by studiotullia | Feb 17, 2024 | DESIGN TRENDS, NEWS FROM THE STUDIO, STUDIO NEWS, SUZANNE'S DESIGN PROJECTS
Hello my Lovelies,
I am such a fan of this fabric.
MILLE FLEUR by Lee Jofa in color way Denim.
One of Lee Jofa’s oldest patterns brought back as part of their 200th anniversary, with a palette as 2024 as you can get. This pattern is both iconic and timeless.
“Drawn in the Arts and Crafts style of the late 19th century, this timeless novelty pattern offers a playful take on a traditional woodland hunting scene. The design features whimsical silhouettes of birds, hounds and deer, and botanical elements inspired by a tapestry-style mille fleur, which translates to “thousand flowers” in French.”
There are many directions you can go with this pattern.
You could add Clarke & Clarke’s Cosmic Mineral/Raspberry
Or Kelly Wearstler’s Graffito Rosa
or La Muse, in Rouge by Kravet
Here’s a recent MOOD BOARD I did, proposing curtains in this fabric, combined with a vintage rug from Chairish, along with mid century pieces. Assignment: add warmth, layers and personality to a room, in a home in Bend, OR.
SOURCES:
Tufted Leather Chair by DESIGN MIX on Chairish
Pillows and Textiles from STUDIO TULLIA on ETSY
Jonathon Adler Sant Rosa Cashew Pillows:
Kelly Wearstler Pillows with Pendleton Pillows:
Plankton Taupe with Ticking Pillows and Kelly Wearstler Woven Pillows
RUGS from Keivan Wonn Arts
Sisal rugs, from POTTERY BARN
ART
36X36 inch, Studio McGee-designed print from TARGET
Or you could go more traditional and moody with hand-painted work from TARYANIK on ETSY.
I even found some faux taxidermy from NearandDear on ETSY
Side Table by DESIGN MIX on Chairish
Oceano Chair from Article
Ottoman, KRAVET
If you would like the prices and links to any of the items above, please email info@awelllivedhouse.com and put “Sources” in the subject line.
Thank you as always for following along.
XOXO,
Suzanne
by studiotullia | Jan 21, 2024 | CURRENT PROMOTIONS, DIY, INTERIOR DESIGN, NEWS FROM THE STUDIO, SUZANNE'S DESIGN PROJECTS
Goodbye, 2023.
I’m ready to dust off ’23 and move on to ’24. You?
Our strength was tested again in 2023, was it not? And I’m not talking about remodeling a kitchen. It’s all the other crazy stuff that just keeps happening. Humans are a resilient bunch, but there’s a lot. We have all had more than our fair share of challenges these past few years. I don’t want to bore you with my own personal journey, but I will share some insights, lessons, and new outlooks for 2024.
But first, I want to share a few HIGHLIGHTS that have brought me joy this past year.
FAVORITE BOOK for CREATIVES
This book teaches you to honor the artist within as a sacred gift and teaches you the discipline and rewards of writing 3 pages each morning (for three + months).
FAVORITE ART EXHIBIT
Elefant Medium – by PDX CONTEMPORARY ART A solo exhibition of new work by artist JEFFRY MITCHELL.
I am so happy that I can now walk to this gallery from work, and go to a beautiful well-lit space with amazing art!
“Elephant (Medium) is one of a family of fonts and is a reworking of a traditional English extra bold serif style…The elephant has been a beloved subject matter for Jeffry Mitchell’s artwork for four decades. The exhibition focused on the way that graphic design and interior spaces create space, fields that make us feel. As well as the way that subject matter and materials, like elephants and flowers, clay and wood, afford joy, generosity, and enthusiasm. Elefant Medium features furniture made from wood and ceramic, housewares, lamps, and drawings and prints displayed in wonderfully elaborate, handcrafted wooden and porcelain frames. The work and the transformative benevolence of craft create the field, the flow, the space, and the possibility of ecstasy.” – Variable West
MOST BEAUTIFUL BOOK
Oprah interviewed author, Abraham Verghese about his work for 6 episodes on her podcast Oprah’s Super Soul. I just loved their exchange, discussion of characters, and the dedication required to write such a book. I’m still not done with this epic book. It is beautifully written, by a doctor who has witnessed a lot over the years, and he shares the rich cultural senses, exotic spices and storied traditions of India.
