I have always been a fan of the work of French artist and designer Paule Marrot. Paule Marrot (1902–1987) was a Parisian textile designer widely known for her textile prints with a flat, two-dimensional, upbeat style — often with a floral pattern. She experienced strong popularity in the U.S. after World War II, worked withRenault to develop the company's textile and color division, and redefined furnishing fabrics in her native country of France. (via) She has seem to make a big resurgence in recent years. Here are a few of my favorites of today. Enjoy and have a terrific long weekend. Paule Marrot Feathers...
Read MoreManuel Canovas has the best in fabric prints. I have shown a few other favorites before HERE. The vibrant colors and clear crisp designs are worth every penny. I actually have Serendip in pillows in my mountain house but, I have to share some newer color ways. They are DIVINE! This orange is dreamy…. Do you love these bold tropical prints too? Please make sure you "like" The English Room on Facebook. Follow @theenglishr on Twitter Follow Holly Phillips @ The English Room on Pinterest Follow The English Room in Tumblr Follow The English Room...
Read MoreChinoserie chic at it's best. I am always a fan of this Asian inspired motif in design. I even did my final paper and studies at Sotheby's Institute in London on the Chinese bedroom by John Linnell from Badminton Estate. Here are a few pagoda favorites you too can incorporate into your interiors. Manual Canovas Pagoda Luciana Bench Katie Ridder Wallpaper Charles Edwards Lantern Georgina Headboard Pagoda Print by The Pink Pagoda Tangerine Pagoda Mirror Pagoda Lantern Cloud Pagoda Fabric Pagoda Lamp L'Objet Pagoda Salt and Pepper Pagoda Mirror Society Social Pillow Decorative Pagoda Navy Pagoda Lamp The...
Read MoreThe Beacon Hill Midnight Garden Collection has some wonderful new gems to add to your library. Here are my favorites. Lioness in Emerald Lioness in Indigo Lioness watches as the predator stalks her prey, an exotic bird, through a lush tropical jungle. The Beacon Hill design team was immediately drawn to the delicate rendering and elegant animal motif of this artwork. Colorways include: Emerald, Indigo, Teak, Walnut. Moon Blossom on Orchid Moom Blossom in Moon Blossom showcases fantastical foliage ornamenting hills and valleys. The lush detailing of each leaf and flower gives the pattern a hand-painted feel. The late nineteenth century...
Read MoreI had the pleasure of attending Aerin Lauder's Press breakfast this Morning at High Point market. She is such an inspiration at sharing her vision and style through her brand. The lifestyle launch has already included cosmetics, shoes and home accessories. Market brought an addition of beautiful lighting from Visual Comfort, a fabric line with Lee Jofa and a divine furniture line with E. J. Victor. Sadly, we cannot share our furniture images yet because AD has an exclusive but, believe me these designs are chic and elegant beyond compare. She is certain a lady of grace and style on the rise of an all out empire. Here are a few...
Read MoreA little Friday fun… This news from Architectural Digest is way too good not to share. Kathryn Ireland of Million Dollar Decorators has created a collection of fabrics with Scalamandre and the ad is a sight to behold. It is brazen, bold and frankly bad ass. You gotta love this woman! The scoop on the debut party at the home of the designer in Santa Monica was shared by Editor at Large. Read the whole story and see more photos HERE. The daring new ad campaign features the designer as the subject of a painting resembling La Grande Odalisque by Neoclassical painter Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres depicting an odalisque, or concubine. The...
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