Isolating a Painting on Photoshop for Repeat

The final post in this series, following “Painting A Textile Design.”

ProcessKaty RosenthalNovember 14, 2018creative process, repeat design, pattern design, textile design, Technique, creative, Creativity, HandpaintedComment

Coptic Textiles

Tapestries from the last stage of Ancient Egypt document the era’s massive cultural upheaval.

InspirationKaty RosenthalOctober 17, 2018Textiles, Textile History, Decorative Arts, Tapestry, Textile Techniques, Ancient, MotifsComment

Claude Paradin’s ‘Devises Heroïques’

The seminal publication of iconic emblems that swept through Europe.

Katy RosenthalOctober 10, 2018

Greek Black Figure Pottery

The iconic style that dominated the Mediterranean market thousands of years ago still has lasting influence today.

Fabergé Eggs

Once you’ve seen one, you’ll want to see them all.

InspirationKaty RosenthalSeptember 18, 2018Design, Design Inspiration, design history, technique, OrnamentComment

Pink Ornamental Grasses

These fanciful plants feel at once Earthy and otherworldly, giving them a unique allure.

InspirationKaty RosenthalAugust 22, 2018Flora, Plants, Plantlife, Landscapes, Garden, Gardening, Nature, natural, Palette, Pink, Mood, Vibe, Aura, AtmosphereComment

Kit Kemp's Mythical Creatures

An award-winning British interior designer’s brings her signature witty style to unique collections of both china and hand embroidered textiles.

Inspiring Me This Week, Pt. II

What caught my attention and held it this week.

Katy RosenthalAugust 1, 2018

Reetha

Also known as soapnuts, soapberries, or washnuts, these incredible all-natural cleansers are part of the eco-friendly process behind organic silk.

ProcessKaty RosenthalJuly 25, 2018Organic, Natural, Biodegradable, Conscious Consumer, eco-conscious, naturalComment

Arpana Rayamajhi x Diamonds With A Story

Jewelry designer Arpana Rayamajhi’s collaboration with Australian company Diamonds With A Story shines light on her talent through a shift in materials.

Vintage Oyster Plates

Unique pieces that bring big personality to the table.

What Do I Mean by 'Organic Ahimsa Silk'?

The difference between organic and conventional silk may be more nuanced than you thought.

The Book Barn

A book lover’s gem in Niantic, CT.

InspirationKaty RosenthalJune 27, 2018Books, Research, Resournces, Design History, Antique, Textile History, Design Resource, InspirationComment

Chinese Rank Badges

A shining example of textiles’ power to communicate.

InspirationKaty RosenthalJune 20, 2018Inspiration, Design History, Textile History, Textiles, Animals, Birds, China, Chinese Textiles, Weaving, Woven, EmbroideryComment

Bode

A young and inspiring line of one-of-a-kind pieces, largely made from vintage fabrics.

Companies I LoveKaty RosenthalJune 10, 2018Vintage, Dead stock, Upcycling, Slow Fashion, Quilting, Patchwork, Bode, Made in New YorkComment

Behind The 'La Petite Patisserie' Scarf

The inspirations and process for creating the design for the ‘La Petite Patisserie’ scarf.