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The pillow search continues…I like the bright colors and illustrative design of these two pillows by Stig Lindberg.

This wonderful pillow features the original textile design by Swedesh artist Stig Lindberg. Printed by the classic Swedish textile company Ljungbergs. Simply beautiful.
Wash cold. Do not tumble dry. 100% Cotton.
Size: 18″ x 18″

Black or Red

$49.99, Buy it here.

I’ve been doing some pillow shopping for my living room (been on a sans-pillow kick for a while) and want to mix things up with a colorful pattern. It’s been tough finding something that feels like it’ll work, especially since I always tend towards safe solids…just in case you’re in the same boat, here’s some of the ones I found yesterday that seem sort of interesting.

(left to right, top to bottom)
Radial Pillow, $70.00, Buy it here.
Patchwork Kilim Pillow, $45.00, Buy it here.
Ikat Patch Pillow, $14.99, Buy it here.
Java Embroidered Applique, $90.00, Buy it here.
Striped Pillow: Red, $98.00 $59.00, Buy it here.
Multi-Blocks Pillow, $35.00, Buy it here.
Patchwork Kilim Pillow $45.00, Buy it here.
Swami Black Decorative Pillow, $190.00, Buy it here.
Bespoke Pillows set of 3 by Maharam, $345.00, Buy it here.

Check out these fun pillows that stay within the black/white theme. There’s also a 3-D Eye Chart Pillow that’s just like the regular one but might make your eyes hurt.

Eye Chart Pillow: $95.00, Buy it here.
Outside the doctor’s office, and eye chart becomes a charming sight. Somewhere between modern design and sight gag, this pillow is both fresh and familiar. 17“ W x 17“ H

Conversation Pieces Pillow #1:
The Conversation Pieces collection is and ode to the art of conversation. Like any good confab, this pillow works best in a group and situated on a comfy sofa. Big talk or small talk? You choose.
16“ W x 12“ H: $65.00, Buy it here.
17“ W x 17“ H: $95.00, Buy it here.

[posted by katie]

I heart this embroidered pillow- for the script on front, yes, and also for the embroidery on the back (click on link to see detail).

Our over-sized Fair & Square pillow is an embroidered cushion in Chinese hemp. The cushion’s deco-design was developed by FairTrade Designers with inspiration from traditional ethnic chinese embroidery and Danish embroidered tradition with the ‘Home Sweet Home’ cushion, which carries a message that signals personal values.

Available in collegiate lettering or script.
The back side of each pillow is brightly embroidered with the name & hand print of the person who made it.
24″ x 24″

$115.00, Buy it here.

The pillow on the left reminded me of the Google News Cushion, but the font and words are completely different, so fair play…all that being said, it’s a heck of a lot more affordable.

credo pillow, $21.95, Buy it here.

Plain white pouf spells out black helvetica declarations that inspire us. 100% cotton, plain back. Feather-down insert; hidden zipper closure. Machine wash. 16″ sq.

lit 101 pillow, $19.95, Buy it here.

Black square shelves white literary images. Looks well-read. 100% cotton, plain back. Feather-down insert; hidden zipper closure. Machine wash. Imported. 18″ sq.

[posted by katie]

We’ve posted the Blah Blah Blanket($104.00) by Donna Wilson before, and it seems only right to highlight a few other items of her collection as well. Keep in mind that the blankets are more of a smaller kid/baby size (or wall hanging?).

Blah Blah Cushion (available for pre-order), 15.75 x 15.75 inches, $100.00
Faces Blanket (available for pre-order), 37.5 x 24 inches, $104.00
Rainy Day Blanket, 37.5 x 24 inches, $104.00

Buy it here.

This organic bedding from Area is perfect for keeping a bedroom simple yet sophisticated.

Area offers informal yet sophisticated products for the home – products based on the modern Scandinavian concept of good design for everyday. All of Area’s products are made from natural fibers and are constructed for comfort, convenience and easy care.

The Louie Organic Coverlets [and Shams] are made from 100% organic cotton in soft matelasse.

Full/Queen or King Coverlet: $290.00,
Buy it here.
Shams, $ 80.00, Buy it here.

Come on, be man or woman enough to admit it’s cute and that you want one too.

30 x 30 cm (12 x 12″)

$75.00, Buy it here.

You can save 20% on beds, mattresses, bedding, casegoods, etc. through November 11 at DWR…it’d be smart to take advantage if you’ve been looking to freshen up your sleeping space.