FAVORITE DESIGN PROJECT
If you want to re-connect with your teenager, do a deep dive into their interests and build a bedroom they love. This one was way more than we could complete during an 8 WK ONE ROOM CHALLENGE, but it got the ball rolling and we are close to the finish line. I will have an update for you soon. We had to gut a 1940’s kitchen and build a new bedroom. We are installing the wooden floor this weekend. Heating vent and lighting needs to be installed, some paint touch-ups, and we can move in! Stay tuned. We are getting close to completion!
FAVORITE DESIGN CRUSH
BEATA HEUMAN, from London
Design by Beata Heuman
Design by Beata Heuman
Design by Beata Heuman
Design by Beata Heuman
Design by Beata Heuman
This will be my next DESIGN BOOK purchase:
FAVORITE LOVE STORY
My 60 year old brother and his wife were married, on December 29th. Each bringing two grown children from previous marriages. A true love story, of a dozen plus years’ courtship, with families formally united. Know that love can happen at any age, and at any time. And a grand wedding it was, in one of my favorite cities in the world. SAN FRANCISCO. It was ambitious, beautiful, and loaded with tributes and meaning. And a damn good party. A perfect send off for the New Year!
HEALTH
As one ages, so do your parents; the challenges that present themselves can be heartbreaking and frustrating at times…as this Baby Boom generation ages and retires, living longer and not always with a great retirement plan, families must navigate crisis, financial hardship and challenges as they present themselves. There are a lot of great doctors, nurses and amazing organizations like Meals on Wheels and The Council on Aging that are there to help. And retirement homes are popping up like crazy. And I’m not even going to mention COVID and how that keeps coming back in new variants.
WORK
JOBS are iffy these days.
After a rough couple years, a job outside the home was necessary for our finances and my marriage. When a seasoned entrepreneur goes back to a full time job with a manager and a boss, its an adjustment. I almost walked out at least 3 times. You see things differently and are used to honoring your authenticity and own wishes. You have to accommodate to someone else’s brand, vision and desires. Oy.
I love stuff – textiles, furniture, art so that part has been fun. Working with designers and architects in a swanky trade-only showroom selling textiles and furniture did require me to polish up my wardrobe. And my style. I had kind of forgotten how to dress. A lot has changed about the design profession with so much commerce now done online, but there are always new young talents coming along, and so many older designers who still work, while flirting with retirement. The to-the-trade design world is mostly comprised of women clientele, who are eccentric by nature, with varied projects and new challenges that always keeps things interesting.
FAVORITE FABRIC
LEE JOFA’s TREE of LIFE, reintroduced from their archives. In wallpaper and fabric. This 1840’s pattern was brought back with new color ways for their 200th anniversary. The vertical pattern repeat is more than 36″. Hand blocked on heavy weight linen and so beautiful.
Although I am loving how these SCHUMACHER wallpapers and textiles are styled:
FAVORITE MAGAZINE
FREDERIC MAGAZINE, by Schumacher
Frederic Magazine
OUR CUSTOMERS
THANK YOU!
I am forever grateful for your great sense of style and your business!
My business has managed to stay afloat this past year, with many exciting new things on the horizon.
I cant wait to share what’s coming in 2024.
A LITTLE ADVICE…
We are having a great sale right now on many ready-to-ship items.
UP TO 25% OFF
Decorative pillows by STUDIO TULLIA
So, let’s raise a glass to 2024! Thanks for following along. Have a wonderful week.
