Spring (please) - Bring It!

Happy soggy Tuesday.  Over the weekend we had one absolutely gorgeous day.  Finally, there was a break in the cycle of rainy days we've been having here in Birmingham, and our entire neighborhood seemed to be out and about, soaking in the sun.  I didn't realize how much the long succession of grey days had affected my mood.  When the sun came out, it instantly felt like Spring to me - only to be greeted with more rain.

 I think Spring happens like that - with little starts and stops - one minute you think it's here and the next you're bundled up in a wool sweater.  So, for me, I see this as hope that Spring is just around the corner.

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Speaking of Spring, have you seen Schumacher's fresh new offerings?  This brand spankin' new collection for Schumacher was designed by the very talented Mary McDonald . . . 

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It's total goodness.  The tapes are ultra wide with the most detailed embroidery, and I'm a total sucker for a fabulous flat tape.  If you've ever see Schumacher's fabrics in person, you know these images do not even come close to how these fabrics look in person.  There really is a reason they're more expensive. 

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One thing in the collection really caught my eye.  The Appliqués.  These gorgeous "do dads" can be applied to pillows, upholstered pieces, drapery panels - even on linen wall coverings.  The only limit here is your imagination.  Just look how fabulous the addition of such a small detail takes this ordinary sofa to a whole new place!  I will be working this small detail into a design plan very soon!

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Also, I adore the woven jacquards with just the slightest metallic sheen (paired here with a watery green velvet).  Love.  This is the fresh new version of IKAT. 

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If you would like to see the entire collection - click here.  With all the pretty things to look forward to, I think I can handle the rain just a few more weeks! M.