Sunday, March 3, 2013

Mexican Blankets

Last weekend I rode up to Knoxville with the hubs for the day to look at a truck that was for sale. When we stopped to gas up the car not too far out of town, my eye went to straight a colorful display that was right inside the store window.  Of course, I had to go check it out and it was exactly what I thought it was.  Mexican blankets, in some of the prettiest color combinations I've seen!  

I folded and unfolded them about a dozen times trying to make up my mind about which one(s) I wanted - it was tough because I really wanted them all.  

Ultimately I got just two - one in yellow, beige and black and the other in pink and charcoal.  The texture is fantastic and there's so many ways you can use them.  



Of course, you can always use them for the purpose they are intended - as blankets.

But I've also seen - and loved- them when used as upholstery fabric



Would you love to have this chair?


This is still one of my all time favorite spaces, and I never would have expected to see a French Bergere chair upholstered in a Mexican blanket - piped in purple no less.




I already have a job in mind for my blanket.  It's going to be doing this.



Because of this.
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Happy Monday!

The Green Room Interiors provides Interior Decorating and Design services in Chattanooga, TN.  If  you would like to experience the joy of living in a well designed home, contact Kim at (423) 653-3186 or by email at thegreenroominteriors@gmail.com


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17 comments:

  1. Tiffany LeighMarch 4, 2013 at 6:03 AM

    Wow your idea for these beauties is a good one! Can't wait to see those pretty blankets in action.
    xo

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  2. UnknownMarch 4, 2013 at 6:04 AM

    Fun and very unexpected! Love how you plan to use the blanket, but also love the caned DR chairs upholstered in them. Great inspiration!

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  3. AshleyMarch 4, 2013 at 6:37 AM

    Great solution. Which color are you using on the sofa?

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  4. Brandy@MAKE+MODELMarch 4, 2013 at 7:08 AM

    I love them in black and white.

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  5. UnknownMarch 4, 2013 at 9:14 AM

    I am loving touches of these blankets. Always practical I feel. Your pup is precious and getting a blanket for her is so nice! Good luck with your ORC projects!
    xo Nancy
    Powellbrowerhome.com

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  6. charmaineMarch 4, 2013 at 9:29 AM

    Nice! Great idea for the sofa. An upholstered ottoman would also look fab.

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  7. Matters of StyleMarch 4, 2013 at 11:19 AM

    Love the idea of upholstering a piece with one!

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  8. therelishedroostMarch 4, 2013 at 4:29 PM

    Love Mexican and Navajo! Great accents to any space!
    Xo Karolyn

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  9. Kerry Steele- Design du MondeMarch 4, 2013 at 5:18 PM

    I have a Mexican blanket that I bought in Tiajuana (sp) 15 years ago and I am not really in love with the colors anymore. I have always used it as a picnic blanket. Now I want one in a fun color.

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  10. Cris AngstenMarch 4, 2013 at 5:24 PM

    I HAD to laugh.... I have THREE Mexican blankets that are in constant rotation on our couch... for the DOGS! They wash beautifully - and my oldest blankets are now super soft. I thought about getting some new ones and making seat covers for the car in them... maybe monogrammed or something too...

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  11. Taylor GreenwaltMarch 4, 2013 at 7:41 PM

    Great idea.....you just gotta love those pups!

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  12. KarenaMarch 5, 2013 at 8:03 AM

    What are you doing with the pink and gray? I NEVER would have thought of using as upholstery!

    Love and Hugs
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  13. Teresa Hatfield ~ Splendid SassMarch 5, 2013 at 8:24 AM

    Love the blankets, Kim! The chair is my favorite too. i think you found the most perfect use. Darling doggie.
    Happy Tuesday.
    Teresa
    xoxo

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  14. Lisa @ Shine Your LightMarch 5, 2013 at 2:33 PM

    Oh cute puppiness!! Great idea for a nice sturdy blanket - form and function.

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  15. UnknownMarch 7, 2013 at 8:58 AM

    That's EXACTLY why we have it on our couch! We have a black puppy too!! Glad you liked the idea :) Thanks for sharing. PS- I see you like horse pics. Check out the blog soon for a new addition to the casa that's VERY horsey.

    Jen

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  16. Sharon@house58blog.comMarch 7, 2013 at 10:46 AM

    Love the blankets, but I love that little black beauty sleeping on the couch much more. So cute! Glad I'm not the only sucker where that is concerned.

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