Showing posts with label Fine Linens. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fine Linens. Show all posts

Thursday, August 5, 2010

STYLISH SPONSOR: LOVELY LINENS FROM JULIA B ARE THE LAP OF LUXURY

I am thrilled to have Julia B as a stylish sponsor! There is nothing as luxurious as gorgeous, custom bed linens, pressed to perfection.
Inspired by vintage linens, Julia Berger created Julia B. in 2008, a collection of custom bed and table linens in the European tradition. After working for Donna Karan and Calvin Klein growing their Japanese market, she decided to pursue her love of textiles. After college, she studied the textile arts at The Cleveland Institute of Art in Florence, which gave left her well-versed on the subject. This led her to start a custom bed and table linen company, and she travelled the globe to find the best hand embroiderers for the job. She works in luxe materials like fine Irish colored linen, English wools for blankets and superior quality 100% Egyptian cotton percale bedding from Italy at an approachable price point. Half-inch wide hemstitch detailing, inset borders, scallop flanges, with a fanciful selection of one, two and three initial monogram options mean you will not see what you order coming and going. Her unique antique - influenced monogram designs and custom work are available through her e-commerce website as well as to the trade. She makes the process of ordering online simple, and even has Monogram Etiquette, explaining what is appropriate for every application. If you are attending the NY gift show August 14th - 18th, stop by for a visit at Pier 94 - Booth#45077 to see the spectacular array of options in person.

Cheery red hemstitch linens with a chinoiserie monogram.

Chartreuse tip towels and canape napkins with grey monograms.

Unusual color combinations are available like aubergine and yellow.

Multi colored embroidered cocktail napkins make cocktail parties more memorable.


Nantes with a euro sham in oatmeal linen with coffee embroidery and a standard sham and top sheet in white percale with coffee embroidery. The monogram is JBAM05.


Pierre has a charming double flange embroidered with scallops for a delicate feminine border. A euro sham in lilac linen with white embroidery and boudoir sham match the top sheet in white percale with lilac embroidery. The monogram is JBAM01.

Anjou in orange linen with the monogram JBCM06 and a boudoir sham in a single initial monogram of JBAM08.

Arles with Euro Sham in chartreuse linen with white embroidery. The monogram is JBAM04. A boudoir sham and duvet cover in white percale with chartreuse embroidery tie it all together.

Paris in a standard sham and boudoir in white linen with blue linen applique border with custom monogram.

Aix, an instant favorite of mine, with an oversized hemstitch in a standard sham and boudoir in white percale with red embroidery. The monogram is JBAM04. Julia has loads of style, and used Katie Ridder's wallpaper, the perfect backdrop for her bedding.

Vannes in hemstitching with criss-cross detailing at the corner and strong contrasting color.

Perigeux in standard shams of coral linen with chocolate embroidery. The monogram is JBAM06.

Beauvais with a classic and timeless double row of hemstitching and a row of polka dots.

Zola in a euro sham in cool blue linen with white embroidery and a standard sham with an intricate floral hemstitch and boudoir in white percale with blue embroidery. The monogram is JBCM03.

Tours is available in 23 linen colors. Shown here with a crisp navy Linen border and the monogram in JBAM05.

Friday, July 31, 2009

THE BEST BEACH TOWELS FROM DEBORAH SHARPE LINENS

Maybe it is because she lives in California. Deborah Sharpe has the most beautiful beach towels. Thick and absorbent, their generous size makes them the ultra luxury. Their wide border is a chic touch-- and the saturated colors are oh so summery. Call Deborah Sharpe Linens to order or customize, and make sure you look at her sumptuous bedding and bath towels with endless embroidery options.

Coral


Sea Life in navy


Sea Life in chocolate


Scrolls in turquoise

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

D.PORTHAULT LINENS: FRESH FLOWER PRINTS FOR SALE

A LOOK INSIDE THE BOUTIQUE:

D. Porthault, founded in 1920, is the French answer to Lilly and Dek Tillet for luxury linens. Their multi-colored bedding, towels and tablecloths in hand screened prints pack a delightful pop of pattern. They have a very loyal following, and there is something delightful about mixing their scallop-edge patterns with any interior--a very French way of doing things.
The company has been purchased and reinvigorated by an American couple, Joan and Bernard Carl, who were great clients and became friends with the founder's son. Digging into the 5,000 pattern archive, they brought out new blooms and vibrant recolored prints, shown above. Signature Single and Double Heart, done for the Duchess of Windsor, and Four Leaf Clover patterns in pink or blue have graced baby's and their nurseries time and time again. Why not start with a boudoir baby pillow cover and begin your own collection? I love pairing one with an all white bed. Plus, they get better with age.


