Thibaut’s Furniture Launch at High Point & Giveaway Winner!

<div align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-AZO8XtvEat8/T53zsribl_I/AAAAAAAAHw0/6zOu99of_Bw/s1600-h/Brentwood%252520Chair%252520-%252520Starburst%252520Pink%252520-%252520Thibaut%252520Fine%252520Furniture%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><img alt="Brentwood Chair - Starburst Pink - Thibaut Fine Furniture" border="0" height="882" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-DzVJvowOyhk/T53ztRt0bUI/AAAAAAAAHw8/8JSbSlcaH6c/Brentwood%252520Chair%252520-%252520Starburst%252520Pink%252520-%252520Thibaut%252520Fine%252520Furniture_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="Brentwood Chair - Starburst Pink - Thibaut Fine Furniture" width="604" /></span></a></div><div align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">One of the most exciting new product launches at Market in High Point was the new furniture line by fabric and wallpaper company, Thibaut. The designs are young and fresh; and scaled perfectly for smaller rooms, which are so common here in Boston.</span></div><div align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-YvFmxuF-gYo/T53zt_GZnxI/AAAAAAAAHxE/VQdrQMBaASg/s1600-h/Thibaut%252520wallpaper%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><img alt="Thibaut wallpaper" border="0" height="680" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Wm7OUeDmu10/T53zuov4BAI/AAAAAAAAHxM/VEhKLVS44NE/Thibaut%252520wallpaper_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="Thibaut wallpaper" width="604" /></span></a></div><div align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Pronounced TEE-BO, many of you are probably familiar with their beautiful fabric and wall coverings, like this lovely blue above.</span></div><div align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-HXECcO3ABBI/T53zvMybmoI/AAAAAAAAHxU/zZS3VFp_MjA/s1600-h/Thibaut%252520wallpaper2%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><img alt="Thibaut wallpaper2" border="0" height="680" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-edPcV-xxL3I/T53zv2-FPuI/AAAAAAAAHxc/HGjYGPQnK_U/Thibaut%252520wallpaper2_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="Thibaut wallpaper2" width="604" /></span></a></div><div align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Or this wonderful botanical floral – I love the Swedish feeling it has. Thibaut also has gorgeous complimentary fabrics as well. Notice the matching fabric on the seat cushion above.</span></div><div align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-dEjFWzACGLc/T53zwc5JM5I/AAAAAAAAHxk/iCANhbS5txU/s1600-h/Image.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><img alt="Cambridge Chair - Huntley Herringbone Cream - 7724–C33 - Thibaut Fine Furniture" border="0" height="762" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-99UVvB6frNY/T53zw2JXMhI/AAAAAAAAHxs/6n26sPuupAc/Image.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="Cambridge Chair - Huntley Herringbone Cream - 7724–C33 - Thibaut Fine Furniture" width="604" /></span></a></div><div align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">In the past if you wanted to cover a sofa or chair, COM was your only option, so the addition of several new furniture pieces was a perfect marriage! Now walls and upholstery can easily coordinate and be available under one umbrella!</span></div><div align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-1TGALsn7NjM/T53zxwPDN9I/AAAAAAAAHx0/kCgB-JxVZuw/s1600-h/thibaut-design-fabrics%25255B13%25255D.png"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><img alt="thibaut-design-fabrics" border="0" height="283" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-NDshdsjgr_E/T53zySiqbgI/AAAAAAAAHx8/T0QKVx_exCY/thibaut-design-fabrics_thumb%25255B5%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="thibaut-design-fabrics" width="654" /></span></a></div><div align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">There are many wonderful new pieces. Several at Market were upholstered in bright, vibrant prints like this wonderful chair, the Brentwood. Above is it shown skirted, but in the first photo you can see it is shown with bamboo style legs. </span></div><div align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-1TGALsn7NjM/T53zxwPDN9I/AAAAAAAAHyE/mBzQtWO1Z8w/s1600-h/thibaut-design-fabrics%25255B10%25255D.png"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-TcxgLGaRJSM/T53z02esAWI/AAAAAAAAHyI/VBU3b_F5nS0/s1600-h/Thibaut%252520tufted%252520ottamon%25255B6%25255D.jpg"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-TcxgLGaRJSM/T53z02esAWI/AAAAAAAAHyQ/Cr53w-iQnWc/s1600-h/Thibaut%252520tufted%252520ottamon%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Thibaut tufted ottamon" border="0" height="804" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-xiGWJhfxfnA/T53z1yECwiI/AAAAAAAAHyU/e2IWrxlScNk/Thibaut%252520tufted%252520ottamon_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="Thibaut tufted ottamon" width="604" /></a></span></div><div align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">They also showed several pieces in more neutral fabrics so you could see the beautiful lines of the furniture like this wonderful tufted ottoman. I also loved the additions of casters on many of the pieces. Thibaut’s styles are classic with a young, fresh twist!