Thursday, December 23, 2010

Gaga for Gingham

I Heard, As If I Had No Ear

Today is the 122 anniversary of Vincent van Gogh's infamous severing of his own ear. Contrary to popular belief, he only cut off the lower part of his left ear. In spite of van Gogh's existense as a tortured, starving artist, his work is now highly reputed. Our Sunflower oilcloth print is reminiscent of one of his most well known paintings, "Vase With Twelve Sunflowers."

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Tender Age in Bloom

Though it seems almost impossible, amidst all this rain in Los Angeles, winter will not last forever. Our Bloom Aqua is perfect for springtime!

Monday, December 20, 2010

Uncommon Objects

Paradise Lace Gold on a Black Background is a very new, beautiful print. All colors of our Paradise Lace print are popular, but something about this ornate combination of black and gold attracts attention from just about everyone. On a recent trip to Austin, TX, I discovered an amazing antique shop called Uncommon Objects; this shop's maxim is "raw materials for creative living." Our oilcloth would compliment their assortment of collectible items, unique antiques, and hypnotic vintage.

Friday, December 17, 2010

The Eighth Wonder of the World

Check out Apartment Therapy for a fantastic article titled 8 Great Uses for Oilcloth! Also, thanks for the shout out "Oilcloth International, the largest oilcloth importer in the country (owned and operated by women)." From outdoor pillows to drawer lining, Apartment Therapy offers a wonderful assortment of oilcloth projects and patterns! This picture shows our Glen Plaid Yellow used to make a fun and functional oilcloth storage cube!