Pillow Pusher

We all love pillows, right? Since they are easy to add and subtract from a space, pillows provide an opportunity to be bold and have some fun with your decor. Especially if most or all of your upholstery is solid and neutral, a few colorful, patterned pillows will bring personality and vitality to a space. And of course, they are comfy and (usually) not expensive. What's not to love?

I'm constantly sourcing pillows for all different sorts of styles and color schemes, and I wanted to share a few that have caught my eye recently...

Crewel Prism Pillow - Urban Outfitters ||| Black and White Spotted Pillow - Furbish

Orange Fancy Greek Key Pillow - Live.Like.You ||| Abundance Toss Pillow - World Market

Moroccan Pillow Lapis Blue - Wisteria ||| Diamond Lights Pillow - Live.Like.You

Mumbai Pillow - Furbish ||| DwellStudio Zebra Kelly Green Pillow - Zinc Door
Circle Chevron Linen Pillow - COCOCOZY ||| Deco Dot Pillow - Shades of Light
Duralee Parasols Pillow - Etsy ||| Burnt Orange Block Print Lumbar Pillow - World Market

Coco's Flower - COCOCOZY ||| Colorful Embroidered Floral Pillow - Shades of Light
Colorful Squares Embroidered Pillow - Zinc Door ||| Palmyra in Castle Grey - Katherine Rally
Duralee Blue Diamond Trellis Pillow - Etsy ||| Paintbrush Silk Pillow Cover - West Elm

Blue Stamens Cushion Cover - Supermarket  |||  Retro Star Linen Pillow Case Black - Supermarket

Twisting Throw Pillow - Supermarket  |||  Lattice Pillow by Hammocks & High Tea - Burke Decor

So, who is shopping for pillows now? Any good sources to share? For ready-made options, I always check out Furbish and Etsy, because both offer a wide selection of styles and the prices are good. If you're cruising Etsy, be sure to check out Woody Liana.  She is one of my favorite sellers because her quality is outstanding and so are her prices. Plus the orders are wrapped up all pretty like this:

Custom Cool Bespoke Rugs

I'm always on the lookout for custom rug options. I bookmarked Custom Cool a while back after seeing their store featured in a fall issue of Elle Decor, but for whatever reason I didn't delve into their site until recently. After hundreds of clicks, I'm now very well acquainted with their creations and I couldn't be more excited about this new resource.

Here an interior shot of their adorable store in the Hamptons...

Image via Elle Decor, photo by Eric Striffler

As you might have surmised from their name, Custom Cool creates custom rugs, pillows, and other accessories for the home. Their hand-woven rugs and kilims are made with top-notch materials like silk, Pashmina, Linen, Nettle, and New Zealand and Himalayan wool. And best of all, they amazing designs. There are ikats, geometrics, florals, and fresh abstracts...and all can be ordered in any color combination. My mind is spinning after seeing just a fraction of the gorgeous options...

This photo was taken in Nepal, where some of the rugs are made. This fab design is called Opaque...

And here are some of my other favorites from the site (you will see them as you click through the different color palettes)...

 This photo is from a Facebook album of shots for their catalog. That chair is so cool, isn't it?

Here are a few of the exquisite, handmade Custom Cool cushions...

Whew, lots to look at and believe it or not, that's only a fraction of what you can see on the Custom Cool site! 

What do you think of Custom Cool's creations? I really like their designs and the whole concept of being able to customize every facet of a rug. Well-made rugs are expensive so you might as well get exactly what you want and need! I also appreciate that Custom Cool is GoodWeave certified (i.e. no child labor is used). 

The only slight downside to CC is the price point and the lead time. The prices are not out of line though, because they reflect the premium materials and expert craftsmanship that make each piece so special. In the long run, the higher level of quality and durability will offset the initial cost. Also, the long production/delivery schedule (2-3 months) is very typical for custom, handmade rugs. So if you have the budget and a bit of patience, definitely consider using Custom Cool. To me, they are a much needed alternative to Madeleine Weinrib and I'm excited to have them as a resource!