CLIENT OFFICE: MUD CLOTH OR PLAID

Mud cloth is a handmade fabric originating in the West African country of Mali.  I first learned about it last year while watching an Emily Henderson Secrets of a Stylist episode.  It has also been used by West Elm on ottomans and BCBG for fashion.

BCBG Tribal Mix inspired by mud cloth

I'm currently working on a client's office.  We are keeping everything black and white with just one pop of color, kelly green.  The furnishing are a mix of modern and vintage.  One item the client wants to keep is a very traditional Bergere chair.  I'm thinking of covering it in mud cloth like this:

Or black plaid like this:



Which do you prefer?  Here are some other elements in the office.

Faux Bamboo Thomasville Dresser in high gloss black (not white like pic)



IKEA Table and Chair Set


Rug


CB2 Bookshelf


Woods Wallpaper



Hicks Pendant Overhead lighting (still need a cool desk lamp)



And here are just a few fun accessories we might use:




So what do you think, plaid or mud cloth?

JUST CALL ME MRS. ROBINSON

I've been obsessing over black and white with hits of gold for awhile now.  I am definitely channeling Anne Bancroft in the Graduate......only in the design way, not the Cougar way.   I feel like everywhere I look this week I'm inspired.  My wish list is growing way too fast.

As you know, it started this week with the wallpaper and Pagoda mirror

Then I scored two Lane end tables/nightstands for Gogo Studio.  They are black lacquer with mirrored tops, two drawers and a strip of mirror in the middle.....very glam.  Let me know if you are interested.

I found a white lacquered piano at a local consignment store that may need to find it's way under our tree for a certain 9 year old.

I received a picture from a client whose living room I designed recently.  Here is Mr. Moose on Jonathan Adler grasscloth all decorated for the holidays.  I think Jonathan would approve.

Last but not least, I went shopping today and found the most amazing:

Mid Century Sofa with great lines and fun fabric

(I saw this at a recent estate sale and am now kicking myself for not getting)

 

 

The coolest Art Deco mirror I have ever seen.  It is clear on one side and smokey mirror on the other.

Mid Century Swan Lamp with Lucite Base

 

Black and White Architectural Drawings of Mid Century homes (another gift idea)

And finally an amazing vintage coat that fits me perfectly

Is it just me or are you seeing a pattern here?