Monthly Archives: July 2011

Cool Pick of the Week: Design*Sponge at Home

I am so excited for this book! I have been a big fan of Grace Bonney and her blog Design*Sponge for a long time, and we often refer to it for How Tos, Looks We Love, and more. She has … Continue reading

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Looks We Love: Orange & Blue Living Room

I’m really digging the color combination in this living room from the interior designer Ivory and Aubergine. The combination of orange and blue is a fresh take, and combined with the varied patterns, it really packs a punch! Check out … Continue reading

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Deal of the Week: 15% Off Staff Picks

This week, our Deal of the Week is on staff selections – 15% off a great collection of fabrics we consider the cream of the crop!  There really are some beautiful fabrics this week on sale – including designer selections … Continue reading

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How To Tuesday: Pincushion

Oh my gosh, this is such a cute how to! This bitty bug pincushion comes from the blog Goody-Goody Handmade, which has some great projects for you to try. This would make such a sweet little gift for a crafter … Continue reading

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Comfy Chair Series

Such a cute after for this set of chairs from Design*Sponge! I love the rounded shape of these chairs, and I love a bold stripe! Here are some bold choices from the FWD store: These seem like chairs to sit … Continue reading

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Cool Pick of the Week: International Quilt Festival

Calling all quilters! Mark your calendars, because the International Quilt Festival is coming to Long Beach, CA from July 29 to July 31. The festival is expected to attract almost 18,000 quilt artists, lovers and collectors, according to its organizers. The … Continue reading

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Looks We Love: Fireplace Vignette

This is a beautiful vignette from a gorgeous home featured at Design*Sponge. The detail on the fireplace is amazing and I love the mix of old and new in the patterns and materials for the pillows on the floor, and … Continue reading

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Deal of the Week: 15% off all remnants

This week’s deal is 15% of all remnants! We have a great selection of remnant fabrics, from Lee Jofa and Kravet, to Schumacher and Blithfield & Co. Remnants are a great way to pick up small cuts of designer fabrics … Continue reading

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How To Tuesday: Chair Slipcovers

Here’s a great way to update your dining room from the blog In My Own Style – simple chair slip covers. For materials, all you need  is: Fabric, thread to match, pencil, straight pins, scissors. Here are some fabrics you … Continue reading

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Cool Pick of the Week: Design Star

Did you guys check out the premiere of this season’s Design Star on HGTV? Design Star features 12 creative finalists executing ingenious designs. The judging panel includes HGTV interior designers Genevieve Gorder, Candice Olson and Vern Yip. If you love … Continue reading

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