/

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!