by studiotullia | Jun 14, 2022 | CURRENT PROMOTIONS, DESIGN & STYLING, DESIGN TRENDS, INTERIOR DESIGN, NEWS FROM THE STUDIO, STUDIO NEWS
VERY PERI, PANTONE’s 2022 COLOR OF THE YEAR, revisited
I came across these very peri- inspired dresses in L’OFFICIEL resonating hope and beauty. That’s what we can all use right now, right?
Pantone designed this color of the year – VERY PERI – for 2022, specific to the unique times in which we are living.
“Reminiscent of the blue skies that emerge during the months of spring, and its namesake flower, periwinkle is regarded as a color of rebirth and vibrance both inside and outside the realm of fashion.”
With kids out of school and the start of Summer, one dreams of getting away…
We are loving the light blue palette of talented designer, AMY STUDEBAKER’s dreamy guest/pool house project.
Beautiful rooms by AMY STUDEBAKER DESIGN
Loving this botanical print…
INDIAN ARBRE by SCHUMACHER (peacock and emerald)
And Tina, from The Enchanted Home has designed a beautiful, second home in Palmetto Bluff using a serene soft, light blue palette with lots of STUDIO TULLIA pillows!
Our Spring SALE is still going on! Great savings with 25% off ready to ship items.
CITRUS GARDEN in Pool by SCHUMACHER with aqua velvet and ribbon pillows by STUDIO TULLIA
CHINOISERIE CHIC by MARK SYKES for SCHUMACHER
PERIWINKLE VELVET by KRAVET
I have a pair of gorgeous, heavy weight linen, LIGHT BLUE & WHITE STRPED CURTAINS (in stock and ready to ship) for sale!
These are shown at local Portland store, LEGACY MODERN.
I’ve been feeling nostalgic with the twins finishing junior high school. So much relief just having them home with all the crazy events of late.
We are looking forward to some trips to the beach, camping, hikes to some hot springs and many afternoons poolside.
If it would just stop raining in Portland.
Get ready folks, Summer is here…
by studiotullia | Feb 18, 2019 | DESIGN TRENDS, INTERIOR DESIGN
I’ve been into the blues lately…
The above swatches are some of my recent favorites, all from SCHUMACHER except the grayish swirl fabric by Kate Spade for Kravet. I Love the soft grays in the mix. That might be a nice direction for next Fall.
Last Spring I did a collection with THE ENCHANTED HOME that we never really formally introduced. A softer, more watery palette with light blues and aquas that I think is pretty lovely for Spring.
Pick a floral pattern or “anchor” fabric that you love like this VECCHIO SPA, and pull out the colors that speak to you like lavender, turquoise, green, gray…
How lovely is this pattern in curtains? (I am working on a curtain program for Spring…)
This HARU in Bluebell would also be lovely as curtains. This is a really large scale pattern:
As you can see in this pillow from STUDIO TULLIA:
The pictures below feature the front and back porch of Tina (of THE ENCHANTED HOME)’s newly built home in Palmetto Bluff, SC.
The lovely linen floral VECCHIO SPA with the JALISA coordinating pillows look so inviting with the blue shutters, topiary and bench above.
BLUE & WHITE POTTERY (as shown above from WS HOME) is a great layer to add to a blue and white color scheme. The cobalt pigment is one of the very few that can withstand the highest firing temperatures that are required, in particular for porcelain, which partly accounts for its long-lasting popularity
Blue and white decoration first became widely used in Chinese porcelain in the 14th century, after the cobalt pigment for the blue began to be imported from Persia. It was widely exported, and inspired imitative wares in Islamic ceramics, and in Japan, and later European tin-glazed earthenware such as Delftware and after the techniques were discovered in the 18th century, European porcelain. Blue and white pottery in all of these traditions continues to be produced, most of it copying earlier styles. For more information on blue and white pottery go HERE
(per Wikipedia)
You may also find a wonderful collection of porcelainware sets for sale at THE ENCHANTED HOME:
And here are some pillows from THE PAGODA COLLECTION that we curated together a year or so ago, beautifully displayed at her home in New York, that still look as fresh as ever:
A lovely floral fabric by Schumacher on the chairs and pillow below with coordinating prints and plaids in this room by ALEXANDER REA:
The use of CHINOISERIE, seen in the decorative arts since the 17th century, is still as classic as the combination of blue and white.
