Hello Out There - I'm Back!

I'm back, after too much time away from this blog that I love so much!  Literally since January One, it has been non-stop, working on projects round the clock.  I'm sure some of you have given up on me, and started following other fabulous interiors blogs who actually post on a regular basis.  But for those of you still following me, thank you, and I do have something so very fun to share.  Over the past two months, I have scoured hundreds, probably thousands, of fabric samples, swatch books and cuttings for various projects.  In the midst of all that chaos, Schumacher launched its Mary McDonald collection!  This was such a refresher and a nice little break to see something new, creative and fun.  For those who watch Million Dollar Decorators on Bravo, you know Mary well I am sure, but for those that don't, Mary is an incredibly talented designer and a favorite of mine.  Just like her work, this fabric line does not dissapoint.  The price point is great, and the range of patterns and colors offered is perfect (not too little and not too much)! 

Check out these gorgeous 6" trims that would be a perfect detail on drapes or the skirt of a chair or sofa.  To trim out a bedskirt in one of these would look amazing as well!  That one just popped into my head, and is now another way I would love to incorporate these borders into my scheme at home. 

A sampling of some her amazing prints below. 

Her collection includes these appliques, below, that could be a great way to add some oomph to a pillow, or anywhere else that needs another level of detail.

 photo courtesy of Schumacher

photo courtesy of Schumacher

photo courtesy of Schumacher

photo courtesy of Schumacher

Check out all these wonderful fabric combinations the line offers.

There is something in this collection for everyone!!!

photo courtesy of Schumacher

photo courtesy of Schumacher

photo courtesy of Schumacher

photo courtesy of Schumacher

photo courtesy of Schumacher

photo courtesy of Schumacher

photo courtesy of Schumacher

photo courtesy of Schumacher

photo courtesy of Schumacher

photo courtesy of Schumacher

photo courtesy of Schumacher

I'm going to have to do something at home in this black and white combo above, so don't be surprised to see a post down the road showing off this sophisticated border.  Don't you just love this new collection?

Even if you wanted a quick and easy DIY project, you could order 2 appliques and put them on a pair of plain pillows for a little pop!  That sort of detail will completely change the look of a plain sofa/pillow combo.

(All fabrics shown above available through Vivere)