I thought I would share a few shots of some of the fabulous cushions we have in store at Black & Spiro at the moment. Lots of clashing colour. Lots of mismatched patterns. Just the way we like it.
xx
Anna
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Cushion Central
I thought I would share a few shots of some of the fabulous cushions we have in store at Black & Spiro at the moment. Lots of clashing colour. Lots of mismatched patterns. Just the way we like it.
xx
Anna
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The Cushion Thing
One of the most important elements in the rooms I put together for people is the array of beautiful, unique cushions I compile and have custom made for their sofas, armchairs, beds etc. Usually these cushions are made in the most exquisite fabrics which are either imported, hand embroidered or made out of vintage materials or trimmed with fabulous braid or rouche.
The downside of these beautiful cushions is that they tend to be quite expensive. Sometimes I prepare my clients for the cushion price prior to sending them their quote but sometimes I forget and there has certainly been times when I get the call in which I am asked - 'What's with the cushions? Did you make a typing error when you wrote the price...?'
During the week we had a lovely young woman into the shop and I was thrilled to hear that she was back to purchase some of our beautiful cushions to add to her collection. Apparently a few years ago we had made a set of our cushions for her which she absolutely adores. She was telling one of the girls in the shop that most of her friends have been through 3-4 rounds of inexpensive, ready-made cushions since she purchased her set from us and yet her unique collection still sits proudly on her sofa loved and cherished.
So, even if you can't afford to purchase them all up-front I suggest starting with a couple and then adding to them over time. That way you will end up with the most gorgeous, unique collection of cushions which you will love and adore for many years to come...
Or you could be like one of my clients who comes into the shop every week and pretty much takes home a cushion a week!! With Spring almost on our doorstep it is the perfect time to add some beautiful cushions to your sofa. They will be like a breath of fresh air!!
xx
Anna
image - polly wreford
NY Cushions
For a bit of fun we picked up some I love NY tote bags when we were in NYC a few weeks ago to make into cushions for the shop. We selected a few different fabrics to put onto the backs of them. We only have 3 left...we should have bought more!
Today
Today I collected together a little group of mismatched, brightly coloured fabrics for some cushions for a client's sofa. I never tire of putting different fabric combinations together and I always try to make sure each client has a different combination so as to keep their look unique to them. Lately I have been so inspired by fashion and the combinations of different fabrics fashion designers have been using in one outfit. I love the way Easton Pearson mixes fabrics and incorporates beading, frilling and special details in their designs. The top image is actually a collection of Easton Pearson dresses from 2008. I like the colour combination used in those 4 dresses and would love to create a room scheme using this image as inspiration.
image 1 - jane roarty stylist
Serious Undercushioning
Finding the time to work out a few little things I need for home has proven to be a bit hard lately with a baby in the house and a busy shop to juggle.
If my friend Faux Fuchsia could see my very undercushioned sofas right now she would be in shock as undercushioning {her very own term for not enough cushions} in her world as well as mine is a big NO NO. Actually, I think many of you would be in shock. So, late this afternoon I spent a few little minutes with myself and my collection of fabrics in our stock fabric room at Black & Spiro. I found a few old pieces of fabric I have been saving for a rainy day and let me tell you my rainy day has come. So I whipped them out and packaged them up and off to the workroom they will go tomorrow.
I can't wait to get some fresh cushions in the house. It really is amazing what a few new cushions can make to a room!! How's your cushion situation at the moment?
If my friend Faux Fuchsia could see my very undercushioned sofas right now she would be in shock as undercushioning {her very own term for not enough cushions} in her world as well as mine is a big NO NO. Actually, I think many of you would be in shock. So, late this afternoon I spent a few little minutes with myself and my collection of fabrics in our stock fabric room at Black & Spiro. I found a few old pieces of fabric I have been saving for a rainy day and let me tell you my rainy day has come. So I whipped them out and packaged them up and off to the workroom they will go tomorrow.
I can't wait to get some fresh cushions in the house. It really is amazing what a few new cushions can make to a room!! How's your cushion situation at the moment?
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