Silver Screen Surroundings: Outlander on Starz

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/9e/28/e0/9e28e0a2c9b98b8a5f2330e47661e61b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/9e/28/e0/9e28e0a2c9b98b8a5f2330e47661e61b.jpg" /></a></div><br />For twenty years I've been reading, and rereading, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&field-keywords=outlander&linkCode=ur2&tag=chameleoninte-20&url=search-alias%3Daps&linkId=3BHOW4Z5TTRPS46X" target="_blank">Diana Gabaldon's</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=chameleoninte-20&l=ur2&o=1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> epic adventure series "Outlander". They are, as I like to describe them, "bodice ripping, time traveling, romantic historical fictions, filled with warrior poets in a kilt, a take charge heroine, blood, guts, gore and more." Really, they defy easy description. This is not just chick lit either. There's enough epic adventure, sword fights, machiavellian villains and clan revenge to satisfy any man as well. Plus, Diana created the absolute perfect male hero. Seriously. Big, brawny, educated, will kill a man to protect hearth and home, while quoting Marcus Aurelius.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/b4/2b/74/b42b74f5eb423a80c9a749166c595261.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="558" src="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/b4/2b/74/b42b74f5eb423a80c9a749166c595261.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Caitiona Balfe and Sam Heughan as Claire and Jamie</div><br />After twenty years of movie studios optioning the rights to make a feature film - which would never have worked each book is over 800 pages - it has been turned into a television series airing on Starz. The first (of what will hopefully be several) season is sixteen episodes which covers Book 1.  Author Diana Gabaldon is a consultant on the show, which is produced by Ron Moore (of Battlestar Galactica and Star Trek fame), and filmed in Scotland with a mostly British, Irish and Scottish cast.  Amazingly, Diana, who is a scientist by training, wrote the first book as practice to learn how to write a novel, she never expected it to be published or see the light of day beyond a Compuserve writer's forum she was part of. She was in her mid/late-30s when she decided to try her hand at writing and the book wasn't published until her early 40's - an impressive mid-career change, no question. <br /><br />The trailer:<br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/KAS01FFj1fQ" width="640"></iframe><br /><br />The series officially starts on August 9th, but the first episode has been released on the production website <a href="http://www.starz.com/originals/outlander/" target="_blank">here</a>. It was so good I intend to watch it a few more times. We'll be waiting another two weeks for the second episode. My only complaint is that they've decided to split the seasons into two 8 episode half-seasons, with part 2 not airing until the winter. Boo on that. Mad Men has done the same with its last season.<br /><br />So, I'm such a fan, I am going to be blogging about the show, the interior design (there's not much, but a bit inside the castle), Scottishness in general (I'm English/Irish, but a wanna-be Scot).<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-u3QJmVnoKGM/T_buhZwmxiI/AAAAAAAALB0/bYfz-ovVFrs/s640/Photo%252520Jun%25252023%25252C%2525202012%25252011%25253A34%252520AM.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="358" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-u3QJmVnoKGM/T_buhZwmxiI/AAAAAAAALB0/bYfz-ovVFrs/s640/Photo%252520Jun%25252023%25252C%2525202012%25252011%25253A34%252520AM.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />A couple of years ago, I did a <a href="http://chameleon-interiors.blogspot.com/2012/07/bucket-list-item-riding-rails.html" target="_blank">post on the Royal Scotsman</a>, the fabulous train through the countryside.  It's worth a read and drool.<br /><br />I thought I'd start this first "Outlander" post with a little tutorial on tartans, kilts and plaids.