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Fabric and Wallpapers by Abigail Borg
Daylight savings time change from this weekend has us with spring on the brain. Are you counting down the days for better weather and sunshine? We certainly are which is why British illustrator Abigail Borg is the perfect visual indulgence for us today.
For now, we’re going to forget what it looks like outside our windows and focus on this incredibly talented work by Borg. We’re going to be filling our design library with her amazing fabrics and wallpapers stat!
Why not go all out with these fabrics and papers? Here’s how we’d like to use Borg’s amazing product line in a country house. Would you?!
Wallpaper Weekly, no. 50 / Peter Dunham “Samarkand”
Designer: Peter Dunham Textiles / Pattern: Samarkand
Peter Dunham “Samarkand Blue-Red” fabric
Today’s round-up is a fabric by Peter Dunham that we’ve seen quite a few times used as wallcovering.
Peter Dunham “Samarkand” on walls. Designer/photo unknown
Samarkand on walls, design/photo by Peter Dunham
Peter Dunham “Samarkand” on walls, upholstery and window treatments, designer/photo unknown
Peter Dunham “Samarkand” on walls, designer / photo unknown
“Samarkand Blue on White” color way
Peter Dunham “Samarkand Blue on White” walls, bedding, photo: House Beautiful
Here are two other spaces that have a similar vibe going on the walls, though aren’t the Dunham “Samarkand” print.
Tory Burch’s Hamptons Home, via Vogue.com
Home of Lorenzo Castillo, photo via Habitually Chic
Press Update! Tilton Fenwick in the NYTimes!
Tilton Fenwick in the NYTimes article, “Patterns to Make Dumbo Blush”
Tilton Fenwick in the NYTimes article “Patterns to Make Dumbo Blush”
It’s here! Grab your copy of the NYTimes to see Anne’s DUMBO apartment – or check it out online: article / slideshow. A special thank you to Tim McKeough, Trevor Tondro and Ryan Scherb, the outstanding writing and photography teams from the paper. We had lots of fun working with all them over the past few months.
The converted Master Bedroom into larger living space, with exposed track barn doors and a Murphy bed for insta-Guest Room capabilities! photo: Trevor Tondro for the NYTimes
Above / The converted Master Bedroom into larger living space, with exposed track barn doors and a Murphy bed for insta-Guest Room capabilities!
Griffin chairs from Lawson-Fenning in custom Sequana “Donegal Tweed - Fuschia” fabric, Rugs: Barclay Butera for Merida Meridian “Dune – Black” (a go-to! we also used a similar rug in the Hamptons Showhouse), S shaped tables: Mr. Brown, Mushroom shaped pouf: Scout Design’s online boutique Mercantile, Throw: Missoni Home.
The 6′x4′ photograph is “Wildwood 2009″ by photographer (a fellow Dumbo resident and friend of Suysel’s!) Reynaldo Banogon.
Dining, photo: Trevor Tondro for the NYTimes
Above / Table: Vintage outdoor zinc-top table found on One Kings Lane, Light: Goodman Pendant by Thomas O’Brien for Visual Comfort with a hot pink cord cover ($24!) DesignerCords.com
Dining detail, photo: Trevor Tondro for the NYTimes
Above / Art and objects on the wall collected over time. The large black and white photograph was a gift from Ryan’s best friend, Jeff Martin. The photo depicts a football game between rival high school teams Northfield and Deerfield in 1965, where a fire of the building behind the field wasn’t enough to even pause play! Photo was taken by Robert S. Van Fleet, courtesy of Northfield Mount Herman School archives.
The patterned chairs which inspired the article’s title are 1970s vintage (we didn’t reupholster!) from 1stDibs@NYDC.
Kitchen, photo: Trevor Tondro for the NYTimes
Above / Brooklyn favorites – a vintage kilim rug from the Brooklyn Flea and tea from Bellocq in Greenpoint.
Front Bathroom, photo Trevor Tondro for the NYTimes
Above / Mirror: Gordon Mirror from Arteriors, Vanity: Hutton Washstand from Restoration Hardware, Faucet: Henry (our favorite!) from Waterworks, Flooring: Bolon from Studio Four NYC, Wallpaper: Twigs “Pheasant”
Front Bathroom…Before.
Above / the Before!
