Fresh Pillows by Proud Mary

Perfect for spring re-decorating, these beautiful fresh pillows by Proud Mary are made from 100% organic cotton and are hand-made in Mali and Guatemala. I recently purchased two of these beautiful pillows and am in love with their quality and look. These new ones, especially the polka-doted ones, are on my Wishlist!

Proud Mary: Fresh from Fall 2012 Collection

Sorbet Striped Pillow

Sorbet Striped Rug

Sorbet Striped Tote Bag

Sorbet Striped Clutch/Cosmetic Bag

Wednesday Decor: More Pillows by Proud Mary

Cirque Pillow




Gradient Mint Striped Pillow



Diamante Pillow

Wednesday Decor: Crochet Pillows By Proud Mary

Fleur a Joure Ecru Crochet Pillow

Fleur a Joure Grey Crochet Pillow

Grey Striped Crochet Pillow

Ecru Crochet Striped Pillow

Friday Arts & Crafts: The Queen & The King

I don't play chess very often, and when I do I lose most of the times. The problem with me playing chess is I get distracted by the pretty shapes of the chess pieces. Instead of thinking three steps ahead, I admire the King and the Queen. The checkered board in front of me makes me imagine new textile patterns.


These pillow are the result of yet another chess game. This time around I decided to make them part of my pillow collection. I created stencils out of thick plastic, giving the Queen slightly curvier shape in contrast to the King. They turned out to be perfect spring & summer pillows as they are a combination of cotton and linen.

Available for sale at my shop

Wednesday Decor: Textiles & Pillows Inspired By The South

These stunning pillows were designed by Kathryn Maresca who recently launched her own textiles line. The collection was influenced by her move from NYC to Savanna, GA, where she got inspired by the Southern beauty.

Golden Medallion Pillow

Geo Stripe Pillow

Elms Embroidered Pillow

After The Show

The show was great. I met so many wonderful people, exchanged ideas and shared what I've learned along the way. After working long hours I am back to my usual schedule. Though I am not sure I feel comfortable not working every free minute I have. It is going to be quite an adjustment.

Friday Arts & Crafts: It's In The Detail

Some of the pillows I made for the craft show have button closures; I decided to cover the buttons with fabric. It was not an easy task, but the result is great. At first I crocheted a string of sorts to use as a tie, but then I changed my decision and went with the ribbon with red stitching along the edges.

Friday Arts & Crafts: Before The Craft Show...

These past few weeks flew by so quickly. I have been working non-stop, preparing for the craft show. This whole experience have been nothing but great. With every piece of fabric I dye, with every stitch I sew I learn more and more about textiles, mastering my craftsmanship. Most importantly, I learn a lot about myself.
I look forward to seeing you all on Sunday!

Wednesday Decor: An Old Folk Remedy 2

Whimsical Floor Cushion

Folklore Mandala Art Print No. 2

Vintage Romanian Hand Loomed Macat Pillow

One-Of-A-Kind OOAK Rug

Oversized Hmong / Miao Tote

Folklore Mandala Art Print

Traditional Romanian Hand Woven Rustic Pillow

Silk Velvet Ikat Pillow

Friday Arts & Crafts: Pillow Coronation

The pillow I made in the summer turned out to be beautiful, but the wide stripe of the linen fabric front needed some interesting detail. I decided to make a stencil and used professional dye to add a silhouette of a crown.