Kathryn Ireland and Lavender

Not too long ago, I  blogged here about possibly using lavender as an accent color in my master bedroom.   It's feminine and surprisingly sophisticated (which I like), and could even be considered neutral -  as it marries well with nearly any color you pair it with. 

I love this image I found on Kathryn Ireland's website that features a traditional English sofa covered in lavender!  Have you been to her site?  It's full of all sorts of great inspiration and lots of beautiful color and pattern.

Image from Kathryn Ireland



I didn't realize you could order so many of her products online - not that I could afford any of them.  Naturally, I was excited to find this lovely Ikat stripe fabric in lavender! 

Which would work great with this Silvertree Toile currently on sale for $45 per yard!

What color is calling you?

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Weekend Craig

Here are my picks from this week's Chattanooga Craigslist.  I think just about every design style is represented.

Something for everyone, right?

Happy weekend, kids!

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Ruffles!!

Do you think the pendulum is swinging from modern, clean-lined elements back over to the soft and pretty side?  In the most recent issue of House Beautiful, I was/am completely captivated by Nick Olsen's design of this tiny-space New York apartment.

Image sourced from La Lampshade

  Lots of pretty elements were scattered about, like floral fabrics, soft colors, fresh flowers and painted furniture.  But what really caught my eye were those fun curtain panels with the pleated ruffles edged in emerald green!

which brought to mind these curtain panels I flipped for (pun intended :) in Elizabeth Mayhew's  "Flip for Decorating".

Similar pleated ruffles!

and also these I've noticed showing up in Miles Redd's recently published projects.

Image sourced from Matters of Style blog

Image from The Peak of Chic

Image sourced from The Peak of Chic

So there you have it - ruffled curtains are back in a new and sophisticated way!  Do you love them too?

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