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Wednesday, May 12th, 2010


A state-of-the-art technology mixed with excellent design. The designer Sandy Chilewich is passionate about research, experimenting with fibres and a fascination for textiles, and has oodles of experience.The development of woven Plynyl®, a newly introduced material, which is both water- and stain-resistant, is one of her best inventions. She uses Plynyl® in particular for table mats and for floor mats that are well-designed, sophisticated and above all, practical. With Chilewich, your household will be truly revolutionary!
Tags: Chilewich, Chilewich Design, Chilewich Hospitality, door mats, floor covering, floor mats, indoor outdoor mats, placemats, plynil, plynyl, Plynyl Flooring, Sandy Chilewich, shag mats, table runners, tablemats, vinyl flooring, woven vinyl Posted in Accents & Accessories, Design & Decorating, Fabrics & Textiles, Fashion & Style, Kitchen & Dining, Living & Rec Room, Office & Workspace, Wall & Floor Coverings | No Comments »
Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010
New York designer Sandy Chilewich who began her career creating bold and fancy styles of leggings (Hue) is now combining beautiful colours and textures to accessorize the home. She combines modern design with durability and easy to clean products, used both indoor and outdoor….functionally fashionable!
 Hue Hosiery
Make a statement in GOLD…
 Chilewich Gold
Layer for contrast and texture…
 Chilewich Layers
Define a space…
 Chilewich Space
Tags: area rug, Chilewich, mats, Placemat, table linens Posted in Accents & Accessories, Design & Decorating, Fabrics & Textiles, Food & Drink, Garden & Outdoor, Uncategorized | No Comments »
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

I think everybody and their dog should have a downtown Kitty cat mat for their furry feline friend.
Place it under the food dish to catch all the bits and give your kitty something to look at while they lap up their liquid.
Prrrrrrr!!!!
Tags: cat dish, coloring mat, feline, kitchen accessories, Modern Twist, Placemat Posted in Accents & Accessories, Baby & Kids, Design & Decorating, Fabrics & Textiles, Food & Drink, Kitchen & Dining, Uncategorized | 2 Comments »
Monday, September 28th, 2009
Gabriel Ross has now a superb collection of fresh designs, inspired both by nature and by Italy’s rich tradition of the Renaissance. Signoria di Firenze bedding!
Signoria di Firenze: Founded in the 1930s by the Cappelletti family, Signoria di Firenze was known initially for their hand-crafted Florentine embroideries. In the years since, the company has expanded their line to include a full range of luxury bed linens, each designed, cuts, and sewn in the same artisanal tradition that first set them apart.
 Signoria di Firenze represents Italian luxury bedding at it's finest
Tags: Italian bed linens, Italian bedding, Italian linens, luxury bed lines, luxury bedding, Signoria, Signoria di Firenze Posted in Bed & Bath, Fabrics & Textiles | 1 Comment »
Thursday, December 18th, 2008

I have read so many comments online regarding, Marcel Wanders Zeppelin suspension lamp designed in 2005 which are incredibly negative. Why all the hate? This piece should be appreciated for it’s unique transparent texture and amazing diffused light. The transparent polymethylmethacrylate “candles” & faceted crystal globe provide a “sparkle effect” and play of light and shadow that I think is amazing.

So, my opinion is to keep an open mind – don’t be scared of creepy crawly things they may have inspired and influenced a designer to create something seriously uber interesting.

Tags: flos, marcel wanders, suspension lighting, zepplin Posted in Accents & Accessories, Design & Decorating, Fabrics & Textiles, Lighting & Lamps, Uncategorized | 1 Comment »
Thursday, December 11th, 2008

“The idea for the feltri was as old as the hills where the material was concerned: felt the first fabric used by man”
Gaetano Pesce
This wool felt high back chair designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1987 for Cassina is the perfect chair to set yourself into for the winter weather. I love this chair because it gives me the feeling of being wraped in a cozy quilted wool duvet. ….Just add wine…………………
Tags: cassina, feltri, pesce Posted in Design & Decorating, Fabrics & Textiles, Living & Rec Room | No Comments »
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