Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Take a d-tour that Rawx!


"Three artists...one vision"


I would like to introduce you to three amaZing artists to watch. Three design Rockstarz that have come together to create a huge new force that blasts raw art into home and lifestyle! You gotta meet them, follow them, and try to hang onto their ride into a very cool and artistic future!

First up...meet Donovan... 

Donovan Swick

"We as artists make stuff out of other pre existing stuff."

"We are but facets of that diamond! We are in a New Renaissance today. Not because of me...but because of LOVE. Argue if you will. Deny it if you choose. Scoff at the presentation if you disagree. Protest the nature of the ART if you desire. Truth is truth! There it is!"


Donovan Swick is a super talented artist and designer of interiors, furniture, fashion, jewelry, and so much more. He's also an amazing show producer and Rockstar stylist! I felt an instant connection and bond with him when we met. He's an inspiration that I believe will be a force in the future of the Home Furnishings Industry. He's raw, driven, and so naturally talented. This dude has an undying vision and energy that is going to "Rawk" us all, and it will be so fun to watch!



Donovan! I want this ^ jacket man!!


Yeah, this one too!






There's "cool"...then there is Donovan.


Now it's time to meet Kelly...
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Kelly Jones
Kelly Jones is another raw rawk'n artist and designer. She's also the Chainmaille Goddess! She weaves metal into fabric one loop at a time to create some of the coolest pieces of art for the body, the home, and everything else she can get her hands on. What's she creates is simply amazing, unique, and provocative! Look at some of her work...

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We're talk'n extraordinary talent here! When I met Kelly she told me that she's brand new to Home Furnishings, and when you see what she brings to the industry you just won't believe your eyes!


Pure awesomeness!


Third but no-way least...meet artist extraordinaire Brian Davis...
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Brian Davis


Brian's art totally blew me away! When I first met him and saw his work, I became and instant fan for life! This dude has got super human artistic talent. And, he's a genuinely nice person. To give you and idea...when I walked into Shane's Collection in High Point where Trinity Collective was showing their stuff, I asked Brian if he had a business card. He didn't have any left, but he immediately ran several blocks away to get more. He's a completely down to earth dude.
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Since there are no words to truly describe how awesome his work is...just feast your eyes on these...







His work leaves me speechless!








So now you've met three of the most talented artists on the planet!
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And, if you're wondering how all of this translates to the future of the Home Furnishings Industry?
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Stay tuned for my next post to learn more, and prepare to be inspired!
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More to come...don't miss it!

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Monday, June 13, 2011

ITMA Showtime June 2011

Mike Farrell

It's always so awesome to shop the ITMA Showtime textiles show. You get to just swim in a huge variety of fabrics, leathers, and colors! I'm always searching for something new and amazing. And you can always find it! This time I was on a very specific mission as well as looking for the next rawk'n cloth. Here's a couple of definate stand outs...

Mike Farrell's Adesal Jacquards



The "Rag Pimpess" herself Debbie Workman




This stuff was just the coolest at the show! Mike has an awesome vision!


Another stand out was Claridge. Beautiful fabrics!



Sharron Lee has the passion!


Beautiful patterns in here!



There was some amazing innovation in fabrics by Liora Manne







It's an amazing combination process of hand made and machine finished. It's called LAMONTAGE. You have to read more about it on their website. Amazing product!
There was a lot more, but these were just some that stopped me in my tracks!

If you've never been to Showtime, it's set in the Market Square building in High Point. The same town that hosts The High Point Furniture Market twice a year. The building is an extension onto a historic furniture factory building that was Tomlinson Chair Manufacturing Co. Very cool building...


The show was really great! I found what I was looking for, and a whole lot more. Leave me some comments and let me know what you think of some of those awesome fabrics.

Coming next...A meeting that Rawk'd the sleepy little town of High Point for me!


Stay tuned for something very cool!!



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Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Dance!

Vector
It's still fun to watch...


And here's the new one...


I hope this started your day with a smile :-)


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Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Mortise & Tenon is first LOUNGE dealer!

So excited! The first limited edition pieces from the LOUNGE collection by Robert Petril will arrive soon at Mortise & Tenon in Los Angeles. Stay tuned to their website, and they'll let you know when the pieces arrive, get unwrapped, and are ready for sale. We cannot be more proud and honored to be represented at this amazing destination for home and design!



LOUNGE on TheHome.com

Stay tuned for more LOUNGE news coming soon!

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Wednesday, April 13, 2011

IOU creating a beautiful and smart future...





The IOU Project

Brilliant!

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Monday, April 4, 2011

News from High Point...


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Sunday, April 3, 2011

I met an Eco Rock Star today!


Today was an amazing day at the Furniture Market. The showroom was really busy, and some really amazing things happened. Some cool things to announce down the road.

AND! I got to meet the Redesign Diva herself! Kindle Marie is SO inspiring! Her passion for the preservation of this planet is unrelenting, and so awesome!

She channels all of her energy, talent, and creativity into turning what we all discard on a daily basis into wonderful and beautiful things. I really don't think Kindle can pass by a discarded cardboard box in the road, without thinking about how to turn it into something stylish and useful.


She told me the cutest story today. She hated having to throw away empty potato chip bags. So, she came up with the idea to use them to wrap sandwiches for her son's school lunches. How cool is that?!! She said..."Hey, it's less things going into landfills."

She just really cares, and she does it with awesome style! I highly recommend going to her blog and reading all about her and what she does. I know you'll be inspired too.




Kindle, thank you so much for what you do. You make me think. You make me want to be a better friend to this planet. And you're teaching us how we can do it in style!


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Friday, April 1, 2011

High Point Opens Tomorrow!


The Spring 2001 High Point Furniture Market begins tomorrow!


If you're coming to the show, please stop by Space CP105, 401 S. Hamilton Street to see my new signature seating collection called LOUNGE.


After designing furniture behind the scenes for some years, I now get to bring my own ideas and sense of style to the world. And, this is just the beginning!

Tomorrow I will unveil two new modular seating designs that are so fun! They're stylish, functional, versatile, and affordable. The fabrics are plush, durable, colorful, yummy, and you're just going to want to get your hands on them!

I hope you'll come and see for yourself :-)

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