Front Bathroom Shower, photo: Trevor Tondro for the NYTimes
Above / Tile: Glazed Hexagon Cobalt from Nemo Tile – one of our favorite thrifty finds. Super economical, but still appears to have such richness in color variation – could be mistaken for hand-glazed.
Front Bathroom Shower…Before.
Above / the Before!
Living Room, photo Trevor Tondro for the NYTimes
Above/ Showstopper “Blanket” feather painting from artist Cindy Kane: New York inquiries via Cynthia Reeves Gallery, Sofa: Kravet’s “Medley” reupholstered with contrast seat cushion and modified base (we removed legs to make it more Brooklyn loft-friendly).
Living Room detail, photo: Trevor Tondro for the NYTimes
Above / Chair: Vintage 1970s Century from eBay with reupholstered seat in Oscar de la Renta for Lee Jofa fabric, “Kublai Khan – Sable-Amber“, Vintage footstool: Showplace Antiques on 25th Street, Rug: Barclay Butera for Merida Meridian “Dune – Black”.
A peek into the Master Bedroom, photo: Trevor Tondro for the NYTimes
Above / Wallpaper: Farrow & Ball “Lotus,” Bedside Table: Ming Faux Finish Lacquer Table in Faux Shagreen, from Lamshop (furniture by decorator Lindsey Coral Harper), Lamp: Zebra by Beeline Home (furniture by decorator Bunny Williams), Bedding: “Mimosa” from D.Porthault and Les Indiennes, Art above bed: “Sea Blossoms” by artist Autumn Rose, via UGallery.com.
A peek in the Nursery, photo: Trevor Tondro for the NYTimes
Above / The extra large “closet” we turned into the Nursery!
Crib: Oeuf “Sparrow” in white, Bumper and pillow in fabric by Martyn Lawrence Bullard, “Sultans Garden – Indigo Saffron”, Second pillow fabric: Brunschwig & Fils “Chan Paisley – Saffron” (also on a vintage rocker from eBay, not shown), Art: Screen print by James Rosenquist from 1stDibs@NYDC, Rug (barely shown): Merida Meridian Tufted Wool “Interlace” in orange and white, Mobile in custom fabric: Handmade by Lulu, via (Dumbo-based) Etsy.com.
Entry, photo: Trevor Tondro for the NYTimes
Above / Lacquer wall by Agustin Hurtado, Mirror: “Abate Slate” from Anthropologie, Lamp: Christopher Spitzmiller, Console: “Edward” by Thomas O’Brien for Hickory Chair, Stools from Etsy reupholstered in Kelly Wearstler for Lee Jofa “Bengal Bazaar – Magenta.”
Entry…Before.
Above / Entry…the before! We removed this extra coat closet and moved electrical to create a more proper entry.
Team TF and Ryan, photo: Trevor Tondro for the NYTimes
And us! Team TF and our “dream client!” and Anne’s husband, Ryan.
Traditional Home Scotland Panel – Today!
Traditional Home & Designers in Edinburgh, Summer 2012
Today, Anne is speaking on a panel about the incredible travels she took this past summer with Traditional Home Magazine and Scottish Development International at the D&DBuilding, 14th Floor. We’re all excited to share our insights about the incredible textiles and design coming from the beautiful and historic Scotland as well as reveal a unique chair design by each designer, inspired by the trip.
Panel will be moderated by Ronda Carman of All the Best Blog and Beth Brenner of Traditional Home. Panelists include my travelmates and esteemed designers, Gideon Mendelson, Patrik Lonn, Tobi Fairley and Phillip Gorrivan!
Wallpaper Weekly, no. 46 / Manuel Canovas “Pagoda”
Manufacturer: Manuel Canovas / Pattern: Pagoda / Colorway: Amethyste
Entrance Hall by Ruthie Sommers, Veranda Dec 2012, photo: Francesco Lagnese
Sometimes a bold pattern like Manuel Canovas’ “Pagoda” is even more stunning as a smaller, unexpected moment rather than covering every wall surface. We love this entry by designer Ruthie Sommers from the latest Veranda. Yet, even with stunning black lacquer and a beautiful tiled floor by Ann Sacks, without those fabulous fabric-clad doors we’d be left wanting for more.
Here’s a larger view which gives us a glimpse at how stunning those doors must be in person!
Manuel Canovas “Pagoda – Amethyste”