</span></div><a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=937941379206345163"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> </span></a><br /><div align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=937941379206345163"></a><a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=937941379206345163"><img alt="Kendall Sofa - Cabo Cotton Pearl, Mumford Damask wp - 7708–S78 - Thibaut Fine Furniture" border="0" height="399" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-hjyqY6slIH0/T53z2ScTK4I/AAAAAAAAHyc/iWKSV4CQNd4/Image.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="Kendall Sofa - Cabo Cotton Pearl, Mumford Damask wp - 7708–S78 - Thibaut Fine Furniture" width="604" /></a></span></div><div align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Another favorite was the Kendall sofa –  again I liked simple lines, the tufting and the casters.  Notice the beautiful Thibaut wall covering on the walls. Isn’t this vignette lovely?</span></div><div align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-L3SDtyemDdM/T53z25QsHWI/AAAAAAAAHyk/3jueSmwNJH4/s1600-h/Image.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><img alt="Charleston Headboard - Shalimar White on Cream - 7747–H61 - Thibaut Fine Furniture" border="0" height="841" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-WE-8IaQSi20/T53z3eZGLLI/AAAAAAAAHys/QofG3Qs-xfo/Image.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="Charleston Headboard - Shalimar White on Cream - 7747–H61 - Thibaut Fine Furniture" width="604" /></span></a></div><div align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">There is also three headboard styles to choose from. I really liked the Charleston with the nail head detailing.</span></div><div align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-pbW2XLAs-xM/T53z305kaoI/AAAAAAAAHy0/LO89tKi-eoo/s1600-h/Image.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><img alt="Montclair Chair - Helix Grey - 7715–C34 - Thibaut Fine Furniture" border="0" height="728" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-82DpZzedUek/T53z4SY0FZI/AAAAAAAAHy8/cWqQPgqzki8/Image.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="Montclair Chair - Helix Grey - 7715–C34 - Thibaut Fine Furniture" width="604" /></span></a></div><div align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I think my favorite chair is the Montclair. I especially love it upholstered in the Helix Grey fabric. It has such beautiful lines.  See how well the fabric matches up from cushion to frame – this is called matching and Thibaut does what is called a 4 way match (only the best upholsterers do a 4 way match) And it was so comfortable, with spring down cushions and real hardwood frames – very high quality inside and out!</span></div><div align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-jqO1akGfjNI/T53z4kGCunI/AAAAAAAAHzE/UYj21uroCQ0/s1600-h/Image.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><img alt="Palisades Dining Chairs - AF Lanford velvet Cream - 7738–D23 - Thibaut Fine Furniture" border="0" height="778" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-xmNVV4iTs6I/T53z5MW83nI/AAAAAAAAHzM/r1Vx4Acl8_s/Image.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="Palisades Dining Chairs - AF Lanford velvet Cream - 7738–D23 - Thibaut Fine Furniture" width="604" /></span></a></div><div align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Look at these Palisades Dining Chairs – another example of youthful and classic at the same time!</span></div><div align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-t7paOm-HgW0/T53z5q56XXI/AAAAAAAAHzU/yfvlAgxPfac/s1600-h/Image.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><img alt="Preston Ottoman - Marathon Green - 7775–M24 - Thibaut Fine Furniture" border="0" height="791" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-O1DM3V9o83w/T53z6M9WiTI/AAAAAAAAHzc/_9pG7jb80ro/Image.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="Preston Ottoman - Marathon Green - 7775–M24 - Thibaut Fine Furniture" width="604" /></span></a></div><div align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">The Preston Ottoman could really go just about anywhere! Don’t you love the fun fabric and bamboo style legs?  </span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">My dear friend, Architect and Designer, Linda Banks, has one of the largest displays of Thibaut in the area. She is opening a larger, more fabulous <em>Simply Home Store</em> in Portland, ME – but more about that in a future post.  </span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">You can reach Linda Banks<span style="color: #4f81bd;"> </span><a href="http://www.banksdesignassociates.com/home.htm"><span style="color: #4f81bd;">HERE</span></a> and <em>Simply Home </em><a href="http://www.simplyhomepage.com/home.htm"><span style="color: #2f79c5;">HERE</span></a>.</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">You can see all the new pieces in the Thibaut line by clicking <a href="http://www.thibautdesign.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">HERE</span></a></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #2f79c5;"><br /></span></span></div><div align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I love this classic, young and hip line from Thibaut, but I’m anxious to hear what you think!</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Finally, congratulations to our Segreto Book Winner, Vicki Bonne Amie – please send your address to <a href="mailto:willowdecormail@gmail.com">willowdecormail@gmail.com</a>.</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">(all content property of Willow Décor and not to be used without permission. Photos by Thibaut, used with permission)</span></div>

Thibaut’s Furniture Launch at High Point & Giveaway Winner!

