Something old, something blue…….

Earliest hints of Chinoiserie appeared in the early 17th century, in the arts of the nations with active East India Companies, Holland and England, then by mid-17th century, in Portugal as well. Tiny glazed pottery made at Delft and other Dutch towns adopted genuine blue-and-white Ming decoration from the early 17th century.

And we still love it for interior design, blending the many and varied blue & white fabrics in florals, stripes & plains, all tossed together with anything from French Provincial furniture, Asian antiques through to Australian antiques – or a blend of it all.

Here are some of our favourites that you will see in our on-line shop.

Schumacher BIRDS OF PARADISE 1048044

There is just something about the perennial pleasure of a ‘blue & white’ scheme, and Schumacher’s ‘BIRDS OF PARADISE’ 100% Cotton fabric does the job with aplomb. This trailing vine design, or should we describe it as ‘the floral you have when you don’t want flowers’, is truly majestic in all its blue & white splendour. It is also printed in a smart black & white combination.

Click Here to see Schumacher ‘Birds of Paradise’ in our online shop

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Kelly Wearstler IMPERIAL TRELLIS wallpaper (SKU2707212 Trelliage)

IMPERIAL TRELLIS is one of Schumacher’s most famous designs, done in collaboration with Kelly Wearstler. This iconic wallpaper is printed in matt, metallic and exquisite gloss lacquer finishes. The classic pattern is also available printed on linen in Kelly Wearstler’s signature colorways: Parchment/Midnight, Natural/Coffee, Citrine/Ivory, and Treillage /Ivory.

We stock IMPERIAL TRELLIS Fabric & Wallpaper in our shop.

IMPERIAL TRELLIS Wallpaper click here

IMPERIAL TRELLIS Fabric click here

IMPERIAL TRELLIS fabric

It has been a fun few months gathering together thousands of fabrics and wallpapers to feature in the FABRIC STUDIO secure online shop, and I’m delighted to say it’s done and looking great!

An attempt has been made to select a variety of styles to suit all tastes and applications.  And to assist you in creating the beautiful spaces you’ve always dreamed of for your home, I welcome you to email me with your interior design and decorations questions.

At the FABRIC STUDIO SHOP you will be able to purchase products from a selection of the most established and notable local and international brands like Osborne & Little, Nina Campbell, Sanderson, Lorca, Schumacher (including the wonderful Trina Turk & Kelly Wearstler collections), Unique Fabrics and Warwick Fabrics, to name a few. Over time the list of brands will grow, so check in from time to time to see what has been added.

I invite you to grab a coffee & a comfy chair, and take some to time to enjoy browsing the thousands of fabrics and wallpapers that have been hand picked for the ‘shop’. From classic & traditional florals through to the more youthful and quirky contemporary prints, and whether it be fabric or wallpaper you’re looking for, there is something for everyone. Click Here to enter the shop.

Enjoy!

ALISON

Interior Designer

Trina’s second collection of indoor/outdoor fabrics features beautiful and durable prints and wovens that reflect the fashion designer’s love of vintage apparel, pattern and vivid colour. New woven fabrics are made using Sunbrella^® branded solution dyed outdoor acrylic yarns in matelassé and luxurious multihued qualities, washed for an extra soft and supple hand. Prints in this collection feature highly durable outdoor pigments on acrylic grounds in twill and canvas weaves. From modern and sophisticated patterns to subtle texture and fashion-derived colour palettes Trina Turk’s latest collection is perfect for a range of interior and exterior spaces. Designs in the collection include: ZIG ZAG WEAVE, AMAZING MAZE, BEAUTY BARK PRINT, CARMEL COASTLINE PRINT,KALAHEO PRINT, LOOP DO LOOP, LOUS NUI PRINT, SOLEIL L.A. PRINT & TANGIER FRAME PRINT.

PRINTS:- $114-$132/m + 10%gst

WEAVES:- $208-252/m + 10%gst

For more information about TRINA TURK INDOOR/OUTDOOR COLLECTION 2 click here 

TANGIER FRAME PRINT/Ocean