Florence Broadhurst & Kate Spade

I first noticed some of Florence Broadhurst's prints for interiors back in the fall and I really like some of her designs. Broadhurst was an Australian born in the early 1900s who became a wallpaper designer in the 1960s & 1970s and created many patterns for wallpaper and fabric which are popular again for use in interior design today. Her designs are large scale and glamorous but with an organic twist. Apparently, Kate Spade is liking them too because her spring 2012 collection is inspired by Broadhursts designs.

Broadhurst in the 1920s



Her Peacock Feathers wallpaper pattern



Broadhurst in her office in the 1960s. Love that wallpaper and her hair even matches!



Showroom showcasing her wallpaper and fabric designs



Her Small Ferns print for fabric and wallpaper



Solar Rug inspired by one of Broadhurst's designs



Kate Spade Spring 2012 inspired by Broadhurst designs



The entire Kate Spade collection for Spring

Liking the orange!

Kate Spade dinnerware inspired by Broadhurst

Broadhurst's designs are all produced by hand and are manufactured through Signature Handprints. If you are interested in purchasing any of her wallpaper or fabric please contact me for ordering.

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Fabric & Trim

I've been doing a lot of fabric research lately for new projects I'm working on and I thought I'd share with you some of the fabrics and trims I'm liking at the moment. Most of these fabrics are available to the trade only and can be purchased through Christina Marie Interiors. Email me if you are interested. Fabric is one of my favorite parts of any room! There are so many options out there - and don't forget about using trim as part of your decorating projects! Adding trim to a plain roman shade or pillow adds so much personality and makes an "off the shelf" pillow anyone else might have uniquely yours! Check out some of my favorites below!

Fern Star in Yellow - Available Here

F. Schumacher trim - Available through Christina Marie Interiors

Bengal Bazaar by Kelly Wearstler - Available through CMI

Fig Leaves by Peter Dunham - Available through CMI

Nympheus recolored by Thomas O'Brien - Available through CMI

Samode by Mally Skok - Available through CMI

Trim Tape by Brunchwig & Fils - Available through CMI

Thistle by Lauren Liess - Available Here

Les Touches by Brunschwig & Fils - Available through CMI

Trim Tape by Schumacher - Available through CMI

Brunschwig & Fils Marquesas Linen - Available through CMI



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Valentine's Table Setting

I love parties. And I especially love decorating for parties! I love coming up with a theme and then finding ways to incorporate that theme into every part of the event. One especially good place to really make your party's theme pop is through the table setting. Here's a collection of table setting ideas I put together for inspiration for Valentine's Day.

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Felting

I discovered felt in college and it's become kind of a trend lately. I'm working on getting my Etsy shop HighlandFelt re-stocked for Spring with new felt wallhangings. I use the wet felt method to make the background piece and then I needle felt the design onto the backing. I like to frame these in open front shadow box frames and they make great little sculptural art for any room in the house. They look especially good hung in a series. Here's a sneak at what a couple of them look like and i'll keep you updated on when the shop will be opening again.

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