Green. We can’t stop seeing it. Ever since our time at AmericasMart last month, we’ve noted a trend. And it’s pretty fabulous.
Design Legacy AmericasMart Showroom
We keep seeing green in tones of moss and emerald specifically, many with metallic silver or gold touches. Such as the above green velvet (yum!) tufted ottoman from Design Legacy.
Worlds Away Malachite Bar Cart
Whether green is showcased on textiles, hard surfaces or even simple decorative accents, it consistently adds a rich, luxurious touch!
Worlds Away Malachite Abbott Nesting tables
Those pieces above spotted in the Worlds Away AmericasMart showroom are stunning in photos and even better in person. True showstoppers.
All of these green beauties had us searching our showroom to find our own gloriously green items – available right now…
We are head over heels for this new Cotton + Quill wallcovering, available in custom green hues. It’s called “The Hunt,” and between the bird theme and the beautiful colors, we’re done for.
Our classic alpaca throws by Alicia Adams are made from 100% baby alpaca. They are hypoallergenic, extremely soft and warm yet light weight. And this “Racing Green” colorway in a subtle herringbone pattern is lovely. Toss it over a chair in your reading nook, at the foot of your bed, or alongside your sofa for chilly evenings for a beautifully soft green accent.
You know we love some acrylic drinkware around here and this lovely green “Milly” tumbler is the perfect example of why… It’s stylish, durable, and this green hue is especially eye catching! Of course, a set will be ideal for your outdoor entertaining space, however, a single tumbler can make an especially stylish impact and has so many uses around the house – toothbrush holder, pen cup, etc.
And we couldn’t share a post all about green without mentioning the “Cypress” color in our signature steve mckenzie’s textiles… We’re especially fond of the Cypress colorway in the Scallop print fabric! A settee covered in this stunning textile would just take the cake in any space, while a table simply set with Cypress Scallop print fabric napkins is a more subtle way of introducing this trend. Either would be a surefire winner!
There you have it – our top six finds for introducing this wonderfully green trend into your space! If you’d like assistance creating a design, full of trendy green hues, reach out to the McKenzie Design team today!!
Another successful and exciting High Point Market has wrapped up, with colorful new launches and additions. Our hearts and eyes were dancing with this collaboration of Cotton + quill fabric on a Dunes and Duchess glossy bench, against the backdrop of the dramatic Copacabana Cotton + quill textile.
Cotton + quill Pendant/Capri color way on a Chappy Bench in New England Oyster Roast from Dunes and DuchessNew Libeco Bedding – All the colors play well together, and Belgian linens are a delight for restful sleeping.The Old Wood Co. does it again. Our Asheville maker knocks it out of the park with this Iron Buff finish.Kannoa outdoor furniture is well-designed and functional, plus offers a full range of fabric colors and patterns so you can customize your space. This aquamarine Congo Side Table can be used for seating too.This is outdoor? You bet it is, from Laurie Bell and Kannoa.
We spent more time in the Antique & Design Center of High Point, scoring some terrific finds! The dealers ranged from classic art to art deco to textiles to eclectic vendors like Box Road.
Box Road Antiques – everything from delicate Flow Blue plates to a fascinating flashlight collection and face jug. Made me very happy…
Now it’s time to get our Halloween costumes pulled together, and then start the countdown to Christmas! To ease the stress, we’ll be sharing some of our favorite holiday tips on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Periscope. Enjoy the warm fall colors!
We’ve been collaborating with these two design mavens recently, and are thrilled to have been able to add their collections to our offering at steve mckenzie’s!
As we’ve been cultivating our partnership with Cotton + Quill and Dunes and Duchess, we’ve recognized a real synergy between our brands and product offerings, and are so excited to take this opportunity to share how we’re able to work with the industry to bring our unique stylings together.
Textiles from Cotton + Quill, steve mckenzie’s fabric collections, pieces by Dunes & Duchess
This Saturday’s meet and greet will take place from 5-8PM at the steve mckenzie’s showroom and summer-themed drinks and bites will be provided.
We’re looking forward to this fun networking event. If you’d like any additional information, please feel free to reach out to the team at steve mckenzie’s. If you’re unable to make it out Saturday evening, be sure to stop into the showroom soon, and take in all of the great new offerings and fabulous looks we can create with Cotton + Quill and Dunes and Duchess!
Bold, fresh, adventurous and brilliant. These are just a few words that come to mind when we think about the fabulous designs by our friend, Mary Catherine Folmar and her Cotton+Quill textile and wallpaper collections.
Both Mary Catherine and her designs are a breath of fresh air. We’ve so enjoyed getting to know her better as of late and are looking forward to sharing her beautiful collections with you in the steve mckenzie’s showroom!
