Lilly Pulitzer

I will always love Lilly Pulitzer

Posted by The English Room on Apr 7, 2013 in Color, Lilly Pulitzer, Shopping | 2 comments

“Anything is possible with sunshine and a little pink.” – RIP Lilly Pulitzer (1931-2013) Today the world lost the design legend Lilly Pulitzer. This colorful lady will always remind me of my happy childhood with memories of each occasion in her signature prints. I will always treasure the few minutes I shared a brief conversation with a nice lady while shopping at C. Orrico in Palm Beach in early 90's. We chatted about the amazing new Lilly designs that had been reintroduced and were exclusive to C. Orrico. She asked me where I was in college and about myself. As my mother and I checked out the salesperson said, "you know that was Lilly...

I will always LOVE Lilly…

Posted by The English Room on Apr 2, 2012 in Lilly Pulitzer | 2 comments

I was so excited for the release of the Lilly Pulitzer fabric line last Spring from Lee Jofa. I still smile each time I see it. Lilly Pulitzer will always remind me of happy childhood memories. I lived in Lilly. My children seem to love it too which makes me happy. Lee Jofa showroom in New York This is one of my favorite florals… and I do not usually like floral. A great embroidery. A selection from the line. Dragons are so in this year… How great is the hot pink on a sofa? Janie Schoenborn (a college sorority sister) is the design director for Lilly Pulitzer in Philadelphia. She is insanely talented. She comes up with all the...