Chinoiserie (English: , French: [ʃinwazʁi]; loanword from French chinoiserie, from chinois, “Chinese”) is the European interpretation and imitation of Chinese and East Asian artistic traditions, especially in the decorative arts, garden design, architecture, literature, theatre, and music.[1] The aesthetic of Chinoiserie has been expressed in different ways depending on the region. Its acknowledgement derives from the current of Orientalism, which studied Far East cultures from a historical, philological, anthropological, philosophical and religious point of view. First appearing in the 17th century, this trend was popularized in the 18th century due to the rise in trade with China and East Asia.[2]As a style, chinoiserie is related to the Rococo style.[3] Both styles are characterized by exuberant decoration, asymmetry, a focus on materials, and stylized nature and subject matter that focuses on leisure and pleasure. Chinoiserie focuses on subjects that were thought by colonial-era Europeans to be typical of Chinese culture. – Definition from WIKIPEDIA
This is a gorgeous room featuring chinoiserie wallpaper in a Texas home done by MILES REDD:
And another gorgeous example as seen in Architectural Digest:
I first saw this room by Celerie Kemble and Kristen Wilson in THE BULLETIN by SCHUMACHER last Fall. The details and subtleties of colors are so exquisite. And the brighter cobalt chinoiserie panels are a nice contrast to the softer blues.
CITRUS GARDEN works with so many colors and coordinates…
Though I feel I’ve been in an eternal slumber for the last few weeks with the ever present gray light and rainy weather in Portland, I am hopeful that February is almost over and then we are through the worst of the Winter doldrums. Spring, here we come.
by studiotullia | Apr 11, 2018 | DIY, INTERIOR DESIGN
Here we are at WEEK TWO of the ONE ROOM CHALLENGE.
MY DINING ROOM…
If you are not already familiar with the ONE ROOM CHALLENGE, it is a bi-annual event created by Linda from CALLING IT HOME that has been going on for thirteen years now. There are some seriously talented DESIGNERS that are asked to participate:
Over a hundred GUEST PARTICIPANTS like myself that must be design bloggers also volunteer to participate:
So how about that ORANGE dining room?
I’VE BEEN LOOKING FOR SOME INSPIRATION…
IKSEL DECORATIVE ARTS & de GOURNAY murals are just beyond. A girl can dream, right? This reminds me so much of my great grandparents dining room in a southern mansion that was once in our family 🙁
I love the nod to the south, where I was born, in North Carolina. And I want the room to have character. I have always loved palm trees in restaurants and hotels.
These are all so wonderful although over the top for our house.
Look at that mirrored ceiling!
I saw this at the de Gourney showroom last time I was in San Francisco and it was stunning:
I love this color scheme below but don’t want to go too gray/blue in Portland where half of the year we really crave light. It’s a more subtle palette with pops of green and color:
Love these colors, which I can bring in as accent colors here and there in the room:
And an even softer palette, which is actually where I think I am headed:
This is one set of dishes that I use a fair amount:
And I found this fabric awhile ago and bought it thinking I might use it at some point in the house:
This is a rocking chair that floats between the living room and dining room. The jungle theme is brewing.
I am playing around with whether or not I like it in the dining room.
Stumbled across this wallpaper by Schumacher – Zebra Palm – that has me thinking.
I could do it on one wall behind this dresser/bar area:
I sent away for samples so we will see which ones looks best in the room. These are on grasscloth:
This is also a more economic option I am considering for a similar effect that is a tall stencil from OLIVE LEAF STENCILS
I’m just not sure I can pull it off and I might get tired of it.
The present curtain situation:
I would love these woven shades from Pottery Barn on the bay windows:
This is a crisp look too:
But curtains might be nice with the woven shades in a neutral that works with lots of different accents and stays light:
This is a gorgeous space and I love the soft silver blue with the more neutral walls:
I’m also dreaming about this bell jar pendant from THE ENCHANTED HOME with etched palms to replace the brass chandelier we have.
That will be a happy day when that comes down.
Pretty wallpaper by Mad Cap Cottage:
And this soft palette is lovely too – light gray, green, cream, a touch of coral…
A sisal rug or something durable that can with stand kids, a dog, meals, etc. This one is from Pottery Barn:
So its time to start making some decisions and get moving on this thing.
