textiles

Fresh Window Treatments: Drapes Made With Doilies

by Erin Loechner, Posted Nov 25th 2009

With one glance at Michaela Scherrer's recent doily-inspired drapes and room dividers, I vowed to never close the door to my child-like decor again. After all, what's old almost always becomes new again.

Amenity Home Expands Its Commitment to Green Living

by Jaime Derringer, Posted Nov 13th 2009

Amenity Home has been well-known for some time for its beautiful eco-friendly bedding and wall hangings depicting branches, trees and other flora in a warm palette. They even expanded their organic line into crib bedding and other nursery textiles. The founders, Nicole Chiala and Kristina de Corpo, didn't stop there: They've just launched a new line of eco-friendly furniture called Muir and home decor called Arroyo, rounding out their company into a viable lifestyle brand.

Behind the Seams: The Colorful World of Zoe Murphy

by Jaime Derringer, Posted Nov 5th 2009

Zoe Murphy has been a standout in the world of furniture upcycling since her debut at Tent London in 2008. She recently graduated from Loughborough University in England as a textile designer and currently resides in the coastal town of Margate, which is located on the southeastern tip of England.

Spoonflower Custom Fabrics: You'll Get Hooked!

by Jaime Derringer, Posted Oct 28th 2009

Spoonflower is one of the ever-growing print-on-demand websites that offer at-home crafters the chance to design and then buy small or one-off pieces.

Duvets vs. Comforters: Who Wins?

by Jaime Derringer, Posted Oct 23rd 2009

What's the difference between a duvet and a comforter?

Rugs: The Case of Round vs. Rectangle

by Erin Loechner, Posted Oct 16th 2009

I'm a massive fan of hardwood floors, so rugs are a must in my home. And although I'm probably the biggest supporter of rug use, there's always one question that leaves me utterly baffled: Round or rectangle? I could tell you my opinion, but I thought it would be much more fun to ask one of my favorite interior designers what the pros think.

Cut a Rug...Or Tie One?

by Erin Loechner, Posted Oct 15th 2009

Fiona's Southern Australian Find: A Love Story

by Jaime Derringer, Posted Oct 12th 2009

Fiona Dyer, owner of Fede Textiles, is a mother, wife, artist, crafter and interior designer -- whew! On a June day in 2008, she pulled up to this 1957 rancher, and though it was a bit overgrown and in need of TLC, she knew that she was just the person to give it the attention it needed. The location was perfect, and it was love at first sight. Ah, a house love story. Aren't they the best kind?