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I seriously contemplate this idea quite often...

isn't finding an affordable source for something you love the best?
a few weeks ago (on pinterest--where else?) i spotted a source for $9 a yard linen.
i called and ordered a few sample cards because i KNEW i was going to
be all over $9 a yard linen! i love linen because it is a natural fiber with slight variations and
imperfections and i love the subtle texture it adds to a room.

the company that offers this linen is called gray line fabrics and is based out of new york.
i  ordered three sample cards:
the warsa linen is a thicker linen, suitable for lightweight upholstery, pillows and other home dec. applications, and is available in 51 colors.

the judy linen is a mid weight linen, (perfect for window treatments and pillows) and is
available in 71 colors. YES, 71 colors!

i also ordered the yarn dyed handkerchief linen sample card. these linens have a "cross dye" appearance to them...each color appears to have at least two colors woven into the fabric. (kind of chambray looking)

you don't have to be a designer to order sample cards! most of the time, it is more affordable to order a sample card than it is to order a memo sample of your favorite 3 or 4 colors. if you have several projects in your home that you will be working on, then it may well be worth spending $10 on a sample card so you can see the dozens of options available....
at any rate, i have already used this linen in two projects, and i have a very good feeling that this linen
company and i are going to have a long happy history together! i think i will be ordering a few more sample cards very soon.

you can see their other products here.

design serendipity

the bathroom would have lots of texture, and use natural material like wood and concrete:
(m. elle design)

i would love to see some some patterned roman shades in any room...maybe the dining room?
(tim clarke interior design)

the master bedroom would have a relaxed, textural vibe with soft touches of color.
(tracery interiors)


(m. elle designs)

a fun burst of color would be a welcome addition in the guest bedroom:
(via coastal living)


i would pile all the kids in a great bunk room like this...
(melanie turner interior design)


or this:
(m. elle designs)


an outdoor space where we could sit and eat is a must.
(wall street journal)

i would also love to have a pool, especially if it looked like this:
(via things that inspire)

and, of course, a view like this would be the icing on the cake!
how about you?
do you fantasize about living at the beach?
do you have a favorite beach town or spot you enjoy visiting?

texas living room before:
the result is a room that has more personality, a better traffic flow and conversation area, more storage,
and more color and pattern!


*edit: i had a request for a closer view of the pillows:

 this client wanted the room to have more personality and wanted to take the color palette for the room from the large painting you see at the edge of the photograph.

indiana dining room after:
the walls were painted a rich terra-cotta, and brown and cream chevron curtains were added for some graphic appeal. a new mirror, light fixture and art configuration add additional polish.

i LOVE a good before and after, don't you?
sometimes, just the smallest changes can make a huge impact in a room!