XOXO,
SUZANNE
by studiotullia | May 1, 2022 | CURRENT PROMOTIONS, DESIGN TRENDS, INTERIOR DESIGN, NEWS FROM THE STUDIO
While Honoring mothers is nothing new,
ANNE JARVIS who had no children of her own, conceived of MOTHER’s DAY in the U.S. as an occasion for honoring the sacrifices individual mothers made for their children.
According to History.com:
In May 1908, she organized the first official Mother’s Day events at a church in her hometown of Grafton, West Virginia, as well as at a Wanamaker’s department store in Philadelphia, where she lived at the time. Jarvis then began writing letters to newspapers and politicians pushing for the adoption of Mother’s Day as an official holiday.
By 1912, many other churches, towns and states were holding Mother’s Day celebrations, and Jarvis had established the Mother’s Day International Association. Her hard-fought campaign paid off in 1914, when President Woodrow Wilson signed a bill officially establishing the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day.
I’ve been obsessed with Madonna and child images, since my studies in art history in Italy.
The Madonnina by Ferruzzi.
Love this vintage image of a woman and her children in East Harlem, found in Harlem World Magazine
A turn of the century photograph of a Ukrainian mother and child.
For more images like this and a Ukrainian lullaby …check out this ARTICLE:
1930’as Native American mother and child, “colorized”
And this vintage image of a Chinese mother and child form Oldarts.info
The other day my Mother stopped by and brought over a stack of handmade cards made by yours truly, she had collected over the years. The appreciation and love expressed in those cards was pure adoration. All hand painted or drawn. Clearly she has treasured them.
Curious as a middle aged woman, to realize how much more easily I expressed my love for her as a kid.
I know the items that I have most treasured over the years, are the handmade ones.
I did a quick Etsy Round-up of fun gifts below.
Fabric Gift bags dress up otherwise ordinary items – you can throw in a candle, some chocolate and it makes for a unique, thoughtful gift! And it can be reused later as a travel bag or whatever.
We have some citrus garden bags for sale right now on the Etsy Store
I thought this personalized blanket was a very unique gift, if you want to wrap a loved one in your loving words.
This company, FRANKIE PRINT CO, which I found on ETSY, can print your letter exactly as it looks or use script font that they have.
If you’re feeling crafty there are all kinds of pdf downloads of needlpoint, cross stitch, embroidery these days that can be personalized to your liking…
This company makes beautiful soaps, which are always lovely gifts.
I’m doing a last minute GIVEAWAY!
For you or your Mom…
All you have to do is follow me on instagram
@studiotullia
The more people you tag, the more entries…the winner will be notified May 2,2022.
I will include a scented candle from Trader Joe’s
And I’ll throw in a handful of my new favorite treat…
This gift will go in the mail Wednesday, priority mail, if you or a Mom you know might enjoy this….
by studiotullia | Apr 18, 2022 | DESIGN TRENDS, STUDIO NEWS, THE CREATIVE ENTREPRENEUR
I hope you all had a wonderful holiday weekend with your friends and family.
Despite Spring and a recent flurry of social gatherings, the stacking of tragic events these past few years still weighs heavy on us all. While I’ve been on a news diet lately, I’ve been feasting on the creativity flourishing on ETSY in support for UKRAINE!
Some and often all of the proceeds from art and crafts being sold by makers in the US, Ukraine and elsewhere around the world is truly a beautiful thing.
Just a small purchase of say a cross stitch pattern download or a digital print, by many, can add up to thousands of dollars in aid.
Never underestimate the POWER and IMPORTANCE of ART.
Here are a few items I found:
This Lithuanian linen vendor was clever in her solidarity…
Blue and yellow themed textiles can be found on sale by Ukrainain vendors on ETSY, in both contemporary and traditonal textiles.
This ETSY vendor writes:
At 5 a.m. my two children, my wife and I woke up to rocket attacks on my city.
The Russian military began to destroy my country with heavy artillery, air strikes and other weapons of mass destruction. Whole city blocks have been flattened by Russian artillery and bombs, including a children’s hospital and a maternity hospital.
