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May 25, 2011
EDGE Wallcoverings
Today’s blog is about being able to wallpaper one wall in a room.  Often times I receive this question so decided to write today about the fact that wallpapering one wall, a feature wall is a great idea.
First of all, it is wonderful from a cost perspective of course and often times depending on the paper, you don’t need to wallpaper all the walls.
I have recently discovered a company called EDGE Wallcoverings. I am working on a guest room and came across this companies incredible portfolio of papers.
What makes EDGE so interesting is that it is like traditional still-life meets modern technology.
Founded in 2009 by a photographer named Carl Pascuzzi and a designer named Phoebe Brandt, the company has put a new spin on custom wall coverings. The collection includes kaleidoscopic patterns that include an element of fantasy for single walls, ceilings or entire rooms!
Each pattern the EDGE creates originates from a photographic
Shoot of multidimensional still-life arrangements of their own creations.  The image created is then digitally manipulated. The design sets are layered with fresh flowers, to sand and pebbles to custom jewelry and fabric. All this contributes to the look and depth that you see in the papers!
These papers are fabulous in any design theme. So if your home is traditional
Or modern definitely check these wall coverings out!
Love,
Jamie
March 15, 2011
I am always asked about my feelings towards wallpaper and if it will stay in vogue or is it just a trend? For my projects wallpaper is definitely a constant in my design vernacular!
In very modern projects, such as the one we just finished in Weston Connecticut, wallpaper was used, but monotones and in grass cloths.
I have recently fallen in love with a company called Thibaut.  I am working on a townhouse and needed some fresh ideas, my first thought was to turn to Alpha Workshops. In doing so I was introduced to Thibaut. Thibaut (pronounced Tee-Bo) is the nation’s oldest operating wallpaper firm, established in 1886.
Their patterns and distinctive color palettes should make them a mainstay in any designer’s library!
http://www.thibautdesign.com/
March 9, 2011
DAMASK Is NOT YOUR GRANDMOTHER’s fabric ANY MORE!
Ahh Damask! One of my all time favorite fabrics. You know, there are some people that think that using damask means only to be working in a traditional style.
Not true anymore!
The scale of using a traditional pattern is what you want to consider when crossing a traditional fabric over into a modern application!
Boho chic is a great fan of high styled silk damasks in very muted tones of lavenders and interesting blues and sea foam greens! Think John Saladino and how stunning his approach to such a traditional fabric is! And his is certainly not your grandmother’s house! But at the same time, call me forward, but i am in love with bright damasks for great shots of color. Sometimes when you have a very definitive color pallette, say white moldings and grasscloth walls, you need a shot of color to control the emotion of the person looking and living with it, otherwise such a neutral palette can become exceedingly tiresome.
So, i am including examples that i love of a couple of projects as well as some ideas!  
I love to use damask and have done so recently with wallpaper from Studio Printworks!
They have a black and white damask, so thinking traditional right? Nope! They so enlarged the scale of the pattern that it became very hip and chic!
Damask is named for the city of Damascus, which was a major textile center during the 12th century. Damask originated in Asia, traders took the fabric to Europe where it began to become very popular. Damasks were scarce after the ninth century outside of Islamic Spain, but were revived in some places in the thirteenth century. You see, it was always then, made of gorgeous silk and incredibly expensive. Now of course, damask comes in cotton and wools as well.
Most damask weaves are commonly produced today in a monochromatic weave in silk for instance where the long floats of satin-woven warp and weft threads cause soft highlights on the fabric which reflect light differently according to the position of the observer.
If you are looking for an eclectic look, a touch of damask in pillows or on a cross legged stool or a touch on a pull up chair will get you much further then a zebra rug these days! Damask is a hot commodity again so don’t be afraid to jump in!
Have a great day!
Jamie
February 23, 2011
There seems to be many spaces in a home that people neglect or forget about. In someof my previous posts I have tried to address some of the those spaces and today I have one more fore you; the hallway. Unless you are in a studio apartment then you most likely have a hall of some kind, even if it is small. No matter its size, the hallway is still a place to get adventurous with design and create something beautiful. Since there isn’t a lot of space in a hallway there are really one options you have; treating the wall surface. That still leaves many options for design like resurfacing with paint or paper, creating some kind built in, or applying something to the surface like a picture or sconce. If you have the room, built ins can be very beautiful and functional – especially if you are in a small space. It seems that people are always looking for storage and just the same way you keep your linen closet in the hallway, why not add an entire wall of storage that will enhance the beauty of the space. Sometimes people can fit in benches which look especially nice if there happens to be a window in the hallway. A built in bookcase is also a lovely addition to the hallway. If doing a built in isn’t an option consider resurfacing your wall with new paint or paper. You can even make the space look more architectural by applying some crown moulding form home depot – its simple and inexpensive. After you resurface the wall consider adding some finish details. For some reason the hallway has become the place for hiding framed pictures from all of the family reunions they have had since the 70′s. Listen, if you wouldn’t put the picture in the living room for all the world to see, then do you think it makes your cousin who comes one a year feel better to see the picture discretely positioned in the hallway on the way to the bathroom? Um, no. If you are trying to hide a picture in the hallway do everyone a favor and get rid of it, it won’t hurt anyone’s feelings. Replace it with some beautiful art. You walk through the hallway everyday, why not display something beautiful? You can also add some sconces or faux pilasters – get creative.
November 29, 2010
Once popular in the seventies and eighties, grasscloth has recently made a come back within the past five years. Grasscloth is a wall covering made of woven plant fibers. The product is fantastic because if a person is not comfortable with wallpaper, but still wants a textural quality to the wall, grasscloth is the perfect solution. Worried that grass cloth might not fit your home decor? Think again – there are hundreds of color and style options that range from modern to traditional, and every where in between. Grasscloth can be stamped on with a pattern, or have metallic threads woven right into the surface. You can choose from a variety of colors and match the color to a sample depending on the vendor. The unique thing about grasscloth is that is has a natural quality with its texture, and you can decide on the next level to add in with the color and style. They way that the grasscloth is applied also adds another design dimension to the product. It can be applied in strips or in squares. In the Casa Blanca project, I took grasscloth squares and laid them horizontally and vertically in a grid. The result was a flowing visual wave that was subtle against the rest of the space, but still eye catching. In that same house I used a fading technique in the dining room that is reminiscent of ombre hair coloring. The spaces are right next to each other in completely different colors and yet do not clash with one another. Who thought grasscloth could be Hollywood regency? Below are some great examples of interiors that use grasscloth as well some samples of grasscloth products currently on the market. Have commitment issues? Temporarily tack grasscloth up in squares – the paper is heavy enough to lay flat and can be easily removed later on.
The fading in the paper adds more depth
A classical damask made contemporary
Clean. Simple. Gorgeous.
Feeling blue? Not in this space!
A traditional twist
Distressed AND metallic? Yes please
Very textural and yet still works with this classically modern bedroom
Have these fabulous products convinced you yet? The only problem will be trying to pick just one!
I hope everyone have a fabulous Thanksgiving. This week will be jam packed with entries so stay tuned!
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Often times I receive this question so decided to write today about the fact that wallpapering one wall, a feature wall is a great idea.
and often times depending on the paper, you don’t need to wallpaper all the walls.
The image created is then digitally manipulated. The design sets are layered with fresh flowers, to sand and pebbles to custom jewelry and fabric. All this contributes to the look and depth that you see in the papers!
House of Turquoise