Lilly Pulitzer Tail Lights

I have long admired the design work of Scot Meacham Wood (aka "Tartanscot").  He's showing his recent work on his blog, The Adventures of Tartanscot, which features a room he did in the Peninsula Decorators Show House.

He calls this "The Bridge Tournament Room"...

Scot Meacham Wood Design

It's a bit of a "prep gone wild" look and I think it's completely fun.  What grabbed my attention was the yards and yards of Lilly Pulitzer's Tail Lights for Lee Jofa in green linen, along the windows and walls.

Not only do I love that fabric in green, but I'm also showing it in my 6 Wilson shop in pink!

 I hope you all are having a great week!  The spring weather here in Massachusetts has been spectacular lately, and all the flowering trees are in bloom.  Maybe that's why I'm loving these bright colors today!

Thanks for stopping by, and be sure to check out Scot's room!

Color Trends from High Point

Over at my other blog, House and Home Defined, I'm showing some lighting inspiration from the spring market at High Point.  So, I thought I'd share some color trends with you here!

Bold color combinations showed up everywhere at the April market, from furniture showrooms to art and accessories.  Sometimes they were really saturated, like in these rugs,

And sometimes they were sweet, pretty and fresh...

In terms of metal tones, brass has come back in full swing, and as far as wall colors go, beige is definitely a thing of the past, and whites and colors with a lot of white in them are the big go-to's.

Chrome and nickle are still huge, too, as you can see in these great pendants against the bold blue...

I was loving the brass table with the details of blue on the sofa...

Notice the color of the lamp bases near this great ottoman...

Mixing colors and styles is completely on trend...

Color and texture?  Yes!

Even traditional style goes saturated, fresh, and bright...

Being inspired is a must in the design business.  I love what I do and I am inspired every.single.day.   Next post, I will share some great color combinations that are hot right now.

I will also be bringing some fresh and saturated color to pillows in the shop in the coming few weeks.  Stay tuned!!

Thanks for reading and shopping 6 Wilson on Etsy.

Black and White Check with Green Equals Cozy

When I saw this image the other day, I just sat and stared at it.  Really.  I did.  I could picture my happy self in this room, and wondered how I could make it happen in my own house.  (True confession: I do this all.the.time.)

Source: cocokelley.com via Carol on Pinterest

In my mind, this is incredibly cozy.  Inviting.  Peaceful.  Of course, I love the pillows. 

So, if this little space has you wondering how to make it happen in your house, too, check out these pillows in 6 Wilson...

How crazy is it that I had these listed before I saw this image? 

When you want your home to reflect you, and not just the latest trends, shop 6 Wilson, where's it's all about quality and personal style.

Chinoiserie...Like it or Not?

I think chinoiserie is something you either like, or you don't.  Would you agree that there's not much middle ground on that? Me?  I like it, in small doses.  And what is it, anyway, you ask?

Source: bienenkiste.tumblr.com via Dande Dibiarma on Pinterest

Here's a look at a chinoiserie pattern on a dress (very cool), but most often we think of it as Chinese pastoral scenes painted on black furniture, blue and white porcelain vases, floral wallpaper, fabric or fine china.

Source: puttinghealthfirst.com via Stephanie on Pinterest

But did you know that chinoiserie is actually a French word?  And that it has European roots, not Chinese? (the following is from Merriam-Webster online...)

chi·noi·se·rie

noun \shēn-ˈwäz-rē, -ˈwä-zə-;
 Fanciful European interpretations of Chinese styles in the design of interiors, furniture, pottery, textiles, and gardens. The expansion of trade with East Asia produced a lively vogue for Chinese fashions in the 17th–18th centuries. The most outstanding chinoiserie interior was the Trianon de Porcelaine (1670–71), built for Louis XIV at Versailles. The style featured lavish gilding and lacquering, the use of blue and white (as in delftware), asymmetrical forms, unorthodox perspective, and Asian motifs. In the 19th century, the fashion gave way to Turkish and other styles considered exotic.

Source: kaspelimages.com via Michael on Pinterest

Chinoiserie is incredibly classic, and it can be used in excess (don't like), like French toile
(do love), or in the smallest of doses, like, say, in a pillow.  From 6 Wilson.  Ha!

Let's look, shall we?

Wouldn't this number...

paired with these guys...

be fun on the white, slip-covered sofa across from the table setting in this room...

Source: everythingfab.com via Samira on Pinterest

Indeed, I say.

And if you like your chinoiserie a bit more traditional, you could use this guy...

or maybe this one,

paired with these, perhaps...

On a classic sofa...

cozypad.com

Hello.  I think this one, with it's gold tones...

Belongs on a chair in this room...

Katrin Cargill Country Homes

Would you agree?

So what do you think, is chinoiserie for you?

Inspiring Tile

  At the tile showroom today, I nearly fell over.  Almost passed out.  Couldn't believe it when I saw this...

And when I went hunting for a marble to go with it, on the other side of the store, and put this combination together....

 

Like I said.  I started seeing stars.  And when I came to, I had the vision for my client's bathroom. :)

Here's some other stuff that caught my attention today.  I would ADORE this on my own half-bath floor...

And staying in the yellow tone, this number wanted to go home with me, too...

Really, anything on this display could make me happy.  (Okay.  Not the wave-looking one.).  But yes to the rest.

This next one gave me pause, too, not because I would use it (too many colors for me), but the masculine feel of the matte boarder against the color really appealed to me.  And the metallic pencil tile is cool.

Back to the near-pass-out category, these faux wood tiles were so gorgeous I was having a hard time breathing.  (If you think I exaggerate in the description of my reactions, well then, you just.don't.know.me :)

Seriously.  In person, these looked so much like worn wood it was crazy.  Nuts.  I can see any one of them in a stunning kitchen with exposed beam ceilings.  Are you with me?

There were several vessel sinks on clearance, and they were beautiful.  Some of these were under mount, too.  Did I miss the memo?  Are vessel sinks so yesterday?  Frankly, I'm way too practical to own one.  All I can think is - one chip on the edge and the whole thing is ruined.

Okay.  Back to tile.

I was looking for some inspiration for a tile to go up the wall from the vanity to the ceiling in another bathroom, thinking I will float some frameless mirrors.  In person, this clear glass is really pretty. Not convinced, but thought I'd show it.

And that was my morning.  I love what I do.  And, I am lucky to do something I love for a living.  That blessing is not lost on me.

How a Picture Frame Pillow is Made

A picture frame pillow?  Yea, you know, when the center of a pillow is "framed" by fabric, like this baby, which will go in the shop right after this post...

Check out 6 Wilson for all my pillows!

I combined the linen F. Schumacher center, with wool crewel, and a super heavyweight Highland Court light gray linen for this one.  I thought you might like to see what goes into making a quality, professional pillow.

So here it goes, in a picture-story...

sorry about the weird lighting -- it was under the light of the ironing board in my work space

So, that's how a custom, picture-frame pillow is made.  It takes a ton of time (and I know how to do it.  Back in the day, well, let's just say it took two tons of time).  Just sayin.

Please visit this new guy, and all his pillow friends, at 6 Wilson on Etsy.  I'm sure he'd like the attention!

Hope you all have a fabulous weekend!!

Roman Shade Love

Every time I see this shade on my Pinterest Board for window treatments I want it in my house.  Really bad.