Posts from the ‘Some Beautiful Things’ Category

Sneak Peak in Violet

May 6, 2010

What signals spring more than the pale violet of these stunning Turkish tulips? Did the gardener responsible for planting the bulbs throw in that rogue red for a bit of humor or was it a happy accident? No matter what – these beautiful tulips are the perfect chromatic gesture to introduce Retablo, a brand new […]

Textile and Texture

January 22, 2010

Inseparable and Intrinsic It is no accident that the words textile and texture come from the same Latin root meaning “to weave”. The exquisite bird’s nest in the photo above was found nestled deep in the branches of my Christmas tree this season. To me this amazing structure embodies the notion of texture and textile.  […]

Happy 2010!

January 6, 2010

Place Textiles wishes you a healthy, colorful and interesting New Year! The fruit shown comes from the Rambutan tree and is native to Malaysia, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and South East Asia. Photo By Stephen Grimm

Happy Thanksgiving From Place!

November 23, 2009

Beauty Is In The Application!

November 11, 2009

Place is a line that can be used in a multitude of ways. One of the most exciting aspects of designing beautiful fabrics for high-end interiors is seeing the creative way in which designers choose to use them.  Following are some stunning examples of Place in use. To see more ideas view the Place Applied […]

Color + Texture

November 2, 2009

Fall is progressing – and with it comes the amazing shift in color from vibrant green to ripe gold.The landscape along Highway G16 from Carmel, California down through the Sierra de Salinas region, captures one of the most beautiful aspects of the season.  Place prides itself in offering a wide range of fabulous colors and […]

Introducing a new addition…

August 31, 2009

Inspiration Alert! On a recent trip to the coast of Maine, Kristie was inspired by a charming little cottage that had been completely covered with colorful buoys used to mark lobster traps. These markers, painted to make it easy for lobstermen to spot in all kinds of weather, will most certainly trigger an idea for […]