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-cd0.pinimg.com/736x/9a/69/1e/9a691eba65ae420f9f48b6f00dd9f4b9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://media-cache-cd0.pinimg.com/736x/9a/69/1e/9a691eba65ae420f9f48b6f00dd9f4b9.jpg" /></a></div><br />- <b>Tartan</b> is the pattern that is made by weaving dyed wood strands together to create a specific pattern (now of course they are printed as well as woven).  In America, we tend to refer to the pattern as the plaid, which isn't quite accurate.<br />- <b>Plaid</b> is a length of tartan that is often slung over the shoulder, or used as a covering for multiple purposes such as a blanket or ground cover, as needed. It was a multi-use item.  Wool with it's natural lanolin and when tightly woven together, is waterproof (up to a point).<br />- <b>Kilt</b> is made from a tartan and worn skirt like around the waist. It is a traditionally male garment and could easily be up to nine yards and more (the "whole nine yards") which traditionally the wearer pleated with his fingers and rolled himself up in it, securing with a belt. Like the plaid, a kilt had multiple uses.  Even today, traditional Scottish dress has that only the men wear the kilts, where a woman might wear a plaid over a dress, or even make her dress out of the same family tartan.<br />- Originally,<b> tartan patterns</b> were regionally based, versus family or clan specific. Local tastes and availability of natural dyes played a roll in this.  Of course, most people in a region were likely related or parts of the same clan, but there wasn't a specific pattern for each family as we think of today. In the mid-18th century, the British banned the wearing of tartans and other Gaelic cultural items.  (And we American's think the  were only bothering us at that time!) By the end of the century, the law was repealed, but Scotsman no longer wore their tartans and kilts as every day dress. The tartans were, however, retained as symbols of Scottish culture.  It wasn't until the mid-19th century,  where chemical dyes were more readily available and cultural branding became more possible,  that patterns (old and new) were associated with specific families.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.allthebestblog.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/RCFF_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.allthebestblog.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/RCFF_1.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />Fellow blogger at <a href="http://www.allthebestblog.co.uk/2014/03/the-details-ronda-carman-fine-fabrics.html" target="_blank">All the Best</a> Ronda Carman lived in Scotland for several years. She's recently returned to the States and has launched a new fabric line of, you guessed it, wool tartan fabrics for decorative use, under the name <a href="http://rondacarman.com/" target="_blank">Ronda Carman Fine Fabrics</a>.  Handcrafted in Scotland using traditional techniques, the line includes wool fabrics and throws.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.allthebestblog.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/RCFF_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.allthebestblog.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/RCFF_2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />The fabrics are available to the trade only. They are currently in a showroom in Houston, with more coming. Designers outside those areas may order direct.  Good luck with your new line <a href="http://rondacarman.com/" target="_blank">Ronda</a>!<br /><br />So, if you're watching Outlander, share below your thoughts on the production, I'd love to hear!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSmrWiXeZgn3z13aXxF9lszYTULunX0IM-8ZEMyFCTDEAZ0Ns32Kbjs47KH5pzyA-g_UqE5JpL0F5MVQOY_5V10WstSaorm64xWaKYDZDlcOlbo0DhyW4TS6L3IG_izo2tBleAiRw8_Gc/s1600/Linda+sig2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSmrWiXeZgn3z13aXxF9lszYTULunX0IM-8ZEMyFCTDEAZ0Ns32Kbjs47KH5pzyA-g_UqE5JpL0F5MVQOY_5V10WstSaorm64xWaKYDZDlcOlbo0DhyW4TS6L3IG_izo2tBleAiRw8_Gc/s1600/Linda+sig2.png" /></a></div><br /><br />