On that day, we lost our usual life, peace, stability, work, home. Our beloved Ukraine was invaded by the Russian army. Three million Ukrainian refugees, mainly women, children and elderly, fled their country.
I ask for your help, for help to the people who need it more than ever, for help to our children, women and men.
Today you have the opportunity to save us from the vile occupiers of the Russian Federation.
I don’t ask for much, If you are able to donate even $1, your money will be spent on medicine and protective gear for our army.
We want to survive. I believe in my army and my country! I want my children, my parents, the people I love to survive. And live in a country where bombs won’t fall on their heads every minute. May the whole world live in peace and understanding.
If you have the opportunity, please share this information through your social media, facebook, twitter… We must stop this war
Thank you ❤️
God bless you 🙏
Yarik Rutz 🇺🇦
Here is a madonna and child image reflective of the times.
STUDIO TULLIA has its own version in the works, based on an image posted on Twitter of a Ukrainain mother in a subway station turned bombshelter.
This maker writes:
All profits from the sale of this cross stitch pattern will go to the British Red Cross Appeal. Stitch the flag of Ukraine to show solidarity with Ukraine at this time of war. #StitchforUkraine #StitchingforUkraine
This “United Nations 4 Ukraine Against War” collage by Mauro Oliviera is selling on CHAIRISH for $1,200.
Ukraine Mom/artist/illustrator living in PA who made this poster and wonderful mural.
And then there are loads of stickers available on ETSY…
DeliciousAccessories on Etsy
This artist writes in her product description:
Part of the proceeds from this purchase will go to support UAnimals and USA for UNHCR – the UN Refugee Agency. USA for UNHCR protects families being forced to flee from their homes. I can’t begin to imagine. Also, Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are donation-matching up to 1 million dollars for UNHCR!
UAnimals supports animal shelters left with dwindling food and supplies due to the Russian invasion. Animal rescue holds a very special place in my heart. I am so impressed these volunteers continue to love and shelter these innocent, traumatized animals even though their own lives are in danger. Currently, they only have a Patreon page which I joined at the highest tier. I believe they are working on other methods of donations.
My heart is extremely heavy for the people of Ukraine. Sending an abundance of loving energy and financially wishing I could do so much more.
Politics always affects fashion.
The evolution of masks as an accessory remains a fascinating trend to watch.
DesignforSocialGood on Etsy
The supplier writes:
For every Ukraine flag mask sold, we will donate ALL PROCEEDS to United Help Ukraine. United Help Ukraine, Inc. is a charitable organization receiving and distributing donations, food and medical supplies to Ukrainian IDPs, people of Ukraine affected by Russia’s invasion into Eastern Ukraine and annexation of Crimea.
This artist has sold countless UKRAINE t-shirts since first listed on ETSY.
SnugglesandPeanut on Etsy
This Etsy vendor writes:
We have already donated over $12,000 from these bracelets! Thank you!**
**100% of our profits from these bracelets will be donated to World Central Kitchen, who already have locations set up in Ukraine and in the surrounding areas to feed those who need a warm meal. They are feeding people in shelters and on the borders, as well as other needed areas.**
This Ukrainian artist below sells vintage clothing but has started producing and selling digital downloads like this one, which are evergreen and can be sold regardless of where the vendor currently is.
This Ukrainian artist sells vintage clothing but has started producing and selling digital downloads like this one, which are evergreen and can be sold regardless of where the vendor currently is.
Seek out and hopefully purchase art in support of UKRAINE.
Art is often a catalyst for change, a repository of society’s collective memory. Every purchase helps.
BE WELL ALL.
by studiotullia | Dec 29, 2017 | CURRENT PROMOTIONS, DESIGN TRENDS
Well, folks, we have a new calendar for 2018!
This calendar has been digitally printed on a nice linen/cotton that makes for a lovely, soft, washable tea towel. It measures approx. 15″W X 25″L. We have hemmed it so that you may hang it up with a 3/16″ dowel and string. You can also just tack it up and that looks fine, too.
