inspiration: liberty fabrics

November Michael Print Linen

Blue and Pink Eliza Print Linen

Alex A Tana Lawn

Isabella Grace C Bloomsbury Crinkle Georgette

Skye Sophia B Tana Lawn

Wiltshire J Tana Lawn

Ianthe C Lantana

Thorpe G Tana Lawn

Spring Poppy A Belgravia Silk Satin

I'm always looking for new ways to get inspired in my design work! Liberty, based in London, has been open since 1875. Their fabrics include rich, saturated colors and gorgeous patterns – all heavily drawn from their own vast archive of designs influenced by the Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts movements. It's a great place to get some fresh ideas for color palettes for stationery and wedding invitations.

{Photos: Liberty}

more small cool 2011

Had to post a few more from apartment therapy's small cool contest. Make sure to vote for your favorites here by May 1st!

{Photos via apartment therapy, from top – Katie in Los Angeles, Nadia in Brooklyn, Lacey in New York, Kim + Scott in Chicago, Audrey in Hawaii, Daniel in New York, Lasse in Denmark, Louisa in Astoria, Molly in San Francisco, Cate in Los Angeles, Nicole in Brooklyn, Michael in New York, Shelby in Chicago, Steve in Sydney, Zach + Sean in Boston, and 2 by Sarah in Sydney.}

small cool 2011

It's time for apartment therapy's small cool contest again! I love looking through the entries and picking my favorites – such great inspiration for my own small, kinda-cool place. Here are some that I really liked:

Make sure to vote for your favorites here!

{Photos via apartment therapy, from top – Elisa in Rome, Haley in Summerland, Carolyn in San Diego, Cate in Los Angeles, Audra in Boston, two by Ellie in Aspen, Erin + Danny in San Francisco, Emily in Covington, Evan in Los Angeles, Franklin in New York, Jordan in Brooklyn, and Julie in Green Bay.}