Natural Wallcoverings

Wall covering is the great unifier in any space. Grass cloth wall coverings add a green element to a design.  Grass cloth wall coverings are sustainable and can be used in any room. What I like about the new ones are updated colors.  From gray to toffee using grass cloth will bring your space fashion forward. I'll show you a few selections to consider... in lieu of paint.

 Natural grass cloth - Barclay Butera

Thibaut - Hakka

 Brown grass cloth

Gray grass cloth - Lonny magazine

Add gray grass cloth to continue the contemporary vibe.

Finally, a use for the yogurt maker

What key does an eggbeater play in?

Inventor, composer and "sound sculptor" Trimpin, who is in residence at Stanford Lively Arts this spring, is hosting his own particular kind of parties later this month at the San Jose Museum of Art.

On Feb. 26, Trimpin will hold two workshops in which folks can craft musical sculpture and play a symphony -- all on found objects. In fact, attendees are urged to bring their own kitchen thingamajigs from home.

The 1:30 p.m. workshop is already sold out, but you just may make it into the 11 a.m. one. Ticket info is on the museum site here

Meanwhile, Trimpin is also planning to premiere a new work at Stanford Lively Arts on May 14, directed by Rinde Eckert.

Pictured: Trimpin, the composer and sound artist. Photo by Matthew Campbell of Stanford Lively Arts.

Fab Fabric Prices

Looking for fabric for your next project?  We offer the latest vendors at a discount... Email us for a  quote.  Update a bedroom with cool greens in linen and velvet from Robert Allen.  The green pillow is personalized with a unique embroidered design.        

Robert Allen: Damask Davay

Cotton/Linen blend

Color: Fountain

Retail: $68.00  Sale: $35.89

20 yds available.

Robert Allen: Feodor
Cotton/Poly velvet blend
Color: Scallion
Retail: $54.50  Sale: $27.00
10 yds. available

Email us if there is a fabric you want a quote on...

 

SHADES !

Not your granny's shades... these colorful window treatments have arrived rather fashion forward. Window treatments haven't remained stuck in time.  Although roller and balloon shades are yesteryears inventions... color, and new materials have brought them into the 21st century with style. Every window looks dressed when these beauties are installed.... Try updating your window fashions.... email me if you have questions

Light diffuser shades are perfect when you want to extinguish glare.
image: The Shade Store


Water fall woven woods add a natural aesthetic.
image: Skandia Window Fashion



The flat Roman shade and coordinating valance soften the kitchen.


I love the 17th century technology of  balloon shades.


This pastel balloon shade adds a feminine touch to this space.
image: Country Living


Austrian shades always add window drama!