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Etsy Finds: Decorative Designer Pillows
A chic throw pillow will give an instant face-lift to even the shabbiest of sofas and chairs. At the same time, you can easily swap out your throw pillows to give your seating a whole new look. As it turns out, you can snag plenty of decorative pillows made from luxurious designer fabrics on Etsy.
Found It! My Feather Pillow
Over a year ago, I picked up a pink velvet throw pillow screen-printed in gold with a feather (at right) on sale at a San Francisco boutique for $14. Since then, I've always wondered who made it, and I haven't seen it anywhere else. As it turns out, the pillow sells for over 10 times more than I bought it — score!
Steal of the Day: Nate Berkus Linen Chain Pillow
One look at this sophisticated linen hand-stitched chain pillow, and I bet you'd never guess it's from HSN. Well, it is. And better yet, this Nate Berkus Linen Chain Pillow ($14.95, reduced from $39.95) is unbelievably affordable.
Nice and New: Designers Guild Cushions
London-based luxury fabric and wall-covering company Designers Guild is hands down one of my favorite retailers of home décor of all time. If you're in the market for indulgent, feminine, colorful, and sophisticated textiles, DG is the answer. I'm always particularly won over by the retailer's stunning collection of throw pillows ("cushions"), made from luxurious cut velvets and sumptuous silks, with delicate and unique embroideries.
Etsy Find: Love, California Cactus Pillows
Etsy seller Love, California was born and bred in Texas, and she's got the pillows to prove it. She makes charming wool-blend felt pillows bearing an icon of the Lone Star State, the cactus. Her Cactus With White Blooms Pillow ($125) is entirely hand-stitched in the shape of a cactus, while the Cactus Topiary Felt Pillow ($60) is square and hand-stitched with a colorful cactus appliqué.
Nice and New: Dragonflower Babysilk Throw Pillows
Sometimes all a girl needs to put a little spring in her step at home is a snappy new throw pillow. The Dragonflower Babysilk Throw Pillow ($156), new at Decorati, would certainly do the trick for this girl. Made of embroidered babysilk, which is similar to linen but with a shine.
How Many Throw Pillows Are on Your Sofa?
I spotted this photo in the portfolio of photographer Catherine Gratwicke and nearly choked at the sight of all those throw pillows! The photograph is a beautiful one (love the natural light!), but seriously, where's a girl supposed to sit? Have you ever seen anything like this?
Love It or Hate It? I Dream of Greenie Pillow
I'm all for recycling, but I'm not sure we need to be so obvious about it. The I Dream of Greenie Pillow ($65), which is made from 75 percent recycled cotton, makes a nice effort at drawing attention to environmental concerns. But, since it's not made of 100 percent recycled cotton, perhaps it should stop singing its own praises.
Found It! Olivia Palermo's Mirrored Pillows
If you watch The City (or read Page Six), you're familiar with self-proclaimed "social" Olivia Palermo, Whitney Port's co-worker at Diane von Furstenberg. I'm a big fan of her old-Hollywood-style apartment, which is featured on the show. As you can see, Palermo went with a calm, muted palette, leaving the walls plain and choosing white and off-white furnishings.
Crave Worthy: Klein Reid Flora & Fauna Pillows
TheKlein Reid Flora & Fauna Pillows ($120-125) are certainly not your grandmother's embroidery. These hand-creweled linen pillows feature quirky flowers and animals in bold colors, giving the folksy art a swig of hip flair. I've seen a wealth of crafty homemade interior accessories over the past few years, but nothing so fun and chic.
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