Sunny, Stunning upholstery fabrics

East Village in Raspberry

I just adore upholstery fabrics that can really brighten up your day. I should have posted this like last summer when the lovely Jen over at Made By Girl showed some inspirational images of her guest room makeover , but now that the sun is out again I want to inspire you all over again.
I know, I know, I'm probably the last person on earth to blog about Rubie Green, but hey ho... I love the roses print, it reminds me of the old fashion days, when Kookai (Paris) did a rose print collection which flew out of the window, we re-coloured the print for a transitional collection.
My fave does happen to be the Raspberry chevron - East Village though...

Ann

Mary

Tillinghast
above images via Rubie Green

Michelle of Rubie in her lovely home via M.A Belle
To check out Michelle home click here

So, Yay, the sun is shining and spring is surely on the way... This usually means a makeover overhaul for the home, balcony, terrace and outdoor living space. Aside from the must-haves from Rubie Green, we're also loving these colourful, quirky prints by Alan Campbell, China Seas, Home Couture but also referred to as Quadrille. I've seen swatches and random cuttings all over the inspiration boards of many a talented Interior Designer stateside, so that must mean something. I've never really been a huge fan of Ikat prints, but the new 2010 collection, 'Island Ikat' range seems to have caught my eye, I do love bold colour and prints and those dining chairs really need a dash of vibrancy. Must inquire about deliveries to Greece.

images via Quadrille & House to Home

I wanna live here

Be warned, you, like me will want to ditch & replace any previous interior ideas you had for you home for something like this. This totally inspiring home belongs to Julie Richard of SHELTER Interior Design, Boston, USA. I love the use of colour and print on the cushions throughout her home. I've been looking at new outdoor summery prints and upholstery fabrics by Quadrille for my next post and wondering what I should upholster my antique dining chairs with. I absolutely adore the zebra print chairs over at Elements of Style.

Love the image board-and the cutting of chevron fabric

The foyer - I love the lacquered look with oriental handles. Julie knows a thing or two about a perfectly balanced, stunning and welcoming entrance, refer to her post about Foyers here.

The living room-gorgeous isn't it? I'm loving the rug and the cushions!

All the finer details have been thought out carefully - no clutter people!

The Dining Room
all images via Julies blog

Sigh! Don't you just love an aesthetically pleasing, stunning modern home? Julie's blog is bursting with all things inspirational and gorgeous, check it out.