We can probably all agree that complaining is bad. It brings along with it negativity, discontent, and lots of other yucky stuff I’d rather not get roped into. But, today, I have just one teeny-weeny, itsy-bitsy complaint to submit. It’s about an aspect of the industry I work in… interior design. I spend a good portion of my time scouring the web and design district for beautiful and unique products for clients. It’s a treat, really! I have the opportunity to live out so many different styles vicariously through the projects of others. Every once in a while, though, I come across something truly gorgeous that fits my taste perfectly. Wonderful, right? Wrong. (here comes the complaint) I want to buy it all!! As it turns out, the limits of my budget are about the only thing that keep me from doing it, ’cause let me tell you, if I didn’t have that, my self-restraint would be given a healthy run for it’s money.
When introduced a couple weeks ago to the newest fabric collection from Alt for Living, I confess, I had such a discontented moment. I could easily recover every bit of upholstery in my house with these charming fabrics.
The collection came to be when designer and showroom owner Analisse Taft discovered a handful of vintage silk screens in the dusty rafters of a Brooklyn printing factory (they had me smitten there). A reinterpretation of the patterns in sweet colors both bold and muted have become the debut collection of Ms. Taft for her carefully curated New York showroom.
Are you dreaming of the possibilities too?
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On a separate note, how about this green “floral” arrangement I put together the other day? Quirky, right? (this is what I do when i can’t buy fancy fabrics)
Some might call it experimental (that would be me), others might see it more as an explosion of over-grown yard plants mixed with an odd selection of green filler from the grocery store flower market (you?). Either way, I like the colors and textures. My enthusiasm for the two live strong!!
10 comments
Marion says:
Sep 27, 2012
I love it…..and this type of arrangement works well in the winter with evergreens and berries…..
Hilary says:
Sep 29, 2012
Yes, it does! Can’t wait to give that a try.
Diella Wyatt (Trish) says:
Sep 27, 2012
oh yes, ma’am….nice collection. Thanks for all the inspiring things you bring to all of us:) blessings!!!!
Diella
Hilary says:
Sep 29, 2012
And to you, Trish!!
Marie Sainton says:
Sep 29, 2012
I agree 100%! I’m a fellow interior designer and sometimes it feels like a curse knowing how many beautiful items are out there! (Not really a curse, but you know…). And most designers aren’t in it for the money so…it’s hard. But we’re also blessed with creativity and knowing how to make it work. In the meantime, I build my little savings account for when I do finally get to buy those dream pieces!
Hilary says:
Sep 29, 2012
Oh, good… I’m not the only one!! I guess it makes you think more carefully about the purchases you choose because the options are so great. Every decision has to be a good one!
Hilary says:
Sep 29, 2012
By the way, just noticed you’re in Fort Worth too! We should grab coffee sometime. I always love meeting fellow area bloggers and designers.
Marie Sainton says:
Sep 29, 2012
That would be great! You’ve already blown my mind with the #FWBlogger meetup! Can’t wait!
Hilary says:
Sep 29, 2012
Several other Fort Worth bloggers and myself have been toying with this idea but just hadn’t pulled it together yet. So glad you commented on my post so that I could invite you to join.
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