4.18.2011

"Beach Week" Giveaways -- Wolfum

To sort of celebrate my vacation -- with you guys -- I wanted to do something a little different this week...a few giveaways, with a twist. I've picked three designers that I highly respect (and whose products I own and love) and asked each of them to share what inspired them as they created their latest line. They've also each generously agreed to offer up a gift to one of you.

I'm kicking things off with Annabel from Wolfum. I am hugely fond of Annabel's interesting, modern, artful textiles. I bought two of her "Blue Love" pillows recently, and they are among my absolute favorite purchases.

Annabel has offered up a set of her "flame stitch" cloth napkins (pictured above). Just leave a comment on this post by Sunday the 24th at midnight, and I'll announce a winner when I'm back on Monday!


And without further ado, here's what's inspiring Annabel...Enjoy!


"Lokki" fabric by Maija Isola for Marimekko – I bought this fabric on eBay and then stretched it to use as wall art. It is a perfect example of how a simple shape is made wonderful through color and proportion. Clean, organic, balanced and totally modern. I admire this recipe.


Architecture in Nature -- Whenever I’m designing, it helps to imagine the homes in which I see my product. This is my favorite home, all nestled in the woods. It is so quiet yet makes quite a statement.


Family -- These are my paternal grandparents when they were first courting. He was Italian and imported textiles; she was a New York socialite. They were both very eccentric and strong willed and I love how they complimented and contradicted each other. He inspires texture and vibrancy while she evokes order and etiquette.


Alexander Girard – So much to love! His work is prolific, his colors are surprising and his designs find that perfect balance of sophistication and quirk. The folk art elements remind me of my childhood and the use of print with product serves as the roots of Wolfum.


Kelly Wearstler -- "living without color is like living without love"

70 comments:

  1. Sarah MargueriteApril 18, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    I have been obsessing over all of the Wolfum products, just waiting for there to be an online store. But winning the flame stitch napkins would be even better!

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  2. AnonymousApril 18, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    You had me at marimekko! Love your inspiration list.

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  3. nelyaApril 18, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    I was so taken aback the other day when you posted that gorgeous Wolfum textile--the square within a square with the orange border. I was positively stopped dead in my tracks. Honest. Well here you go again. Annabel's inspirations are hugely inspiring. Her choices are so telling of her own aesthetic. I'm simply in love with each. And may I just say, Annabel, your paternal grandparents are quite the fetching couple.

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  4. KateApril 18, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    Ooh, love the Wolfum textiles! And the photo of her grandparents "courting"-- no one courts anymore! A lost art, sadly. :)

    Have a great vacation!

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  5. LenaApril 18, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    Wow, those are beautiful textiles. I might not use them as napkins - I'd cringe with spagetti or something was mashed into them!

    -- lena (parsonslena@gmail.com)

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  6. LexApril 18, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    I love Wolfum! The prints are so light and refreshing!

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  7. labucherApril 18, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    so gorgeous, i think i'd want to frame these napkins:)

    labucher@hotmail.com

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  8. KristieApril 18, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Such a great giveaway! I especially love the picture of her grandparents. So very hip in all white!

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  9. betsyApril 18, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Love the napkins and so inspired by architecture in nature as well.

    betsy_349 at hotmail dot com

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  10. SusannahApril 18, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    Simply lovely napkins - I <3 them!

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  11. Georgia and JordanApril 18, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    super fun napkins!!!

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  12. welliewalksApril 18, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    very inspiring! the napkins are gorgeous!

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  13. The WizzleApril 18, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    Oh wow, we use cloth napkins all right - but we don't have any that look like those! Gorgeous!

    I am completely smitten with the photo of the grandparents. I just love old photos of elegant people from years gone by. What a wonderful, beautiful, ever-changing world!

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  14. UnknownApril 18, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    Love your 'guests' and the the giveaway.

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  15. Sarah BradleyApril 18, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    I love the designs and have been such a fan for sometime! Thanks for hosting!

    P.S. Love the image of the grandparents!

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  16. AnonymousApril 18, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    Absolutely anazubg textiles! I would probably have to use them for something besides napkins...too pretty to get dirty:)

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  17. MollieBApril 18, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    Just amazing! What a great way to start the Monday morning!

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  18. RosaApril 18, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    I've been wanting some cloth napkins, but haven't found any ones I like - these are adorable! Way better than paper towels.

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  19. Gina200April 18, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Oh how beautiful....they would be so perfect for our family as we're trying to go a little 'greener'. I just got some lovely napkin rings as a gift that these would look fantastic in!

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  20. SarahApril 18, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    Beautiful napkins! We are about to move and these would help make meals in our new place special.

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  21. Leah ElspethApril 18, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    Love the favorites and the napkins!

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  22. annaApril 18, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    I love those napkins. And I love the Kelly Wearstler quote.

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  23. AnonymousApril 18, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    wow, I love seeing the inspiration behind an artist's work.

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  24. AnnieApril 18, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    Gorgeous patterns!

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  25. brookeApril 18, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    Pretty napkins!

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  26. jillianApril 18, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    love the list, love your textiles!!!!!