Silver Screen Surroundings: Outlander on Starz

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A Little Friday Pretty from Osborne & Little

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.osborneandlittle.com/file.axd?pointerid=37ad22bf6fe5441594ceb67e4412927e&w=784" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="280" src="http://www.osborneandlittle.com/file.axd?pointerid=37ad22bf6fe5441594ceb67e4412927e&w=784" width="640" /></a></div><br />Gosh, how did it get to be Friday already?? I've had a super busy week I guess!<br /><br />Anyway, wanted to share this pretty new collection of Osborne and Little fabrics and wallpaper.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.osborneandlittle.com/file.axd?pointerid=d5fe6d1f275e4dc686c1b70f43951b08&w=392" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.osborneandlittle.com/file.axd?pointerid=d5fe6d1f275e4dc686c1b70f43951b08&w=392" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.osborneandlittle.com/products-and-collections/fabric/spring-2013/persian_garden_fabrics/shiraz" target="_blank">Shiraz</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.osborneandlittle.com/file.axd?pointerid=b4dbba3338d8442b9c72c7b1fad6ed4c&w=392" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.osborneandlittle.com/file.axd?pointerid=b4dbba3338d8442b9c72c7b1fad6ed4c&w=392" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.osborneandlittle.com/products-and-collections/fabric/spring-2013/persian_garden_fabrics/isfahan_tulip" target="_blank">Isfahan Tulip</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.osborneandlittle.com/file.axd?pointerid=4300ec7ac7754c989132dd6d49070508&w=392" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.osborneandlittle.com/file.axd?pointerid=4300ec7ac7754c989132dd6d49070508&w=392" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.osborneandlittle.com/file.axd?pointerid=4300ec7ac7754c989132dd6d49070508&w=392" target="_blank"> Rosalia Damask</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.osborneandlittle.com/file.axd?pointerid=17b21faff8f745bfb50f166637924ad6&w=392" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.osborneandlittle.com/file.axd?pointerid=17b21faff8f745bfb50f166637924ad6&w=392" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.osborneandlittle.com/products-and-collections/fabric/spring-2013/persian_garden_fabrics/persian_garden" target="_blank">Persian Garden</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj646lS33CBWy22PKTkqKpmJWrPTRMr5XgKM3NfcFElQdzcgyuDnZA3AtcVNcUoOoWByORtfUIr2Ow9w7kFxoBF0Y3u3sUmRr_ofqoTKWjOjdXv7mEIj1AkUKTh9N6jeI8yHZv8pBtjy9I/s1600/O&L.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj646lS33CBWy22PKTkqKpmJWrPTRMr5XgKM3NfcFElQdzcgyuDnZA3AtcVNcUoOoWByORtfUIr2Ow9w7kFxoBF0Y3u3sUmRr_ofqoTKWjOjdXv7mEIj1AkUKTh9N6jeI8yHZv8pBtjy9I/s640/O&L.jpg" width="505" /></a></div><br />See the entire Persian Garden line of <a href="http://www.osborneandlittle.com/products-and-collections/fabric/spring-2013/persian_garden_fabrics" target="_blank">fabrics</a> and <a href="http://www.osborneandlittle.com/products-and-collections/wallcoverings/spring-2013/persian_garden_wallpapers" target="_blank">wallpapers</a>. O&L fabrics and wallpapers are sold primarily through stockists and to the trade. If you don't have an account but would like purchase information, please be in touch. <br /><br />If you would like my help on your design project, I would love to chat with you! Please <a href="mailto:linda.m.merrill@gmail.com">email me</a>. Thanks!<a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/EQjz" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img alt="" src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon16x16.png" style="border: 0; vertical-align: middle;" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/EQjz" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to ::Surroundings::</a>

A Little Friday Pretty from Osborne & Little

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Mary McDonald for Schumacher

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://whatsnew.fschumacher.com/wp-content/uploads/schumacher-mary-mcdonald-ad-500-blog-430x500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://whatsnew.fschumacher.com/wp-content/uploads/schumacher-mary-mcdonald-ad-500-blog-430x500.jpg" /></a></div><br /><a href="http://www.fschumacher.com/index.html" target="_blank">Schumacher</a> has just launched a new collection by my favorite Million Dollar Decorator <a href="http://www.marymcdonald.com/" target="_blank">Mary McDonald</a>.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://whatsnew.fschumacher.com/wp-content/uploads/Mary-McDonald.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://whatsnew.fschumacher.com/wp-content/uploads/Mary-McDonald.jpg" /></a></div><br />And, not surprisingly, it's totally gorgeous! Here's a sneak peek at some of favorite selections. If I didn't have to have my car serviced tomorrow I'd head right into Boston to see them in person!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.fschumacher.com/search/large/175043.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://www.fschumacher.com/search/large/175043.jpg" width="439" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Chinois Palais -Aquamarine </span></b> </div><ul id="productDetails" style="text-align: center;"><li>Horizontal Repeat - 54" - WOWSA!</li><li>Vertical Repeat - 131.5" - WOWSA x 2</li></ul><div style="text-align: center;">Run a rod through it and  you're done! </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.fschumacher.com/search/large/67171.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://www.fschumacher.com/search/large/67171.jpg" width="438" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Bargello - Blush Conch</b></div><br />Love the soft color palette and mixed with the uber traditional bargello print. So many wonderful options for this fabric - from small pillows with big impact to a large ottoman or bench seat at the end of a bed, or even a bedspread. Really, really pretty.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.fschumacher.com/search/large/175031.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://www.fschumacher.com/search/large/175031.jpg" width="439" /></a><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Garden of Persia - Blush Conch</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.fschumacher.com/search/large/175031.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div>This to me seem quintessentially Mary McDonald - simple yet bold pattern. <br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.fschumacher.com/search/large/175050.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://www.fschumacher.com/search/large/175050.jpg" width="438" /></a><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Firenze - Aquamarine</span></b></div>This design is based, not surprisingly, on marbled papers. Silky and sensuous looking. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.fschumacher.com/search/large/66173.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://www.fschumacher.com/search/large/66173.jpg" width="438" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Honeycomb - Ruby</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">Another very "Mary" pattern with the repetitive overall pattern. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Here's the entire collection: </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><code></code><br /><div class="issuuembed" data-configid="1985255/1082100" style="height: 418px; width: 650px;"></div><code><script async="true" src="//e.issuu.com/embed.js" type="text/javascript"></script></code></div><br /><a href="http://www.fschumacher.com/index.html" target="_blank">Schumacher</a> fabrics are to the trade only. <br /><br />If you would like my help on your design project, I would love to chat with you! Please <a href="mailto:linda.m.merrill@gmail.com">email me</a>. Thanks!<a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/EQjz" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img alt="" src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon16x16.png" style="border: 0; vertical-align: middle;" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/EQjz" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to ::Surroundings::</a>

