Sttch Favourite Cushions

 

Embroidered Arabesque motif on 100% cotton fabric with pompoms on the corners:)

Sttch Exhibiting @ Faraya M'zaar Festival Lebanon

I took Sttch (my home furnishing line) to exhibition grounds at the yearly five day Faraya M'zaar Summer Festival in Lebanon, August 2010.


Out on the grass, I showed Sttch's "Color Fiesta" and "Naturale" home collections.
The collections featured local heritage upholstery with vibrant colors using Cotton and ethnic & raw themes with earthy colors using Silk, Linen & Jute.


Both collections are true to sustainable living and Eco-friendly philosophy that I have integrated as part of Sttch. I achieve this by using natural materials and solid wood to make furniture and soft furnishings making my products live long and at the same time biodegradable.


Here are some photos from Sttch's booth at Faraya M'zaar:

 

Booth at night:

Faraya is an area up on the mountains famous for ski resorts in Lebanon. In the summer, Faraya is dry and cool unlike the coast, which is hot and humid. It is booming in the summer season where the Lebanese come to enjoy the cool weather in their mountain homes.

During the exhibition my family and I spent a week up there in a two bedroom Challet and my lovely friends came over to help around the booth too. We had a blast in this exhibition, even my two year old daughter found plenty of activities to keep her happy.

The exhibition featured famous brands as well as artisans and artists showing their work. I love the artisan section, very inspiring. The exhibition ended with a truly artistic fireworks show!

Bought these Books

I was in a ABC Ashrafieh mall yeasterday... all I fancied to buy are these two lovely books

Style Stitches:
My review is; "WaW" the fabrics are breathtaking. This book only has bag projects not like Amy's other books.

Falalala Felt:
My review is; Lovely projects for Xmas ornaments, decoration and stockings from various designers. Compiled by Amanda Carestio.

White Moods

I am feeling light today... A storm is coming in tomorrow But the sun is still shining and white clouds are all over the sky, giving this whitish mood to my surroundings... So white it is

 

More White....

Blogging My Way

Hi, I am a new blogger on the blog. I have been blogging for less than a month now. I am just beginning to understand this vast and lovely world of blogging. I never expected to get so much visitors in just a few days of creating this blog. I didn't expect to see so much inspiring ideas from other blogs in such a short time! 

I am officially in love with this world. It gives me an extra opportunity to explore my creative potential and share what I love. I feel I belong here... and so be it!

Here's an inspiring compilation from a blog I have come to love "Decor8" for their e-course "Blogging Your Way". For more go to: http://decor8blog.com/byw-newsletter

I might consider signing for this e-course. But I'll wait and see how much I learn on my own in the next few months. 

Happy Blogging everyone.

Greek Summer Dreams

Fall is here but I'm still enjoying spirit of Summer. Lebanon, the land where I live, still has the summer sun shining.

I am going now to Sail in a Lazer boat before the storm hits tomorrow. But after the storm the sun will shine again and I will go to sail again.

So before the winter kicks in I share with you photos of  Greek coastal houses to inspire.

I might do my next summer collection based on these colors... who knows??!

It is amazing... as a designer, I prepare for the summer collection in the winter and for the winter collection in the summer!

The following sequence of photos of Santorini are by the photographer Rolf Hicker who has amazing photos from his travels. You can visit to see more of his work on http://www.hickerphoto.com

The next Sequence are bits n' pieces of Greek Exteriors and Interiors from anonymous photographers and designers. If anyone knows whom to credit any of the following to, please let me know, I'd be happy to acknowledge them.

In all cases I'm very glad to share this inspiring sequence and thankful for their creators... For what are beautiful things for? For us to enjoy them:)

Enjoy what is left of the sun... & I'll keep you posted:)

Sttch Laundry bag

Lots of kids rooms & bath rooms do not have enough space to fit a laundry basket. Laundry bags were made to accommodate this problem.  Making them pretty is my mission...

Land Art: Andy Goldsworthy

Andy Goldsworthy is not just my favorite land Artist, he's my Favourite Artist.
He's big in land Art, check this video out and you can Wikipedia land art to know more...

River and Tides (extraits 1)

Fabrics we found!

From "Lola Pink Fabrics'" lovely Etsy Shop we found these designs by Jenean Morrison

Their Blog is on our list: http://lolapinkfabrics.blogspot.com/

Their Website is : http://www.prettyandpreppy.com/

Dresden Plate Tutorial - Beginner Block Quilting Series

Lovely short Cuts for the lovers of Quilting... Enjoy Sttching away

Product Display @ Sttch

When Designing new products or a collection, I not only consider how it will look, it's function and materials used, but I also imagine how is it going to be displayed in our exhibitions and show room and also at the customers' homes.

Display is a very essential part of selling products and in home interior beauty and harmony.  For Sttch (stitch) display is one of the main reasons we are successful at exhibitions & shows


Display principles we went by:

1-  Group similar colors or themes together for an attractive display

Lime Green embroidered cushions & Lime green Towel baskets

Tuquiose Satin bags & Towels with fuchia details & Mini cloths pin bucket

 

2- Get creative with display shelving in limited spaces, Even very small shelves can hold something

Bellow Left: Wooden shelves hanging with rope from a curtain poll holding  four cushions in the tight space of our exhibition booth
Bellow Right: Raw Wooden book rack showing off our place mats & napkins

Sttch Best Seller: Hand Upholstered Floor Matresses

These cotton filled upholstered floor Cushion with top cushion tied,  are our Best Seller.

100% Cotton fabric
100% Recyled cotton filling
Hand Upholstered

Enjoy a 10% discount when ordered from this site $85
Colors: 
1- Pink base with Fuchia floral top cushions, 
2- Fuchia base with Orange floral top cushions
3- Orange base with Fuchia floral top cushion

We Love this Book

Sandy Stone's Studio

Sandy Stone in her Studio

 
Buy Book at: http://www.amazon.com/Fabric-Remix-Repurpose-Redecorate-Upholstery/dp/1600594859
Visit her Website at: http://www.sandystonedesignstudio.com

Amy Butler: Fabric Designer

Pictures from Amy Butler's Booth at Quilt Market Spring 2010

French Country Furnishings

This Youtube Link is a must see for old furniture lovers. Belle Escape are doing a fantastic job in hand painting on wooden furniture, Silk screening on fabric and vintage paint styling furniture. They recreate authentic pieces from the past. So much Art & lots of professional craftsmanship. Bravo...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKO8dpm2S0w&feature=channel

Here's a Glipmse of their Stuff:

Parisian Garden Bench

Hand Painted French Wine Label Chest

Hand Painted side Table

Tufted Ottoman

Kids Craft Classes In London

 Cool Mummy is founded by my personal friend Dee who does what she loves! She quit a high paid 9-5 job and went for her passion... hand crafts. She is an inspiration and does lovely and very affordable packages for kids craft parties in London. It is worth checking it our even if you go there for a visit, why not book a craft session for your children? There are plenty of Art workshops to chose from:
 http://www.coolmummy.co.uk/cool_stuff/customised_projects/art_workshops.php