Black & White Stripes

I don't know what it is, but there is just something about black and white stripes...fabric, wallpaper, clothing...obsessed might be an appropriate word choice. Schumacher's "Tilda Stripe" immediately caught my eye a while back. The proportions, texture, and creaminess of the white (creamy keeps it from looking too mod), makes this stripe practically perfect in every way. When I called to check price and stock I found out that it was discontinued. Sad day. Luckily, they had about 6 yards left in stock, I promptly ordered 3 of those yards to reupholster my shabby little antique side chair. I honestly couldn't have been happier with how it turned out. Soon to be for sale on The Furbish Theory home boutique site.

F. Schumacher's Tilda Stripe

Recovered in Tilda Stripe.

I love love love this outfit. Image borrowed from Sea of Shoes, one of my favorite fashion bloggers.

Room by one of my favorite designers, Miles Redd. Love it.

A Furbish Theory Wedding (of sorts)

I've tried, unsuccessfully, for many years to convince someone to let me plan their wedding. Finally my time has come. My sister Melissa is getting married at the end of June and as the maid of honor, I have taken it upon myself to be maid of honor/wedding planner. After all, designing a house is just like designing a wedding (at least that's what I'm telling myself and everyone else around me).

Melissa was trying to decide between green or yellow. I pushed her to yellow, without really realizing that the wedding is going to match the new look of The Furbish Theory. Subsequently, I decided that's a good enough reason to post wedding updates on The Furbish Theory blog.

Here are some things in the works so far. I'll be updating our progress as we go along.

Letterpressed invitations from Bella Figura

Bridesmaid dress from Anthropologie

L.A.M.B. bridesmaid heels. Amazing.

Tate Residence

This past year we worked with a couple that quickly became some of my favorite clients, Troy and Laura Tate. We recently had their home photographed by the very talented Mike Cunningham of The Digital Orange. Troy and Laura both have a love for French Country style. I really do appreciate all design styles, but as a designer, that doesn't keep me from putting my own twist on things. With the Tates, Nathan and I had the liberty (which Troy and Laura so graciously gave us) to do a more contemporary take on French County style - complete with some ikat fabric, and a few modern lines.

Tate living room.

Tate breakfast nook.

Tate dining rom.

Starting a Blog

Everyone, EVERYONE, keeps telling me to start a blog....so here it is. Enjoy!

Vintage ceramic whippet, made in Italy.