The Cloth Calendar is $24 including shipping.
If you want the Calendar with the Hanging Kit, the cost is $34 including shipping.
If you are handy at all, you can pick up your own two skinny 3/16″ wooden dowels, cut them to the desired width, attach a string at the top for hanging and wallah!
Here it is in my office. It was cloudy and rainy today so this was the best I could get I’m afraid.
The inspiration for this calendar was a vintage large scale rose floral print I found that looks like it is from the sixties. Given that Portland is the City of Roses I have been holding onto it and trying to figure out what to do with it so…
We had to figure out which section of the fabric to use which was challenging given the scale of the pattern.
Below is my fabulous assistant, Amanda, who is a constant help with computer graphics and design. (Sorry about the sun glaring in below).
Then we had to figure out the font, calendar numbers and graphics which took a few revisions.
I was trying to capture the fluidity of the artist’s hand on the roses with some added embellishments.
In the end, we settled on a bold font instead for the 2018, that to me has a retro look to it as I just wasn’t that happy with the hand written quality.
I think this is a really happy print, and not at all traditional, given the scale. About this time of year, we all deserve some bright blooms around the house.
I hope you like it!
Click HERE to purchase yours now
Thanks, as always, for reading, and HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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by studiotullia | May 13, 2016 | DESIGN TRENDS, HOME IMPROVEMENT, HOUSE TOUR: Traditional Spanish Style House near Pto. Vallarta, INTERIOR DESIGNERS THAT INSPIRE
Well, we managed to finish up just in time! Here are the results. We were lucky to have a bright sunny day for these last minute pictures, thanks to my amazing assistant, Amanda. Everything is smelling like roses and I am drinking a gin and tonic as I write this (it is after 5 pm West coast time, FYI).
FINAL REVEAL:
Below is a painting of our backyard fig tree that Charlotte and her friend Alex painted together last year. I floated it in one of IKEA’s shadow box frames.
As you can see we have a little woodland theme going on with the deers and bunny rabbit. I know the rose floral shade on the sconce and bed linens from IKEA are a departure from the neon splatter, but it was such a lovely pattern we bent the matchy matchy rules. Perhaps bold colors or solid colored linens would have worked better, but we wanted to make these work. They’re cozy and a little English or something. The framed deer art is hand cross stitched by a very patient Oregonian: a vintage find that was in perfect condition. The antique bed is an heirloom from my grandparents that my Mother stripped and refinished years ago.
The large splatter pillow was a trial run before the curtains and the hand drawn critter pillow Charlotte drew awhile back as a prototype for a school auction project. The cross pillow was from STUDIO TULLIA inventory and we liked it in the room.
You can see a little bit of the furry stool we created by covering an IKEA stool. It is the perfect little occasional stool for this tiny room and adds some much needed glamour.
I want to show you a close up of the white bunny painting by Oregonian artist ELIZABETH SEE because she is so talented.
We have come quite a ways in just a couple weeks. Here are a few before shots:
Getting that pink the right color took some work. Between BENJAMIN MOORE PAINT and METRO PAINT we got it done.
The IKEA curtains were perhaps the funnest part of this project and they really set the tone for the room.
This IKEA PS 2014 ceiling pendant is very cool in its design. The pull factor really is fun at night and gives you a diverse range of visual effects. Her twin brother Arthur is a little jealous when it comes to the light. Thank God they have lego building experience as they put this thing together all by themselves. Whereas that project might have put me right over the edge.
This is her bookshelf which I have staged for this shoot. The camellias ,roses and hydrangeas are from our garden. The amethyst cut crystal vase was her great grandmother’s and the other vase is a hand painted vintage vase as well. The flower etched globe light is from IKEA. And we all know that’s an AMERICAN DOLL in a wheelchair. The one thing in the catalog Arthur liked because it had wheels.
HARRY POTTER books without their covers aren’t so bad looking next to the collection of NANCY DREW books.