I am completely open to your ideas/thoughts. If you have any, please share them with me!
Thanks for following along and I will be back next week to share more.
by studiotullia | Aug 6, 2017 | DESIGN TRENDS
I wanted to take a moment to introduce you to SARAH DARCY, a wedding writer with a website and blog chock full of wedding images and creative ideas…
Sarah Darcy is a wedding writer based in New England. She has a soft spot for the classic American preppy aesthetic which has come to serve as the signature backbone of this blog. The blog is a daily source of inspiration for every preppy bride as well as many industry insiders.
She recently completed her HOME OFFICE REVEAL. What I love about this office is the incredible attention to detail. Details are what make a room unique and personal. Click on the image below to read the full feature.
She features STUDIO TULLIA’s BUNNY HUTCH PILLOW which she has paired with a thick tailored seat cushion by PILLOW LOFT HOME DECOR on a vintage peacock chair. The gorgeous ceramic CHINOISERIE GARDEN STOOL is from DECOR MARKET.
SO, that leads me to the introduction of HUNT SLONEM, whom I discovered a while back as I delved into the origin of this whimsical bunny fabric. He has a rich collection of textiles available via LEE JOFA that are reflective of his artistic aesthetic and love for nature and its magical creatures. Anyone that paints butterflies, bunnies, and birds with such spirit and enthusiasm is my kind of artist.
SLONEM is creative, eclectic, colorful, passionate, and full of life…..from what I can gather. Check out this extraordinary display of candles in one of his homes. And look at the furnishings. Very dramatic. Just the kind of place I’d love to go see.
He also has a few books on the market featuring his extraordinary life as a designer, collector and artist.
Would you look at this wall of bunnies:
Love that he uses vintage frames for his contemporary art.
Look at this palette of paint colors:
These are the two color ways I chose to offer on STUDIO TULLIA, but there are a handful of others in lovely colors. His velvets are also really wonderful.
So there’s a little inspiration for you this Sunday Morning. Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
by studiotullia | Jun 29, 2017 | DESIGN TRENDS, INTERIOR DESIGN, STUDIO NEWS
I am just so happy to finally be able to spend some time outdoors, dining on the back porch, watching the birds, spending time in the garden. This past Winter seemed like a particularly long one.
I’ve been looking for some inspiration for sprucing up the front and back porches. And what we really need to accomplish is painting our house this Summer. Picking the color ranks as the single most difficult decision we’ve faced as a married couple. I’ll save that for another post…
So, here’s some pretty stuff I found – hope you enjoy it.
What’s your style? Classic, tropical, botanical, bohemian…
SOUTHERN COMFORT
A historic Greek Revival home in Hot Springs, VA redesigned byAmelia Handegan. Love the scale of this home and can imagine it would feel quite nice sitting here with morning coffee or an evening cocktail.
BLUE & WHITE
A gorgeous Veranda designed by Tina from THE ENCHANTED HOME.
Below is a recent shot of her own terrace:
And a couple more from THE ENCHANTED HOME – Tina Marie has a way with blue and white and displays STUDIO TULLIA pillows so beautifully in her home.
OUTDOOR PILLOWS
We collaborated on an OUTDOOR PILLOW COLLECTION recently which can be explored HERE
Here are a few up close:
PARIS
Next time you’re in Paris, you might want to stop by Ralph Lauren’s restaurant in this17th century hotel:
Found this close up of the same space here: IN MY HOUSE DESIGN
A Mary McDonald space as seen on LA DOLCE VITA, just so right:
GREEN
I love the tropical/botanical look also. STUDIO TULLIA has a few pillows featured in this fun article in ANTHOLOGY MAGAZINE:
I love the tropical feel of this board created by MOSSROOM.DK – check out her website: http://mossroom.dk/2015/06/05/botanic-living-mine-favoritter/
This is also a lovely botanical image from CALICO CORNERS:
This image is from SCRAPERKA /http://www.scraperka.pl/
BUGS
I love the big beetle pillow in the image above! STUDIO TULLIA has some great bug pillows in our BUG CHICKS COLLECTION. Here are a few of my favorites:
A lovely image as featured on www.weebirdy.com
POOL SIDE
How gorgeous is this…
More info HERE
And how fun is this lovely backyard of designer Shelley Johnstone Paschke – full article HERE
BOHEMIAN MODERN
Two nice scenes as featured on THE STYLE FILES
Just so colorful and relaxed. Beautiful mix of colors, patterns and comfort.