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My New Kitchen Slipcovers!!!

<p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-DNLv0RAzmZg/TnDwNDoH7CI/AAAAAAAAHBQ/AvsaWc2NlII/s1600-h/DSC_0467_2%252520%2525282%252529%25255B13%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img alt="DSC_0467_2 (2)" border="0" height="759" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ix0GmJE4OG4/TnDwNedF_NI/AAAAAAAAHBU/94RzxMtHlKk/DSC_0467_2%252520%2525282%252529_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px" title="DSC_0467_2 (2)" width="504" /></span></a></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Back to school and back to projects that needed to get to done! I am so excited to share with you my new kitchen slipcovers! </span><br /></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Let’s start at the beginning, with two teenagers, a big, hairy dog and an Italian family who loves Marinara sauce; my kitchen was not a perfect environment for my linen, upholstered chairs! We’ve been living with dish towels draped over the seats to catch any spills– not very pretty. I needed some washable slipcovers and I needed them pronto!</span></p><p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-UkLj_owqgLk/TnDwNixIbSI/AAAAAAAAHBY/J7wlZFTKXvY/s1600-h/coco%252520slips%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img alt="coco slips" border="0" height="459" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-mggxN_kX1T4/TnDwOELYQdI/AAAAAAAAHBc/NBXMMVULr0w/coco%252520slips_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px" title="coco slips" width="604" /></span></a></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">As always I had an inspiration photo to show my wonderful seamstress (Photo: Things That Inspire). These were close to what I envisioned. I liked the straight lines and the overall length. I wanted something to cover the chair but not be too fussy. </span></p><p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-SaU755v0ttQ/TnDwOpQEahI/AAAAAAAAHBg/he-VNP_0TTc/s1600-h/DSC_0473_2%252520%2525282%252529%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img alt="DSC_0473_2 (2)" border="0" height="335" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-S2pujp9O6-Y/TnDwO0IKsVI/AAAAAAAAHBk/cbmA7mV5HDI/DSC_0473_2%252520%2525282%252529_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px" title="DSC_0473_2 (2)" width="504" /></span></a></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">I also needed the slips to be washable. I found these wonderful oversized napkins from French Laundry Home. I like their “grainsack” look and feel. They were big enough to cover just the seat, so we needed something extra for the skirting piece.</span></p><p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-8xeU5yMP4EM/TnDwPtBX2vI/AAAAAAAAHBo/IO3Vkgdj6Pc/s1600-h/familyroom%25255B2%25255D.png"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img alt="familyroom" border="0" height="402" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-g74R8vM-DZE/TnDwQsJ-unI/AAAAAAAAHBs/LWUKNlkC-Os/familyroom_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px" title="familyroom" width="604" /></span></a></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">You might remember my wonderful linen blend curtains I found on sale last year at Country Curtains. </span></p><p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-u00_8K9O348/TnDwRZwim0I/AAAAAAAAHBw/1PVUuepFqt4/s1600-h/Family%252520room%25255B11%25255D.png"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-u00_8K9O348/TnDwRZwim0I/AAAAAAAAHB0/Qnqx5V9r38w/s1600-h/Family%252520room%25255B12%25255D.png"><img alt="Family room" border="0" height="395" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-CM7DbQ9fwH8/TnDwStTuLbI/AAAAAAAAHB4/4kS9wLvEPEs/Family%252520room_thumb%25255B23%25255D.png?imgmax=800" style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px" title="Family room" width="618" /></a></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">I bought extra fabric for $6 a yard and had these wonderful slipcovers made for my club chairs. Read all about my Family Room redo <a href="http://willowdecor.blogspot.com/2010/02/my-breakfast-room-and-family-room.html">HERE</a>. Fortunately I had enough fabric left to use for the skirting.</span></p><p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-DnJLG0jmlzA/TnDwS4mtveI/AAAAAAAAHB8/Zk0JjbfYUdU/s1600-h/chair%25255B11%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img alt="chair" border="0" height="759" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-YRCO8cHORhI/TnDwTdkXldI/AAAAAAAAHCA/otyrbxTNV08/chair_thumb%25255B14%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px" title="chair" width="454" /></span></a></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Here is the chair before…(not pasta friendly!)</span></p><p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-KB4ngCDa3I8/TnDwTkJ6Y0I/AAAAAAAAHCE/sFlFw_R-j-w/s1600-h/DSC_0467_2%252520%2525282%252529%25255B11%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img alt="DSC_0467_2 (2)" border="0" height="759" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-UBWoCIF8I0Y/TnDwT67JepI/AAAAAAAAHCI/8DYoEIX6PCc/DSC_0467_2%252520%2525282%252529_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px" title="DSC_0467_2 (2)" width="504" /></span></a></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">And here is the slipcover after! Large enough to handle any spill and simple to throw in the wash!!