All of the pillows in this feature have been provided by my primary sponsor ~ STUDIO TULLIA! Vintage ones (like the cool beaded rose pillow above) as well as other vintage oddities are available through TULLIA MARKETPLACE, which is not fully off the ground, but should be by this Summer.
Here are a few more pictures of the flowers up close because they are just so pretty. The vase is by who else…IKEA. The little painting is by Charlotte.
A FEW MORE NOTES…
We decided last minute to switch out her side table form TARGET and it needed to be white. The finish was antique gold and it just fell flat in the corner. We almost painted the gold framed mirror, too, but decided it added some bling and was ok as is.
This room was a quite a challenge because in all honesty this room is a dog. The room is tiny, the ceiling is slanted, the windows and trim work are funky, and many more issues I don’t need to bore you with.
The good news is that this is the room she wants to be in and is a very happy girl. She could not fall asleep last night she was so excited. I hated to wake her up this morning. This room is her safe haven, compared to the larger guest room where she was temporarily staying during this project.
Sweet Dreams, my Sweet Charlotte.
I am excited to grab a cup of coffee tomorrow morning and indulge myself in the many final reveals as part of the ONE ROOM CHALLENGE, thanks to CALLING IT HOME.
This was a great challenge for me and 6 weeks was just about right. I am excited to do another room in the Fall.
Here is the link to twenty very talented designer bloggers’ final reveals HERE
And if that’s not enough, there are over 1,000 Guest Participant Final Reveals to view HERE:
Thanks so much for following along!
Best,
Suzanne
by studiotullia | Apr 28, 2016 | BENEFITS & GREAT CAUSES, DESIGN TRENDS, HOME IMPROVEMENT, HOUSE TOUR: Traditional Spanish Style House near Pto. Vallarta
Things are getting real here, folks, with only a couple weeks left. Our goal is to have electrical, painting, curtain installation and most of the furnishings in place by next week. That will leave the last week for bed linens, art, styling and the photo shoot.
Check out the GUEST PARTICIPANTS HERE
And check out the FEATURED DESIGNERS HERE
There are some wonderful projects going on so take a peek.
SPLATTERED CURTAINS
If you recall, we have been discussing Charlotte’s curtains and I had some serious concerns about the outcome…
Well we decided to dive in one recent afternoon. Starting with the three neon paints dyes (with glitter) I made her do a few practice runs, trying different brushes and splatter techniques.
We put a tarp down in the back yard and laid the two cotton curtain panels on it.
We got out the neon dye colors:
And, here she is giving it a whirl.
Lots of mixing going on…
After a few practice runs on scrap fabric, and before we even started on the curtains we had to run back to COLLAGE, our local crafts store to get more paint! 
By the time we got back with SEVERAL more fabric dye colors, it was starting to get dark!
The paints and splattered textiles were even beginning to glow. We had to hustle as I was not setting all this up again. I didn’t want her to over do it anyway.
She was able to get it all done before it was too dark and we were really happy with the results:
I am also making a euro sham for her bed out of a couple of the scrap pieces. All in all it took about two hours.
UPHOLSTERED STOOL
We needed to find some sort of small chair or stool for her room and I came across this one while shopping at FABRIC DEPOT. I picked it up to look underneath and drum roll please… it was from IKEA!
So back to IKEA I went and got this for $35.
I had some leftover white fur from my pillow line on ETSY so I am using that to cover the stool.
Here’s the fur we used although it is more white – Arctic Fox white. We are going to decide later if we want to paint the legs or leave them black.
Here it is…what do you think? This puppy could use a little trim/combing, but not too shabby:
TEXTILES & PENDLETON:
I was shopping at Pendleton Woolen Mills and came across this interesting turquoise plaid that I thought might be a colorful blanket. So I am keeping that in mind at $60/yard.
Here is one of the PINK CROSS pillows available at STUDIO TULLIA on ETSY that we are planning to use on her bed.
And I am just starting to think about art, although she already has quite a bit of her own to work with. I just think these are lovely.
