Cool Cozy Fireplaces

Although the weather has been surprisingly warm and sunny for November out here in Hingham, MA, the cold snowy days are still creeping up on us. And because of this, we've decided to bring to you some photos of gorgeous fireplaces. The designs of fireplaces have gone in many different directions from what you may typically picture in your mind, so let's take a look at some of these new innovations:

(Photo by Anna Kern)

(Photo by Douglas Friedman)

(Photo by Joe Schmelzer)

(Photo by Melanie Acevedo)

(Photo by Mikael Dubois)

(Photo by Joe Schmelzer via the Brickhouse)

(Photo by William Waldron for Elle Decor)

(Photo by Johanna Kinnari)

(Photo by Kristian Septimius Krogh)

(Photo by Morten Holtum)

(From a photoshoot by Morten Holtum and Sameli Rantanen)

Style Watch: Caitlin Wilson Textiles

A great new designer that we've recently discovered is Caitlin Wilson of Caitlin Wilson Textiles. From her website: "My goal is for these textiles to bring your homes to life in an easy, affordable, and beautiful way." Inspired by many of her trips to various countries around the world, her fabric designs are versatile, worldly, and fun. We love the bold colors and patterns, and we think you will too. Here are a few of our favorites:

All these fabrics and more can be found on her website, which I have linked for you above. Be sure to take a look-- she is a hard-working independent businesswoman with a great eye for design, and deserves all the support in the world! =)

Beautiful Ikat

Ikat is a fabric dying and weaving technique first created in Central Asia, where each silk strand is dyed individually using a technique similar to tie-dye, then woven together to create a beautiful silk fabric. The patterns are characteristically vibrant and colorful, and the name Ikat (pronounced "ee-kaht") symbolizes strength, beauty, and resilience.

We love Ikat fabrics at Robin's Nest, and use them with many of our clients in many different ways. The colors and patterns are absolutely gorgeous, and using this fabric in your home is sure to give it a worldly feel.

Here are some lovely Ikat patterns from one of our sources. Notice how the shapes on each pattern do not have solid outlines, but instead are fuzzy-- That's one of the many beautiful  characteristics of the technique. With more common techniques, the fabric is dyed or silk-screened after it is woven together, and the pattern comes out clean and crisp; but with Ikat, the artist dyes each individual silk thread, and then weaves it all together. Talk about some serious skills!

HUGE SALE AT ROBIN'S NEST!!!

Robin's Nest is having a giant sale from now until November 11th!! We've marked down almost everything in the store 20 to 50 percent!

Stop in all next week and start your holiday shopping early! =)