Sunday, August 26

Fabrics

Ivanka Trump's Park Avenue apartment

Brunschwig & Fils (Dzhambul)

Robert Kime fabric

our living room

I am getting ready to reupholster my two favorite chairs and I can feel the anxiety attack coming on now! When I choose a fabric it has to pass the I-love-it-and-can’t-get-enough-of-it-test! Just ask my husband the number of times he has heard, “But I don’t’ love it.” Yes, I know, there is medication for this type of behavior.

But when you consider the cost of fabric I want to know that I won’t have any regrets when I receive the monthly round of magazines in the mail.

I’ve gone back to my ‘style files’ for inspiration and the two things I can’t get enough of are Ivanka Trump's Park Avenue apartment, (originally decorated by Emma Jane Pilkington) and suzani inspired fabrics.

I am particularly fond of British decorator Robert Kime’s fabrics and of course there is the beautiful Dzhambul by Brunschwig & Fils. You can see one of the chairs on the left-hand side of the photo above. If you have any suggestions for other suzani inspired fabrics I would be most grateful.
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27 comments:

  1. SuzyAugust 26, 2007 at 11:35 AM

    The Robert Kime fabric is beautiful. I also think that Madeline Weinrib (www.madelineweinrib.com) has a beautiful selection of suzani/ikat inspired textiles.

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  2. Habitually ChicAugust 26, 2007 at 3:18 PM

    Good choices. The first fabric in Ivanka Trump's apartment is Moondance by Lulu DK. I LOVE the Brunschwig fabric the best though!

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  3. The Peak of ChicAugust 26, 2007 at 3:58 PM

    If you want to see how great the Dzhambul fabric is, check out the ottoman of Courtney at Style Court. That's a wonderful fabric.

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  4. Annica LindebergAugust 26, 2007 at 7:35 PM

    What a wonderful and inspiring blog you have! Take care,
    Annica

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  5. ALL THE BESTAugust 26, 2007 at 8:07 PM

    Thank you Annica, please visit again!
    Best,
    Ronda

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  6. ALL THE BESTAugust 26, 2007 at 8:07 PM

    Thanks Jennifer, I'll go back and look at Courtney's ottoman.

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  7. ALL THE BESTAugust 26, 2007 at 8:08 PM

    Thanks HC, I was trying to remember the name of that fabric!!!

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  8. ALL THE BESTAugust 26, 2007 at 8:10 PM

    Thank you Suzy!! I had forgotten that Madeline Weinrib has a beautiful selection of suzani fabrics.

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  9. AnonymousAugust 26, 2007 at 8:11 PM

    You have a beautiful living room Ronda!

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  10. Style CourtAugust 27, 2007 at 4:23 AM

    I've been really happy with the Brunschwig, but the Kime fabric is AMAZING. Maybe a bit softer. I'm pretty sure Ruthie Sommers had the Kime fabric (same you've shown here) in pillows on her own sofa for a while. It's just so beautiful!

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  11. ALL THE BESTAugust 27, 2007 at 11:32 AM

    Thanks Courtney. My colors are more subdued and I wonder if the Kime fabric wouldn't work better.

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  12. AnonymousAugust 27, 2007 at 12:13 PM

    Very pretty room Ronda! I think the Kime fabric would look stunning!!

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  13. C+SKAugust 27, 2007 at 2:03 PM

    Have you tried Ebay? You can buy fabulous designer fabric (Brunschwigs, Colefax & Fowler, Scalamandre, Cowtan & Tout, GP &J Baker, etc...), mostly discontinued but in huge yardages and for a tenth of the price.

    I spend hours browsing through the fabrics. There are a couple of sellers who are actual textile sellers and the have beautiful stuff.

    Let me know if you need help or tips on how to find it on Ebay - although "fabric" "brunschwig" should do it!

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  14. ALL THE BESTAugust 27, 2007 at 2:08 PM

    Thanks Crafty Weasel! You know, I use eBay for everything, but I've never looked for fabrics!

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  15. MélanieAugust 27, 2007 at 2:22 PM

    I love the Brunshcwig fabric . As ineterior decoratro and upholsterer I know all the drama about choosing fabrics . I spend hours with my customer , it is very difficult ..So take your time

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  16. ALL THE BESTAugust 27, 2007 at 2:31 PM

    Thanks Mélanie, good advice!

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  17. Things That InspireAugust 27, 2007 at 5:01 PM

    That Brunschwig fabric is sublime. Thank you for introducing me to it!

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  18. perfect boundAugust 27, 2007 at 8:20 PM

    beautiful room and beautiful taste. I love that light fixture and the bay window. so pretty! Can't wait to see what you do with the chairs.

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  19. AnonymousAugust 27, 2007 at 10:41 PM

    Another Brunschwig & Fils fabric, called les touches
    is a graphic but very attractive animal jaquard- and I think it would add a nice "wow" to your subtle, tasteful apartment.
    You could still use the other gorgeous fabrics for pillows or a table topper.
    all the best, love your blog, tres chic!
    pve

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  20. ALL THE BESTAugust 27, 2007 at 10:49 PM

    Thank you pve design! I will be certain to look at this fabric!!

    Thank you Perfect Bound!! The light fixture was a birthday gift from my husband a few months ago.

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  21. LeighAugust 27, 2007 at 11:12 PM

    What great fabrics! Can't wait to see how your chairs turn out.

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  22. katiedidAugust 28, 2007 at 6:47 AM

    Hi Ronda! I know what you are going through. I have spent a couple of months deciding on a sofa fabric for my family room. I cast my vote for the Robert Kime for your room if all else stays the same. I love the Brunschwig, but the Kime seems to be perfect with what you have. With a bunch of bright red flowers on the table, Spectacular! Love your drapes BTW!Looking forward to the results.:)

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  23. ALL THE BESTAugust 28, 2007 at 12:05 PM

    Hi Leigh, I can't wait either! I'll be sure to post them once I decide on a fabric!

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  24. ALL THE BESTAugust 28, 2007 at 12:06 PM

    Thank you Katie! I think I am leaning towards the Kime!

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  25. cotedetexasAugust 29, 2007 at 2:14 AM

    ok, the Kime is best for your room as it is now, lovely - the windows are beautiful! So English!!

    oK - any Kime is great.

    BUT, I am seeing Michael Smith's Jaspar here. The colors are muted, similar to Kime's, but even better, the fabrics are 1/2 the price, so consider that too. I'm in love with Jaspar. He has a few fabrics with Cowtan and Tout, but his line is gorgeous. check it out.

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  26. UnknownSeptember 1, 2007 at 7:28 PM

    What a beautiful living room you have. I love the Robert Kime. I think it would stand the test of time. Another fabric company that I really like is Raoul.http://patriciagrayinc.blogspot.com/search/label/Raoul%20Textiles

    Good luck to you.

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  27. ALL THE BESTSeptember 1, 2007 at 8:06 PM

    Thank you Patricia. Coming from you that is a huge compliment!

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All the best,
Ronda