Khristian A. Howell blog archive: prints to admire

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28.6.11

still bright, still ethnic, still in love!

In store snaps from NYC last week. It's a bright ethnic world, and it makes me sublimely happy. Soon we will be talking fall, so let's revel in these fun prints for as long as we can!

13.9.10

what is there to fear? - free download...

Happy Monday all! Did you know that September is my favorite month of all?! AND its my birthday month? AND I am turning 30?! Oh yeah, we are celebrating all month long over here! I have a great new project in the works (details to come, promise!), and I am just on top of the world with all my fabric collections FINALLY hitting stores! How about a free download to start the week? A little question I ask myself whenever, I want to start something new, or just get nervous about the future. I know we have all been there. Here is a friendly reminder there is really nothing to fear. Two colorways to choose from. Enjoy! Just click the image for your FREE DOWNLOAD! Here's to a great week!

16.6.10

mid-week inspiration - designerrugs.com...

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Yesterday's inspiration post made me remember how much I LOVE this website! OMG! These rugs break my heart they are so fabulous (I hope you can sense the melodrama in my voice, but they are that great!)! Have you seen this site designerrugs.com? I mean really, you will be a fan too - promise! The Aussies are really turning up the design heat these days! :)

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26.3.10

jet stream - out of africa...

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Happy Friday all! On today's jet stream we are going to talk trend. This global/ethnic trend has been everywhere for the past three or four years it seems - and its here to stay for a bit. Ikat is still going strong (yay!), block printing (or the look of it) is really picking up, and "primitive" inspired prints with a futuristic spin (think late great Alexander McQueen spring 2010) are really keeping things moving forward and fresh. The effects of globalization are spattered all over the runways and home decor.

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ethnic trend

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My personal thoughts? This is fantastic! The plight of the world is making us examine everything about the way we live, consume, and create. Naturally this is going to manifest in the primary way we all express ourselves - clothing. It seems right collectively we are all striving for a simpler life and celebrating the things that make us more similar than we are different - and THAT is exciting!

8.3.10

spring fever - fanny shorter's birds...

maybe we can all will spring to get here!! have you seen fanny shorter's fantastic birds? these sweet screen prints are available from design supremo. she also does great allover prints and illustrations.

4.3.10

artists i love - johanna basford...

We scout wednesday over at scoutie girl! She has invited us to share our favorite artist, crafter, or blog. I just had to take the opportunity to revisit Johanna Basford. I just can't get enough. Everytime a look at her work, I see something new! I hope you enjoy too!

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I am completely enthralled with the intricate inky work of Johanna Basford. This young Scotland native is racking up quite a client list including the BBC, and DKNY. Her work is just captivating!