Posts Tagged: Textiles

At Home with Johnson Hartig of Libertine via Quintessence At Home in Los Angeles with Johnson Hartig

Posted on May 9, 2020 by Stacey Bewkes   •   12 Comments
While Johnson Hartig’s talents and interests have always been extensive and wide ranging, he found his calling in 2001 with his celebrated fashion brand Libertine. Hartig and his then business partner Cindy Greene, brought a fresh and inventive vibe to fashion, melding punk street fashion references with high art and culture by repurposing vintage pieces with creative and sometimes controversial embellishment.…
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view toward Rimini from San Patrignano-1 At Home in San Patrignano

Posted on June 23, 2019 by Stacey Bewkes   •   14 Comments
It’s not often that a casual conversation on social media leads to discovering a remarkable community where the art of fine craftsmanship has been saving lives for more than 40 years. But San Patrignano is an exceptional place where addiction recovery meets the best of sustainable luxury.…
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Power of pattern cover The Power of Pattern

Posted on September 9, 2018 by Stacey Bewkes   •   18 Comments
Not only is my talented video partner Susanna Salk an insightful interviewer on our YouTube series, but a creative and prolific author. In her latest must-have tome, The Power of Pattern, just out from Rizzoli, she shows us the endless possibilities that pattern can bring to our spaces.…
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Susanna Salk and John Robshaw in his Connecticut studio At Home in Connecticut with John Robshaw

Posted on September 24, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   7 Comments
With a background in fine arts and painting, John Robshaw caught the textiles bug when traveling to India in the 1990’s. There he discovered his passion for fabric making and the handcrafted beauty of their artisan traditions. Working with makers throughout Asia, he developed his signature look of color and pattern rich global chic that was to become the hallmark of his thriving company.…
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jib doors with Christopher Moore Cholet toile wallpaper via Quintessence The Timeless Attraction of Toile

Posted on September 17, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   13 Comments
Another story in the 30th anniversary issue of Veranda that resonated with personal relevance was the icon selection in the style section celebrating the timeless appeal of toile. Ever since 1760 when Christophe-Philippe Oberkampf founded his textile factory in Jouy-en-Josas outside of Paris, Toile de Jouy has been a mainstay in the world of design.…
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Introducing Schuyler Samperton Textiles

Posted on May 4, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   5 Comments
Known for her low-key lived-in style with flair, Schuyler Samperton has a knack for making rooms look like they’ve always been that way. She is an unabashed fan of color, pattern and spaces with a touch of idiosyncratic character. Patina and charm generally trump sleek and modern in her book, with a signature style that is a layered, comfortable West Coast mix of classic and modern with a bohemian twist.…
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de Gournay at Paris Deco Off 2017 Paris Deco Off 2017 Color and Pattern

Posted on January 31, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   9 Comments
Of the colorful and pattern laden fabrics of the Paris Deco Off 2017 collections, many were conceived from travel and nature inspired sources. This was certainly the case at Pierre Frey, where Maoming evokes the ancient textile traditions of the Miao women in remote Chinese mountain villages.…
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Pierre Frey Paris Deco Off Preview

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   1 Comment
While I continue to edit my photos from Paris, I bring you a quick Deco Off preview. Among the showrooms I was able to visit during the show, an abundance of themes shone through. While bright colors and pattern are still driving forces, there was also a focus on neutrals, but with an emphasis on natural materials with noticeably more texture.…
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Christmas table with Braquenie fabric From My Christmas Table to Yours

Posted on December 24, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   13 Comments
The time has come to wish all of you who celebrate a very Merry Christmas. Longtime readers know that one of my favorite aspects of the holidays is setting my Christmas table. This year I wanted to stray from the traditional color scheme with something seasonal and festive but a little different.…
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the-design-library Inside the Design Library with Beacon Hill at D&D Fall Market

Posted on October 14, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   3 Comments
“Textile designs serve no practical function, but they can transform an environment, tell the story of a culture, symbolize a tradition, establish unity, convey a personality, or express a mood. Culturally, they allow us to recognize “our tribe” and give one a sense of belonging.”…
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