Mary McDonald for Schumacher

Schumacher has just launched a new collection by my favorite Million Dollar Decorator Mary McDonald . And, not surprisingly, it's total...

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Happy Chic at Lee Jofa

<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEAlPwFhrSz7y4PxeCh7hepQW9ZkE9inORZWGmxn9rACHjPVOJ7mNmkDLDyCx5GRezVGq8l_5HpJow-rxgXPW6noLqgGGDbozljwdy5leuqSs_kLq_GmeAsaTpUKjLJVV5n3pveGp3e7K3/s1600/KVT_JA_WarmVignette.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="490" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEAlPwFhrSz7y4PxeCh7hepQW9ZkE9inORZWGmxn9rACHjPVOJ7mNmkDLDyCx5GRezVGq8l_5HpJow-rxgXPW6noLqgGGDbozljwdy5leuqSs_kLq_GmeAsaTpUKjLJVV5n3pveGp3e7K3/s640/KVT_JA_WarmVignette.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Jonathan Adler's brand of "happy chic" which embodies a bright and optimistic lifestyle, is now a beautiful new collection at <a href="http://www.kravet.com/fabrics/collections/kravet_fabrics_jonathan_adler.htm" target="_blank">Lee Lofa</a>. While perhaps a bit "colorful" for my New England design style aesthetic, it's clear there are hints of more traditional design within the zippy colors and patterns. For instance, I love the slipper chair above left, which is covered in bargello style "Acid Palm, colorway Nectar". It feels much like a traditional flame stitch pattern. And who doesn't love a classic chevron stripe (called Limitless) such as on the sofa above?  <br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwWEGmoETphheHZOj9buFecIpMgUQce5ocUVH9b-eqaiZvV-BSi5ZmaOCXD1hozogA_A2GHlIbK2yE8KUuNqcrRSnU9PvdaW9hqrMrIjfXLK-nhAWnB1CW1t0b5CzYF_gWQCBxcSyTnss7/s1600/JA_Vase_1_WF.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwWEGmoETphheHZOj9buFecIpMgUQce5ocUVH9b-eqaiZvV-BSi5ZmaOCXD1hozogA_A2GHlIbK2yE8KUuNqcrRSnU9PvdaW9hqrMrIjfXLK-nhAWnB1CW1t0b5CzYF_gWQCBxcSyTnss7/s640/JA_Vase_1_WF.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>The trims in the collection are fantastic and would dress up any basic drapery, pillows or bedding.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6MaD5jx0RdWFzhiNhuv1Dzl1sJMwx0C3WGC5foaPDwLXHYkJ2PMbOg1Pox47aHcgZ75nvORdZeoWkbeAd-AaUx1L1w9LPISzMj225oy9hv5dUxuwjF6C82BT-zvHnHDSq3KiKuThxWlW9/s1600/KRA_JA_Pillows_sil.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6MaD5jx0RdWFzhiNhuv1Dzl1sJMwx0C3WGC5foaPDwLXHYkJ2PMbOg1Pox47aHcgZ75nvORdZeoWkbeAd-AaUx1L1w9LPISzMj225oy9hv5dUxuwjF6C82BT-zvHnHDSq3KiKuThxWlW9/s640/KRA_JA_Pillows_sil.jpg" width="494" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCMchwsekagbggqu1SilqQAURxtQaRojtZdr1HLBYt5VPY6-ups-7yfGdFLjwzSKtlOejZ1Mi7NXP2zoPTrpahxasyvruWZqmuDzEDEx3wBNG176eDwoGz1OzTgd4nBFm2hvXBBrg6NZmZ/s1600/KVT_JA_PIllow.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCMchwsekagbggqu1SilqQAURxtQaRojtZdr1HLBYt5VPY6-ups-7yfGdFLjwzSKtlOejZ1Mi7NXP2zoPTrpahxasyvruWZqmuDzEDEx3wBNG176eDwoGz1OzTgd4nBFm2hvXBBrg6NZmZ/s640/KVT_JA_PIllow.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />Visit Lee Jofa here. Fabrics and trims are available only to the trade. I can help with purchasing if you need it. Please<a href="mailto:linda.m.merrill@gmail.com" target="_blank"> email me </a>for information. <br /><br />If you would like my help on your design project, I would love to chat with you! Please <a href="mailto:linda.m.merrill@gmail.com">email me</a>. Thanks!<a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/EQjz" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img alt="" src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon16x16.png" style="border: 0; vertical-align: middle;" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/EQjz" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to ::Surroundings::</a>

