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Posts tagged “pattern”

Modern Patchwork You Can Live With

Of all the trends to emerge in the past few months, patchwork is probably among my least favorite. This week, I challenged myself to find some pieces even the most patchwork-phobic decorator could a...

How To: Make an Overwhelming Paint Color Work for You

When we toured artist Jen French’s house a couple of months ago, we were in awe of her wonderful wall paintings, and here’s another sample of her handiwork. Though she liked the color of the oli...

Jim Lambie's Wall Installation
The Museum of Fine Arts

Jim Lambie works with colored electrical tape in playful patterns and designs — Apartment Therapy has featured his inspiring tape floor projects and the artist currently has a show at The Muse...

Source These Graphic Curtains?
Good Questions

Q: I'm in the market for curtains to cover a large sliding glass door. The measurements are approximately 81"L x 100"W. I'd love a bold, modern, colorful pattern but all I can seem to find are solid ...

Sustainable Fabrics Inspired by the Sea

We love it when locally-made, environmentally-conscious products find their way into our mailbox. Add a dose of New England inspiration into the aesthetic and it really makes us smile. Introducing t...

New Alexander Girard Designs from FLOR

Following their initial launch of carpet tiles adorned with the rich and colorful patterns of Alexander Girard, FLOR has added a new Girard patterned rug to their new summer line. Named FLORA, the 6...

Roundup: Pattern Bath Towels

click thumbnails for larger pics We usually prefer simple, white bath towels in our own bathroom — mostly to avoid clashing with our lovely pepto-pink tub. But if we did venture away from white...

Bonjour Mon Coussin: Creative Cushion Covers

You may have seen a few delicious cushion covers from Bonjour mon coussin before — photorealistic chocolates, gum drops and cakes — but what we find really irresistible are their more gr...

Affordable Wallpaper: Concert Posters

Wallpaper fever may have peaked but it has by no means passed. We're still seeing fantastic new designs everywhere, including some in unexpected mediums like concert posters. We love posters —...

Good Questions: Identify this fabric/ wallpaper?

Where can I find this fabric or wallpaper? (It appeared in this post about combining the colors orange and gray.) Thanks! Heather (Note: Include a pic of your problem and your question gets posted ...

CB2 Coda Rug: The Best of Both Worlds
Boston

When it comes to rug patterns usually there are only two main choices: organic designs or stripes. But CB2 has decided you could (and should) have both with the Coda Rug......