star struck

Yesterday I was winding up my trip and doing some research in the D & D building. I was in the John Roselli showroom grabbing some fabric samples when I spotted a lovely woman who looked eerily familiar. Instantly I realized it was the fabric goddess Carolina Irving. 

If you are not familiar with textiles you are in for a treat. She is a master at creating elegant timeless prints that have just enough personality. You can check out her website here. 

She was grabbing samples too and I was DYING to know what she was working on. 

I'll resume my normal blogging schedule in the next few days. 

Have you missed me? 

the blue chevron fabric that made my day

I had a really great day today, but what really got me excited was finding this chevron fabric from one of my favorite inexpensive fabric sources via 6th Street Design School. 

Lots of projects with this coming right up! 

And look at all the pretty colors in comes in!

mine mine mine

I always read about things going on in New York and feel sad I don't live there anymore. Well this week I don't feel sad because I'm headed out tonight to spend a few days in my favorite city. 

The best part, Camila just informed that there will be blue chairs scattered throughout the city as part of an ad campaign for House Beautiful. 

I have my eyes on the Lee Industries chair pictured above. I don't know what I would do with it, but I WANT it! I'll be on the lookout! 

cute pink chair

Have you ever seen such a cute pink child's chair? I didn't think so. 

Leave it to Oly Studio to make all my dreams come true. 

green geometric fabric love

I recently used this cat's cradle fabric on some pillows for a client. It is the perfect shade of of grassy green and I love it. I've been thinking how wonderful it would look on a piece of furniture, and then BAM, the stars aligned when I found this:

green geometric fabric + x bench + Jonathan Adler = serious furniture envy

Decorating with tape, a little tape goes a long way

You may remember my little project with tape a while back. My girl Jenny also did a wonderful project with tape in her entry. And Christina did wonders to her magnet board with a little ribbon, but tape could be used too. 

Well, I was searching the Kate Spade site when I came across this project by artist Rebecca Ward and it totally blew me away. I guess we're not the only ones that have discovered the wonders of tape. Oh the possibilities. 

speaking of...

Yellow. Yellow. Yellow. I can't stop thinking about it. 

Someone better snatch up these yellow darlings quick. 

I'm loving the color yellow these days. I'm designing a room with punches of mustard and I can't get enough. Maybe it is my longing for spring but don't these lovely images make yellow look really fresh and appealing? 

via decorpad

house beautiful

Eddie Ross

Start spreading the news

I'm headed to New York next week for some work and play. I'll be in the New York City area from March 3-9. If you are interested in setting up a design consultation or starting an e-decorating project, please e-mail me for more info. I have a limited number of slots available for consults but I would love to work you in! Please email me at caitlincreer@gmail.com for more info. 

add it to the list

I thought I knew about every inexpensive trellis fabric on the face of the Earth, but apparently 

I missed one. Now how did that happen. I LOVE this print and the price is right.