Once Upon a Pillow
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.35 (517 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1938461274 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 208 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-02-18 |
| Language | : | English |
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(Southern Lady, January/February 2016)Beautifully and profusely illustrated throughout, "Once Upon a Pillow: A Story Of Home, Design, And Exquisite Textiles" showcases a truly stunning collection of pillows and accessories designed by Rebecca Vizard. (Wisconsin Bookwatch, March 2016) . (Architectural Digest, October 24, 2015)Using salvaged antique fabrics, Rebecca Vizard creates luxe, lovely pillows with a gorgeous sense of history. (Kitchen, Traditional Home, November/December 2015)Once Upon A Pillow' by Rebecca Vizard celebrates the stunning collection of pillows and accessories Vizard has custom des
A selection ofaccessories from lighting, gifts and dog wear of Fortuny fabric is alsohighlighted and an annotated textile glossary is included.Early in her career, whileworking on interior design projects from New York to New Orleans, RebeccaVizard noticed a void in the pillow market. Discovering a niche for antiquetextiles, Vizard focused on designing these one of a kind pillows for clients,and in the process employed many local seamstresses. Vizard's home, rooms in a range of styles and periods by such top flightdesigners as Gerrie Bremermann, Barry Dixon, Suzanne Kasler and Matthew PatrickSmyth are included to illustrate embroidery, applique, tapestry, needlepoint,Fortuny, damask and brocade and suzani and ethnic pillows. A favorite of designers and a discerning public, her pillows andaccessories adorn some of America's finest homes. Celebrated for herinnovative use of rare anti
" . Her pillows frequently grace the covers of national publications, such as House Beautiful, Veranda, Elle Decor, Traditional Home, and Southern Living. Soon pillows sold to Neiman Marcus and other exclusive stores. Discovering a niche for antique textiles, Vizard focused on designing these one-of-a-kind pillows for clients, and in the process employed many local seamstresses. "Early in her career, whil
"This book delivered so much more than what I expected" according to Denise Lemoine. This book delivered so much more than what I expected. The photography is wondering. Rebecca Vizard's design aesthetic is inspiring and makes me want to haunt Paris flea markets.. "Gorgeous book of Vizard's work AND Louisiana" according to Louisiana Book News. Rebecca Vizard's lovely book spotlighting her collection of pillows and accessories, many of which are sold in Neiman Marcus and have graced the covers of national publications, feature Vizard’s stunning designs but also the landscapes of Louisiana (her home) that inspire her. Photos by Antoine Bootz, for instance, juxtapose a foggy morning of bald cypress on a lake with a Vizard pillow sporting 18th century distressed metallic appliqué on French blue velvet. Another shows off the deep reds of an old crepe myrtle that translates to an Ottoman Empire emb. A really beautiful book. Great photos of hand selected and handcrafted Jeannette Hill A really beautiful book. Great photos of hand selected and handcrafted textiles through the ages. Wonderful stories and great info too. So nice to look at and read. Inspiring and beautiful.