Cath Kidston's In Print Brilliant Ideas for Using Vintage Fabrics in Your Home

by Kidston, Cath; Tryde, Pia

• ISBN13: 9780811853583
• ISBN10: 0811853586
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2006-04-06
• Publisher: Chronicle Books

Summary

Painterly florals, cool abstracts, and cozy patchworks. Cath Kidston's cheerful fabrics and bold approach to home decor have earned her international acclaim. In this lavishly illustrated book she shows how refreshing (and how easy!) it is to brighten your home with colorful patterns.

Author Biography

Cath Kidston began her career as an interior designer and opened her first shop in London, where she lives, in 1993, featuring vintage furniture and fabrics. Since then, her brand has expanded to include stores in Manhattan and Los Angeles. She sells her

Pia Tryde's photographs appear regularly in magazines such as House and Garden , Living Etc. , Martha Stewart Living , and Cond Nast Traveler . She has also photographed many books, including Cath Kidston's Vintage Style . Tryde lives in Paris and the sou

Table of Contents

introduction	6	(2)
big florals	8	(30)
beanbags	10	(4)
seat cushions	14	(2)
garden kneelers	16	(2)
pretty aprons	18	(2)
tablecloths	20	(2)
framed prints	22	(4)
headboards	26	(2)
laundry bags	28	(2)
bedrooms	30	(2)
lampshades	32	(2)
practical bedcovers	34	(2)
lined drawers	36	(2)
practical prints	38	(20)
wipe-clean tabletops	40	(2)
upholstered steps	42	(2)
way-out washcloths	44	(2)
pop-print towels	46	(2)
bathrooms	48	(2)
tea towels	50	(2)
dust cloths	52	(2)
gift boxes	54	(2)
drum lampshades	56	(2)
abstract prints	58	(14)
wall hangings	60	(4)
outdoor living	64	(2)
doorstops	66	(2)
workboxes	68	(2)
tote bags	70	(2)
mini florals	72	(20)
antique bed linens	74	(2)
ruffled curtains	76	(2)
zip-up purses	78	(2)
handmade gifts	80	(2)
ironing tables	82	(2)
silky camisoles	84	(2)
simple bags	86	(2)
covered beads	88	(2)
rubber gloves	90	(2)
pictorial prints	92	(18)
kids' cushions	94	(4)
nursery tabletops	98	(2)
pet beds	100	(2)
office chairs	102	(2)
cushion covers	104	(2)
framed fabrics	106	(2)
key rings	108	(2)
patchwork	110	(16)
living rooms	112	(2)
gift wrap	114	(2)
chair patches	116	(2)
patchwork throws and cushions	118	(2)
dining rooms	120	(2)
kids' clothing	122	(2)
covered notebooks	124	(2)
faded florals	126	(14)
antique lace scarves	128	(2)
lined closets	130	(2)
customized clothing	132	(2)
feather eiderdowns	134	(2)
placemats	136	(2)
wall hangings	138	(2)
painterly florals	140	(10)
shopping bags	142	(2)
colorful cotton cushions	144	(2)
pretty boxes	146	(2)
bobble-trimmed cushion	148	(2)
useful information	150
where to shop	150
sewing tips	154
sewing techniques	154
project instructions	156
acknowledgments	160