I am a textile fanatic. Whenever I begin a project, I love shopping for fabrics or pulling fabrics from our large fabric library at our shop for inspiration. Even when I'm not working on a specific project, I can often be found "playing" with swatches, creating different palettes and story boards (Yes, that's what I do for fun, and yes, my boys think I'm odd).
And now I have more gorgeous fabrics to obsess over, because my friend, Interior Designer and Design Blogger Lauren Liess has designed her own fabric line!
L L Textiles embody the clean, relaxed aesthetic of Lauren's designs and the life she shares with her husband Dave and their two gorgeous boys, Christian and Justin (and a third baby on the way!).
"Happikat" was the first of Lauren's fabrics that I admired when she used it as the drapery fabric in her D.C. Showhouse room...
The large graphic pattern of Lauren's "Happikat" made a beautiful bold statement in her D.C. showhouse room!
The oversized blooms of Lauren's "Magnolia" pattern makes it one of my favorites.
This lovely image from Lauren's Pure Style Home website of a table cloth made from "Magnolia in China Blue" tempted me to do a "Scarlet O'hara" and drape myself in yards of Lauren's Magnolias!
Lauren created a cohesive, well designed textile line, not just a bunch of random fabrics. This serene image shows how beautifully Lauren's fabrics, with their combination geometric and organic and large scale and small scale patterns play off of each other...
and her color palette is fresh and classic!
Please visit Pure Style Home to fall in love with the full line of Lauren Liess Textiles. I know you are going to want to play and create with them too!
I'm off to a couple of meetings before the weekend. I plan to take pictures of some of our projects to share with you next week!
In the meantime, have a wonderful weekend.
xo
Brooke
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Lauren is such a funny, friendly and talented blogger, designer and now textile artist. Although I have never met her I have surmised this from her blog. I have followed her for sometime and I am often amazed at her honesty and her spunk, she is a hard working young mom and she says things as they are. Her fabric is beautiful! I am so excited for her that you featured her fabric here! I hope that many people go over and check out her stunning work.
Have a wonderful weekend, looking forward seeing the photos of your new work! I hope you were able to get your photos back.
Elizabeth
Posted by: Elizabeth | November 18, 2011 at 10:28 AM
She is a talent, and obvioulsy great wtih textiles, such beautiful fabrics, loooove all the sumptuous linens, they look like they have such a nice hand. I enjoy visiting her blog and find that her warm and friendly personality shines through every post. Wishing her much success with this "sure to be a big hit" endeavor!!
Posted by: The enchanted home | November 18, 2011 at 12:55 PM
Brooke!!! What a sweet surprise to see this post!! :) Thank you so much for writing it & for the kind words. Your opinion means so much to me. Huge hug to you & enjoy this Fall weekend!! (TGIF SERIOUSLY!!!)
xoxo,
lauren
Posted by: Lauren Liess | November 18, 2011 at 02:56 PM
I love Lauren's blog and her fabrics are lovely. She did a great post outlining why fabrics cost what they do.
Posted by: classic • casual • home | November 18, 2011 at 03:43 PM
I love these fabrics- especially "Happicat"! Going to check out Lauren's website, thanks for the tip!
Happy Weekend,
xx
SP
Posted by: slim paley | November 18, 2011 at 09:35 PM
Hi Brooke, These fabrics are gorgeous...and that daybed is perfection. However, those baby boys make my heart sing. Thanks for this happy post. Mary
Posted by: mary | November 18, 2011 at 09:41 PM
Hi there! Once again our Brooke leads us to pure treasure!
I have been so looking forward to; and excited about Lauren's new fabric line!
I am a textile addict also! what lovely and subtle designs she does!
Bravo!!!
Penelope
ps you have the best models of anyone!!
XXOOXOO
Posted by: Penelope Bianchi | November 18, 2011 at 11:03 PM
Gorgeous... so fresh and lovely... Have a happy weekend Brooke... xv
Posted by: vicki archer | November 19, 2011 at 12:55 AM
Beautiful fabrics! Sally and I are going to have to add her to our library as a resource.
Have a warm sunny weekend!
John
Posted by: Thoughts on Design | November 19, 2011 at 05:03 AM
I've been a long time follower of Lauren and have enjoyed watching her "spreading her wings," and we don't live "that" far apart! Best to all! franki
Posted by: Franki Parde | November 19, 2011 at 05:54 AM
Many of the textiles are gorgeous. I would like to have them in my home too !
XX
Anci
Posted by: Anci | November 19, 2011 at 06:50 AM
Lauren is so talented and her new designs are amazing. The photography for her new line is over the top good. Have a great weekend. Mona
Posted by: Mona Thompson | November 19, 2011 at 07:02 AM
I just hopped over there, and did you see the Thistle in True? *le sigh* I love the Magnolia fabrics, too....
Posted by: Ricki Jill Treleaven | November 19, 2011 at 07:12 AM
Thanks for sharing where you get inspiration- heading over there now.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Posted by: teresa | November 19, 2011 at 11:10 AM
This might be an odd question, but do you know where Lauren got that great linen dress she is wearing in the picture? I LOVE it (and her fabrics)! The Queen Anne's Bouquet pattern struck a cord with me-thank you so much for sharing information about your talented connections...
Posted by: Leah Davis | November 19, 2011 at 11:27 AM
These are lovely, thanks for sharing Brooke!
Posted by: tammy connor | November 19, 2011 at 08:07 PM
Just got my copy of Canadian House and Home and your book is mentioned!
Posted by: chania | November 20, 2011 at 06:22 AM
These fabrics are just wonderful - thanks for this post. Love HappiKat (great name!) and the Magnolia fabrics. I follow Lauren's blog - but I haven't been there in a while so thanks for the reminder.
Just got your book too - can't wait to devour it.
Linda
Posted by: Linda Leyble | November 20, 2011 at 08:12 AM