</span></p><p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-TkA_qtRjZms/TnDwUJuYUFI/AAAAAAAAHCM/m_VVdR6HufM/s1600-h/DSC_0469_2%252520%2525282%252529%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img alt="DSC_0469_2 (2)" border="0" height="759" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-nKS7bO8vDHM/TnDwUjCmllI/AAAAAAAAHCQ/fqtVTiVTnic/DSC_0469_2%252520%2525282%252529_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px" title="DSC_0469_2 (2)" width="504" /></span></a></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">I love the back – I didn’t want any ties.</span></p><p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-r0gZEH4rSDU/TnDwUwAxDfI/AAAAAAAAHCU/Jo8fsUUJA_A/s1600-h/DSC_0471_2%252520%2525282%252529%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img alt="DSC_0471_2 (2)" border="0" height="402" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-sYu8vd60rWI/TnDwVNoqHnI/AAAAAAAAHCY/W8TmoOaOfZc/DSC_0471_2%252520%2525282%252529_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px" title="DSC_0471_2 (2)" width="604" /></span></a></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">The hidden Velcro does the trick of keeping it neat and in place.</span></p><p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-adXUe3Sl2XI/TnDwVq_16UI/AAAAAAAAHCc/Rzbv2sIY23U/s1600-h/bench%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img alt="bench" border="0" height="489" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-l9IwrqMirtk/TnDwV0XSvoI/AAAAAAAAHCg/5CfhPdRcpJs/bench_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px" title="bench" width="604" /></span></a></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">The bench also needed a bit of covering up. As much as I loved the Antique printed grainsack I bought from Kym Fraser of <a href="http://3finegrains.com/">3 Fine Grains</a></span><span style="font-size:130%;">, it was much too valuable to be stained with hot fudge!</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-GtwN8RPsFfk/TnDwWehpixI/AAAAAAAAHCk/Cr1-38-bNTY/s1600-h/DSC_0475_2%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img alt="DSC_0475_2" border="0" height="402" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-3luAYobp_OY/TnDwWqGm2NI/AAAAAAAAHCo/ReIW6nYT7sQ/DSC_0475_2_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px" title="DSC_0475_2" width="604" /></a></span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">A quick call to my dear friend, Wendy Lewis of <a href="http://www.textiletrunk.com/index.php">Textile Trunk</a>, and a more reasonably priced antique grainsack was on its way. We took out the stitching on both sides, sewed in the corners and added the ties. Look closely and you can see the fold (that was the bottom of the sack) still in the cover.</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></p><p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-PLQINDGYppU/TnDwXEAbSVI/AAAAAAAAHCs/TOD1yoGssfs/s1600-h/DSC_0474_2%252520%2525282%252529%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img alt="DSC_0474_2 (2)" border="0" height="402" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-MrtWidqj688/TnDwXV_n-cI/AAAAAAAAHCw/y9JmWIg-o_E/DSC_0474_2%252520%2525282%252529_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px" title="DSC_0474_2 (2)" width="604" /></span></a></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">An indestructible and beautiful slipcover!! You can also see the chairs with their new, pretty dresses peeking through!</span></p><p align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large; "><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-8tGYq4VJtew/TnDwXy5Fy-I/AAAAAAAAHC0/VGvcpQDlUY4/s1600-h/breakfast%252520room%25255B21%25255D.jpg"><img alt="breakfast room" border="0" height="402" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-11lKhnZR3kI/TnDwYPHuU9I/AAAAAAAAHC4/7-5BbpkXAoA/breakfast%252520room_thumb%25255B18%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: none; BORDER-RIGHT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; DISPLAY: inline; BORDER-TOP-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM-WIDTH: 0px; BORDER-LEFT-WIDTH: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px" title="breakfast room" width="604" /></a></span></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">The lighting was not the best when I took the picture this afternoon, but I wanted to show you how wonderful the new slips look in the Breakfast Room!</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Sometimes it seems daunting to live with linen or all white furniture. Slipcovers are the secret! Your kids can eat hot fudge and still live in a beautiful room without worry.</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Do click <a href="http://www.textiletrunk.com/index.php">HERE</a> to see the wonderful new stock of antique fabrics available from Wendy at <a href="http://www.textiletrunk.com/index.php">Textile Trunk</a>. She just got back from Europe and you will go crazy!! And get ready to see some kitchens I have been working on, some reader’s renovations I am thrilled to share and some more personal and professional projects I am starting for the Fall!!</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">So happy to be back!!</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">(all photos and content copyrighted by Willow Décor and not to be copied with out written permission)</span></p>

My New Kitchen Slipcovers!!!

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What's This About French Ticking?!

