Before & After : what a difference!
Wednesday, June 18th, 2008
Sometimes a simple re-upholstery job or slipcover job makes all the difference. I just got these chairs back today and its hard to believe they are even the same chairs. They now make such a statement in the room, they are more contemporary and hip with just a simple fabric change.We also re-did the wood color to deepen it up but very simple and inexpensive to do. the fabric I picked for the these chairs is # 8935 but it was a toss up, i was debating using # 8923 which also would of been amazing. There were a handful of others too now that I think about it. I am absolutely thrilled with my choice and I love the warm feeling that I have in the room. Like it has been there forever and you just want to curl up with a mug of tea and a great book……..or knitting…….. Now if I could only get my kids out of there and claim the room as my own………..
Who would of thought……
Thursday, June 5th, 2008
We got in a new shipment from France last week and along with the oooh’s and aaaaw’s i spotted a roll of sheers that looked quite unusual and started to think about making drapes for my husbands music room / family room that he only bugs me about on a daily basis. While everyone up north is waiting for the sun, we are baking in it and he complains multiple times every day about how he needs drapes or he cant be in that room and lord knows i want to keep him in that room!!!So we whipped up some drapery panels for him and i am so thrilled with the outcome, even he, who asked me 5 million times, will they be nice, is thrilled……….no easy feat!!This sheer really didn’t look like anything at all on the roll and i have to say, completed in drapes they are nothing short of spectacular. i am just in love with them and now considering taking over the room!!! ( on our website the item number is 10250). Click here to see fabric on iluvfabrix.com….
We are in Fabric Heaven!
Tuesday, May 6th, 2008
Every day for the last 2 weeks new shipments have been arriving in from Europe. As the warehouse is unpacking the crates we are not able to work as we are standing by, oohing and awwwing……..even drooling in some cases!! Timing wasn’t wonderful for the warehouse as they don’t have space to even breathe right now while unpacking and stocking all the new goods.The design team on the other hand is in absolute heaven here. During the day, everyone has been disappearing to go and admire. tons of new florals, we are all inspired to redo bedrooms, spruce up our Kitchens and patios for the summer. There are so many new and wonderful fabrics we really don’t know where to look first. you can certainly see where the color trend is heading too. Lots of purples, greens and even gorgeous yellows are back in.So many choices, so little time!!
What a difference some color can make!!
Friday, April 18th, 2008
PLEASE NOTE: WE INVITE YOUR COMMENTS ON THIS POST…CLICK THE SUBJECT LINE TO OPEN COMMENT WINDOW.We are associated with one of the best ‘bead artist’s ” around. She makes Hand Beaded pillows, every bead is sewn on individually and they are spectacular. It takes about 4 months for one pillow to be completed.Well, we got two of her latest creations the other day and I just cant get over how unbelievably gorgeous they are. She provides a large un-named NY shop with them and they are selling for over $2100.00 each. A lot of dough so thankfully we are able to sell them for less but she’s 81 or 82 now (she doesn’t remember which) and who knows how many more of these gems we are going to be able to acquire.The vibrancy of the beads is like a piece of art, chocolate hands ……….my kids in particular, stay away!
Combining fabrics
Wednesday, April 16th, 2008
PLEASE NOTE: WE INVITE YOUR COMMENTS ON THIS POST…CLICK THE SUBJECT LINE TO OPEN COMMENT WINDOW. As a lot of you know I am always a fan of combining fabrics and textures. I love how patterns and textures all play off one another and so at last my dining room chairs have arrived back from the upholsterer and Voila!I just love the effect of the printed velvet along with the tiny silk check. Sophisticated but still fun. I chose another fabric for a tablecloth for parties, which was fab9082 and I will match up some wonderful trim to go around the sides. Hopefully I will have this done soon and let me know if you want me to post a picture for you to see.Now that the weather is at last changing and spring has sprung….even up north! Its nice to get the house looking good. Almost time for those summer bbq’s and get togethers.To change your dining room seats and kitchen chairs seats are often as easy as 2 yards (for 6 chair seats) and a staple gun. I can even do a tutorial on it if requested. A very simple update though and not much time to have your chairs updated!!