A fresh fern pattern in spring green mixes well with a wide stripe.


Summer is here! Matisse Coral in tutti frutti colors-- perfect poolside.


Cool blue and white for those that prefer something more tame.


The always adorable window displays are a bonus in their newer Park Avenue location.


Custom designs have been done for social swells over the years, Pamela Harriman (below), The Windsors (above), Givenchy and Jackie O among them.



THE SALE:
Scoop up some real deals at their annual White Sale from June 15th – June 30th, offering discounts from 30% to 80% off retail prices. Must-have items include sheeting, terry, accessories and children’s items in D. Porthault’s signature florals and prints. For example, a queen bed set that would have regularly been priced at $1100 will be available (in certain prints) at $550; a bath towel regularly priced at $180 will be available at $72; many boudoir shams will be marked down to $30 (from $165).

470 Park Avenue (on 58th Street), New York, NY
10am-6pm
For more information call 212-688-1660

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

EASY WAYS TO GET READY FOR SUMMER: ADD BRIGHT NEW BEDDING

The latest crop of summery bedding brings relaxing pastels and nature motifs. Put a new coverlet with matching Euro shams on your bed and you can get your bedroom in summer mode in no time at all.


Bedding newcomer Ferran, started by pattern aficionado Kathryn Ferran Kayajan, has great color combinations, whimsical embroidery and fun patterns. Visit their website Ferran Store for adorable coordinating robes and raincoats.


Awning Stripe, a new pattern from 1891 by Sferra, has a broad lavender stripe alternating with blooming florals for a fresh spring is here! look.


Blue and white shells and coral come together in the newest Lulu DK for Matouk Harbour Island pattern.


Embroidery by John Robshaw is mixed with a graphic geometric, making green and brown new.

Photo Courtesy of Manuel Canovas
Manuel Canovas will have you thinking pink with their Saint Barth Rose bedding. Carried by Gracious Home.

Photo Courtesy of Manuel Canovas
Canovas's hallmark punchy colors, seen here in pink and green in their new Taj Mahal pattern, make the combination European sophisticated, instead of preppy cute.

Thursday, January 29, 2009

HOT LA DESIGNER KELLY WEARSTLER CREATES DREAMY BEDDING LINE AND TABLE LINENS FOR SFERRA

KELLY WEARSTLER BRINGS HER CHIC AESTHETIC TO BEDDING AND TABLE LINENS

Portrait by Grey Crawford
Kelly Wearstler and luxury bedding brand Sferra linens have collaborated on a new collection! Bedding, throws, pillows, and napkins/rings are done in soft blues, yellows and natural tones. Her inimitable look has touched many areas of the home. She has created fabrics with F.Schumacher and Co, Groundworks/Lee Jofa, rugs with The Rug Company, home accessories with Bergdorf Goodman and a new tome is due out this year. I have been eager to share this for awhile, and I am thrilled the time has come! The linens are in stores this spring. Let your fingers do the walking to Sferra to find out exactly when.


Kelly's fabric collection has a nice overlap with these designs. Even her signature star burst ornament with Bergdorf Goodman is represented, on a napkin with a soft metallic embroidered motif. The pop of brass hardware brings it all home. The sculptural napkin cuff provides a natural, handmade element.


The connectivity goes one step further. The bedding coordinates with her Zephyr Tibetan wool carpet for The Rug Company. As with her Groundworks collection, she was inspired by Japanese kimonos, travel and embroidery. The soft neutrals in this palette are not overpowering, making for a restful bedroom environment.

Delicious ombre throws keep this marble maiden warm. The cashmere is super rich multi ply, the kind that feels like clouds. If you really want to luxe it up, bring it with you when traveling.

All photos by Grey Crawford Courtesy of KWID
The drop dead pillows were incredibly hard to produce, given the embroidery work involved. Yards and yards of ribbon were used to create this caterpillar-like pattern. The other designs would be a nice finishing touch on top of bed, or next to the throw on the sofa.
Her collection looks divine when seen all together, so make sure you visit the website and Kelly Wearstler, Inc. to get the full effect.