Decorative pillows in a finger-paint motif

Kevin O'Brien Studio has released its news Finger Paints pillow collection in hot pink, blue/green, mango, aqua and orange/turquoise. The 100% cotton pillows are available in sizes 14 inches by 20 inches, 18 inches by 18 inches and 22 inches by 22 inches. The pillows are printed onto a smooth cotton ground with no print on the back. They have piped edging, a zip closure and a feather/down insert included. The original artwork is by Kevin O'Brien's son, Valentine Thurman-O'Brien.

Bedding, pillows from the High Point Furniture Market

Eastern Accents shows its Spring 2011 introductions at the High Point furniture market, beginning this weekend. The company has partnered with Barclay Butera to create a new collection of bedding and pillows. Barclay Butera Bedding was designed to create the icing on the cake for the already successful Barclay Butera Lifestyle home furnishings line.

Inspired by trips to Europe, the company’s designers created three additions to the Eastern Accents line: Gallagher features a beautiful earth-tone crewel, Ceylon a blue and white ikat and Daphne the latest of French and Belgian mode.
Playing off the travel theme, Eastern Accents has introduced several pillows in its Studio 773 line. Bon Voyage and Destination are two new collections featuring beautiful map fabrics and block-printed burlap. Jet Setter is a pillow in the shape of a suitcase.
The six new Niche Bedding & Living collections and a pillow program are inspired by fashion trends; the designers paired yellow and gray earth tones and metallic to create transitional bedding.
De Medici Fine Linens will display its new jacquard called Lunetta. Available in the subtle pearl, biscotti, and truffle tones, this introduction is a 560 thread count, 100% Egyptian cotton sateen. Pairing perfectly with Lunetta is the Deluca collection, which includes three new solid sateen colors.

Eastern Accents has supplemented the richly elegant Marquise line with more decorative pillows. Embroidered silk, burnt-out velvet, and faux leather pillows are the perfect finishing touches to any Marquise bed. They have also expanded the faux leopard textiles collection Congo to include upholstered ottomans and table runners.

Accent pillows add personality

Gift & Home Today welcomes guest blogger Arcadian Home Decor.

Decorative Pillows with a Modern Twist 

Modern pillows come in all colors, shapes and sizes and add personality to that perfect space. For such a small décor item, they have the ability to add an incredible punch of excitement to any room. Take a look at the fresh designs available, they make great companion pieces with other accents like table décor, candlesticks and decorative bowls.

Buy Green: Mod Deco Pillows

Buy Green’s chic organic decorative pillows are bright, artful and unique. Toss them on the sofa, occasional chair or bed. Available in the three fun collections: Leaf Collection featuring botanical beauties; Zen Collection calm and serene; Shore Collection sea life scene.

Inhabit Modern Classics Collection: Toss Pillows 

Classic Mid-century modern chairs are the focus of these fluffy silhouette toss pillows from Inhabit Modern Classics Collection.

Ouno Design: Modern Pillows

Yummy colors and funky designs make these modern pillows from Ouno Design a perfect addition to a contemporary or modern room that needs a bit of excitement.

Amy Butler: Specialty Pillows

You can make your own pillows just like these under Amy Butler’s direction and with her bold specialty fabrics.

2 Modern: Creative Pillows 

2 Modern voted #1 shopping site by In Style magazine has over 400 wonderfully modern and creative pillows to choose from!

Room Service: Natural Pillow

Room Service offers natural and neutral pillows in dozens of funky designs from a pirate girl with an eye patch to a to greyhound pooch.

Inhabit: Graphic Print Pillows

Inhabit shares some inspiring words with these awesome graphic print pillows in earthy hues and bold designs.

Decorative pillows are important home decor items in any room. They let you put your personal taste on display without breaking the bank. Accent your furniture with these decorative pillows today.

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Accent on Design winners from NY gift show

The New York International Gift Fair presented awards for design creativity and innovation to six exhibitors in the Accent on Design section. The gift show concluded last week.


Excellence in Product Design
Stelton (New York). Pure Black Pure White knives forged from a single piece of stainless steel and coated in black matte titanium, and held on a single, white magnetic strip. A reinterpretation of the classic form, the judges liked its sleek, minimalistic high design.

Black + Blum Hot Pot BBQ

Excellence in Product Design
Black + Blum (London). Hot Pot BBQ, a humorous take on the everyday barbecue grill. Made from stainless steel with a heat-insulating ceramic coating, the Hot Pot BBQ serves as a terracotta pot for growing herbs while concealing an actual grill underneath.

Brendan Ravenhill's Bare Light

Excellence in Product Design
American Design Club (Los Angeles). Brendan Ravenhill’s Bare Light utilizes the natural electrical insulating properties of glass to create a light socket allowing the electrical components to be seen, yet safely protected. Judges appreciated the reinvention of the iconic object with its surprising use of materials.


