Softly Pink!

(1) Pinterest(2) Limezinnias Design - $49

(3) Jonathan Adler - $395

(4) Spoonflower.com

(5) VT Wonen

(6) Erin Flett - $60

(7) Joss & Main - $134.95

Who Was Florence Broadhurst?

That was the question I asked myself when I saw the new campaign for
Kate Spade, "Year of Color".
I am a huge fan of black and white design
and I love the backdrop and large scale repeat on their new merchandise.

Florence Broadhurst

Kate Spade

Japanese Floral

Signature Prints 
held answers to my question.
Their manufacturing facilities are located in Australia.

David and Helen Lennie are the proud custodians of the extraordinary 

Florence Broadhurst design library. 

 Florence Broadhurst was born in Queensland, Australia

and she traveled the world,

 eventually returning to Sydney, 

where she began painting and designing prolifically.

She started her own hand painted wallpaper business in 1959.

But you have to go take a look at

Signature Prints

There is fascinating video, vibrant design, merchandise, graphic room inspiration

 and if you are in Australia...

you may even take a tour!
Okay, I've given you the black and white...
But she designed flamboyant wall papers in vibrant color!
Architectural Digest did a brief, but interesting article on her complete with photos. 
 Now go see for yourself!
Did it inspire you?

Pink N' Orange!

Today, Pink N' Orange is the inspiration.

The color combination can be either hard or soft, depending on the hue.

A little of both will add immediate interest to any setting.

Coastal Style

via Pinterest

via Pinterest

via Pinterest

Pillow Talk!

This past weekend, I completed a project that had been on my

 "to do" list for a while.

I replaced some tired pillow covers with updated, french script fabric.

I used the old cover for a template and sewed together the new fabric for...
ta-dah... refreshed looking cushions!

It was so fast and easy, I wondered why it had taken me so long.

Pillows and Paint... two of the best accessory updates ever invented!