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I is for Ikat

I am a sucker for a great Ikat (pronounced ‘ee-KAHT’) fabric.  Ikat means “to tie” or “bind”.  I love the bold colors & patterns found in these woven textiles.  Similar to tie-dye, the fabrics...

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Back to School, Century Furniture, chair, chest, design, Designer Dictionary, Designer Friends, fabric, Greek, Greek Key, guest blog, Hickory Chair, interior deisgn, Mariette Himes Gomez, Oscar de la Renta, Shelly Rosenberg, Suzanne Kasler, Uncategorized

G is for Greek Key

The Greek Key is H-O-T in interiors!  From fabrics to furnishings, I am definitely a huge fan of the classic design.  One of my favorite furniture pieces is the Cypress cocktail table by Mariette...

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Fancy Word Friday: Matelassé

Today’s “Fancy Word Friday” is matelassé.   Matelassé is a French word meaning quilted or padded.  It’s a thick textile that appears to be padded, but actually has no padding within the fabric.  It...

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