And lastly, think it would be fun to paint her door this rose quartz when we get to the hallway outside her room.
Wishing everyone a great few last days of the week.
And, thanks for reading!
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 | Aug 4, 2014 | HOUSE TOUR: Traditional Spanish Style House near Pto. Vallarta, INTERIOR DESIGNERS THAT INSPIRE, SUZANNE'S DESIGN PROJECTS
I’ve been meaning to share some work from this charismatic and talented woman since June. With the kids out of school for Summer life and work is a spiraling tug of war.
Always looking for inspiring talent, surprisingly, it sometimes finds me (or STUDIO TULLIA, that is). Tiffany purchased some pillows from me and I was thrilled to see them show up in one of her project reveals. I love to see “after” photos – one of the most rewarding things about my work.
So here are some pictures of a lovely living and dining room a la Tiffany Brooks. What really blows me away is that she is the artist who also did the art work, which seems to pull everything together.
Look at the lovely layering of textures and patterns.
Another close up of the dining room.
Overview of the living room. Love the salon style art work above the sofa.
Interesting vignette of the dining room. She managed to make these vintage chairs work with the finish treatment and bold color choices. So much personality in this room.
And her is the close up of her art work. How wonderful is that!
And the lovely…Tiffany Brooks
Here are the pillows Tiffany Brooks selected from STUDIO TULLIA:
Hope you enjoyed this splash of talent as much as I did.
Enjoy your week, and thanks for reading!
by studiotullia | Apr 15, 2014 | HOUSE TOUR: Traditional Spanish Style House near Pto. Vallarta
From Portland, you can be in Hood River in one hour. Just follow the Columbia River Gorge all the way there, past so many iconic stops: Multnomah Falls, Columbia Gorge Hotel, Bonneville Dam…
Hood River, a hot spot for wind surfers, is a charming little town full of historic, quaint neighborhoods with stunning views of Mt. Hood and Mt. Adams. And then there’s the dramatic gorge winding through the town; its vast and large scale with richly textured cliffs. As you arrive, you can feel the upbeat, laid back vibe where the pace is slower and the view, like a cool glass of water. The air is fresh with Spring scents.
I went to see one of my favorite artists, Elizabeth See, an oil painter who paints all things found in nature – particularly animals and flowers. She uses oil paint on wood. She resides in White Salmon but brought her paintings to her great grandfather’s wood cabin, that was once his art studio. She even shared with us some of his landscape paintings that were still kickin’ around from the 40’s.
This was the view on the way there, just outside of town, past vineyards, and nurseries:
This is the view of Mt. Adams in one direction and Mt. Hood in the opposite, as you approach:
Here is the cabin where she had her work:
This last shot is most of what went home with us. We couldn’t resist the local bird paintings and studies of a rabbit, a bear, a guinea pig, a game hen, a Magpie, A Great Horned Owl, and flowers. Her flower paintings are a favorite, but she was mostly out since she paints them in the Summer. She mostly had animals this time.
Keep thinking about these two:
We had lunch at a landmark road side cafe, Twin Peaks, where gliders and small planes fly right over our heads before landing at the air strip on the other side of the road. Great fish and chips.
I stopped to take a few shots of this lovely old home along the road with enormous fruit trees, big old barns and of course a great view of Mt. Hood.
After that we headed over the Toll Bridge to White Salmon, Washington, which was 7 miles away.
We made the long trek to Wildcraft Studios, which I have been completely curious about, but sadly they had closed up early. They offer all kinds of art classes and workshops.
Chelsea Heffner, Wildcraft Studio School
Spotted an artful tree on the way there, filled with sneakers, cowboy boots, work boots….curious for sure.
Lastly, we stopped by The Hatchery Art Studios in downtown White Salmon. Here are a few shots of some artists’ work from there:
– Angela Williamson
– Cyndi Strid
Printmaking by Sally Gilchrist
Wish I had time to get to the Dalles Art Center and many other studios – there’s some real talent out there.
