My Home in the Heights: pattern

Friday, January 17, 2014

Paisley

Today I am writing about my all time favorite pattern, paisley. It's a fun, playful, not too serious not too silly pattern that is perfect in any room. The multi-colored pattern works well in a country or traditional setting and the single color is more contemporary. With paisley, anything goes.

Sarah's House

Remember Sarah Richardson's country home on season 3 of Sarah's House? She used paisley in several rooms including the bedrooms and entryway. The best was the paisley pattern she chose for my favorite room in the house, the dining room. Tommy called it a "giant paisley". I'd never seen anything like it and thought it was stunning. This yellow settee from Horchow is so sweet. Love it.

Horchow

And a whole wall of paisley. Very nice.

T&G Interiors

Everyone could use a little paisley in their home. Here are some more paisley pieces that might inspire you.

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1. Amazon 2. Peter Dunham 3. India Circus 4. Company C 5. India Circus 6. Peter Dunham
7. Amazon 8. Zazzle 9. French Bull 10 Zazzle 11. Amazon 12. Angelo Home 13. Company C

Friday, September 28, 2012

Pretty Patterns: Chevron

It's that time ya'll. The kids are on the corner waiting for the school bus, leaves are turning all shades of brown, orange and burgundy, and every grocery store as far as the eye can see is stocked with bags and bags of candy. That's right, Halloween is on it's way and people are beginning to decorate their homes with pumpkins, ghosts and ghouls. If that is not your speed you can still get the spirit in your house (no pun intended) by adding color and pattern reminiscent of Halloween like Chevron.

This strong, graphic, zigzag pattern reminds me of carved pumpkins especially when it's used on an orange pillow or vase. If you want to warm up your home and have a little fun without going totally Halloween consider Chevron. You don't need to invest in big pieces, just add a few throw pillows to the sofa or toss a chevron shawl across a chair. In a rich shade of russet or dramatic black and white, it's a great way to get the feel of fall and Halloween without breaking the bank. Here are a few pieces that might inspire you.