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Design Blog Buzz for My Flying Point Pillow

Monday, May 2nd, 2011

It is a great compliment to see other designers recognize my work. The Thrill of the Print referenced my Flying Point Pillow in a recent post, excerpted below. Thank you – kind words from someone as obsessed with fabric as I am mean so much.

“This barkcloth print from the recent Garnet Hill catalog caught my eye. This lumbar pillow cover is part of the Nicola Home Bedding collection designed by Maine Interior Decorator Nicola Manganello. I love the retro touch of the print, which reminds me of a suburbanized Grandma Moses landscape.”

Prints Charming
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Brooklyn, New York based textile designer specializing in printed silk accessories for men and women.

Posted in Friends, Garnet Hill, Home Decor, Maine, Misc., NYC, Vintage | 1 Comment »

Sneak Peek of My Fiore Quilt for Garnet Hill, in a Brand-New Colorway

Thursday, April 14th, 2011

I hear so often from customers who want to purchase my Fiore Quilt from Garnet Hill, the centerpiece of my Spring 2010 collection. I was thrilled at how quickly it sold out, but so sorry to have so many of you left disappointed. So, take heart. Fiore is coming back!

At left is the quilt you’ve all been clamoring for – the original Fiore in melons and blues. For Fall 2011, however, we brought the jewel tones forward for an even richer, warmer look, just perfect for cooler seasons.

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Posted in Family, Friends, Garnet Hill, Home Decor, Maine, Misc., Nicola's Home Boutique, Nicola's Homes, Portland, Shopping | 4 Comments »

Waiting for the bus … rain, shine or snow!

Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011

My daughter, Maeve, waits for the bus every morning rain, shine or … snow. Today she waited with the neighbors, and they all hoped the bus won’t arrive and it would be, yet again, another “snow day”.

Snow days are fun, but I am also thrilled that today schools are open and I can return to the studio to work. For the last month, snow days have been almost a weekly occurrence in Maine! I have started to worry that Maeve and I will lose precious, warm June days to make up classes. And lately, I am inspired by all the whites—the shiplap siding on my home, the drifts of snow, the blinding brightness of sun through ice—that surround us this winter.

Today I am enjoying thoughts of Maeve at her desk at school, while I am at my table and desk in the studio. And I am looking forward to sharing stories of our day together over fresh-baked treats by a crackling fire.

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