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History Lesson: Toile de Jouy

Written by Sara on October 18, 2010 — Leave a Comment

Toile, short for Toile de Jouy refers to a type of decorative pattern that typically depicts a bucolic scene against a solid background, oftentimes in silhouette. Toile emerged in late 18th century France under the influence of King Louis XIV, who seeking to improve the French fabric industry placed an embargo on the importation of [...]

Weekly Wrap Up

Written by Lara on September 3, 2010 — Leave a Comment

Monday’s History Lesson: Ikat Tuesday Tout: Custom Curtains Wednesday’s Design Meets Fashion: Garden Theme Thrifty Thursday: Media Stand Friday Faves: Modern White Bar Stools

Posted in Weekly Wrap Up | Also tagged custom curtains, design fashion, design history, Design Meets Fashion, garden dress, green dress, history of ikat, ikat, interior fashion, lauren moffatt, Tuesday Tout, vintage stools, where is ikat fro, where is ikat from

Weekly Wrap Up

Written by Lara on August 27, 2010 — Leave a Comment

Monday’s History Lesson: The Swivel Chair Tuesday Tout: Industrial Loft Wednesday’s Design Meets Fashion: Black & White Stripes Thrifty Thursday: Revamping a Sofa Friday Faves: Alder Cubes

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History Lesson: The Swivel Chair

Written by Lara on August 23, 2010 — Leave a Comment

Thomas Jefferson was a man who excelled in many crafts, and along with the hideaway bed, the pedometer, the polygraph and some even say macaroni & cheese, Jefferson invented the swivel chair. Taking an English-style Windsor chair, Jefferson connected top and bottom parts with the use of a central iron spindle, allowing the top seat [...]