<div align="center"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446185998422097714" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S5S9T3invzI/AAAAAAAAEUE/9PFUtmpp-aI/s400/French+ticking+countryliving.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 313px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: pointer" /> My friend Wendy Lewis and I were chatting the other day. Wendy is the owner of <a href="http://www.textiletrunk.com/">Textile Trunk,</a> one of the largest importers of Antique European Fabrics in the US. We got to talking about Antique French Ticking (isn't it fun to have friends you can have long conversations with about French ticking!). Anyway, I said "So I guess French Ticking is really coming back into style, eh?" (trying to sound so cool and 'in the know') Wendy gently replied "Oh, Gina, French ticking has NEVER gone OUT of style. Why just about everyone wants French Ticking fabric - especially in the Spring!" "Yes", I said quickly (and with a slight English accent, so I would still sound hip and stylish) "It's simply a classic, Darling!" We both had a good laugh!<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446185988177715010" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S5S9TRYK30I/AAAAAAAAET8/XTdGEhVCn0w/s400/French+ticking+country+living.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 271px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: pointer" /> </div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align="center">And of course when I really thought about it - French Ticking IS a classic. Perhaps that's why we see it everywhere, year after year! So, I decided to look back in my inspiration files. Both photos above are from an older Country Living issue. Blue and white is the most classic ticking. I love the straight lines of this slipcover - no ruffles - good choice.<span style="font-size:78%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446205462741830898" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S5TPA1yEzPI/AAAAAAAAEVs/Ja7hDOr6C5c/s400/Ticking+-+coastal+living.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></span> I suppose Ticking is so popular in the warmer climates (and in Spring) because it has a certain crispness and lends itself well to beach decor. In this photo from Coastal Living, we see blue ticking slipcovers again on the dining chairs.<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446186949246070642" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S5S-LNouL3I/AAAAAAAAEUc/T5MmZIEO3UE/s400/French+ticking+rogers+and+guifrrion+cdt.png" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 314px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: pointer" /></div><div align="center">The photo above from <a href="http://cotedetexas.blogspot.com/">Cote <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">de</span></span> Texas</a>, we see yellow ticking on the banquette. Even in this more rustic setting it adds a certain freshness.<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S5TPXeqaYuI/AAAAAAAAEWM/oV1TCpa5g0s/s1600-h/ticking+country+living.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446205851672666850" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S5TPXeqaYuI/AAAAAAAAEWM/oV1TCpa5g0s/s400/ticking+country+living.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 313px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: pointer" /></a></div><div align="center">French ticking originated as a utilitarian fabric used to cover mattresses, pillows, and daybeds. An extremely durable fabric it was originally woven to withstand heavy use and had a traditional heavy weave and straight line pattern. According to Wendy, antique pieces can still be found as early as the 18<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span></span> century. In this room above from Country Living we see the ticking on the pillows and on the box spring. I really like how this looks - subtle but a very nice touch.</div><div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S5TPAXwf9FI/AAAAAAAAEVc/mCgddb__ECw/s1600-h/ticking+cdt.png"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446205454682158162" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S5TPAXwf9FI/AAAAAAAAEVc/mCgddb__ECw/s400/ticking+cdt.png" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 270px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">(cote <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">de</span></span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">texas</span></span>)</span> </div><div align="center">Here you see more contemporary ticking used as a duvet cover. In both examples you see that the fabric looks as wonderful mixed with <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">beadboard</span></span> and painted furniture as it is does mixed with denim and sisal.</div><div align="center"><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446205843096421922" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S5TPW-trRiI/AAAAAAAAEWE/oVdVZpPZ_D8/s400/Ticking+coastal+living.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 360px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span> French ticking is the perfect compliment to sisal and sea grass and lends itself wonderfully to classic coastal decor. I adore this room from Coastal Living! Notice the wood stump table, rattan coffee table, hanging lanterns and mirror. What a beautiful room for a beach house.<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S5TO_3gpadI/AAAAAAAAEVU/2QMepmOs1r4/s1600-h/Ticking+CDT.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446205446025734610" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S5TO_3gpadI/AAAAAAAAEVU/2QMepmOs1r4/s400/Ticking+CDT.