When it comes to patterns, I don't have much of an animal instinct, but I enjoy a dose here or there — so long as no wild things are harmed in the making. I'd set this Cheetah Print Bench ($650) at the foot of my bed, but I wouldn't upholster an entire sofa in the fabric. How about you?
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I think the idea of Laurie Wisbrun's new Birdies on a Chair fabric ($8) is cute as well as the design. But, I wish the white chairs would pop more against the blue background, and I think the palette could be reworked a bit. I guess I'd say I'm undecided.
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How About Orange recently constructed this clever photo frame out of some items found around the house. I can't believe this is made from cardboard!
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While I've been a fan of Amy Butler's fabric, products, and patterns for some time, now I'm also in love with her studio space. Take the tour with me, and you'll be wishing for an Ohio fabric studio as well! Source
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Browsing a fabric and coming upon a wildlife faux tapestry fabric, Poppytalk was enlightened with an idea that doesn't involve any sewing. I'm sold! By simply setting the tapestry fabric inside an embroidery hoop, she created three pieces of instant wall art, for the price of $16.
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One of my very stylish friends has assembled several cool stretched fabric panels, which are hung in her home. I love the big, bold statement that this fabric art creates, so when I recently found directions on how to do it, I thought I'd pass it along to you. This tutorial is for a 20-inch-square fabric art piece.
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Whether you want to use it as a fun play structure for your kids, or as a cool design element at Park(ing) Day or on your porch, a simple pup tent will look stunning if you cloth it with an eyecatching fabric.
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Amy Butler has introduced a new home décor fabric collection for Rowan, called August Fields. The collection features four diverse color stories inspired by gardens and wild fields in "high season." Their natural prints and modern textures are easy to mix and match .
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Designer Joel Dewberry, whose eclectic modern textiles bring retro flair to the home, has a new collection of fabrics out. This collection is described by Joel as achieving the following:
"Ginseng captures the delicate beauty of the orchid while complementing it with a variety of sophisticated and elegant floral prints. With a subtle Asian influence, the Ginseng collection delivers a clean and memorable palette of designs and color that promise to bring beauty to your home."
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Avon recently released some new eyeshadow compacts that are designed by a famous textile company. Do you recognize this famous company's floral motif here? (Hint: It's based out of Finland and often featured on CasaSugar.)
