Textile designer Jill Sanford Burrows creates beautiful, modern bedding designs that mix perfectly in any number of homes, whether they're more traditional or more modern in nature. I've been a fan of her immaculate, Italian-made bedding for a while now, so I was thrilled when I had the chance to chat with her about her work, inspirations, and future plans.
CasaSugar: How did you get started in the world of textile design?
Jill Sanford Burrows: I was living and working in London and found myself wanting to design something more tangible than what I had been designing in my career as a graphic designer. I decided to take a few fashion design classes, but I kept being drawn to home furnishings because I was so inspired by what I was seeing in London and around Europe. With all the great home design out there, though, I wasn’t finding bedding that hit just the right note. So I eventually decided to take the knowledge from the fashion design classes and use it to create the bedding line. I love that with bedding, I get to create things that people will live with day to day. I’ve also become obsessed with educating myself, and others who’ll listen, on what makes a good textile.
Everyone, it seems, is talking about AMC's Mad Men, but for wildly different reasons. GeekSugar's loving the vintage geekery while BellaSugar can't get over the sexy '60s looks. I, of course, am all atwitter over the awesome interiors. Here, I'll clue you in on how to get sexy ad man Don Draper's dapper desk area.
I decided to update the strict look of this midcentury office with some finds that also would look great in a modern home office, which meant I looked for furniture on a slightly smaller scale, and that was also a little more versatile.
The Desk: For strict verisimilitude, stick with the Preston Desk ($999), but if you'd like to get a little more playful, there are some other fun choices below.
Growing up, I had to do my share of household chores, as did my siblings, but I definitely have memories of throwing a fit when asked to; I was a spoiled brat at times. We never had an organized system or schedule like a chore chart, and my poor mother did most of the housework. But then again, we did also have a cleaning lady. In any case, I personally think doing chores as a kid is a good way to learn household skills crucial for adult life, and it keeps you from feeling too entitled.Source
Design Within Reach is currently holding a pretty fabulous lighting sale, offering 15 percent off your purchase of two or more lighting items, in addition to free shipping. The sale runs through Sept. 30, so you have until the end of the month to pick out your luminaries. I've hand-picked a few for you in case you need some guidance. And you know I wouldn't mind if you sent one my way; one for you, one for me?
OK, I may have had an irrational love for the 1966 Michelangelo Antonioni film Blow-Up (starring Vanessa Redgrave, Sarah Miles, and David Hemmings) since I was in the womb, but I am not alone in my love for the mod Brit film's killer poster. It often tops lists of the world's greatest and most iconic posters (see here and here), written by cinephiles and design fiends alike, and for good reason. The original 1966 Italian design is the one most fawned over, but there are actually several variations, almost all featuring a sexy model and her photographer. I for one have a soft spot for the French poster, designed by Georges Kerfyser, which is a variation of the original by its Southeastern neighbor. The design is confrontational, racy, and mod in a kitschy magenta and blue color scheme; what could be better? Those adjectives sound so tawdry, but I'd honestly kill to hang the eye-catcher in my house: if only it didn't sell for 450 smackers. If you haven't seen the film, Netflix it, and maybe then you'll begin to understand where I'm coming from.
GiggleSugar recently traveled to Laos, where she snapped a ton of gorgeous photos of her hotel, surrounding homes, Buddhist temples, and bountiful gardens. Take a look at this slideshow of her pictures from Luang Prabong, named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995. To take this tour, in GiggleSugar's own words, check out the slideshow.
If you're feeling regal, take a seat in this Peacock Chair ($1,699). Made with an alder frame and available in luscious colors like ruby, chocolate, and sage (shown here), it will dress up any room. To keep it from looking too fussy, pair it with unexpectedly modern accessories, such as sleek white sofas and ottomans or wooden pieces lacquered in bright, poppy colors.
Textile designer Jill Sanford Burrows creates beautiful, modern bedding designs that mix perfectly in any number of homes, whether they're more traditional or more modern in nature. I've been a fan of her immaculate, Italian-made bedding for a while now, so I was thrilled when I had the chance to chat with her about her work, inspirations, and future plans.
Jill Sanford Burrows: I was living and working in London and found myself wanting to design something more tangible than what I had been designing in my career as a graphic designer. I decided to take a few fashion design classes, but I kept being drawn to home furnishings because I was so inspired by what I was seeing in London and around Europe. With all the great home design out there, though, I wasn’t finding bedding that hit just the right note. So I eventually decided to take the knowledge from the fashion design classes and use it to create the bedding line. I love that with bedding, I get to create things that people will live with day to day. I’ve also become obsessed with educating myself, and others who’ll listen, on what makes a good textile.
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