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  27. julie machenApril 18, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    Wolfum...amazing. Annabel's grandfather would surely say Belissimo!
    And frankly so do I. Ciao!

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  28. torrieApril 18, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    How very nice of you!! Have a wonderful time on your vacation :).

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  29. courtneyApril 18, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    Love love love!

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  30. amyApril 18, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    Beautiful!

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  31. EmilyApril 18, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    Beautiful napkins and I love the inspiration :)

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  32. VApril 18, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    What a fantastic photo of your grandparents! Your grandmother was so beautiful. Can you tell us more about this photo/them?

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  33. KateApril 18, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    Love the napkins--but covet Annabel's grandmother's gams! And great style too.

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  34. KateApril 18, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    EEEE! Wolfum designs are delicious. I mean, the furniture on their site...I covet everything. Those napkins may be to pretty to use though...

    (miss.kate.evans@gmail.com)

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  35. JeannineApril 18, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    Yummy....some style to add to daily life with four boys in my house!!Order and etiquette might be a tall ask but wow we'll look goodxxxx

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  36. AnonymousApril 18, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    lovely print on those! the fabric she stretched is just amazing.

    pulchrabliss(at)hotmail(dot)com
    -krista

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  37. Plan and PlayApril 19, 2011 at 6:07 AM

    Beautiful napkins... The print is just lovely.

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  38. Andi of My Beautiful AdventuresApril 19, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    Oh love love love!

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  39. CarolineApril 19, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    beautiful napkins!!

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  40. Megan TaylorApril 19, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    Even that house in nature looks like a textile. Sometimes I imagine I'm a visual artist when I'm out in the woods or in a garden...even a museum! I pick out all the things that will inspire me back at my studio. My fictional studio, of course...

    xoxo

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  41. kreutzerincApril 19, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    Amazing, just started reading your blog and I am totally addicted!

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  42. KatieApril 19, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    Oh my, such a lovely prize! I adore that fabric. I could use it as napkins, but I may even think about sewing it into pillows. Terrific. Thanks to Annabel for the giveaway, and thanks to you, Joslyn, for hosting! Enjoy your vacation.

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  43. near and farApril 19, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    living without colour is like living without love - so true

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  44. AnnaApril 19, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    These are great prints. And I love the Girard prints, too. Inspiring all around.

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  45. AnonymousApril 19, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    love the Kelly Wearstler quote... so true!
    thanks for the giveaway... was just contemplating only using cloth napkins.

    -purplepyxie@yahoo.com

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  46. Dotty DApril 19, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    Love the textiles.....great wonderful prints.

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  47. paulaApril 19, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    what a beautiful list. Have I ever mentioned I have a soft spot for napkins especially ones as stunning as these!

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  48. Heather TaylorApril 19, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    Living without color is like living without love is my favorite line in that book! xo

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  49. Simply Mel {Reverie}April 19, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    love the b/w image of Annabel's grandparents and how she describes them....a dynamic duo indeed.

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  50. IrinaApril 19, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    Beautiful list and amazing prints. Thank you for the giveaway.

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  51. AllieApril 19, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    These are so lovely! And the inspirations get the wheels turning in my head about how to make a statement with color-- or its absence. Thank you for sharing other blogs you read with us!

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  52. LauraApril 19, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    So pretty! I'd love to win.

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  53. KaynaApril 19, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    Please!

    Love the grandparents photo!

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  54. Hello, I'm Emily Clare.April 19, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    What great inspiration! I love old photos - her grandparents were quite a couple!

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  55. PaigeApril 20, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    These are beautiful! I'm going to study graphic design in college, and textiles also really interest and inspire me.

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  56. AnonymousApril 20, 2011 at 12:34 AM

    My new fashion "icone" lubie...kelly weastler
    i love her style & her blog !!!
    i made also a little post on her for a while...

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  57. SallyApril 20, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    I can't wait for the Wolfum shop to open! Thanks for introducing me to their textiles. I'm now obsessing over new pillows and napkins!

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  58. RAENOVATEApril 20, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    what inspiring inspirations. i want those napkins!

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  59. LizzyApril 20, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    What lovely napkins, I love all the designs.
    I also enjoyed looking at the pic of her grandparents.

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  60. LauriApril 20, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    Love it!

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  61. JennieApril 20, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    These fabrics are amazing!

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  62. skApril 20, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    GORGEOUS!! And, I really love old pictures of my family too :) I love to see what they wore....

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  63. MeredithApril 20, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    cool! trying to get rid of paper napkins

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  64. AnonymousApril 20, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    obsessed with all things wolfum!!

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  65. AnonymousApril 20, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    very cute.

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  66. MegApril 21, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    So gorgeous!! Love hearing what inspires these artists.

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  67. JillApril 21, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    Thank you for the giveaways and for exposing us to these great artists!

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  68. Post Box PressApril 21, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    What a great idea, Joslyn! We only use cloth napkins at our house...small luxuries :)

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  69. KatiaApril 24, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    We love these.

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  70. TarynApril 24, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    What a lovely way to elevate every-day dining!

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