by studiotullia | Jun 19, 2021 | DESIGN TRENDS, INTERIOR DESIGN, NEWS FROM THE STUDIO
NEWS FROM THE STUDIO:
STUDIO TULLIA has a new collection of mostly vintage, hand dyed, batik fabric from Indonesia, India and Guatemala. There is only so much available in this collection, so get it while it lasts. It works with high and low design.
SHOP THE INDIGO BLUES COLLECTION
SHOP THE GLOBAL TEXTILES COLLECTION
The beauty of indigo endures.
I am a big fan of indigo denim, I’ll tell you that much.
Indigo pigment – a bit of History
“Indigo pigment is actually one of the oldest natural dye; ancient civilizations such as the Maya, the Egyptian, the Japanese and the Indian already used the blue dye derived from the Indigofera Tinctoria plants to dye their clothes. When it started to get exported in trade routes around 300 BC, the Greek named it indikon meaning ‘from India’; due to its’ high demand, Indigo soon became a luxury item, symbol of wealth and power, gaining the name of “blue gold” for its strong value as trading commodity.
“There is not consensus about when Indigo arrived in Africa, but at some point around the Fourteenth century, in the village of Kano, in northern Nigeria, many dyeing pits appeared, most of which are still visible and in use. Since then and for centuries, from the Tuareg nomads of the Sahara to the grassland kingdoms of Cameroon, Indigo has been the foundation of a rich and varied textile tradition that still persists today. “- ItalianBark.com
This is an exquisitely detailed batik floral, available in this blue and silver gray colorway.
This faux shibori pattern is versatile, and will not bleed in the wash.
The textiles below were given a vinegar soak to set the dye although I would still hand wash them in cold water just in case.
I am a big fan of this fabric below – it is a sturdy cotton fabric that is a great coordinate. I have it on our bed and it would make a great comforter also.
I make these catchall bags up every once in awhile. They are great to travel with as you can put all your random electronics, phone, jewelry, etc. They also are great for planters with a plastic lid in the bottom or to fill with random gifts for a friend.
This is East African Indigo below, which looks beautiful.
Sure looks great for a beach getaway.
A few fun companions would be:
This is a gorgeous linen sheer fabric from SCHUMACHER if you want curtains made. Please email me for details. All we need are your window dimensions!
I recently came across these African baskets. Beautiful, eh?
Thanks for following along !
by studiotullia | Apr 25, 2020 | DESIGN TRENDS, STUDIO NEWS
We all need DEEP BLUES and a good dose of NATURE right now to get us through what will be an arduous year for sure. Nothing like a stroll through the outdoors which offers greenery and blue skies to uplift our spirits in this challenging time full of so much confusion and uncertainty.
CLASSIC BLUE really does seem like a great Color of the Year for 2020. Not just because it is almost NAVY which is a classic, but because it evokes depth and stability. And that is something we all really need right now.
BLUE is the color of the sky and the sea. It is often associated with depth and stability. It also symbolizes trust, loyalty, wisdom, confidence, intelligence, faith, truth and heaven. BLUE is considered beneficial to the mind and body.”
– Color-Wheel-Pro.com
Pantone Color #19-4052 is a little more vibrant and hopeful than NAVY. And it is not a color you’ll tire of as quickly as other Color of the Year hues like last year’s Living Coral, 2018’s Ultra Violet, Rose Quartz, Tangerine Tango, Emerald green, Turquoise, or so many other colors we’ve seen over the years.
We all need some stability in light of our first quarter kickoff for 2020. BLUE does the job. And frankly, the only silver lining in all this Covid 19 mayhem is the fact that it just might save the planet. This new reality has forced us to slow down and face the true forces of nature that ultimately dominate our existence as humans.
“PANTONE 19-4052 Classic Blue brings a a sense of place and tranquility to the human spirit; offering refuge, aiding concentration and bringing laser-like clarity. Classic Blue re-centers our thoughts and fosters resilience.”