Happy Chic at Lee Jofa

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One fabric inspires two bedroom designs

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuiZY5maiJgWDiSk1sLJCkrsW_sTa1BX9Y98bVAFVEICwBSJ8zd5XOh8M8NkJLVtqlUDAZufxxyy391KnLJ82RDuTUWRwzISZ1Js3k3heapRavZN-OD5xxBQ9FJgxUXNN308HbBVLRRmyr/s1600/linen.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="139" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuiZY5maiJgWDiSk1sLJCkrsW_sTa1BX9Y98bVAFVEICwBSJ8zd5XOh8M8NkJLVtqlUDAZufxxyy391KnLJ82RDuTUWRwzISZ1Js3k3heapRavZN-OD5xxBQ9FJgxUXNN308HbBVLRRmyr/s200/linen.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOaIQm1fxQgAygtcHa82TAcUn1cWWs140LccgCqrGGZBUD9earD82sVKFM3PfqvD_F9rT6pqdnnmUTgOdFVdEwY1QwDt3aHGGM-MTV4ebqA3NNmXFka5ETKaDrEIiQ1PfSnjKTjBuVn2CQ/s1600/Patina.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="129" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOaIQm1fxQgAygtcHa82TAcUn1cWWs140LccgCqrGGZBUD9earD82sVKFM3PfqvD_F9rT6pqdnnmUTgOdFVdEwY1QwDt3aHGGM-MTV4ebqA3NNmXFka5ETKaDrEIiQ1PfSnjKTjBuVn2CQ/s200/Patina.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>A</b></span> couple of weeks ago I wrote about a <a href="http://chameleon-interiors.blogspot.com/2012/05/trunk-show-beautiful-new-gabriel-from.html">Robert Allen trunk show</a> that I had attended at their Boston showroom. Hands down, my favorite fabric of the day was their Bassett Hall in colorway Patina. The beautiful linen ground is decorated with an applied ribbon trellis pattern that is both unique and refined. I loved all the colors - the Linen colorway (top right) is my second favorite. But the pale blue Patina color with off white ribbon work really spoke to me - which is funny because I am generally not a pale blue person. I immediately started thinking how this fabric could be used and it just seemed it would make a fabulous bedroom fabric on the bedding and drapery treatments. Basically, I can see a whole room swathed in the soft color and gentle texture. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoh4EfApCqfIhPZywYqo7uzckHstwPDkXMzBhbSfGb78wrHd0qMa0Sx2C2oz6XgCcD29EXAYNmo28RXJ3IfsOcK3tTUfbJvk6YmUZeNmIVO7vgCf03qPpnmBne4iRW44vpCEhW2K2DEIME/s1600/Bassett+Hall.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoh4EfApCqfIhPZywYqo7uzckHstwPDkXMzBhbSfGb78wrHd0qMa0Sx2C2oz6XgCcD29EXAYNmo28RXJ3IfsOcK3tTUfbJvk6YmUZeNmIVO7vgCf03qPpnmBne4iRW44vpCEhW2K2DEIME/s400/Bassett+Hall.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">I</span></span></b> hit up my Farrow & Ball color palette and found that their <a href="http://www.farrow-ball.com/pws/ProductDetails.ice?ProductID=100205&redirect=true">Skylight</a> color is a near perfect match for a wall color: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqHSywS-p4eO8drTXXguvcPjmg3_0btSW1ls3feK6lbeuCxw6wTLOqULdRKIbVjsjtaHW8QYQa4ourLma5swgZq-3MnxXA9fd6PYe5ZvTnXD7GrdurLDADV-YsoClnZTlHHldRgzeSlvDf/s1600/100205.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqHSywS-p4eO8drTXXguvcPjmg3_0btSW1ls3feK6lbeuCxw6wTLOqULdRKIbVjsjtaHW8QYQa4ourLma5swgZq-3MnxXA9fd6PYe5ZvTnXD7GrdurLDADV-YsoClnZTlHHldRgzeSlvDf/s640/100205.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">S</span></span></b>o, then, the next question is - what kind of bedroom would this fabric work in - formal (<span style="font-size: x-small;">click the image for larger view</span>)..? <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVQ8CN7kAXGuvzkNV-LrBtqkumSSxZukuTK_HaUOKkJ5tuutAFq_JQzugAEQaaV6d7tFLYAYMBCgdmjGuk_1cTu5OE7-7lVe_CSsGbc59C8a5rhYXyVOeZI04q6aTR-KfylFob-j7t5rNJ/s1600/OB-Bassett+Hall+BR+-+formal.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="413" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVQ8CN7kAXGuvzkNV-LrBtqkumSSxZukuTK_HaUOKkJ5tuutAFq_JQzugAEQaaV6d7tFLYAYMBCgdmjGuk_1cTu5OE7-7lVe_CSsGbc59C8a5rhYXyVOeZI04q6aTR-KfylFob-j7t5rNJ/s640/OB-Bassett+Hall+BR+-+formal.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>... or more casual (<span style="font-size: x-small;">click the image for larger view</span>)? <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRFvCNk1WZVXcAB3FYdXzBtTh2JPQiJvGAqF0_IiNeJRxfxn7KfpZJcD2i-TKFHyCrPmdWuJpC86xAXOzg5RW9lM1ZyQaBi-aVvUfXE5uvi3E3FAF7LpDDri4AVxEDwPLQOTtN4VDlXaw0/s1600/OB-bassett+hall+br+-+casual.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="457" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRFvCNk1WZVXcAB3FYdXzBtTh2JPQiJvGAqF0_IiNeJRxfxn7KfpZJcD2i-TKFHyCrPmdWuJpC86xAXOzg5RW9lM1ZyQaBi-aVvUfXE5uvi3E3FAF7LpDDri4AVxEDwPLQOTtN4VDlXaw0/s640/OB-bassett+hall+br+-+casual.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><script language="javascript" src="http://www.blogpolls.com/poll/80243.js" type="text/javascript"></script><br /><noscript>&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;a href="http://www.blogpolls.com/poll/80243.html"&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;Blog Polls&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/a&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;</noscript><br /><br /><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">I </span></span></b>created these boards in Olioboard. You can see larger images and product details here:  <a href="http://olioboard.com/boards/104190-bassett-hall-br-formal">the formal one here</a> and<a href="http://olioboard.com/boards/104749-bassett-hall-br-casual"> the casual one here</a>. <br /><br />If you would like pricing and availability of my inspiration fabric "Bassett Hall", please don't hesitate to<a href="mailto:linda.m.merrill@gmail.com"> contact me</a>. <br /><br />If you would like my help on your design project, I would love to chat with you! Please <a href="mailto:linda.m.merrill@gmail.com">email me</a>. Thanks!<a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/EQjz" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img alt="" src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon16x16.png" style="border: 0; vertical-align: middle;" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/EQjz" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to ::Surroundings::</a>

