Textile Tuesday: Doveflight

I couldn't wait to share with you my favorite new fabric St. Jude Doveflight from artist, Mark Herald, available through Lucy Rose Design. I have always been a material girl so thought it only appropriate to start a new series called 'Textile Tuesdays' where I'll showcase my latest acquisition.

British born designer Lucy Rose Singh put together The Lucy Rose Design Collection to bring some of Britian's best hand-printed fabrics to the US. The fabrics are very unique, created by artists and designers and often printed by hand. It's that handmade quality that first attracted me to 'doveflight' designed by painter and printmaker Mark Herald. Taking his inspiration from the flora and fauna of the British countryside, Mark works across a number of mediums, producing limited edition lithographic and linocut prints, unique paintings, collages and hand-painted ceramics.

I created a bedroom design with 'Doveflight' as my starting inspiration.

{1} Helena Bed from Oly Studios {2} Accent fabrics from Gailbrath and Paul Textiles Seville Medallion and Trellis in Light Stone {3} Lamps from West Elm {4} Organic cotton pintuck duvet cover in 'slate' from West Elm {5} Gobi embroided Sheets from Serena and Lily {6} Keene carved Chest from Bungalow Classic {7} Stark Carpets {8} Pillow in 'Doveflight' linen {9} Lee Industries Chair from South of Market in Glyn Linen in 'earth'

To give the room an artsy vibe, I would definitely include some original art or a vintage poster like one of those old french posters featured recently on One King's Lane.

Here's a few pictures of artist, Mark Herald, creating the original art used to make 'Doveflight.'

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Cottage Industry: Discovering Galbraith and Paul

What's not to love about Galbraith and Paul textiles?

It must be the artist in me that has thrown me head over heels for Galbraith and Paul!

Galbraith and Paul started in 1986 in Philadelphia as a cottage industry making handmade paper shades and has grown into a fabric design and printing studio with a collection of lighting with hand block printed shades, textiles and rugs. I am inspired by their commitment to the 'Studio Workshop Tradition' and enjoyed reading about their design processes on their informative website.

Galbraith & Paul creations are block printed to order, one shade and one yard at a time. Can you even stand it! How many fabric company's are still making fabrics the old fashioned way ~ hand block printed? These images of the printing process make me love it even more! Because it is printed to order, G & P allows for color substitutions and custom colors.

"The imperfection on each piece is the very thing that makes it special" Ephraim Galbraith

I couldn't agree more. The subtleties in color and unique textures created from the printing process are what I am drawn to. I love anything 'touched by an artist'. I also love their original color combinations and unique graphic patterns.

Galbraith's designs draw inspiration from diverse styles and cultures, including the bold graphics of Scandinavian textiles, the botanical silhouettes of the Arts & Crafts movement and traditional Japanese floral patterns.

I think I have found my dream job!

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