Kate Spade's New Fabric Line Reveal

Kate Spade's new fabric line does not disappoint!

 It's filled with her signature style ~ beautiful vivid hues, polka dots,

 playful prints, and classic stripes.

A couple months ago I heard Calico Home would be carrying her new line,

it finally arrived at our store in Cherry Creek and my client and I were smitten.

I was able to snap a few photos of the stylish collection for you.

You can find it here, prices range from $50 - $150/yard. 

(Not all items in the collection are on the Calico website, you might check a local store.)

One of the employees in the store was working on a guest room using

Amapola - Maraschino. A big-impact, oversized floral print (far left) for the 

front of pillows and navy velvet on the back. So good!

Black and white done right.

I want a fitted dress with bell sleeves in the textured pink print like this, 

and shoes out of the gray and white Ocelot Dot. #playingfashiondesigner 

Or, maybe a Master Bedroom update. 

Boring neutrals ~ NOT!!!

Texture LOVE! 

Kate's fearless use of color ~ always inspiring. 

That little owl makes me want to have a baby and design a nursery with

these fun coordinates! :) 

 I could see this in a beach house, a nod to nautical a la Kate.  

Do you have a favorite? 

Kate Spade Knock Off Salt & Pepper Shakers

You may have seen my Kate Spade Salt & Pepper Shakers I keep on the tray in my

 kitchen ~ the fun black, white and gold set. I always get asked where they're from, 

 they were a gift from a friend and I love them! (Btw, I shared her fabulous home here)

You can find them at Kate Spade here.

Fairmount Park Dot/Stripe Salt & Pepper Set

 $30.00

~ OR ~

you could DIY yourself a set using paint and white shakers from Target! 

Original Kate Spade Fairmount Salt & Pepper Shakers 

Target 

Threshold Porcelain Salt and Pepper Shakers - White - $4.99

SUPPLIES:

Rubbing Alcohol

Martha Stewart Liquid Gilding - Gold

Martha Stewart Multi Surface Craft Paint - Beetle Black High Gloss 

Small Brush, Round Foam Pouncer 

STEP 1: 

Tape off your stripes.

I cut my tape at 3/4" width using the edge of a cutting mat as a guide and ran my xacto

 knife along the edge for a clean line.

This shaker tapers at the top, so you'll have to work with the tape a bit where there is a

 slight gap - I just used my nail to firmly press the tape against the glass to secure well. 

STEP 2:

Paint the stripes.

I took the plug out of the bottom and put my finger in there to hold the shaker

while painting stripes.

Using a small brush (about 1/2" - 3/4" wide bristles) apply the Liquid Gilding on the glass,

 after dipping your brush in the gilding wipe the excess on the edge of the jar.

 Do your best to apply one coat and don't go over what you've already painted.  

If I were a good blogger I'd have a picture of this for you!

 Sorry, it went so quickly I completely spaced the photo! 

STEP 3:

Paint the dots.

Wipe the shaker with rubbing alcohol per instructions on Multi Surface Paint. 

Put a small amount of paint in a container to dip your pouncer into, remove any

excess paint on a paper towel, press the foam pouncer completely against the glass to

deposit the paint. 

A couple things:

The Multi Surface Paint is dishwasher safe after curing for 21 days.

You could use gold spray paint, I chose liquid gilding because I like the sheen,

and already had it. A little goes a long way and I've used it for a ton of projects. 

You can't beat the originals,

 but if you're looking for a budget friendly version this is a simple alternative

to get the look!