One fabric inspires two bedroom designs

A couple of weeks ago I wrote about a Robert Allen trunk show that I had attended at their Boston showroom. Hands down, my favorite fabric...

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Trunk show: Beautiful new fabrics from Beacon Hill and Robert Allen

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-0Sug-sU_JAM/T7VK8pIYFfI/AAAAAAAAKaE/KVD-feGWXqM/s2048/Photo%252520May%25252017%25252C%2525202012%25252010%25253A39%252520AM.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><br><img alt="" class="aligncenter" height="435" id="blogsy-1337385961940.2358" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-0Sug-sU_JAM/T7VK8pIYFfI/AAAAAAAAKaE/KVD-feGWXqM/s650/Photo%252520May%25252017%25252C%2525202012%25252010%25253A39%252520AM.jpg" width="650"></a></div> I attended a trunk show this morning at the <a href="http://www.robertallendesign.com/mobile/index.aspx" target="_blank" title="">Robert Allen/ Beacon Hill</a> showroom in Boston. And what a treat some of these new pieces are! Thanks to showroom manager Rachel Koenecke and sales rep Devon Sanborn (r) for hosting a small group of designers To show us what's new. Here are some of my favorites.<br/><br/><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-oeQPJu7Tlgg/T7VLJ-9IR1I/AAAAAAAAKaM/hbIf6bnzf5c/s2048/Photo%252520May%25252017%25252C%2525202012%25252010%25253A29%252520AM.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="aligncenter" height="598" id="blogsy-1337385961963.196" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-oeQPJu7Tlgg/T7VLJ-9IR1I/AAAAAAAAKaM/hbIf6bnzf5c/s799/Photo%252520May%25252017%25252C%2525202012%25252010%25253A29%252520AM.jpg" width="799"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">SHARA IKAT color CLAY - Indoor/Outdoor fabric woven from Sunbrella fiber </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-tUP2Gso6UYk/T7VKypQld6I/AAAAAAAAKZ8/IstVattSCLk/s2048/Photo%252520May%25252017%25252C%2525202012%25252010%25253A44%252520AM.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="aligncenter" height="592" id="blogsy-1337385961919.6343" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-tUP2Gso6UYk/T7VKypQld6I/AAAAAAAAKZ8/IstVattSCLk/s791/Photo%252520May%25252017%25252C%2525202012%25252010%25253A44%252520AM.jpg" width="791"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">ELIZA'S GARDEN color SALEM RED, 100% linen<br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-1i5PrvUVXgE/T7VIXBt40ZI/AAAAAAAAKZE/djTiXUat-6c/s2048/Photo%252520May%25252017%25252C%2525202012%25252011%25253A08%252520AM.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="aligncenter" height="595" id="blogsy-1337385961988.212" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-1i5PrvUVXgE/T7VIXBt40ZI/AAAAAAAAKZE/djTiXUat-6c/s796/Photo%252520May%25252017%25252C%2525202012%25252011%25253A08%252520AM.jpg" width="796"></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"> ELIZA'S GARDEN color MARIGOLD, 100% linen</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-UY_VntEKaIc/T7VKl12bfmI/AAAAAAAAKZ0/pdKJd6VUj2k/s2048/Photo%252520May%25252017%25252C%2525202012%25252010%25253A46%252520AM.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="aligncenter" height="478" id="blogsy-1337385961924.7913" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-UY_VntEKaIc/T7VKl12bfmI/AAAAAAAAKZ0/pdKJd6VUj2k/s688/Photo%252520May%25252017%25252C%2525202012%25252010%25253A46%252520AM.jpg" width="688"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wHGyNsw_DcQ/T7VKax8ah9I/AAAAAAAAKZs/CS92mRGCyz8/s2048/Photo%252520May%25252017%25252C%2525202012%25252011%25253A06%252520AM.