Lilly Pulitzer Arrives at Lee Jofa
We are pleased to announce that the new Lilly Pulitzer Collection has arrived at Lee Jofa! Since 1959, Lilly Pulitzer has been an iconic name in fashion and design. Come see her first home collection, exclusively at Lee Jofa. Over 40 beautiful prints, colors and patterns, all in bright pinks, turquoise and greens. Founded in …
Colorful Combinations from Two Great Companies
Sherwin-Williams and The Robert Allen Group make coordinating fabric and paint quicker and easier! Sherwin-Williams continues its collaboration with The Robert Allen Group, a leading designer and marketer of decorative fabrics and furnishings for the interior design trade, by offering a suggested palette of complementary paint colors to coordinate with Robert Allen’s latest Color Library …
Barbara Barry and Kravet Introduce Indochine
Fresh from a tour of the Orient, Barbara Barry has released an Asian-influenced collection that will be sold exclusively through Kravet. Called Indochine, the collection consists of fabrics, trimmings, carpet, drapery hardware and wall coverings inspired by the colors, textures and patterns of Asia. For this collection, Barry translated her signature subdued color palette into …
Designer on the Move "Must Have": Acorn Filigree Gunmetal Fabric
One of the fun things about putting together a new home is selecting all of the fabrics! Our dining room fabric, in particular, was actually selected by my sidekick. The Acorn Filigree Gunmetal fabric he picked is the perfect blend of Ralph Lauren vintage with South of France comfort. Deciding to paint our walls Benjamin …
Staple It: How to Upholster Walls
Much like upholstering a chair seat, this method uses staples to adhere fabric to the wall. This is the easiest approach for covering drywall. If you have plastered walls, you’ll need to attach lath strips to the wall first, so you can staple into the softer wood. For an extra plush look, cover your wall …
Trina Turk’s Color Therapy
It’s hard to get a smile out of people these days. But those who view F. Schumacher’s Trina Turk Indoor/Outdoor fabric and pillow collection, just released this past January, can’t help do anything but that. The collection—a first foray into interiors for one of my favorite fashion designers known for her prolific pattern work—is a …
Trendwatch: Grain Sack Upholstery
Originally used to transport grains and beans, grain sack fabrics were woven by hand from naturally grown, retted and spun yarns. Heavyweight and with a thick, dense hand, older cloths took days to weave. These days designers are taking the vintage look to a new level by using the grain sacks as upholstery. Check out …