What a difference 3 yds can make!!
Thursday, April 3rd, 2008
PLEASE NOTE: WE INVITE YOUR COMMENTS ON THIS POST…CLICK THE SUBJECT LINE TO OPEN COMMENT WINDOW. I am just kicking myself right now for now having a before picture with this ottoman. I have never been a Leopard person but always appreciate how such a small amount of a wonderful animal print can change the spirit and feeling in a room. This ottoman was done in a dark brown velvet but was just so incredibly ‘dead’ in the room. I took the plunge and bought 3 yards of Old World Weavers leopard velvet. I can’t stop admiring both the ottoman and actually the room. It has taken a dull, stayed room and brought it to life. Love the Pierre Frey throws, but then I have been a fan of these since I saw them in Barneys for a million gazillion dollars. Thankfully our team was able to get them at a huge discount so they are now affordable for the rest of us.So here we go, 3 yards of the leopard velvet fabric from Old World Weavers, a staple gun and a glue gun…………could of done it myself but gave in and had the upholsterer whip it off in a few days.Absolutely gorgeous, don’t you think? 
Time to freshen the house for Spring!
Monday, March 31st, 2008
PLEASE NOTE: WE INVITE YOUR COMMENTS ON THIS POST…CLICK THE SUBJECT LINE TO OPEN COMMENT WINDOW. I love this time of year when you can smell spring just around the corner. March break is done, kids back at school and I always love to give the house a ‘pick me up’ this time of year. Over the last few weeks, new fabrics have been landing on our doorstep, or loading dock rather, and we have just been going crazy, thinking of all the new projects to do.Prints with wonderful warm colors as well as some pretty vibrant ones that we haven’t seen for a while. Lots of tapestry and printed velvets, which are my favorites! The new Manuel Canovas prints from France in bright apple green and hot pink and the florals that look like you can just pick them right off the page are wonderful for accent pieces this time of year. The new silks from Jack Lenor Larsen and Scalamandre and just as wonderful and have me dreaming of some new drapes and bedding.I just redid some window seats that I will post pictures of, makes we want to go home and curl up by the window with a good book! Amazing difference that just some cushions made. they changed the whole look of the area and made it so inviting! and best of all, very easy! I had our upholsterer do them but it would be easy for any home sewer to knock off in an afternoon. 
Our new Squidoo lens
Saturday, March 15th, 2008
Ever been to Squidoo.com? it is a new Social Networking site and we have just created a “lens” about upholstery/designer fabrics.Check it out by clicking on the following link: http://www.squidoo.com/upholsteryfabric Keep your eye on it and our blog too for more regular information on the purchase, care, feeding and maintenance of high end designer fabrics. iluvfabrix.com
Using Ultrasuede for Home Decorating
Tuesday, January 29th, 2008
PLEASE NOTE: WE INVITE YOUR COMMENTS ON THIS POST…CLICK THE SUBJECT LINE TO OPEN COMMENT WINDOW. Ultrasuede is one of the those fabrics that has a multiplicity of uses. iluvfabrix has a fabulous selection of solid and patterned ultrasuedes that are wonderful for upholstered furniture, drapery, and many customers have used them for clothing as well.The fact that ultrasuede can be washed as well as its resistance to stains makes it an ideal material for use on upholstered furniture, even in an active home.Ultrasuede comes in so many luscious colors you can match pretty much everything else in your home with one of the myriad color choices. Check out some of the other fabrics at iluvfabrix as well.
Recovering a piece of furniture
Thursday, December 27th, 2007
PLEASE NOTE: WE INVITE YOUR COMMENTS ON THIS POST…CLICK THE SUBJECT LINE TO OPEN COMMENT WINDOW. How many of you have a really comfortable piece of furniture that is starting to look a little worse for wear, but don’t know where to begin in terms of recovering it. iluvfabrix.com has heard this same story many times. iluvfabrix.com employs a full time designer that will help you with all your calculations. She starts by discussing your room design with you, the changes you would like to make, fabric selection and yardage calculations and she will even recommend a local workroom to do the reupholstering. Leave all the elements of your recovering project to us at iluvfabrix.com