Fashion Spotlight: Horror Vacui (The Fear of Empty)

This is my first post since our world has been turned upside down due to Covid-19. And while I am disappointed that so many events and Spring plans have been canceled, I am also taking the time to pause, reset and spend time on things that fill my heart : such as playing more with my children, taking better care of myself through exercise and diving into new inspirational finds either in the design or fashion worlds. Today, I thought I would share one of my new fashion finds as a little bit of beauty can go a long way to lift my spirits and day dream of the better days ahead.

Product Launch: Alexis Walter Maison

Alexis Walter, a fine artist based in New Orleans who is best known for her abstract landscape paintings in the most amazing color combinations, is soon launching a fabric collection called “Maison” this Fall. I can’t wait to get my hands on these gorgeous prints. Each pattern in the collection appears to be hand painted in soft but colorful hues which make for a calming and artsy/eclectic feel.

One to Know: Taelor Fisher

I am a huge supporter of the fine arts or any realm of ‘art’ really. We would not have a culture without it. So when a new artist catches my eye, I like to spread the news. Lately, Taelor Fisher from Dallas has me searching for wall space in my own home as well as waiting for the perfect client project in which to place her ethereal botanical paintings in.

Her work is inspired by “botanical impermanence, and the way that we repurpose natural elements through tradition.” Her reinterpretations of the botanical world can be described as “charmingly chaotic” which sounds like the perfect kind of chaos me. Here are a few of my favorite pieces…

Designer Tip: My favorite household cleaners

As much as I love my pets, the messes can be so bothersome! Our family has two four-legged members- a small white Maltese and a rescue cat. My parents have a small Yorkshire Terrier which comes to stay on extended visits when my parents travel. It seems the smaller and sweeter the dog, the more often unpleasantries abound. No matter how diligent I am with potty breaks, our sweet visitor leaves anxious little puddles around the house. With all the cleaning up I have been doing this past week, I thought it would be a good time to share my favorite household cleaners for all of life’s little messes.

One to Know: Aronson Woodworks

As many Americans know, a large part of the furniture manufacturing industry has moved overseas to Asia. Yes, this greatly reduces costs but the disadvantages become innovation in new product and design, customizable options and level of quality and longevity. So when I was recently introduced to Aronson Woodworks, my heart skipped a few beats. In furniture design, it’s rare to see a line that is radically new and different from what I have seen before with a beautiful story behind the company to boot. Let me now spread the word….

@brookecoleinteriors