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="aligncenter" height="573" id="blogsy-1337385961973.453" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wHGyNsw_DcQ/T7VKax8ah9I/AAAAAAAAKZs/CS92mRGCyz8/s767/Photo%252520May%25252017%25252C%2525202012%25252011%25253A06%252520AM.jpg" width="767"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">SHURCLIFF color COBALT OXIDE, 100% linen</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-tKenOoNordo/T7VJtk4E5rI/AAAAAAAAKZM/AIg4WLsAiwc/s2048/Photo%252520May%25252017%25252C%2525202012%25252011%25253A08%252520AM.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="aligncenter" height="576" id="blogsy-1337385961978.6528" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-tKenOoNordo/T7VJtk4E5rI/AAAAAAAAKZM/AIg4WLsAiwc/s771/Photo%252520May%25252017%25252C%2525202012%25252011%25253A08%252520AM.jpg" width="771"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">SHURCLIFF color MARIGOLD, 100% linen<br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-03CpVlyyPKg/T7VMvHqGWPI/AAAAAAAAKaU/oW5oQdqx7WA/s2048/Photo%252520May%25252017%25252C%2525202012%25252011%25253A21%252520AM.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="aligncenter" height="575" id="blogsy-1337385961950.8784" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-03CpVlyyPKg/T7VMvHqGWPI/AAAAAAAAKaU/oW5oQdqx7WA/s768/Photo%252520May%25252017%25252C%2525202012%25252011%25253A21%252520AM.jpg" width="768"></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"> RUDYARD color COPPER, 100% linen ground</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-t40sCMNph3M/T7VKBlT_-bI/AAAAAAAAKZc/Jx5u7zXcVto/s2048/Photo%252520May%25252017%25252C%2525202012%25252011%25253A07%252520AM.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="aligncenter" height="508" id="blogsy-1337385961947.4414" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-t40sCMNph3M/T7VKBlT_-bI/AAAAAAAAKZc/Jx5u7zXcVto/s788/Photo%252520May%25252017%25252C%2525202012%25252011%25253A07%252520AM.jpg" width="788"></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"> BASSETT HALL color PATINA, 100% linen/rayon - this one is my absolute favorite of the day!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-AZG5FItrfpY/T7VKOCMkJuI/AAAAAAAAKZk/yV2EXtyNLWI/s2048/Photo%252520May%25252017%25252C%2525202012%25252010%25253A38%252520AM.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="aligncenter" height="611" id="blogsy-1337385961973.2786" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-AZG5FItrfpY/T7VKOCMkJuI/AAAAAAAAKZk/yV2EXtyNLWI/s818/Photo%252520May%25252017%25252C%2525202012%25252010%25253A38%252520AM.jpg" width="818"></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"> BASSETT HALL color COBALT OXIDE linen/rayon</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-ykZJoVVmB_E/T7VJ4s5OHZI/AAAAAAAAKZU/Ac8Lr82KnRc/s2048/Photo%252520May%25252017%25252C%2525202012%25252011%25253A07%252520AM.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank" title=""><img alt="" class="aligncenter" height="567" id="blogsy-1337385961957.6863" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-ykZJoVVmB_E/T7VJ4s5OHZI/AAAAAAAAKZU/Ac8Lr82KnRc/s814/Photo%252520May%25252017%25252C%2525202012%25252011%25253A07%252520AM.jpg" width="814"></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"> BASSETT HALL color LINEN, linen/rayon</p> Do you have a favorite? <br/><br/> If you would like pricing and availability for any of these fabrics, don't hesitate to ask. <br/><br/> <br/><br/>