Excellence in Product Design 
Hongjie Yang Design (Chengdu, China). Veer, a soap dispenser that fuses function and style. Inspired by the shape of bamboo, the ultra modernistic form in stainless steel is a sleek alternative to the mundane.

K Studio soft goods

Best Collection
K Studio (Grand Rapids, Mich.). Pillows, pouches and wall décor, which are charming, artistic interpretations with a nod towards eco-friendly design. The hand-stitched collection uses hemp, organic cotton and flax – a warm contrast to the strong, industrial designs found in Accent on Design.


Overall Excellence
Creative Danes representing Menu (Copenhagen, Denmark). For innovation in outdoor, dining and living products, presentation and technology. Menu’s Scandinavian design originals boast clean lines with unexpected functionality to surprise and delight the user. Creative Danes’ use of QR codes allows the user – via free iPhone and Android apps – to immediately access product information and video on YouTube.

Judging criteria included innovation, function, originality and design. The Accent on Design selection committee for winter 2011 includes: Miguel Calvo of Design & Research, Ilene Shaw of Shaw + Co! Productions, Kathy Thornton-Bias of The Museum of Modern Art, Wilma Wabnitz of Wabnitz Editions; and Noel Wiggins of Areaware.

Furnishings bring color to the home

Colorful furniture, area rugs, bedding and pillows from Company C will be shown at the New York International Gift Fair. The company uses silk, velvet, high-twist yarn, robust wool, embroidery and beads. Find out more about Company C on its blog.

Saturday special: Happy Birthday Elvis

Elvis Aron Presley was born on 8 January 1935. Please enjoy this item from the Gift & Home Today archives (1 August 2009)/

Manual Woodworkers & Weavers' "Elvis Santa Baby" pillow features artwork by Joe Petruccio. The pillow measures 17 inches square. A throw and a tote are also available.

Throw pillows with pig, beetle designs

Peking Handicraft's Pig Portrait Hook Pillow measures 18 inches by 18 inches. See it at wholesale gift shows in Atlanta, Dallas, Las Vegas and New York.

The Red/Green Beetle hook pillow is made of 100% wool and cotton. It measures 18 inches square.

Peking Handicraft is an international manufacturer and wholesaler specializing in home textiles, decorative accessories and giftware. The company offers a variety of looks, from contemporary to country to cottage. The company features licensed products by more than 30 of the top designers.

Holiday-themed pillows

Eastern Accents has an array of holiday-themed throw pillows, as well as table runners and Christmas stockings. All pillows come with down inserts.

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Nautical-theme pillows

Brightly colored woodcut nautical prints from Kevin O'Brien Studio are screen-printed onto 100% linen. There is a zip closure, and the feather/down insert is included. The pillow measures 14 inches by 20 inches.

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Printed and hand-painted pillows

Kevin O'Brien Studio is exhibiting new Shibori pillows & bedding at the New York International Gift Fair this month. The company will introduce new patterns in its printed Nautical pillow collection, and new patterns and colors in its collection of hand-painted velvet pillows.
The company also offers bedding, throws, stuffed animals and wall decor.

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Furniture, pillows, area rugs

French Market Collection exhibits at the High Point International Furniture market and other venues. It offers chairs, chair pads, benches, area rugs, needlepoint and Aubusson pillows, and lighting. All furnishings are the exclusive designs of the company.

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Vintage-inspired pillows by Jennifer Paganelli

Peking Handicraft expands its textile offerings by designer Jennifer Paganelli with six new, vintage-inspired pillows. The pillows are designed in two styles: embroidered and hook. They blend Paganelli's classic use of feminine colors and unique, sophisticated patterns.
Paganelli, who first debuted as a Peking licensee earlier this year, draws design inspiration from her past experiences and charming memories.
Peking Handicraft is an international manufacturer and wholesaler of home decor, tabletop and giftware items.

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Contemporary accent tables in polished nickel

The Oval Ring tables from Global Views are made of polished nickel with a 3/8-inch, clear glass top. Tables are available in diameters of 20 and 26 inches.
Also shown are a red Molten Jewel vase, an orange/yellow Sunset bowl, a Tangelo pillow and a Great Continent pillow. See the company in High Point.

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Pillows, barware, jewelry accessories

Global Views introduced colorful home accessories at the winter markets.

The Tangelo pillows are available in two sizes: 20 inches square and 12 inches round. The Great Continent pillow is 20 inches square.

The wrapped-handle tray in coral leather comes in two sizes: 24 inches square and 18 inches long by 14 inches wide. The ice bucket is nickel-plated.

The Zig Zag jewelry box in fiery red glass measures 14 inches long and 10.5 inches tall.

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Hand-woven textiles

A collection of hand-woven and hand-crocheted pillows made in Mali and Ethiopia includes large organic cotton pillows embellished with crocheted insets.They are available in ecru or indigo. Creative Women also carries 100% Ethiopian tablecloths (below) and gauzy 100% Ethiopian cotton scarves and shawls (bottom).
See the company, a member of the Fair Trade Federation, at the New York gift show.

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