Wednesday 22 July 2009

A Fresh New Life





In my work I try as much as possible to encourage my clients to reuse, repurpose, and reinvent their old pieces or pieces which may have been passed down to them from family members. I often get little old stools or chairs or lamps dropped into me from clients wanting me to choose a fabric which would work with the rest of their things. They usually just leave it up to me and then I deliver the piece back to them with a fresh new look.

I was recently asked by one of my lovely clients to make some cushions out of some old embroideries she had. I thought I would post them here today as I have become a little obsessed with them myself. I wish I could take them home and add them to my cushion collection. I think they look great mixed with the black and white geometric cushion. They even have the old pencil markings on the fabric which we kept.

Images - Anna Spiro
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34 comments:

  1. Kalee22 July 2009 at 11:48

    These pillow are divine. I adore the details and the concept. Thanks for sharing!

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  2. Simply Mel {Reverie}22 July 2009 at 12:12

    STUNNING! I want these! Beautiful talent...and big kudos for reusing such pretty things!

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  3. Jessica @ Lavender and Lilies22 July 2009 at 12:16

    I love them. Absolutely gorgeous.

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  4. pixelimpress22 July 2009 at 12:42

    oh, i adore this collection! pam

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  5. Anonymous22 July 2009 at 12:43

    great idea, thanks for sharing. It's great to hear that you encourage your customers to reuse and repurpose. I'm definitely inspired!

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  6. Dumbwit Tellher22 July 2009 at 12:43

    Your client "done good". I really love these & think leaving the pencil markings makes them that much more unique. Lovely job!

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  7. Rachael22 July 2009 at 12:47

    So pretty!

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  8. ryah22 July 2009 at 12:55

    hi! i love your site, so true to its blog's name ;) more beautiful things!;)

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  9. Ros22 July 2009 at 13:04

    Wow, beautiful cushions - They would be nice in my house as well!!

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  10. Ms. B @ Millie Deel22 July 2009 at 13:36

    Oh those are adorable! Wonderful work! The pencil markings really do make them special.

    xo

    Jennifer
    http://milliedeel.blogspot.com/

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  11. Jordan22 July 2009 at 14:33

    Pillows are great! But what I really love is that pink couch, Can I get one of those for my room? ;)

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  12. Zuniga Interiors Design Studio22 July 2009 at 14:48

    How lovely! I aleays look forward to your posts! One day I hope to visit your fabulous looking shop! If I can make it there!

    Take Care!
    Michelle Zuniga

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  13. Caitlin22 July 2009 at 16:05

    Anna,
    Thanks for posting this. I recently found a stash of my grandmothers beautiful bed linens from the 50's. I was thinking of having a quilt made but small throw pillows would be the perfect simple and chic solution to keep the memories of her near.

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  14. Tracy Watier22 July 2009 at 16:41

    Love these. I have several pieces of embroidered linens, from both grandmothers, that I would love to use in such a way but can't ever commit to an end use. One day I'll decide not to put them back into the box...

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  15. Sharon22 July 2009 at 19:24

    I love that idea. They really are beautiful.

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  16. Sharnel22 July 2009 at 19:44

    They are very beautiful. I can see why you love them.

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  17. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions22 July 2009 at 21:10

    Very pretty! What a great way to reinvent something. I agree they look great with the black geometric pillow. Your client must be so pleased!

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  18. Kellie Collis22 July 2009 at 22:10

    You certainly have a fabulous talent with cushions!! These look stunning, your clients is going to be delighted.

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  19. Mahala22 July 2009 at 22:18

    Completely charming! I now am spurred on to use the beautiful fabrics that I have been collecting for years.

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  20. amie23 July 2009 at 00:45

    love these! such a clever way to re-use.

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  21. Jennifer23 July 2009 at 07:07

    these are so lovely! what a nice idea.

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  22. samia23 July 2009 at 08:21

    u certainly injected life into these awesome creations.. yes they truly are a deal to steal.. :) love them completely.. can u show us the details how u created them..

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  23. Jen23 July 2009 at 09:49

    great idea, so personal and unique.

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  24. Lisar23 July 2009 at 10:20

    I am continually inspired by the lovely things you show us all...and these are no exception...Thanks!!!
    I am coming to Qld next month and am hoping to pop in to your lovely oasis....can't wait to see some of your things in real life!!!

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  25. Cate Lawrence23 July 2009 at 12:15

    These are simply lovely!

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  26. alishagwen23 July 2009 at 12:59

    la la lovely

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  27. la la Lovely23 July 2009 at 23:51

    so pretty! And what a great idea.. I have some really old pieces like that and wasn't sure what to do with them... love this idea!

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  28. maureenlynne26 July 2009 at 12:44

    these are very lovely pillows....perhaps a second calling is occurring? that of pillow designer...

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  29. Sarah's Fab Day29 July 2009 at 00:46

    These are so pretty and I love the idea of reusing something that you love.

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  30. Jen Beaudet 29 July 2009 at 09:00

    These pillows are absolutely adorable. I love them! I agree, you could go into the business of making these. Makes me want to get out the sewing machine. Thanks for having such an inspirational blog!

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  31. anastasia31 July 2009 at 00:27

    i've inherited a hoard of embroidered hankies and would love to use them but somehow thinking of cutting into them freaks me out; even though i know they'd look gorgeous when i was done.

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  32. Olga7 August 2009 at 20:16

    Such a perfect combination of patterns! You have such a great eye for details.

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  33. Unknown9 August 2009 at 14:20

    I adore these cushions!! Any chance you could make some more for me to order and pay you lots of money for?? :) Beautiful!

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  34. Lady San Pedro12 August 2009 at 00:41

    This is just charming!

    Wish we could have some pinks in the house too.

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