Besides BLUE, GREEN seems to have center stage this year in the design world. Greens are always pleasing to the eye. In fact green is one of the most calming colors for humans, as we can all attest after a romp through the woods or surveying a grassy field. Nature has offered us a refuge in this era of uncertainty. The return of Spring is a comfort as we all venture to leave our homes. And a crisp blue sky is always invigorating.
“At this particular moment in design, the presence of plants, botanical motifs, and deep, emerald hues is breathing life back into interiors. In culture at large, the green world is everywhere:on screen, in literature, and in art. The exhibition TREES at Fondation Cartier in Paris, for example, was so well attended it extended its run. A tour-de-force of aesthetics, philosophy, and science, the show was pure visual regeneration, advancing the tree as an emblem of art and design’s power to combat ecological devastation.”
– ALISA CARROLL, Editor-in-Chief, HENRY
I pulled this mood board together as I was playing around with the color GREEN, botanical prints and CLASSIC BLUE. Besides white, and other shades of blue, I really like the greens in the mix.
FARROW & BALL has a wonderful wallpaper called HELLEBORUS that comes in several wonderful colorways. The green is just yummy though and look how gorgeous it is with that blue ceramic lamp.
TONIC LIVING has a gorgeous new embroidered floral that feels like a walk through a field of wildflowers. It comes in two lovely colorways and will be available in MAY. I think these would make beautiful curtains.
METALLICS & CRYSTALS IN LIGHTING
Brass and other metals are still on trend. I am loving these light fixtures from VISUAL COMFORT and KELLY WEARSTLER’s lamp line.
SERENA & LILY has a revolving selection of both original paintings and prints. Always worth a look.
Loving this leopard print (above) and the embroidered trim (below), both from SCHUMACHER.
FASHION used to always be ahead of HOME DECOR but it seems like they are more and more aligned.
This palette above is from STUDIO TULLIA and includes a lot of long time favorites with our customers.
I hope you find this little diversion of a blog post to be inspiring and refreshing. Thank you so much for taking the time to read my news. I am still getting into a routine of writing more often and welcome any feedback, suggestions for subjects to cover, or anything else you want to share in the comments section below.
Get outside when you can, breath the fresh air, take in the beauty of the outdoors, and breathe. And don’t forget to #STAY HOME, #STAYSAFE and #STAYSANE !
by studiotullia | Jun 29, 2016 | HOUSE TOUR: Traditional Spanish Style House near Pto. Vallarta, INTERIOR DESIGNERS THAT INSPIRE
I wanted to share a few snapshots from an article recently published in Apartment Therapy featuring Kristen and her husband Ken Naffziger’s lovely home in North Portland. Check it out.
A former PR executive who went back to school and is now working as an interior designer.
She took this picture of her living room days after the photographer was there from Apartment Therapy and I think it is one of the best. She scored that amazing coffee table at the Portland Flea market.
Kristen had asked me if I had anything that would work with the artwork by French Artist Paule Marrot, that she had found at Jonathon Adler. The Walking Rock fabric from Pendleton Woolen Mills came to mind right away. What do you think? I think it holds its own pretty well. We also paired it with some solid black cotton and creamy fur pillows.
Here are a few other great pictures:
Love the brass wallhanging from Pottery Barn and Ikea hanging pendant
Leopard Pillows from STUDIO TULLIA with lovely Asian prints in guestroom.
Pillows from STUDIO TULLIA look great with the animal throw from Restoration Hardware. This picture was before Kristen found that amazing coffee table in the picture above.
Kristin in the kitchen with her pup.
Chiang Mai Dragon pillows and Blue and White Shibori pillow, also from STUDIO TULLIA. Love the sectional and coffee table.
Lovely artwork by Lane Van Doren, an artist from San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.
This happens to be one of my favorite spots in their house especially with that large Design Legacy print featuring botanical artist E. A Seguy! I just picked up an incredible book recently called BOTANICALS Butterflies and Insects published by Assouline. The book was assembled by Leslie Overstreet, Curator of Natural-History Rare Books at the Smithsonian. What a beautiful book. I highly recommend it:
Available from Amazon
So, if you have a minute, check out the full article and enjoy more great pictures of their house and the rich collection of art, furnishings and mid century vintage finds.