So, I hope one or more of these might have resonated with you.
Happy Summer and Happy Fourth of July!
Our OUTDOOR PILLOW SALE is on from now until July 4th!
Thanks for following along. Have a favorite outdoor space you’d like to share? I’d love to hear about it.
by studiotullia | Aug 20, 2016 | CURRENT PROMOTIONS, HOUSE TOUR: Traditional Spanish Style House near Pto. Vallarta
MAJOR SALE GOING ON OVER AT THE ENCHANTED HOME!!!!
20-25% OFF PILLOWS FROM THE EH HOME COLLECTION BY STUDIO TULLIA:
HERE’S A QUICK RUN DOWN OF THE OFFERINGS:
LEOPARD PILLOWS….IN VARIOUS SIZES …. which we know go with everything….
$50 EACH for 20″
$45 EACH for 11×21
$30 for 14 x 18
$30 for 12×18
LOVELY SOFT FLORALS mixed with SOOTHING NEUTRALS…
$35 EACH! 20″
This would be pretty thrown in with the above:
$55 each (not part of EH PROMO – please email me at studiotullia@gmail.com if interested)
or this….$35 EACH for MANUEL CANOVAS SILK! 11X21
This works anywhere I’d say:
$50 EACH 22″
How fun is this Ming Pagoda in white against a neutral rayon:
$50 EACH 20″
Here is an incredible ROSE QUARTZ VELVET for $70 EACH – 20″
2016 COLOR OF THE YEAR!!!
$45 EACH 20″
$55 EACH 12×22
$70 EACH 20″
How gorgeous is this pastel botanical…
$45 EACH 20″
EMBROIDERED LUMBAR WITH SILVER TASSELS $50 EACH :
(not part of EH PROMO – please email me at studiotullia@gmail.com if interested)
Afraid this photograph does not do this pillow justice – so beautiful!
$45 EACH 20″
And I would add this to the mix as well..refreshing white, super lush linen velvet.
$55 EACH for 20″x 20″
(not part of EH PROMO – please email me at studiotullia@gmail.com if interested)
SOME CHINOISERIE ITEMS…
$35 EACH
CITRINE VELVET $70 EACH for 20″:
OR Pretty with this chartreuse linen, don’t you think?
$35 EACH
Many of these pillows that follow are what ENCHANTED HOME is known for doing so well – mixing blue and white with a touch of green…These are a lot of the collection I co-curated with Tina from THE ENCHANTED HOME:
$40-$45 each for 20″-22″ OUTDOOR PILLOW!
$40 EACH for OUTDOOR PILLOW!
$30 EACH – really soft, nice quality cotton with Hawaiian toile
This has proven to be a super popular pillow – so fun!
$40 EACH – 20X20″
This large scale pattern with the Ming Vases is so lovely
$48 EACH 22″
Moving into the FALL these are really gorgeous and will wear like steel:
$105 each – $24″ Chenille Flamestitch
I thought this ruffly ribbon was so pretty….
$48 EACH
Another really popular item
$50 EACH 22″
How fun is this DRAGON PILLOW with blue ticking on the back:
$110 EACH 22″
and the lumbar, too:
$60 EACH 12X 22
What do you think? Look interesting?
- Very limited numbers so subject to availability
- Shipping is extra, $10.00 for 1-4 pillows, $14.00 for 4+
- Orders over $250 get free shipping
- These are pillow covers only, it is recommended that you use inserts approx. 1- 2″ larger for a very full effect
- International orders, contact us please
- Final sale
And you know you can always find more pillows HERE
Cherish the last few weeks of SUMMER and have a great weekend!
BEST,
SUZANNE
by studiotullia | Apr 5, 2016 | CURRENT PROMOTIONS, INTERIOR DESIGNERS THAT INSPIRE
You may go to THE ENCHANTED HOME to check out the current promotion running for two days only….20% OFF The Enchanted Home Pillow Collection plus free shipping anywhere in the US on orders over $100.
