Fabrics | Vim & Vintage - design. life. style.

Archive | Fabrics RSS feed for this section

color story: chartreuse + plum

Chartreuse and Plum: A dynamic duo. Fresh and spunky, yet deep and powerful. They are not your usual couple, but hey I’ve heard opposites attract. Even as bold as each color is, these two can share the spotlight together if done correctly.

Both colors a little muted here and they compliment each other beautifully.

Love it with the lilac or raspberry too!

. better homes and gardens purple and green room

The key is to blend the greens and purples with other neutrals, browns, blacks, or whites. Mixing in rich brown tones and/or black (as shown above) gives off a luxurious feel. Or use white in the color scheme (shown below) to achieve a more serene & sophisticated environment.

Using gold with these 2 colors looks great too!

Bold colors = modern feel

Just a few favorite items put together just for you!

a: robert allen alpenglow fabric / b: suburban home ringo fabric / c: centenniel sofa (available to the trade only!) / d: cb2 rex chartreuse chair / e: z gallerie new hope plum art / f: rug (available to the trade only!) / g: crate + barrel link pillow / h: etsy decorative handmade floral pillow cover / i: jonathan adler capri lamp / j: jonathan adler lime lacquer cube

(all photos link back to their original source, if known. inspiration board brought to you by yours truly.)

Tags: Color scheme, Design, Home, inspiration boards, plum, plum and chartruese, style

Comments Leave a Comment
Categories Color, color stories, Design Inspiration, Fabrics, Furniture, Interior Design

eye candy: jonathan adler for kravet

27 Nov

The man. The myth. The legend……. The fabric line.

Potter/artist/design genius/retailer Jonathan Adler recently paired with Kravet to develop his new happy line of fabrics. The collection includes upbeat, funky patterns and bold colors that are characteristic of the designer’s signature style.

Don’t you just love these?? SO FUN.

Here’s my top 5 faves. View the whole collection here.

Tags: colorful fabrics, designer fabrics, fabric, fabrics fall 2012, funky patterns, interior design, jonathan adler, Jonathan Adler fabrics for Kravet, kravet, new fabrics, style, Textile

Comments 1 Comment
Categories Fabrics

hot off the mill: new, eye-catching fabrics

15 Aug

I love getting mail. At home. At work. Wherever. I think I just like having something to open! Well, the other day we got in some new Duralee fabric books in, so of course it was like Christmas morning for me at the design studio. Here’s a few new fabrics I’ve been drooling over.

From the Gatwick collection, I can visualize these lovelies together.

I love the colors in these! (Can you tell how much I enjoy blue!?)

But, just so you know, I can’t talk about Duralee and new fabrics without bringing up the John Robshaw Collection!! Globally chic. Classically contemporary. These gems are also relatively new (they came out back in the Spring).

Here’s some of my faves.

(Duralee fabrics are available to the trade only, contact me for more information.)

Tags: duralee, duralee fabrics, eye candy, fabric, home design, interior design, interior design fabrics, John Robshaw, John Robshaw fabrics for Duralee, pillow fabrics, style, Textile

Comments Leave a Comment
Categories Fabrics, For the Home

Lulu DK children’s fabrics

20 Jun

Lulu deKwiatkowski, founder and designer of Lulu DK Fabrics, teamed up with Schumacher on a new line of kids’ fabrics that are happy, tasteful, and stylish. Thought I’d share! (Throwing it out there now: No, I am not pregnant, I just saw this and thought it was cool! )

Apparently big kids like me love this stuff too, because I’m crazy about this fabric.

Pretty in pink.

Inspired by her worldly travels and fine art background, Lulu’s fabrics are simple in design and bold in color. I love the functionality: the designs could work for young children all the way up to teens.

Pink & Green. Nice combo for a girl’s room!

Can’t forget about the boys!

Fun star prints.

And there are wallcoverings too! So precious.

Check out Lulu DK Child to see the whole collection!

(All photos courtesy of Schumacher’s website)

Tags: children's fabrics, fabric, interior design, kids rooms, Lulu deKwiatkowski, Lulu DK fabrics, Schumacher fabrics, style, Textile

Comments 3 Comments
Categories Fabrics

must have outdoor fabric & furniture just in time for summer

25 May

Hello friends! The unofficial start to summer is officially here. I’m ready to get outdoors this weekend… No better way to enjoy your outdoor space then to jazz it up with colorful fabrics and comfy furniture!

