I was very excited to find out today that John Robshaw will be at Summer House in Mill Valley Friday March 26th from 4PM-7PM debuting his Spring 2010 collection of textiles!

If you’re in the area definitely stop by to meet him and view his fabulous pillows, quilts, dhurries and more! Also if you can’t make it on Friday but are in Mill Valley some other time, definitely stop by Summer House. It’s a fabulous boutique (actually they now have three locations in Mill Valley) that carries beautiful one of a kind furniture pieces and accessories.

- Adrienne

A-Listers Need to Know:

Event: John Robshaw Trunk Show

Friday March 26th 4PM-7Pm

Location: Summer House

21 Throckmorton

Mill Valley

415-383-6696

I was recently introduced to this amazing company that not only creates beautiful pillows, they are also eco-friendly and socially conscious. One Thread Fair Trade is a LA based company that works to train villages of women in South India in textile arts and they in turn create the cushions, which are designed by company founder Mayura Kona. Through their work, the women — who were mostly victim to poverty and domestic violence– are now able to provide for their families, educate their children, and really transform the role of the women in  rural society. Each cushion actually comes with a hand-signed tag with the name of the woman that tailored the product and what she believes in (pictured below).

I’m loving this company not only because of their beautiful designs, but because of their mission. I was completely enthralled with the women’s stories in the Artisans section of the website (if you have a moment try to read some of them). It is remarkable that they have overcome so many obstacles and their stories are an important reminder of the poverty and abuse that exists all over the world. 

Additionally, I spoke with Mayura regarding the collection and her inspiration. The inspiration behind the launch line was leaves (designs pictured above) and she plans to create collections for both Fall/Winter and Spring/Summer so stay tuned for new designs! Until then, I think the above designs are stunning. I love the bold use of color and strong lines. They feel very contemporary and would make a great accent in a living or sitting room. My favorite is “Pods”, which is the first pillow of each row.

Anyway, I’m excited to keep an eye on One Thread Fair Trade. I have a feeling we’ll be seeing great things from this company in the upcoming seasons. 

- Adrienne

A-Listers Need to Know:

Price: $120- $140 (depending on fill choice)

Purchase: www.onethreadfairtrade.com

I was in West Elm yesterday and was impressed with their outdoor pillow collection for two reasons, one because the selection was so large and two because I didn’t even know they made outdoor pillows! I really like their orange and grey options (which is a big color this season). The only patterns I wasn’t really into were their Ikat options, I think I’m just sick of Ikat. 

The quality of the pillows seemed pretty good. They might last a couple seasons with a lot of wear and tear, but for the price that’s not too shabby!

- Adrienne

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Price: $24-$34

Purchase: www.westelm.com

Ok, yes these pillows are a little random, but I thought they were fun, quirky and they made me laugh so I figured why not share them? (Plus, I’m loving the wall paper in the little girl’s room so I’ll be searching for that this afternoon)! Anyway, these were created by La Cerise Sur le Gateau (The Cherry on the Cake). Unfortunately, their online shop isn’t up and running so you have to go to one of their retailers online. These can be purchased from www.ilodeco.com. The great part is the pillows aren’t super pricey so they’d make a cute, trendy addition to the room that you won’t feel guilty replacing when you want to redecorate!

- Adrienne

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Price: $29 euros ($38.84)

Purchase: www.ilodeco.com

I recently discovered this French company and am loving their simple, quirky designs. They design items such as travel bags and recipe holders, but my absolute favorite are their pillows that feature french phrases such as “dimanche” (tomorrow) and “anti-monstres” (I think you can figure that translation out) that would be adorable in a child’s room or guest bedroom.

Despite the euro, their prices are relatively reasonable and range from about 40 euros to 120 euros. You can order from their site at www.lespetitesemplettes.com. I’ve included pics of my favorites. Enjoy!

- Adrienne

A-Lister’s Need to Know:

Price: 40 Euros-120 Euros

Purchase: www.lespetitesemplettes.com