by studiotullia | May 13, 2021 | DESIGN TRENDS, INTERIOR DESIGN, NEWS FROM THE STUDIO, STUDIO NEWS
This lovely floral called INISFREE in Sunset (by Kravet) features peonies in blush, pink and light blue. The touch of aqua, tan and navy blue make it modern and easy to pair with other classic colors.
I wanted you to see the full scale and nuances of this floral. If you are interested in curtains in this pattern, let me know. I am unveiling my curtain program soon.
This fun print JALISA on a linen/cotton ground is so versatile and comes in driftwood and copen blue.
The peonies are starting to bloom.
The softest rosewater cotton velvet is a new addition for 2021.
A lovely soft print called SPRIG on cotton/linen reminds me of a Fortuny print. Available in Blush, Graphite, Chambray, Jade and Indigo (not shown). This is a wonderful fabric for curtains, too.
Behind the scenes is maybe a bare-footed lady, balancing on a chair over the kitchen table.
Our cherry tree in Spring.
This is a fun houndstooth chenille we added to the mix that can be used year round and would be so fun on an upholstered chair.
Let’s indulge in a little light pink, peach and blue, shall we?
The pink textured wallpaper below adds a warm, rich back drop to the designer touches by MADRE everywhere from the sconces, to the custom banquette, tufted ottoman with trim, textiles and rug make this is a welcoming and richly appointed room .
And then there is MELANIE TURNER, with her new book…such beautiful color .
This softer palette below by MELANIE TURNER reminds me of Jordan almonds.
You can always count on JAMIE DRAKE to go bold as he did here:
Design by Drake/Anderson.
This is Josef Frank’s Citrus Garden in a
new colorway, Lime, for Schumacher:
Loving these new toile converse high tops. .
A MARGAUX/SCHUMACHER FAB COLLAB.
Henry in our ancient cherry tree on a recent Spring morning.
by studiotullia | Dec 29, 2017 | CURRENT PROMOTIONS, DESIGN TRENDS
Well, folks, we have a new calendar for 2018!
This calendar has been digitally printed on a nice linen/cotton that makes for a lovely, soft, washable tea towel. It measures approx. 15″W X 25″L. We have hemmed it so that you may hang it up with a 3/16″ dowel and string. You can also just tack it up and that looks fine, too.
The Cloth Calendar is $24 including shipping.
If you want the Calendar with the Hanging Kit, the cost is $34 including shipping.
If you are handy at all, you can pick up your own two skinny 3/16″ wooden dowels, cut them to the desired width, attach a string at the top for hanging and wallah!
Here it is in my office. It was cloudy and rainy today so this was the best I could get I’m afraid.
The inspiration for this calendar was a vintage large scale rose floral print I found that looks like it is from the sixties. Given that Portland is the City of Roses I have been holding onto it and trying to figure out what to do with it so…
We had to figure out which section of the fabric to use which was challenging given the scale of the pattern.
Below is my fabulous assistant, Amanda, who is a constant help with computer graphics and design. (Sorry about the sun glaring in below).
Then we had to figure out the font, calendar numbers and graphics which took a few revisions.
I was trying to capture the fluidity of the artist’s hand on the roses with some added embellishments.
In the end, we settled on a bold font instead for the 2018, that to me has a retro look to it as I just wasn’t that happy with the hand written quality.
I think this is a really happy print, and not at all traditional, given the scale. About this time of year, we all deserve some bright blooms around the house.
I hope you like it!
Click HERE to purchase yours now
Thanks, as always, for reading, and HAPPY NEW YEAR!
by studiotullia | Mar 17, 2017 | INTERIOR DESIGN, STUDIO NEWS
These richly patterned textiles in nostalgic hues, once owned by an upholsterer on the Oregon coast, were left untouched for decades. Now they are being given new life in a curated collection of decorative pillows called The Astoria Collection.
I stumbled upon an extraordinary estate sale (one of my favorite pastimes) this past Summer. The estate was the business and home of Ray’s Upholstery in Astoria, Oregon. (Astoria is a charming coastal town and also the oldest settlement on the Pacific coast).
Apparently Ray’s was one of the few upholstery shops in the area for decades. As you can see from the pictures, the exterior of his shop was less than extraordinary.
The contents, however, were quite the opposite. Upon entering his shop, which was like a time capsule into the past, I found shelves and walls stacked with hundreds of bolts of fabric.
The textiles were largely Mid century and included heavy duty, upholstery grade velvets and complex wovens. There were some amazing bolts of Naugahyde used for marine upholstery which I opted to leave for someone else.
As a rule, I only purchase natural fiber textiles from the past so I was able to rule out a good portion of them. Natural fibers endure the test of time much better than man-made polyester type textiles which tend to become brittle and less durable overtime.
What struck me the most was the intensity of the colors and patterns which were strikingly bold. Not what I have would have imagined in a coastal town four or five decades ago. However as I’ve had some time to ponder this collection I realize it’s innate connection to the brilliant colors and patterns found in nature.
Some of the patterned velvets have a very craftsman-like, botanical quality to them. There’s no better place than the coast and rich ancient growth forests surrounding the historic town of Astoria to appreciate the immense beauty and color found in nature. I also realize that the Oregon coast is full of historical homes, with grand, ornate, elaborate wooden architecture, featuring bold paint choices, stained glass, paneled libraries, etc. The winters are long, gray and damp and these fabrics are a welcome comfort.
I have chosen to combine natural cottons and linens with these heavy weight textiles in an effort to freshen up the storied collection. I also decided to use heavy duty gold zippers which work nicely with these fabrics and offer a touch of glamour.
I hope you enjoy the Astoria Collection as much as I have. I love the idea of bringing Ray’s Upholstery to life again. Mid Century Design has certainly been having a Renaissance as the timelessness of its sleek lines and nods to nature with acid greens, mustards, oranges and funky patterns and textures still apply to today’s modern interiors. What’s particularly fun about this collection is that it is authentic Mid Century and somehow embodies that nostalgic, layered, storied essence that only comes with true objects from the past.
For now I’m offering ready made 20 and 22 inch squares and a couple of lumbar sizes. Of course I am always open to custom sizes as long as supplies last.
And of course I always offer 10% off with the purchase of two or more of my soft goods. Please use coupon code TAKE10 at my website https://awelllivedhouse.com/ and coupon code TAKE10THX at https://www.etsy.com/shop/STUDIOTULLIAPILLOWS.