First I bring you my 2 favorite collections of indoor/outdoor fabrics right now: Echo Design & Windsor Smith by Kravet.

Not only are these fabrics gorgeous, but also durable enough to withstand the outdoor elements or toughest indoor abuse.

ECHO DESIGN

Back in 1923, Echo began as a scarf company. After 3 generations, Echo has grown into a global design company with a wide range of fashion accessories and home decorative products. As a fusion of classic design with modern American sensibility, Echo’s fabrics launched earlier this year are a combination of “vivid color palettes of sky blues, lime greens, rich oranges and sophisticated neutrals”.

Fabrics top to bottom: Ogee Knot in
Ocean – 31708-13, Nestled in White – 31734-101,
A Pois in Maritime – 31702-5, Torbali in Tobacco -
31700-6, Esparto Stripe in Peacock – 31701-5,
Ogee Knot in Maritime – 31708-5

This is my favorite fabric. I love the pattern and aqua color. I can picture lumbar pillows made from this!

Gaga over the dots!

WINDSOR SMITH

Los Angeles designer, Windsor Smith‘s latest Kravet collection is designed for and inspired by outdoor living. As a lover of treasures, traditions and architecture of the past, Windsor Smith has emerged as one of the leading talents in the interior design industry. Her fabric collections, made up of simple iconic prints from around the world, are a culmination of extensive travel and eclectic talent.

Pillows going clockwise: Kanekopa in
Gardenia -31725-130, Kura Kura in Akuatik – Kura
Kura-13, Moloko in Paradiso – 31727-135, Kapaa
in Akuatik - 31764-135; Ottoman fabric: Kanekopa
in Akuatic – 31725-13

Interesting pattern!

Love me some linen *sigh*

(All of the above images are taken from Kravet’s website).

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Also have any of you saw West Elm’s new outdoor furniture?? AWESOMENESS.

I LOVE this Nest Chair!!

What’s better than a comfy outdoor lounger? A DOUBLE LARGE AND IN CHARGE OUTDOOR LOUNGER!!

I know this is neither a fabric or a piece of furniture, but this cork top drink dispenser was way too cute not to make the cut! And it’s made from recycled glass! Double points right there!

Happy Memorial Day Weekend all! xoxoxo

Tags: fabric collections, fabrics, furniture, Garden furniture, Home and Garden, indoor outdoor fabrics, interior design, kravet, Memorial Day, outdoor fabric, outdoor furniture, Patio, shopping, style, Textile, west elm

Comments 2 Comments
Categories Design Inspiration, Fabrics, For the Home, Furniture

color story: turquoise + lime

23 Apr

Turquoise and lime. 2 of my favorite colors of all time. But how do they look together…? Obviously stunning. Too much of a good thing is…well… fabulous!

I LOVE this bedroom. The wallpaper and chair fabric are wonderful.

These two colors are best accented against a white backdrop.

Green walls blue door!

Look at those eyes!

Spend the first few months of your life here and your destined to grow up with good taste.

This tile makes my life complete. Seriously.

My picks for turquoise + lime? You got it.

A) Audrey Brooke Betty Slingback Pump, DSW…… B) Madeline Chair, Urban Outfitters…. C) Vent Pillow, Cococozy…… D) Quatrefoil Pillow, Cococozy…… E) Eilleen Kathryn Boyd Fabrics by Duralee, (top to bottom: 15387-579 ,15377-246 , 15370-554) …… F) Kamal Vase, Z Gallerie….. G) Pendant Necklace by Kate & Co. Jewelry, Etsy.com…. H) Mexicali Smocked Maxi Dress, Old Navy

Tags: aqua and lime, blue & green interiors, cococozy, color schemes, color story, DSW, duralee, etsy, fashion, favorite colors, inspiration, interior design, Kate & Co Jewelry, lime, old navy, style, turquoise, turquoise and lime, turquoise and lime dress, turquoise chair, turquoise interiors, turquoise vase, Urban Outfitters, z gallerie

Comments 2 Comments
Categories color stories, Fabrics, Fabulous Finds, Inspiring Interiors

eye candy: spring fabrics that will rock your world

24 Mar

Spring is here! This means new beginnings, warmer weather, longer days (hello daylight savings time!) and bringing out the brighter colors. The good news is that your home can freshen up too with some of the new hot fabrics that have been released for the Spring.

Duralee and Highland Court came out with some great new fabrics for 2012. Some of my favorites are as follows: