I cannot believe it is August!! It has certainly been a strange summer for everyone and a sense of time is thrown all off balance. Here in Louisiana we are settling into our hottest weather of the year. The light has changed….a reminder that cooler days will come. Probably not until October, but they will come. I love Ankara in moss/blush because it’s such a lovely design for both summer and fall. It’s a lively floral yet the colors are neutral and calm. This is a pillow that is at home in both a living room or a bedroom. Relaxed living is what Paprika Home is all about!
COLOR INSPIRATION OF THE DAY
I hope everyone is doing well! Louisiana is gradually reopening. Slow and steady is the word.
One of the perks of slowing down for me has been the time to play around with a few new designs and presentations. In that spirit I thought it might be fun to take a look behind the scenes at how some of the prints come together.
First of all I am always gathering inspiration. Always. I follow designers, read design magazines and books, peruse Pinterest and Instagram daily and am forever excited by the immense creativity I see. I keep tear sheets that inspire me in files, I hang them on my walls, I take pictures of color combinations I find appealing when I’m out and about. I have a large table in my studio I made from doors and it is my everlasting joy to leave clusters of ideas in various spots to percolate. This is a wonderful process for me because I need to live with the “story” as it develops.
Once the story coalesces into a feeling the real beginning of a design takes shape in my mind. It always involves a feeling, motifs that express the feeling, and colors the feeling evokes. A mood/color board like the one I posted becomes the guide for, in this case: pastel colors, a pop of color, and a relaxed vibe with a slightly global feel. But to be perfectly honest, I most often work from the tear sheets taped to a poster board so I can add/subtract sheets as I progress. It’s much more informal, but a board nonetheless.
I think about where the fabric or pillow will be used. Sometimes that influences the color, but really in the end I lean into where my instincts take me. I don’t necessarily build a collection although yes, some designs are meant to work together, but honestly I prefer the happy coincidence of patterns and colors working together. I’m not overly concerned with being trendy when it comes to what I design for Paprika Home. I love what I love and go with the flow when what I love changes. It’s a pretty good gig and it works for me.
Hope y’all have a wonderful weekend!
credits: Cottage veranda chair: mainlybaskets.com | La Jolla basket: Serena and Lily | dishes: mydesignchic.com | door: Pinterest
Mara mist
Who says neutral colors mean beige? Mara mist is perfectly suited to play the role of neutral with deeper tones of color. Pale blues to deep indigo, seafoam greens, pea green, chartruese, plum, rose and yes, even tones of beige work beautifully with this gem. What will you mix it with??
POP OF COLOR
Bring a pop of color to your decor with the new vibrant colorations for Nala and Keely! Pillows are such an easy way to uplift your home. These bright and bold colors will radiate cheerful vibes throughout your home.
PAPRIKA HOME PILLOWS
Oh so happy to introduce Paprika Home pillows! Decorative pillows are a great way to spruce up a room quickly, and Paprika Home makes it easy. Our pillow covers are available in all of our fabrics. We offer two sizes and two fabric grounds: 16” x 16” (Cotton Twill/Cotton Linen) and 18” x 18”(Cotton Linen.)
Just like our fabrics, our covers are print to order, so please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery.
