These are just a few shots from my recent trip home to South Carolina. Fall is a beautiful time in the South and I was really inspired by the vibrant colors and unique textures. What does Fall look like in your neck of the woods? Share your fall photos on the facebook page! -Michelle
Posts Tagged as ‘surface design inspiration’
October 10, 2011
Found Patterns: Water Bubbles
* images via: “Bubbles” by Glenn Loos-Austin, “Sparkling Water” by Jonas N, “Bubbles” by Evonne,”Bubbles” by Bitterjug, “Bubbles” by Jo Naylor, ”Sparkling Water Drops” by Steven Beger Photography, “Bubbles” by liladepo,
October 7, 2011
Trend Report: Patterned Leather
Happy Friday everyone!!!! I am delighted to announce Pattern Observer’s first guest post. Jessica Shipard has compiled this wonderful trend report on patterned leather that I think you will all find inspiring and informative. Take it away Jessica! *images via: Libra Leather Studios photographed by Todd Selby, Embossed crochet-effect leather from Christopher Kane F2011RTW, neon [...]
October 4, 2011
Versace: Spring 2012
*images via vogue, photo: marcio madeira/firstview The rainy season is already starting here in Portland, but this spring collection from Versace is brightening my day a bit. I love, love, love the combination of the sweet and innocent underwater prints with the studded biker jackets and mini skirts. Sexy and fun..perfect for the Versace customer. [...]
September 27, 2011
Dolce and Gabbana Spring 2012
* images via vogue.com, Marcio Madeira/firstVIEW Hello everyone!! I took a few days off to go to a dear friend’s wedding in Chicago, but I am back in the swing of things and delighted to share a few favorites from the Spring ’12 Dolce and Gabbana show. As you can see, the collection is full of amazing florals, [...]
September 26, 2011
Found Pattern: Ropes
*post via Rita Jardón, images via: ”Two weights and Twine” by Psyberartist, ”Rope and two poles” by Psyberartist, ”Knowing the ropes” by Psyberartist, ”Rope Macro” by Holly Kuchera, ”Dripping” by Xavi Talleda, ”Ship’s Ropes” by Garry Knight, ”Barco Rojo” by Libertinus,
September 21, 2011
Peter Pilotto: Spring 2012
*images via vogue, Marcio Madeira/firstVIEW This collection is of course, absolutely fabulous, but a big take away should once again be the lesson of contrast! The use of the illustrated rope/ palm tree motifs over the futuristic-ethnic inspired prints is just genius. It adds that element of fun to what is an amazing, but fairly [...]
September 20, 2011
Textile Designer: Merche Grosso
*Post by Rita Jardón Dreamy, right? These designs are the work of Merche Grosso, who “is an architect working like graphic and textile designer.” Merche lives in Spain where she designs textiles, has a fashion brand called “Grossomodo“, and works on a knitwear line, “Black Oveja“, with her friend. What a busy lady! I wanted [...]
September 15, 2011
Artist: Tyson Anthony Roberts
As soon as I laid my eyes on these paintings I have been dying to share them with you! They are the work of the Berkeley based artist Tyson Anthony Roberts and are inspired by both rural and urban landscapes. What I love about his work is that it has a digital look and layout, [...]
August 22, 2011
Found Pattern: Treasure Island
Today’s Found Pattern post is the work of Christa Rose Falk, from the blog Love.Inspire.Create.. These photos were taken on her recent trip to The Big Island and I was blown away by the amazing textures and colors! Each photo could inspire an entire print collection. A big thanks to Christa for letting me share [...]