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;">(cote <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">de</span></span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">texas</span></span>)</span><br />The classic ticking colors are red and blue - These pillows are a great addition to this sofa!<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446186955666378914" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S5S-LljcUKI/AAAAAAAAEUs/wifeHbgoJt4/s400/French+Ticking+Shannon+bowers-swedish-Veranda.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">Faded blue ticking looks simply perfect in the Swedish style home. Here in a popular shot from Veranda, Shannon Bowers sits them on her gorgeous <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">Gustavian</span></span> bench.<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446205860030424786" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S5TPX9zDptI/AAAAAAAAEWU/pfdlFzEv2oc/s400/ticking+livingetc.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 306px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 306px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span></div><span style="font-size:78%;">(living etc)</span><br />Antique French ticking also looks divine on antique french furniture. I just adore the look and feel of this piece.<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446185204876072658" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S5S8lrWgVtI/AAAAAAAAETE/pEP6KIdLeE0/s400/French+ticking+-+CDTmage_thumb33.png" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /> <span style="font-size:78%;">(cote <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">de</span></span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">texas</span></span>)</span><br />A French sofa with antique French ticking. It looks so soft and pretty.<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446185977698577954" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S5S9SqVv7iI/AAAAAAAAETk/Nsiq3aWtoQQ/s400/French+ticking+chair+-+marymakirae.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 363px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /> <span style="font-size:78%;">(<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">mary</span></span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-error">makarie</span></span>)</span><br />The ticking on this chair looks new - but the floral fabric looks antique - An interesting mix<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446185218408810242" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S5S8mdw9hwI/AAAAAAAAETU/E-DBA_WuqJo/s400/french+ticking+_iron_daybed+-+haunt.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /> <span style="font-size:78%;">(haunt)</span><br />This iron daybed looks so sweet covered in ticking. Notice how perfect the stripes run on the sides of the cushion. Very well done.<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446185986151399202" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S5S9TJ1DvyI/AAAAAAAAET0/OGi6ZMVVH24/s400/French+ticking+couch+-+things+caught+in+Michaels+eye.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 294px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /> <span style="font-size:78%;">(things caught in Michael's eye)</span><br />Here small antique pieces of French ticking are used in a patchwork design to cover this settee. It looks marvelous in this loft like setting.<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446185220944820514" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S5S8mnNl-SI/AAAAAAAAETc/H195hXCu4nE/s400/French+ticking+bed+country+living.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 313px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /> <span style="font-size:78%;">(Country Living)</span><br />French Ticking in a child's room looks sweet and inviting. <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446185194164870658" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S5S8lDcwXgI/AAAAAAAAES8/l0lMf_f2Ydg/s400/French+tickign+carolyn+roehm_jpeg+POC" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /> <span style="font-size:78%;">(peak of chic)</span><br />But, it is not just used just in coastal, beach and informal settings. Here designer Carolyn <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-error">Roehm</span></span>, drapes a bedroom and French ticking takes on a much more luxurious feel.<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446185982230810322" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S5S9S7OUTtI/AAAAAAAAETs/emZOlCNuHaM/s400/French+ticking+Cote+de+texas.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 294px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /> <span style="font-size:78%;">(cote <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_13" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_13" class="blsp-spelling-error">de</span></span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_14" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_14" class="blsp-spelling-error">texas</span></span>)</span><br />A bit more serious and formal,you can see that this table draped in French ticking, becomes more sophisticated. <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446185210763626434" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S5S8mBSNR8I/AAAAAAAAETM/95qQ4Xu63rE/s400/French+ticking+-+Peak+of+Chic.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 308px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /> Used as a wall treatment and drapery fabric, this room from <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.peakofchic.blogspot.com">Peak of Chic</a>, shows how French ticking can stand up to the most elegant architecture.