Decorating with Pattern

Accent-uate The Positive: Zebra Pillow Talk

April 19, 2013 by Jaima Emmert Leave a Comment

Accent-uate The Positive

Bringing the safari-esque theme into your home can be equally as daunting a challenge as tastefully blending it into your wardrobe. It doesn’t, however, mean that you have to totally play it safe. Animal print throw pillows are nothing new in the interior design world, but why not punch it up a notch by adding some color into the zebra mix? And no, a fuzzy hot pink and black combo is not a viable option…but a little red and white zebra or chartreuse green and white, now that can work!

Photo Courtesy of lnt.com

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Get floored!

November 22, 2012 by Jaima Emmert Leave a Comment

In the mood for making a statement with your upcoming redecorating project? You have my full support… “go bold or go home,” is my motto when it comes to design. Resofloors from Resopal may just be your new best friend. Super glossy and surprisingly durable, these high-design floors live up to any contemporary-lover’s décor fantasy. They are made of compressed fiberboard and are resistant to scrubbing, scratching and all those other things that come with general wear. They are vailable in a plethora of colors and styles to satisfy all of your design whimsy. Wouldn’t that number on the right have been perfect for my Faux Bois post a couple weeks back?!

Photos courtesy of reposal.de

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Wallflowers

October 11, 2012 by Jaima Emmert Leave a Comment

Wallpaper is making resurgence in decorating, and it’s coming back with greater appeal than ever before. Once again, Anthropologie has sourced some of the best of “what’s new” with some of the freshest prints and design concepts to be seen. The Dreamscape Mural by Rebekah Maysles provides an easy to apply six panel mural that allows for stick-on application and easy removal. The Dynasty wallpaper, along with all other designs by Brooklyn-based design studio, Eskayel, established environmentally friendly wallpaper. This style in a digitally printed watercolor painting recreation. These and other equally bold and inspiring designs establish a large focal point and minimize the need for large amounts of art. What better draw to get back into the groove of wallpaper?

Photos courtesy of anthropologie.com

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Pulitzer Prize

July 12, 2012 by Jaima Emmert Leave a Comment

Long gone are the days Lilly Pulitzer first began designing dresses to mask the stains she accumulated while working at her juice stands; the days young Kennedy’s spent their summers traveling about in her signature prints.

Vintage Lilly Pulitzer

What remains the same is the love prepsters have for her signature pastel prints. A love so strong, they demanded the return of the brand after having shuttered in the 80’s.

Lilly Pulitzer Summer 2012

The resurgence has only gained momentum, with the brand expanding in recent years to include home as well. The Tangiers King bed below, is a piece from her latest collection, true to the traditional with a punchy look that made her original looks classics.

Tangier Bed

Kravet Showroom for Interior Home Fabrics

The Lilly Pulitzter website also carries small goods like punchy notebooks and iPhone covers if you’re seeking just a touch of Pulitzer in your life.

Photos courtesy of lillypulitzerhome.com

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Print Trend #2 For 2012: INKSPOTS

November 14, 2011 by Jaima Emmert Leave a Comment

As a designer, one always likes something different and when I was a young teenager, I liked a band called “The Inkspots.” If you have ever heard of them, you will realize they were no rock band! OK…never mind the music group, lets look at Inkspots as the new print style for fashion and home. This look is certainly expanding and is forcast to be popular for 2012. The patterns seem to be modern yet retro. The company StudioL2 Design named the technique below ” Ink Blot Cam”. I feel it’s a blend of two styles: batik infused with camouflage creating a modern textural new look. What’s interesting with this fun technique is how a designer treats and uses it on a product. The result is a pattern that is cool, mod and chic. I’m lov’in it!

StudioL2 Design

Image via StudioL2design.com, info thanks to printsourcenewyork.blogspot.com

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Coming Soon: New Designer Pillows For Sale

September 14, 2011 by Jaima Emmert Leave a Comment

Hi, I’m Jaima, the queen of print design and I am very excited about my designer pillows. I am getting ready to launch a series of colorful pillows on line. It is a natural progression as I have a history of creating designer wallpapers and prints for over 20 years…it was bound to come to this! They are now on sale in Naples at Chesterdale’s Home & Garden shop. Great to accent a bed, couch or chair! My favorite is the Cockatoo print which was designed from a vintage bird book illustration. The lattice is modern but classic. If you love color, you gonna love my pillows! Here is a sneak peak…

Jaima & Co. Designer Pillows

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A Quirky Quote from Dorothy Draper

September 3, 2011 by Jaima Emmert Leave a Comment

Hello, I’m Jaima, Designer / stylist who is totally inspired by Dorothy Draper. She was such a fabulous designer….I loved her energy and her positive attitude. She accomplished amazing things. Her style was stunning, bold and colorful. She truly lived by her own design rules.

As Dorothy says ” It is just as disastrous to have the wrong accessories in your room as it is to wear sport shoes with an evening dress.”

Dorothy Draper

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Pattern:The New Trend & Why It’s Great for Decorating

July 29, 2011 by Jaima Emmert 1 Comment

Hi, I’m Jaima, a designer who has been blessed with a natural design talent. I have the ability to put beautiful patterns and colors together which is shown through my jewelry, bags and interior fabrics. I can forecast what the new and exciting trends are going to be and I believe “pattern is the next big trend in fashion and home.”

I don’t live in a sterile world of painted walls. My rooms are usually wallpapered and lots of patterns are mixed into the decor through drapes, upholstery, bedding and accessories. I also love to decorate ceilings! Yes….that’s right ceilings. These designers love it as well.

Interiors by Jason Oliver Nixon
Photograph by Dean Kaufman.Image via www.nymag.com