Screen Porch Do-Over

We love it here when customers send images of their project using my fabrics. This pretty screened porch is brightened up with  sticks, hibiscus and garden stool. The iron furniture was charming  and functional but just needed a fresh coat of paint and new cushions.

Thanks, Angela! And enjoy that Porch - I'm jealous!

(the sticks design is being tested and may join the line as an in and outdoor fabric)

Happy Memorial Day

The girls and I visited the Annapolis National Cemetary today and it was a wonderful experience. There were headstones dating as far back as the Civil War.

Thank you to the volunteers who placed flags at each headstone, and thank you to all who serve.

Happy Memorial Day

Joss & Main Event!

I'll be doing a sale on Joss & Main tomorrow. If you haven't checked it out before, Joss & Main is a flash sale site featuring designer wares at great discounts. The sale runs for 72 hours so sign up and don't miss it!

Inspirations and a moth

I've been distracted inspired by my garden lately. This is when it looks its best and the skeetos aren't here yet. The lettuce is in full swing and the tomatoes are right behind. And the roses!

I found this little guy on my morning rounds and think he is so beautiful. So instead of working this afternoon as I should be I'm indulging in a little watercolor. Who knows....maybe "moth" will become the next fabric.

We're going "Down Under"

I am thrilled to announce that Victoria Larson Textiles is now represented at the Emily Ziz Style Studios in Sydney, Australia!  Although I don't get to go to Sydney (yet) at least my fabrics get to live in one of my favorite places on the globe.

Emily Ziz Style Studio is a supplier of fabrics, wallpapers, rugs, lighting, artworks and boutique decorative accessories to the interior design trade. The collections originate from Australia, South Africa, UK, France....and now the USA. I am the first US deisgner to be represented!

Emily Ziz focuses on boutique, statement products that create a point of interest in the environments in which they are installed making it a great fit for my large scale, bold designs. Owner, Emma Levitt, has curated an eclectic mix of independently designed textiles and accessories that allow designers the tools to create truly unique interiors.

Check them out at http://www.emilyziz.com/

Happy May Day!

My daughters and I have a May Day tradition of making little baskets and sneaking them onto our friends doors. I love the celebration of spring and flowers and warm days to come. The girls love the 'ring and run' aspect.

We've done paper cones filled with candy and mason jars filled with flowers but I have to say that I think this year's basket is one of my favorites. Not only do I think the tissue paper flowers are sweet but I love that the girls schemed it up themselves. I mentioned at dinner last night that I've been so busy that I hadn't planned on baskets for the first time in about 10 years. The girls disappeared into their room and began a frenzy of flower and cone making. Yey! The tradition lives!

Any traditions in your town on May Day?

Here's to the coming season...Happy May Day!

Mod Bench and a Tutorial

Whew! The collabroative project with photographer, Pam Bolig, hit a high point last weekend with a joint show in Annapolis. It was so much fun to see our creations together in 3-D. One of my favorite combos was Pam's insanely gorgeous dreamscape and my mid century modern inspired bench in stardust.

You know when you have something in your head and nothing else will do? I knew I wanted to show off my new fabric on a long, lean bench. I almost had one on ebay and nothing else seemed just right. What's a girl to do? Why build it of course!

I found this great tutorial on apartment therapy and rolled up my sleeves. I'm thrilled with the results.