by studiotullia | Dec 18, 2019 | TRAVEL & INSPIRATION
Every December since the kids were small we’ve gone to Silver Falls State Park for their annual Holiday Festival. It seems crazy to take off and leave in the middle of one of the busy times of the year but I’ve come to realize as an entrepreneur and mother, a couple days and nights in an ancient forest is often exactly what we all need.
We take hikes, explore, go to the festival – and make crafts, and wreaths, and birdhouses. And when we are back at our little cabin, we read, play cards, talk and relax.
The air is so fresh and the forest is lush and rich with ferns and moss.
Within a one mile loop you can see two stunning waterfalls.
After marching in a protest about climate change this Fall with my kids, listening to Gretta and taking an online clutter clearing course by Denise Linn this past Summer I am less inclined to buy as much this year for Christmas. I am trying to be more thoughtful about gifting things that are truly useful.
And that are more in tune with the earth and have a lower impact on the planet.
You can see how the Pendleton textiles blend so nicely with the outdoors.
That’s one of the reasons I chose to use salvaged mill ends from the Pendleton factory this Fall and Winter. The textiles are all natural fibers and would otherwise be thrown away. I love the hunt for cool stuff in their bins. And I have to say, I have given many, many gifts made from Pendleton wool to my brother, Dad, in-laws, friends, and neighbors over the past couple years and everyone seems to truly appreciate them.
The leftover Umatilla plaid they use for the shirts are such lovely color mixes and super soft. And I love the leftover blanket scraps and fringe I can add to the cushions.
I’ve also started selling patches which you can buy on their own or have applied to accent pillows. A portion of the proceeds from all patches sold is donated to The Oregon State Park Foundation.
There is a FLASH SALE going on for the next two days on all ready-to ship items at my ETSY store. Take a look! Just let me know in the notes at checkout if you want anything gift wrapped. Friday, Dec 20th is the last day to guarantee delivery with priority mail. Thank you, thank you, thank you for following along.
Have a wonderful holiday next week and try to get to the woods!
by studiotullia | Nov 21, 2019 | STUDIO NEWS
With temperatures dropping and leaves falling,
I can’t help but want to cozy up my home.
How do I do that?
For starters, lots of furry blankets that the kids and pets love.
And layers of Pendleton throws and pillows.
I have throws all around the house – in my office, in the dining room, and at the foot of our bed for one more layer if necessary.
We live in an old house that gets drafty. And up here in Oregon the damp cool air can be bone chilling.
The chihuahua gets a fleece coat and the cat gets a plug-in heated bed!
Even our pets (bearded dragons and hermit crabs) get heated stones and pads for under their cages).
The daylight lamp also comes out, perched right by my desk. It’s no coincidence that my home office is in one of the sunniest rooms in the house and all white. Everything. The walls, curtains, and furnishings. It is how I survive in Oregon.
We’ve been busy at STUDIO TULLIA making lots of wool cushions for the winter season.
There’s a huge sequoia redwood tree up the street that produces pine cones and lovely wonderful smelling greenery shown here with some woolens…
What makes this pillow special?
It is made from a salvaged “mill end” from Pendleton Woolen Mills. You never know what you’ll find when hunting in the bins. My favorite find is the blanket fringe which I love to add on the ends of lumbars. Below is a picture of one on my son’s bed with our new kitty Henry.
All outdoor potted plants that can’t handle freezing temps come in, too. It’s nice to have a place inside that gets a fair amount of sun.
Wool planters lined with ticking for indoor plants look nice mixed in with other clay and brass planters.
These blankets are also “salvaged” – they might have one tear on a seam or be missing fringe on one end for some reason. I can usually find the missing fringe in the bins and sew it back on or easily resew the hem on one side. It really looks just as nice and honestly I don’t think anyone would even notice but you. And best of all, they are a bargain.
These patterns are usually available and very popular this time of year. Walking Rock and Condensed White.
There are so many things you can do with these gorgeous jacquard fabrics that are all 100% virgin wool.
I like to bring these more vibrant colored plaids out for the holidays.
This Swiss cross pillow has been a favorite and adds a classic touch to any room. So nice to give to doctors, nurses, and loved ones.
This 11×11 inch cutie makes a great gift for a baby.
We also have these accent pillows that I often put a patch on. A portion of the proceeds from all patches sold are donated to The Oregon State Park Foundation and The Nature Conservancy for their ongoing stewardship of our beautiful park lands and places like the Zumwalt Prairie Reserve, the largest prairie sanctuary in the country, home to many precious ,endangered animals including the Tullia ringlet butterfly – our namesake.
I can never get enough of the blues myself that I love to layer in with other indigo patterns, denim and cotton ticking.
Just few wool pillows folded in with your other ones gives an added layer of warmth to a room.
Some are blanket weight and others are made from their leftover lighter weight Umatilla plaid fabrics they use for winter shirts and they are super soft.
This faux taxidermy moose by FARAWAY LOVELY is pretty fabulous don’t you think? I found it on Pinterest while searching under Pendleton. This company had quite a selection of these mounted animal heads covered with Pendleton. Check them out!
I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving next week. Thank you for following along!
by studiotullia | Nov 28, 2016 | STUDIO NEWS
NEWS FLASH:
CYBER MONDAY sale going on at STUDIO TULLIA on Etsy.
Lots of great gift ideas as well as loads of velvet, fur and other richly hued pillows for the holiday season.
Use coupon code CYBER2016 to get 20% off everything at my ETSY STORE !
I’ll post some product highlights soon.
I just got back from Chico, California for Thanksgiving. Had hoped to launch this sale sooner but the internet reception was pretty spotty where we were. I needed a break from screens anyway before revving up for our final month of 2016! Sure was nice to catch up face to face with so many wonderful family members and friends.
How was your Thanksgiving? Are you feeling as sluggish and stuffed as I am from feasting for three days and long hours spent on the road?
Best,
Suzanne
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