I’ll have to make a weekend of it next year.
We may head back for Trout Lake Festival of the Arts July 12-13 on the green at Trout Lake School.
So, that’s a wrap for this hunt.
-Suzanne
by studiotullia | Mar 10, 2014 | DESIGN TRENDS
I’ve been doing some research on INDIGO as I am always fascinated with current design trends, and why certain colors and textiles start to saturate the marketplace. The use of INDIGO textiles has been on the rise for several years in fashion, interior design and art. A recent article on Livemint.com summed it up pretty well: “Indigo is now the poster pigment of ecological responsibility and the crafts revolution; the flagship shade of the natural dyes movement that runs parallel to eco-friendly fashion and organic style. Interest in natural indigo has been scattered in the past decade but the revival is now visible everywhere”.
– check out the article by clicking on image below.
Indigo dyes are natural, organic dyes. Using indigo is making a statement: to step away from chemically processed dyes and goods that are harmful to the environment. The look of indigo is more crafted and not mass manufactured. It fits right into the folksy, crafts revolution taking place around the world. Dark blue and navy blue have forever been classic and constant, like blue jeans. Indigo today is global and modern.
Here are some pictures of some lovely products or applications of Indigo found in art, textiles, interiors, and fashion… for you to enjoy.
Living Room by Thomas Britt
Andrea Pramuk, Blueline No 4 Print
Georgia O’Keefe
International Tokyo Quilt Show 2014
Rug collage – from Pinterest (no credit- sorry)
Rug from Blaxsand
Love this image with the batik pillows and I can’t quite make out the watermark…
P. Kaufman batik indigo fabric
indigo batik textiles shown on Oakfurnitureland.blog
Love this Mandela fabric found at SabeeSupplies on Etsy from South Africa
Max Mara
Victoria and Lucchino
KG Street Style
Makie Clothier
Antique dress from Uzbekistan shown on Shara-Japan.com
Murano Floral Dome Light by Orange on 1st Dibs
I love the fabric on these chairs – no credit, found on Pinterest
I love this idea of framed indigo bandannas from Martha Stewart Living
Print by Pink Pagoda – and she has so many more lovely prints
Painting by Suzanne Schlemm available on Etsy
Painting by Julie Tillman on Etsy
Feather Painting by Protected Land on Etsy
Lovely Abstract Art by Robyn Muller Fine Art on Etsy
Taken at my studio in Portland, OR – pillows are available in my shop on ETSY.
Batik pillows, black ribbon pillows, cotton tropical toile pillows…
More pillows are available in my shop on ETSY. Batik pillows, Samarkand Ikat by Schumacher, blue velvet pillows…
Samarkand Ikat pillow with teal ribbon pillows by STUDIO TULLIA. Bird painting above heirloom sofa by ELizabeth See.
These images are from recent photo shoots by STUDIO TULLIA – all pillows available through my etsy store: www.etsy/shop/studiotullia
What do you think of indigo today – what does it symbolize, and do you like it – in all its uses?
Follow along with my INDIGO obession on Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/sfortescue/indigo-rooms/
by studiotullia | Nov 29, 2013 | HOUSE TOUR: Traditional Spanish Style House near Pto. Vallarta
Thought it would be fun to share some delightful turkey images. They are a fabulous bird afterall. Sitting down to a meal many have together prepared, that is delicious, with those dear that are near or forever in our hearts, is indeed a special time.
Some fun images
If you want to watch a wonderful movie about a naturalist who raises some turkeys (he becomes their Mama for awhile), check this out:
My Life as a Turkey
GIVING THANKS to all the wonderful ETSY customers out there. A truly lovely group of individuals for whom I am forever grateful. Without customers and ETSY, there would be no STUDIO TULLIA. Please enjoy 15% off all purchases with coupon code: GIVINGTHANKS on BLACK FRIDAY through CYBER MONDAY.
And for my loved ones – husband, children, family, and dear friends – I am grateful for you and your love.
