Mia + Finn Linens

I'm newly obsessed with a line of bed and table linens called Mia + Finn. I'm especially into the bedding...the collection is full of cheery, playful, delightfully boho prints that would be perfect for casual bedrooms and kids rooms. Owner Caroline Defrance, a French women (ironic last name, right?), has the linens handmade in Rajathan and the aesthetic of Mia + Finn definitely reflects a French meets Indian sensibility. I particularly love the contrast edging that adorns many of the pieces. Here's a sampling of what they offer:

So cute, isn't it? If you're a Dallas reader, you can buy these at Mary Cates & Co. Otherwise, you can buy directly on the Mia + Finn site!

Pretty Sheeting from Anthropologie

Quick note to tell you about some new favorite bed linens via Anthro. Their Eyelet Embroidered Sheet Set is rocking my world. I LOVE the lineup of colors and the gorgeous embroidered detailing! And to add to the awesomeness, they are made of Egyptian cotton, which is the best in my humble opinion. Take a look...

So cute, huh?

Kim Parker Art + Textiles

If your home is in need of a jolt of color and vitality, then consider bringing in some of Kim Parker's creations. A painter whose work has attracted attention from heavy-hitting retailers like Bloomingdale's and licensing deals with companies like Spode and the Rug Company, Kim Parker has built a little empire with her art. Not only can you purchase KP's original works and prints for your walls, you can also buy her pillows, rugs, fabric, bedding, accessories, and stationery.

Not surprisingly, I really like her bold, quirky textiles. Pillows, rugs, and fabrics are produced under her own label,  and can be purchased directly through her online store. These hand-embroidered 100% New Zealand wool pillows are super fresh and fun:

Kim Parker Home® Designer Pillow Collection

KP's Jeweled Garden fabric is available by the yard in silk shantung, linen, and velvet. I love this for draperies in a girls room:

Jeweled Garden from the Kim Parker Home® Fabric Collection

Now produced by hand in India (she talks about this on her blog), Kim Parker Home® rugs are packed with the same exuberant, colorful original designs as the other textiles in the collection. Add one of these to a bland space and trust that it will no longer be boring to the eye. As you can imagine, many of the styles are floral but I'm more partial to the geometric and abstract ones:

"Cantaloupe Stripe" Throw Rug

Kim Parker Home® "Samba" Plush Designer Rug, © Kim Parker 2009. All rights reserved.

I loved this one that the Rug Company produced when KP was collaborating with them:

Blue Rink rug, © Kim Parker 2009. All rights reserved.

Kim Parker Home® produces lots of bedding. The "Anil's Garden" design is available in a Kantha pillow and quilt set. I love its funky boho vibe:

Kim Parker Home® Kantha Quilt "Anil's Garden"

And to wrap up, we have to go back to the brand's foundation, Kim's artwork. I'm a fan of Kim Parker's paintings, which can be viewed on her online gallery. She is a brilliant colorist and has a knack for creating movement, life, and texture. Her floral pieces area really beautiful...here's one of my favorites (it's for sale):

"Morea Garden" ©Kim Parker 2010. 20'' x 26"; acrylic on canvas.

And I was immediately drawn to many of her abstract works...most of the ones on my wish list are from her Urban Essay series. I'd love to have a set of them hanging in my house. Although I insist that you go look at the whole lot, here are a few examples:

"Urban Essay No. 1" 22'' X 30'' ; Acrylic on paper ©Kim Parker 2012. All rights reserved.

"Urban Essay No. 24" 22'' X 30'' ; Acrylic on paper ©Kim Parker 2012. All rights reserved.

"Urban Essay No. 3" 22'' X 30'' ; Acrylic on paper ©Kim Parker 2012. All rights reserved.

What do you think of the Kim Parker Home set? I can't help but love all of the color and flowers. And it's so great to see an artist's work used in so many different iterations. It must be pretty wild to see your art on everything from plates to pillows! 

I also applaud her for progressing beyond the licensing deals with the larger companies. With her own brand, she decides how her products are manufactured and distributed which puts her closer to the artisans who produce everything. That freedom and control helps ensure that her vision is executed and I'm sure it will keep the brand from becoming overexposed and generic.

Sleep Number Lyocell Sheets + Giveaway!

I am such a lucky girl...last week I received a set of Sleep Number® Lyocell sheets to try out. I was asked to review this product and in all honesty, I have nothing but great things to say about it!

I am very particular about bed linens and I doubted that the Sleep Number sheets would be as good as the ones I already have. I typically sleep on Sferra Egyptian cotton sateen sheets and they feel amazing, so my bar was set pretty high.

After washing them and testing out the Sleep Number set for a few nights, I was delighted to find that the all-natural lyocell was just as silky and soft as the Egyptian cotton sateen. I think it breathes a bit better too because I haven't gotten hot during the night since sleeping on the lyocell.

The Lyocell sheeting comes in six pretty colors and I chose "Diamond," which is a classic white. As you can see here, it works perfectly with the euro shams that I already had.

The sheets are with equipped Sleep Number's SmartFit™ and Logic™ Label system which is designed to make bed making quick and easy. These clever features ensure a secure fit through fully elasticized edges and corners and these cool anchor bands that keep the corners from popping off. Putting a fitted sheet on my king-sized bed can be a frustrating task, but with these helpful touches, it was fast and hassle-free.

To sum it all up, I really love these sheets. They are super comfortable and the quality seems to be fantastic. Plus, they are made in the USA (with "imported materials") and I definitely appreciate that. I'm excited to be sleeping on them tonight!

I want you to be able to experience the fabulousness too and Sleep Number has graciously offered to giveaway one Lyocell Sheet Set! 

Enter to win now via this link!

Also, if you're in the market for a new mattress, don't miss the Sleep Number Sleep Better Chat on September 23rd. Participants are eligible to enter and win a Sleep Number bed!

Finally, Sleep Number is having a huge sale right now and among other things, the Lyocell sheets are 50% off! Here are the details...

Looking for new bedding for the new year?

Try this one from Z Gallerie. I'm partial to the embroidered "Modern Key" portion of the set, so I think they need to step it up and get the duvet in that pattern.