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Bemz slipcovers for Ikea furniture features Designer's Guild Fabrics

<b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">B</span></span></b>emz is now expanding its selection of covers for Ikea furniture to include timeless checks and striped from Designers Guild. "Brera" is one of DG's most popular collections and is made from 100% yarn-dyed linen.<br />Kind of makes me want to run out to Ikea and change my design style. The world really is filled with a lot of pretty. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-62n7jCS803A/T3Grp1JQB4I/AAAAAAAAQbc/8WNwvqGeWww/s640/DG%252056%2520fa%25CC%2588rgsta%25CC%2588lld_besk.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-62n7jCS803A/T3Grp1JQB4I/AAAAAAAAQbc/8WNwvqGeWww/s640/DG%252056%2520fa%25CC%2588rgsta%25CC%2588lld_besk.jpg" width="456" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="gphoto-photocaption-caption">Loose Fit Urban covers for Henriksdal dining chairs in Cobalt - Brera Rigato, Noir - Brera Fino and Cloud - Brera Fino, Designers Guild by Bemz.</span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aE5UHAmSnGg/T3Gq5BbpbJI/AAAAAAAAQZw/yWJ_R0OxzMc/s640/DG%252035.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aE5UHAmSnGg/T3Gq5BbpbJI/AAAAAAAAQZw/yWJ_R0OxzMc/s640/DG%252035.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="gphoto-photocaption-caption">Loose Fit Country cushion cover in Cloud - Brera Quadretto, Loose Fit Urban cushion covers in Cobalt - Brera Fino & Noir - Brera Fino, Designers Guild by Bemz.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fwEzy9dwhC0/T3GrOSmxmoI/AAAAAAAAQag/17SXMP3wRh8/s912/DG%252048_besk.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="456" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fwEzy9dwhC0/T3GrOSmxmoI/AAAAAAAAQag/17SXMP3wRh8/s640/DG%252048_besk.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="gphoto-photocaption-caption">Loose Fit Urban cover for Karlstad 3-seat sofa in Cobalt - Brera Fino. Loose Fit Country cushion cover in Cobalt - Brera Quadretto. Designers Guild by Bemz.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="gphoto-photocaption-caption"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">T</span></span></b>he Brera Collection will be available exclusively for Bemz Loose Fit covers.  Read more at <a href="http://bemz.com/">Bemz.com</a>. </span></div><br /><br /><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">I</span></span></b>f you would like my help on your design project, I would love to chat with you! Please <a href="mailto:linda.m.merrill@gmail.com">email me</a>. Thanks!<a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/EQjz" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img alt="" src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon16x16.png" style="border: 0; vertical-align: middle;" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/EQjz" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to ::Surroundings::</a>

Bemz slipcovers for Ikea furniture features Designer's Guild Fabrics

B emz is now expanding its selection of covers for Ikea furniture to include timeless checks and striped from Designers Guild. "Brera...

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