Papillon Linens - European Elegance

OK, so I have been in hibernation. I'm officially out, spring is here and it is invigorating. It doesn't hurt that it is 79 degrees and sunny, sorry for you folks still in the chill;-) I read s...

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I was lucky enough to see the impressive exhibition of Claude Monet's "The London" series, which resulted from three separate painting campaigns from 1899 to 1901 - about 20 years ago at The Hi...

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This time of year usually finds me in a more reflective mood, with the ancient desire to hibernate. Moving from hot to cold, outside to in, I am in an up and down kind of mood. I thought I woul...

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I know summer is not officially over, but when I saw these on my wonderful friend and customer's website BEADBOARD UPCOUNTRY , I just had to join in the fall fun! Another woman after my own hea...

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I was thrilled beyond belief when the US representative of this incredible company commented on my blog, and was kind enough to leave her company's web address. They will be exhibiting at MAISO...

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As I mentioned below, I had such a great time at the recent Las Vegas Market and so much was due to the wonderful people that own and run POSTCARDS HOME - the showroom where my goods are repre...

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At the recent Las Vegas show, I had such a delightful time meeting some of the brilliant designers in our showroom! I have already done a post on my friend JACKIE VON TOBEL and her beautiful n...

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We have the greatest showroom in the mart, I think! Right on the first floor, next to an excellent restaurant - nobody can pass it up once they walk by! This is all due to the multi-talented ow...

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If you haven't made plans to come to the Las Vegas show yet, there's still time! This will be the biggest and best with more accessories and new vendors than ever. I will post just a few pictur...

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I'm really crazy for all colors and shades of the red family. Being an Aries and a fire sign, might have something to do with it. I do tend to love the warm reds, ruby, pomegranate, coral, wate...

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I was so surprised and excited when I read TOBI FAIRLEY'S BLOG the other day about this subject. There, as the first example was a project that I designed years ago for EL CAPITAN CANYON , outs...

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Well, maybe New York and a host of other cosmopolitan cities around the world, but I happen to live in Las Vegas right now, so this is a treat for me! You might say that all casinos are gaudy a...

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It's time to start planning your buying trip to THE WORLD MARKET CENTER in Las Vegas. Yes, it gets really hot here in August, but the folks at the mart make sure they take good care of you. Wit...

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Sorry for my absence, but I have moved both my home and office! It is not much fun and I am still unpacking, but looking forward to redecorating a new place! Hopefully, I will eventually be abl...

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I know we all love collecting beautiful design books and one of my favorite publishers is BETA-PLUS from Belgium. They are prolific in publishing high quality books on architecture, gardening a...

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I would be remiss if I didn't post something in honor of my Irish ancestry. Well, part of my ancestry anyway. Like most Americans I have an eclectic mix, but I do know about my green roots. I h...

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If you haven't seen the brand new COUNTRY LIVING March issue, you need to check it out! I'm thrilled because they have shown our slip covered bench on a full page and it looks wonderful. It is...

http://papillonlinens.blogspot.com/2010/02/our-slip-covered-bench-in-country.html

I promised more pictures from last weeks show in Las Vegas, so here they are! We had a great show with a very positive response to our new offerings. Everyone loved the tone on tone embroidery ...

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Welcome to the World Market Center in Las Vegas this week! I am so honored that PAPILLON LINENS is included in the selection of home furnishings to be represented by interior designers, Craig D...

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Just in - from the trade publication HOME TEXTILES TODAY , author Hermine Mariaux has surveyed the trends in textiles. For her astute assessment click here for the full article. She covers the ...

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I can't believe it has been raining here, a lot! This is the desert and I knew that it rained occasionally, after living here just over three years - I had given up on rainy days. We would have...

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When I first started this company, one of my first purchases was the incredibly beautiful and informative book THE BOOK OF FINE LINEN by Françoise de Bonneville. This is an incredible resource...

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A dear friend of mine was kind enough to send me some photos of his lovely home recently. I had requested them, as I had been enjoying more and more posts on Belgian interiors from other blogs ...

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I just about fell over when I saw this drop-dead gorgeous chaise on the blog VELVET & LINEN , from the fabulous collection at WINDSOR SMITH . It reminds me of the most favorite piece of doll ...

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Breaking news: The prestigious LIBERTY OF LONDON is going into partnership with TARGET for a spring launch collection! This will include everything from home fashion, clothing and accessories...

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