Mary Catherine and her designs are such a wonderful addition to our showroom, we thought you’d enjoy getting to know her a bit more. We can guarantee you’ll be hearing a lot about Mary Catherine and Cotton+Quill here in the near future!
Mary Catherine Folmar
sm’s: Can you please share a bit about your background/how you started Cotton+Quill and how you gained the courage to break out on your own?
MC: I attended Auburn University to study pre-med…..but my love for design got the best of me. I have always loved fashion, graphics & interior design, but I didn’t want to be pigeonholed into any particular field. That is why I chose to study Industrial Design; it gave me a good base for just about anything design related.
Cotton + Quill came about as a way to continue my design after leaving my design job in Atlanta to move to Birmingham to marry my college sweetheart. I have been extremely fortunate to have a supportive husband and family to make Cotton + Quill a reality. I have always been interested in textiles and interior design and have always had a passion for art, so starting a textile company was a natural fit.
sm’s: What inspires you/your designs?
MC: I would have to say Taiwan and Hong Kong have been my biggest influences for my designs. There is just such an abundant amount of inspiration and history found in the Asian culture from architectural details and murals to koi fish and fashion. I love photography as well as sketching, so I often look back to photos I took while studying abroad and traveling for inspiration for my designs. The coast has also influenced my design style – more so for color rather than actual designs. And travel isn’t the only thing that influences my work – often an exciting time period in history influences my designs, like the Roaring 20’s & the Great Gatsby for the Deco Collection, as well as certain design styles, like old Hollywood Regency & Palm Beach for the Regency Collection.
sm’s: What your vision is, not only for Cotton+Quill, but also the individual pieces you craft?
MC: My vision for Cotton + Quill is that the person receiving our products is as much in love with our designs as we are – I really want our designs to speak and mean something to the person receiving them…..like a piece of art.
sm’s: What do you see as mainstays in your textile/wallpaper collections?
MC: If you are referring to our textile/wallpaper collections in general, I would say the mainstay for my designs is that they are all 100% completely original and that you cannot find anything else in the marketplace like them. If you are referring to a particular design, I think the Shishi (foo dogs) and Koi (chinoiserie) are here to stay…I think both of these include classic design elements that will never go out of style – they can always be modernized with color.
sm’s: What are the differences in your collections – i.e. how do you create such unique designs that still work together under the Cotton+Quill brand?
MC: My collections really depend on the mood I am in or the particular thing(s) that are inspiring me at that time. I have been fortunate enough to have been able to travel a lot, so that is where most of my inspiration comes from, but I also love different periods of time and the designs that came out of those periods – a good example is the Roaring Twenties with the likes of Ernest Hemingway, The Great Gatsby, and a little bit prior, Charles Rennie Mackintosh and his celebrated Art Nouveau work including his inspirational tea rooms in Scotland. I think because pretty much all of my designs are hand illustrated, they all work together because they are all comprised in the same style – also color has a lot to do with making different patterns work together.
sm’s: What do people need to consider when looking to purchase a design by Cotton & Quill?
MC: I think the people who purchase a Cotton + Quill product need to first and foremost know that all of our designs are unique and custom and cannot just be found at any fabric store down the road. When purchasing a Cotton + Quill product, in a sense, you are purchasing a piece of art. And with all of our customizable options, you can really make that piece of art or design your own and unique to your home and lifestyle. Another important fact to note is that all of our textiles and wallpapers are made right here in the USA.
sm’s: What’s on the horizon for Cotton+Quill?
MC: Well, our mind never stops thinking. Currently we are working on a collaboration with a home accessories company which has everything from catchalls to trays and ice buckets. Also on the bucket list is offering a couture clothing line featuring our bold textiles on clean, fresh silhouettes. We just introduced a line of trimmings which will be available in late July and also hope to soon introduce a collaboration featuring our designs in rugs and possibly even furniture….the options are limitless!
Mary Catherine’s three dogs – Marley, Butters and Sookie
sm’s: As an artist/business person how do you recharge?
MC: Just coming home at night and turning off the phone or shutting down the computer while spending a few hours with my husband, our three dogs and a glass of wine is my day to day recharge. Ideally, a long weekend at the beach is the best way to recharge. And actually, I just spent a few days in Charleston, one day was for business, and I had a wonderful visit and met many wonderful people as well…it was only a couple of days but during those days I was able to catch my breath. 🙂
If those vibrant colors and brilliant patterns from Mary Catherine’s Cotton+Quill collections don’t inspire you to go bold in your home, we don’t know what will!
If you’d love to introduce a bit of the Cotton+Quill style into your home, but aren’t entirely sure how to accomplish that, the team here at steve mckenzie’s is here for you! We now carry the full range of Cotton+Quill textile and wallpaper collections and would love to create a space unique to you and your family/lifestyle, incorporating some of Mary Catherine’s fabulous designs!
