Ice, Ice Baby
Tuesday, July 13, 2010 | Category: Color, Decorating, Fabric, Material Girls Projects, Shops and Showrooms
Dear retailers and “to the trade” showrooms,
I have one, and only one, request of you this year. Please make available more icy blue fabrics, wallpapers, paints, and trims. You have done a great job of providing us designers with lots of blue-greens and gray-greens, but there seems to be a shortage in the gray-blue department.
Now I know this is a very specific colourway and it hasn’t spread like wildfire yet (like the turquoise has). I also realize it is my fault for selecting something more forthcoming, but I beg of you, please save me from a shortage of fabric options to present my clients, and also save those clients from having to purchase these ridiculously expensive fabrics that I present, just to be able to use this rare shade of blue.
And Target, if you are listening, please start carrying this icy blue hue too- because we all know, that once it trickles down to you, it’s just about everywhere else.
Sincerely (and desperately)
Emily Johnston
If you, like me, are looking for this rare hue, here is a list of fabrics that have helped me push through the icy blue famine-
Celerie Kimble- Hot House Flowers- Mineral (Schumacher)
Kravet Couture- Grace Horizon (Kravet)
Barbara Barry- Unity Glacier- Velvet (Kravet)
Highland Court trim- Jacquard Tape- (Duralee)
Aptos- Slate (Pindler and Pindler)
Crowning Glory- Ice (Robert Allen)
- Posted By Emily-Dallas
- 6 Comments
- Category: Color, Decorating, Fabric, Material Girls Projects, Shops and Showrooms
5 Comments to 'Ice, Ice Baby'
Camberley, The Bella Life 13 Jul 10 at 12:43 pm
My sister used ice blue as one of the colors in her wedding a couple of months ago. It. Was. Beautiful. Ice blue is such a classy neutral color. I know when she looks back on her wedding {in years to come} she will not regret her color choice.
-C
Barbara 13 Jul 10 at 12:54 pm
If there is one thing we know here in Carmel, CA, it’s icey blue-grey. There are several books which may help you if you haven’t already explored them. On the pricier side, Larsen Luxe (sort of Zen/Contemporary,) Nina Campbell Belzoro (opulent) and Manuel Canovas Millenium (there is a lovely slubbed linen/viscose/jute fabric.) Fabricut, Duralee, Stout and RM Coco have a number of nice blue-greys in their multi-purpose book line. J.F. Fabrics offers a few nice blue-greys in the icey family in their Magnolia, Entourage and Santorini books. For linen and linen blends, I would recommend Laura Ashley and Romo. Lots of colors there.
Hope this helps.
Jessica 14 Jul 10 at 12:57 pm
I’m using the same color scheme for my bedroom, i found this coverlet and sheets from Scandia Home that are perfect… one side is ice blue the other is gray and it’s reversible. http://www.scandiadown.com/parent.asp?product=C927x&dept_id=8700
Jan Jessup 14 Jul 10 at 5:24 pm
Dear Emily, if you live near one of the 100+ Calico Corners or Calico Home stores, I think you’ll find quite a number of fabrics in the ice blue family. Most of these are also shown online at http://www.CalicoCorners.com. You can just enter the style name in the Search Box:
Big Island, Blueberry
Silhouette, Aster
Bridgehampton Paisley, Porcelain (Ralph Lauren)
Fairbanks, Swedish Blue
Renee, Bluebell
Florence Damask, Sky/Taupe
Oriel, Aqua
Linley Gingham, Dream Blue
Diamond Washed, Bluebell (matelasse)
Jefferson, Sky Blue (linen)
Daydream Outdoor, Hyacinth
Cottage Stripe Outdoor, Hyacinth
plus other velvets, silks, faux silks and faux suedes in this color. Happy decorating!
Debbie 14 Jul 10 at 5:41 pm
And while you’re at it, some sophisticated lavenders and orchids would be nice. Even purple.
Thanks,
Debbie of Vintage Scout Interiors