<br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="color:#0000ee;"></span><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446189218546235010" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S5TAPTcCtoI/AAAAAAAAEU0/H8UzudEI98Q/s400/French+ticking+VERANDAHomesRoom-KathrynIreland-0909-10-lgn.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 401px; CURSOR: pointer" /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="font-size:78%;">(Veranda)</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">But, for most of us, just a few pretty pillows mixed in with what we have will do.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446186939177490946" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S5S-KoIL2gI/AAAAAAAAEUM/eYyEPr6Sc0s/s400/French+ticking+nskwood.bmp" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 313px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></div><span style="font-size:78%;">(<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_15" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_15" class="blsp-spelling-error">nskwood</span></span>)</span><br />Here antique pieces are patch-worked into beautiful works of art. Note the ticking bench cushion as well.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446186943575901458" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S5S-K4g2RRI/AAAAAAAAEUU/vnDlWI6ad2c/s400/French+Ticking+patchworkpillow+euro+linens.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 284px; CURSOR: hand" /> <span style="font-size:78%;">(<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_16" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_16" class="blsp-spelling-error">eurolinens</span></span>)</span><br />Here is another antique ticking pillow. This one is so pretty - the patching technique allows you to hide any stains and use as much of the remnant piece as possible.<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446186953170487250" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S5S-LcQYB9I/AAAAAAAAEUk/nd8KiNY-EI8/s400/French+ticking+pillow+-+freckles+and+bird.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 273px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 274px; CURSOR: hand" /> I had to include this wonderful design from Freckles and Bird in the UK! What a fun pillow!<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446205468789829506" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S5TPBMUB74I/AAAAAAAAEV0/160de0_NXSE/s400/ticking+wendy+2.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: pointer" /></span> If only I could sew! You can find ticking in any fabric store, but for something really unique and beautiful check out Wendy's antique French pieces - <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_17" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">They</span> are so gorgeous. This is just one of many she has listed on her website, <a href="http://www.textiletrunk.com/">Textile Trunk</a>- click <a href="http://www.textiletrunk.com/">here</a><br /><div align="left">.</div>I guess its pretty obvious that French Ticking is as popular as ever and here to stay. It works in almost every decor and setting. So next time someone asks you what you think about French Ticking you can say, "Oh Darling, it's a CLASSIC" (just try to use your best English accent!) </div>

What's This About French Ticking?!

My friend Wendy Lewis and I were chatting the other day. Wendy is the owner of Textile Trunk, one of the largest importers of Antique Euro...

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Artist Studio To Guest Cottage

<div align="center"><span style="color:#ffff00;"></span><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445478671474867458" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S5I6ABU5vQI/AAAAAAAAER8/ixrMHl92nsc/s400/foster-house-openview-02.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /> I am always intrigued by spaces that were artist studios and have become living spaces or the other way around. Perhaps it's knowing that someone put their heart and soul into creating there or would be trying to create beauty makes the space very romantic to me. I was sent this wonderful little house that was formerly an artist studio and the new owners turned it into a guest cottage.<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445480572436985698" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S5I7uq9lt2I/AAAAAAAAESk/j1nIxAKZ948/s400/Brooke+Artist+loft.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" /> <div align="center">We are not strangers to peeking inside of artist studios on the blogs. You surely will recognized this gorgeous pool house turned artist studio created by Brooke and Steve Giannetti. Read all about this incredible space <a href="http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://brookegiannetti.typepad.com/.a/6a00e554d7b82788330120a55eccf8970b-500wi&imgrefurl=http://brookegiannetti.typepad.com/velvet_and_linen/2009/09/219-north-cliffwoodthe-pool-house-turned-into-artists-studio.html&usg=__AJRP_ejne5E5gfAJWTzY-phpaG0=&h=753&w=500&sz=71&hl=en&start=14&sig2=Dv2GInicEbCkzbqb6Hu5uQ&um=1&itbs=1&tbnid=qwAnM8eLgQ7LtM:&tbnh=142&tbnw=94&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dartist%2Bpool%2Bhouse%2Bbrooke%2BGiannetti%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DG%26rlz%3D1T4GGLL_enUS302US302%26tbs%3Disch:1&ei=8jqSS5aCKcbHlwePk8D6AQ">here.