This collection is all about blue and white, porcelain, chinoiserie, asian toile, with some fresh punches of ribbon and color thrown in.
I shot a few with a more tropical vibe, too:
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Tina can put some beautiful combinations together:
You may also shop at my ETSY SHOP and use coupon code: EHTAKE20 for 20% off your purchase until Wednesday at midnight.
Hope you are enjoying your day and have a great week!
Best,
Suzanne
by studiotullia | Apr 3, 2016 | DESIGN TRENDS, INTERIOR DESIGNERS THAT INSPIRE
You may shop this exquisite pillow collection here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/studiotullia
I was really hoping to have my website relaunched in time for this exciting new pillow collection that I have co-curated with Tina Marie from The Enchanted Home. If you have not heard of her yet, you are in for a treat. Tina has exquisite taste and is one of the best and most entertaining design and lifestyle bloggers out there. Check out http://enchantedhome.com/
Here are some of the pillows included in the collection:
So, if you want to check out THE ENCHANTED HOME collection, please go to my ETSY STORE: https://www.etsy.com/shop/studiotullia
I was hoping to relaunch my website where you may also shop for THE EXTRAORDINARY, but there are some kinks and additions we are still working out.
This palette is the feel of the collection in a nut shell. Blue and white, of course, elegant Asian toile and chinoiserie in linen and cotton chintz, along with ribbon pillows and some stunning velvets and chenilles. I will have more pics for you in a few days. I included a few different palette pics…the last two are from my iphone and not as clear, but have the camelias…
Here is a sneak peak of the collection shot in my DINING ROOM in Portland:
You may use COUPON CODE: EHFREESHIP to get free shipping on your purchase at the Etsy store or my own, very soon.
Tina has used many pillows from STUDIO TULLIA in her incredible home over the past few years. The Ribbon fretwork and Chiang Mai in China Blue pillows were featured in her recent basement remodel, which is incredibly comfortable and elegant, while showing off quite a collection of porcelain Mingware.
A few pictures of her recent basement remodel. Now this is a WOMAN CAVE if I’ve ever seen one.
To see more, go here:
http://enchantedhome.com/2015/08/project-lower-level-part-1/http://enchantedhome.com/2015/08/project-lower-level-part-1/
I’ll have more pictures soon!!! We will also be running a promotion in a few days.
Hope you have had a fabulous weekend.
Best,
Suzanne
by studiotullia | Jul 16, 2013 | INTERIOR DESIGNERS THAT INSPIRE
Tina Marie, designer and blogger for THE ENCHANTED HOME, discovered STUDIO TULLIA in the process of searching for decorative pillows for her veranda/loggia at her fabulous manse in New York.
I was lucky enough to be one of two final contenders in her pillow search on ETSY where my pillows will now live: in the Home of Enchantment.
This is her lovely blue and white design board of ETSY pillows she found:
Some of the final choices from STUDIO TULLIA were:
And a lovely IKAT pillow from MOTIF PILLOWS by Priscilla Elizabeth out of Charleston, SC on ETSY. What a great combination!
She later shared with her readers the arrival and display of pillows in her loggia and outer terrace:
You can see that she also has a lovely collection of porcelains with a concentration on blue and whites. They could not be a better match with Schumacher’s Chiang Mai Dragon!
You have to read this post which not only has many, many pictures of my Chiang Mai Pillows in situ at her FABULOUS home but will also introduce you to the extremely entertaining world of Tina Marie. She shares on a daily basis a very social and active life, steeling iphone pics in her daily forays to shop and visit friends. If anyone can handle the years long construction and interior decoration of this French Chateau Style Home set against the lovely rolling hills of New York, Tina can.
She also has an online shop featuring lovely European lighting, tableware and accessories. I am particularly enamored of the etched bell jar lanterns and seriously contemplating a couple of these for our home:
Pictures of Tina Marie’s Enchanted Home – and her blog feature “Pillow Heaven”
Fanciful silver napkin rings and other fun accessories:
A lovely coat of arms and other garden statuary:
An assortment of toile:
Here, Tina has shared some recipes, with dishes served on her blue and white European tableware, also available at her store:
I have to share just a few more pictures of THE ENCHANTED HOME so that you, too, will want to follow along on this incredible journey:
Are you hooked?