Shown on right:
Zola Bed-Queen, $2,500.00 Now: $2,000.00 Buy it here.
Nest Heather Duvet Cover, $250.00 – $320.00 Now: $212.50 – $272.00, Buy it here.
Nest Organic Flat Sheet, $115.00 – $180.00 Now: $97.75 – $153.00, Buy it here.
Nest Organic Fitted Sheet, $105.00 – $165.00 Now: $89.25 – $140.25, Buy it here.

Show your love for cats or dogs (or both) with these quirky pillows from k studio.

Great design, green materials, and social responsibility need not be at odds with one another. In fact, at k studio they think these ideas are inseparable. They started this company with just this idea in mind.
At Shelly and Mary Klein’s growing studio in Grand Rapids, Michigan, they manage each product from start to finish. They start with fabric made from some of the most sustainable materials available such as hemp, organic cotton, and recycled wool. K studio designs are generated in house and are then embroidered, assembled, packaged, and shipped by their skilled team.

appx. 14″ square
Dog Pillow: $110.00,
Buy it here.
Cat Pillow: $110.00,
Buy it here.

Check it out- this duvet is printed to look like cardboard boxes, which might provoke mixed feelings but the intention seems entirely good.

The Home Duvet lets you sleep under a cardboard box so a homeless person doesn’t have to!
This high quality duvet cover features a photographic print of a cardboard box. This produces an extremely sharp image that stays flexible because the ink is printed directly in the cotton. The image will stay crisp after frequent washing.
The cotton has a thread count of 144 threads per square inch, so it’s soft to the touch virtually non-iron. The duvet cover is produced in Pakistan and child labour is not used.
30% of the gross profits go to Centrepoint, the UK charity for homeless young people aged 16-25 (charity number 292411). Every night Centrepoint provides support and housing for 800 vulnerable homeless young people

Designer: Peggy van Neer

Single Duvet: £33.95 GBP ($59.80)
Double Duvet: £42.95 GBP ($75.66)
King Duvet: £49.95 GBP ($88.00)
Pillow Case: £5.95 GBP ($10.48)
Buy it here.

Sometimes simple white bed linens is all a room needs, but in this case the circle embroidery provides just enough detail to ward off any accusations of being boring.

Sanford Burrows’ streamlined designs are meticulously embroidered onto their linens, adding texture and warmth to each piece. The base is an Egyptian cotton fabric produced by one of Italy’s leading textile companies to ensure the finest quality and craftsmanship.

While techniques are traditional, Sanford Burrows designs are decidedly modern. White space and clean lines don’t overpower, but become an integral part of your design landscape.

Standard Shams Pair, $148.00
King Shams Pair, $166.00
Queen Duvet & Shams Set, $591.00
King Duvet & Shams Set, $657.00

Buy it here.

Remember the fun of those Hypercolor T-shirts? Now you can relive that same experience with a pillow.

These highly innovative pillows change colors when touched (black to green / blue, red to violet, burgundy to purple). Simply place your hand or body on the pillows and your natural heat will cause the thermosensitive layers to react. Only the touched area will temporarily change color; the original look will reappear within one minute. The pillows are available in two textures–Snakeskin (rigid) and Lambskin (smooth).

Please note that this product can only be used indoors.
Made of crystallized thermosensitive snakeskin or lambskin layers, cotton / poly stuffing

Medium: 17″x17″, $150.00
Large: 25″x25″, $200.00

Buy it here.

This is a lovely example of how handmade items can have incredible detail. Wonder how long it would take to embroider something this size? Probably way longer than I’d ever have patience for…

This incredibly soft cushion slip has been hand-embroidered from the finest silk threads and is backed in ivory cream 100% cotton. The cream silk embroidery follows the movement of the central gray leaf design giving the pattern a three-dimensional effect. The indentations of the stitches are barely visible as they have been so tightly bound, creating smooth lines and curves. Please note that this cushion slip is sold without the cushion.

Hand-embroidered silk cushion in ivory cream and gray

€237 or $364 (approx),
Buy it here.

These made the rounds a while back and now they are finally available for purchase.

Designed by Stephen Reed and Alistair Willmott
Washable covers: 55%cotton, 45% linen.
450mm x 450mm x 100mm

1 Wordplay cushion £17.95 + £2.50 p&p
2 Wordplay cushions £33.95 + £4.30 p&p
3 Wordplay cushions £47.95 + £5.70 p&p
4 Wordplay cushions £59.95 + £8.22 p&p
5 or more Wordplay cushions £14.00 + £2.00 p&p for each cushion

Buy it here.