really, there is no reason to these days. Once there was a time when even the mention of the word paisley and body would stiffen and I'd have bouts of shortness of breath (I'm over dramatic today just so you know).
Loving this cottage feel, Victoria Hagan's weekend home featured in Elle Decor/Sept. '07
A fun vintage paisley print used by Madeline Stuart in Lisa Henson's home, featured in Elle Decor/Jan./Feb. '07
I just have a thing for this Alessandra Branca design from the Hampton's Showhouse back in '05 featured in House and Garden magazine.
A bit of a masculine twist on the print and it works quite well in the bedroom of Christopher Spitzmiller, featured in Elle Decor/Dec. '06
If it's hard to fully commit to upholstery or wallcovering, maybe try a blanket like in Windsor Smith's home featured in Domino/Aug. '07
23 comments:
I agree that these paisley patterns are looking fresh. Great post. I want to redecorate!
Thanks so much Brillain Asylum. You have great taste...so when you do redecorate you must show pics :)
~Kate
These are all great rooms. I think the large and bold scale of these paislies is what has given paisley a new and fresh reincarnation. Good research in pulling all these images together into one cohesive post!
I think you are right Patricia, the same with damask prints...larger the scale the better. Thanks so much for the comment :)
~Kate
i really like this piece. I never came to favore paisley, my grandmother had this paisley dress that she wore (drove me nuts), it was loud(RED &GREEN) but these rooms are soft, chic! ^_^
I think my grandmother had that same dress Blushing Apples :) Glad you like this post, thanks for the comment!
~Kate
they're definitely back with a vengance! i agree with patricia, the large paislies is what gives it a new feel.
jenn~
I have always liked paisley! These larger patterns are great. Nice post Kate :)
I have always had a soft spot for paisley. My favorite pants in the late 80s were a hunter green and burgundy paisley from Pappagallo (I was, and still am, a preppy person). Great post!!!
Thanks J Lee!! Glad you like this post :)
~Kate
Thanks for the comment Robyn!!!
~Kate
Wow...what a pair of pants Sarah! I think I've grown more preppy over the years. You weren't living in the 80's if you didn't know someone or you yourself had a paisly print outfit :) Thanks for the comment!
~Kate
I love the room designed by Stuart. Great post!
I loved this post so much I had to graze it one more time!! I can't get paisley out of my mind.
I know Lindsey that Stuart design is fab isn't it, thanks for the comment!
~Kate
Oh Patricia, I got you in a paisley kind of mood, huh? Glad you like this post, your comments made my day :)
~Kate
I have always liked Paisleys - maybe because they are intrinsic to Indian design (eg. paisley is a must in traditional henna design).
Love this new look paisley too! Thanks for such a nice compilation Kate :)
I love all this kind of ethnic design . Paisley is one of my favorite because it is linked to our french provencal culture . But I also love Ikat , Suzani ...These paisley patterns look modern and fresh ...
have always, will always, love paisley. These are great.
I'm a life-long paisley lover! Thanks for the headboard reminders here too :)
Great post - I love paisley. I think the large size of the patterns as well as the simple color motifs make them fresh. Great headboards as well. I'll add them to my collection.
Jackie
I think I love every picture! But the Spitmiller bedroom and the Branca room are my favs. I love this post!
The paisley looks great!
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