</a><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445480577183236274" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S5I7u8pLwLI/AAAAAAAAESs/Cqdra5YnC5o/s400/Artist+studio+and+loft.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /></div>Or this urban loft and artist studio I wrote about last year designed by Ochs Design. Read about this fabulous space <a href="http://willowdecor.blogspot.com/2009/02/dreamy-artists-loft.html">here</a>.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445483111670343634" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S5I-CeV_59I/AAAAAAAAES0/jc5qwB0BIkQ/s400/foster-house-openview-03.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /> Named "Openview", because of its spectacular views of the English countryside, this artist studio turned guest cottage is located just outside of London. <img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445478689978724370" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S5I6BGQkMBI/AAAAAAAAESc/cMwY3wVN7bY/s400/foster-house-openview-09.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /> Upon entering you immediately notice the open, airy style and wonderful light. Both indicative of why it was a great artist studio to begin with.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445478678329950274" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S5I6Aa3SAEI/AAAAAAAAESM/gscx_KM98cE/s400/foster-house-openview-05.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" />The furnishings are warm and inviting. Danish white soaped floorboards add a wonderful patina and ambiance to the entire space. Notice how a wicker trunk becomes a coffee table and a stack of book a side table. I love the mirror leaning to the right.<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S5I6AiUq6rI/AAAAAAAAESU/beUZYKz-H8s/s1600-h/foster-house-openview-06.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445478680332266162" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S5I6AiUq6rI/AAAAAAAAESU/beUZYKz-H8s/s400/foster-house-openview-06.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> Cathedral ceilings and sheer white linen curtains create a dreamy environment. I love the small desk and collection of framed pressed flowers. The folding bistro chair is wonderful. Clearly there is space to still paint here.<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S5I6AUCXChI/AAAAAAAAESE/YrCR1-dHvHw/s1600-h/foster-house-openview-04.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445478676497369618" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S5I6AUCXChI/AAAAAAAAESE/YrCR1-dHvHw/s400/foster-house-openview-04.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> Here is a closer look of the living area. Notice the old worn chairs that do not match and floral couch. Everything is broken in and muted. It makes you feel like you can sit right down and relax.<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445478300847301618" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S5I5qcoZ4_I/AAAAAAAAERs/9T0pW2FnQ4s/s400/foster-house-openview-16.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 373px; CURSOR: hand" /> In the dining/kitchen area an old church bench is painted white and paired with an old farm table and bench. White paint unifies the non matching collection. You can see how the painted concrete floors tie in seamlessly with the outdoor antique brick patio. I love the series of prints hung behind the bench.<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445478292745137042" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S5I5p-csq5I/AAAAAAAAERk/L3a0bSeqITk/s400/foster-house-openview-17.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /> Opposite the table is the kitchen area. Enameled appliances, open shelving and old fashion linen skirting continue the cottage charm.<br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445478292860818274" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S5I5p-4R02I/AAAAAAAAERc/-nR6TXkrXiQ/s400/foster-house-openview-19.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /> Here is a closer view. Notice the apron front sink, a must in any cottage kitchen.<br /><div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S5I5qp0GkvI/AAAAAAAAER0/zxgXxFr9v5A/s1600-h/foster-house-openview-13.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445478304386028274" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_tSGOcFKOoqI/S5I5qp0GkvI/AAAAAAAAER0/zxgXxFr9v5A/s400/foster-house-openview-13.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> We end with a soak in the tub in a dreamy bathroom. I love the multiple mirrors. This is a simple and inexpensive decorating idea to add drama to a space. I think the owners did a great job of keeping the charm and creating a comfortable house for their guests.</div><div align="center">.</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><div align="left"><span style="font-size:78%;"></span></div><div align="center">Don't forget to subscribe to Willow Decor in the upper right corner! Have a great weekend!</div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:78%;">.</span></div><span style="font-size:78%;">(all photos beach studios to see more of this cottage click </span><a href="http://www.beachstudios.co.uk/property/141/foster-house-openview/"><span style="font-size:78%;">here</span></a><span style="font-size:78%;">)</span> </div></div>

Artist Studio To Guest Cottage

I am always intrigued by spaces that were artist studios and have become living spaces or the other way around. Perhaps it's knowing th...

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