Early this summer we received the trim books and fabric/wallcovering books from
Schumacher's Au Naturel Collection and it is pure subtle elegance. Full of tonal patterns and textures, and all usable in SO many different applications.
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Nicole Linen Braid in Greige, here; Greek Key Embroidery II, here |
I thought I'd share with you some of my favorites, enjoy!
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I can't ever get enough of the classical Greek Key motif: Dominque Linen Tape in Greige, here |
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Marcel Tie Back in Blanc/Linen, here; Roussillon Embroidery in Chalk, here |
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Marcel Braid in Blanc/Linen, here |
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Belfort Linen Applique in Linen, here; Anton Linen Ruche in Natural, here; |
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Charleroi Paisley Embroidery in Linen, here |
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Maxime Linen Paisley in Natural, here |
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Amboise Linen Embroidery in Greige, here [AND LET ME TELL YOU, THAT IN PERSON THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST EXQUISITE LOOKING FABRICS. IT COMES IN THREE COLORWAYS TOO.]; Madeleine Bobble Fringe in Greige, here |
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Monceau Linen Embroidery in Zinc, here; Montauban Stripe in Greige or Nickel, here; L'Orient Fret in Greige, here |
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Chinon Silk Weave in Moonstone, here |
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Ottoman Flower in Moonstone, here |
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Zoe Linen Ruche in Flax, here; Madeleine Bobble Fringe in Greige, here |
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Maya Ikat Print in Indigo, here; Kandira in Indigo, here; Rene Linen Tape in Greige, here |
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A pillow made from the Kandira in Indigo (here) |
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Maya Ikat Print in Ash, here |
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Ambala Paisley in Greige, here |
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Vincent Linen Braid in String, here; Laurent Linen Rickrack in String, here; Henri Braided Lipcord in Greige, here |
SO IF YOU THINK THIS WAS GORGEOUS, JUST WAIT UNTIL YOU SEE THE NEW COLLECTION JUST RELEASED FOR SCHUMACHER, DESIGNED BY
MARTYN LAWRENCE-BULLARD.
Our gorgeous rep brought it to our office yesterday, and it is FANTASTIC. I might have one picture to show, as I don't think it's on-line yet, but its very Marrrrtyn.... (if you watch MDD).... very Alahammbra meets Beverly Hills meets Morocco, dahling....
BUT IN A GOOD WAY.
AND....
If you are liking any of these great trims, wallcoverings, or fabrics I just shared with you from Schumacher, there is a wonderful company run by a friend of mine that specializes in purchasing To The Trade Only products. If you don't work with a decorator or know exactly what you want to order, she's your gal. Visit her site
Maddie G. Designs, here.