I have a new Etsy addiction: pillows.
It’s not the worst addiction I suppose.
The versatility of pillows render them a key design element in a room since they can be changed up on a whim. Don’t make the mistake of upholstering a large piece of furniture in the latest trendy fabric or colour that you may regret next year. Instead, go with something neutral and classic, then add personality to your room with colour, texture, and pattern with pillows!
Here are eight of my favourite pillow vendors on Etsy:
- The Cottage Cupboard – a Canadian shop with lots of lovely suzani, ikat, and modern designer fabrics
- Sukan – amazing collection ethnic/global pillows – think suzanis, ikats, and kilims
- {me}longins studio – gorgeous Eco-friendly handprinted textiles
- Nicole Tarasick – for a good dose of chic Canadiana
- Turquoise Tumbleweed – huge selection of modern and traditional designer fabrics
- Lajoyade – I am obsessed with this silk ikat
- Woodyliana – nice selection of Schumacher, Robert Allen, and Kelly Wearstler prints
- Aletafae – ok, so these aren’t pillows but awesome fabric ottomans! I just purchased one for a client
Do you have any favourite pillow sources? Do share!
(images: 1-country living,
Just got back from the home office installation and wanted to share a sneak preview. The room isn’t completely finished (still waiting on the side table from West Elm which is on back order) and art needs to go up, but so far so good don’t you think ?!
Loving the chevron Roman shades and the mix of patterns!
See my previous post for the BEFORE pictures and the INSPIRATION BOARD.
Do you have a room in your home that needs a little love? Need a few ideas? Contact me, I’d love to help!
Yesterday I posted about my visit Tonic Living to purchase some fabric. While there, I spent a good amount of time admiring the line of Dwell Studio for Robert Allen fabrics. This modern eclectic collection offers up a nice selection of graphic and patterned prints in gorgeous colours at excellent prices. Take this fabric for example:
Vintage Blossom (in Dove)
Here are a few lovely examples of this fabric used in in the home:
Absolutely beautiful fabric and at $18.95/yard it is an excellent (and easy!) choice.
Also yesterday, while shopping at a few favourite home décor shops, I saw this fabric used on pillows in two consecutive stores. Trend alert! But wait – my jaw dropped when I saw the price tags: $169 and $198 a pop. Oh yes, you read that right!
Moral of the story: head over to Tonic Living, buy some of this fabric, and whip up a couple pillows! Alternatively, visit one of these Etsy vendors (Milk & Cookies Canada orWilla Skye Home or Lab Designs) to pick up a pillow for much, much less than the price tags I saw yesterday.
Your home will be oh-so-chic and your wallet will thank you.
(images: dwell studio, emily a. clark)
