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Designer Spotlight: Seema Krish


Inspiration board.

Seema’s studio.


It’s true, I blogged about Seema Krish last summer after interviewing her for “Designing Women” in Stuff Magazine. But although we had a long phone conversation, we had never met. She invited me to The Buttery for tea last week, and after devouring a carrot cupcake with cream cheese frosting (all me, not her), we walked to her studio at 46 Waltham (and ran into Jill Goldberg of Hudson with her beautiful new baby Dylan).

After introducing me around to some stationary designers – it’s like a college dorm in there, very fun – Seema showed me her newest work. In addition to continuing production on her debut collection, “Bombay Bliss”, she is introducing a new line of 46 textiles to Seema Krish Collection. Her work is absolutely stunning. The photos don’t do it justice. The colors are gorgeous, and on top of the block printing – by hand, so not perfect, thus utterly charming – are hand stitched details, like French knots, cross stitched “X”s, dotted lines, subtle mirrored pieces, appliqué, etc.

Bombay Bliss pillows

New designs – drawings with stitching

Browsing through a David Hicks book.


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Get the Look: Ikat & Suzani

As promised, a smattering of ikat patterned furniture and accessories, with some suzani thrown in.




S H O P P I N G   G U I D E
Matthew Williamson Ikat Jersey Drape Front Dress, $1,195 at Matthew Williamson.
F. Schumacher Konya Suzani in Mulberry/Peacock Fabric, $196/yd at Inside Fabric.
Vintage Chippendale Chair in Ikat, $1,395 at Jayson Home & Garden.
Ikat Clutch, $150 at Jayson Home & Garden.
Antique Suzani Pillow from Uzbekistan, $450 at Nathan Turner on 1st Dibs.
Twinkle Living Hand-printed Ikat Pillow, $68 at ModDecor.
Koko Java Ikat Pillow, $116 at 2Modern.
Ikat Coffee Mug, $24.40 by buymystuffplease on Zazzle.
Tribal Tangle Necklace, $80 at Anthropologie.
Black Suzani Upholstered Armchair, $975 by MaterialRecovery at Etsy.
Thibaut Tea House Bravado Ikat through Anna French.
F. Schumacher Sunara Ikat Confetti Fabric, $47.60/yd at Inside Fabric.
Damask Ikat Rug, $458 at Shades of Light.
Hand-Woven Ikat Rug, $2,950 –  $5,650 at Williams-Sonoma Home.
Ikat Curtains, $275 at Horchow.
Ikat Bowl, $14 at Anthropologie.
Mediterranean Nap Painting by Catherine Nolin, $175 from catherine47 on Etsy.
Louis XVI Style Fauteuil in Ikat Moire, $1,100 at Glo on 1st Dibs.
Robert Allen Khandar Jewel Ikat Fabric, $12.98/yard at Lewis & Sheron Textile Co.
Echo Hot Pink Beach Towel, $25 at Dillard’s.
19th c. Louis XVI Settee in Vintage Ikat, $4.800 at Ceylon et Cie on 1st Dibs.
Vintage Suzani Pillows, $350-$395 at Jayson Home & Garden.
Ikat Champion Slip-On Sneaker, $72.65 by missm485 on Zazzle.
Embroidered Silk on Cotton Suzani Pillow Cover, $45 at Fabricadabra.
Burberry Ikat Canvas Tote, $595 at Neiman Marcus.
Nate Berkus Boxed Set of Journals, $29.95 at HSN.
Madeline Weinrib Sapphire Norwood Carpet at Madeline Weinrib.
Robert Kime Naryn Silk/Cotton Fabric at Robert Kime.
1960s Ikat Teapot, $94.99 at Distant.Java Dessert Plate, $116 at Home, James!
Pair of c.1930 Suzani Swivel Chairs at Voila! On 1st Dibs.
Uzbek Ikat Atlas Chapan Robe, starting bid, $36 on eBay.
Madeline Weinrib Pink Antoinette Pillow at Madeline Weinrib.
Madeline Weinrib Sean Pillow at Madeline Weinrib.
19th c. English Baronial Carved Chair, $4,125 at Ceylon et Cie on 1st Dibs.
Vera Wang for Wedgwood “Ikat” Dinner Set, $89 at Bloomingdale’s.
Ikat Motif Cards, $10/set of 4 from TraceryDesigns on Etsy.

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Deal Alert: 20% Discount at Hudson

Jill Goldberg, owner of Hudson (and brand new mommy to baby Dylan) is offering a rare treat – 20% off  all in-stock items at both boutiques, through Sunday, May 16th. A Mother’s Day treat indeed. I happened to be over there a couple of weeks ago, snapping plenty of pictures. What’s catching your eye? I’m loving the bumblebee pillow.

Hudson • 312 Shawmut Ave • Boston and 61A Central St • Wellesley


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Happy Mother’s Day

Peony Candles in Distressed Mercury Jars, $18 at Himalayan Trading Post

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Sponsor Love: Fabricadabra Ikat Pillows

By now most of you avid blog readers and lovers of home decor are well-acquainted with Fabricadabra’s fantastic (and wonderfully priced – just $40) ikat pillows. But I bet you’re less aware of the company’s other designs. And since Fabricadabra is now a Style Carrot sponsor (yay!) I thought it best to tout those too. Love ’em all!

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