caitlin wilson design: style files

House of Fifty Magazine

2012-01-30T22:05:00.003+04:00

Have you seen the new House of Fifty spring issue? It's full of beautiful spaces and great ideas.

Not to mention a full page ad from CWD Textiles! Make sure to check it out!

GIVEAWAY: Windows by Melissa

2012-01-28T00:48:00.000+04:00

Today we have a great giveaway from Windows by Melissa! One lucky reader will win two lined rod pocket panels in blue and natural chevron fabric.

In this blue chevron print:

Enter the giveaway by following their new blog windowsbymelissa.blogspot.com and telling us where you'd love to have these beautiful drapery panels in your home!

Giveaway ends next Wednesday at midnight! Good luck!

a glimpse of the living room

2012-01-25T20:02:00.000+04:00

This week I'm sharing just a little shot of our living room- there's a lot of work to be done, so this is as good as it gets:) The lamps are from Dubai, the rug is Thom Filicia's Griffith Park in Seaglass, the coffee table is vintage from eBay (more on that later), and the pillows are all CWD Textiles- Peacock Scallop, Berry Signature Pillow, Navy Signature Pillow, more on the sofa below.

It's always been a dream thought of mine to have a coral linen sofa. I put it in my dream home post on la dolce vita, but I didn't think I would do it just yet {and to be honest, I actually didn't think my husband would let me!} But what can I say?... I'm a lucky girl and my man doesn't have any worries about sitting on our coral sofa. He happily watches sports on it all the time without hesitation:)

I got the sofa from Monarch Sofas (formerly called Sofa Craft) in California. The fabric is COM (customer's own material) Pindler & Pindler 2259: Winston. It cost me a ton to ship to the East Coast but it was still a better price than my other vendors.

This pillow is a sample I had made while I was testing out colorways for CWD Textiles. It's Zabeel Chevron pattern in a heavy gold foil. It would be quite expensive to produce, but who knows...maybe I'll do it if I get enough requests!

More Maternity Favs

2012-01-24T18:16:00.001+04:00

Once again, I'm loving ASOS maternity...check out these cute new spring styles!

Peter pan collared blouse

Butterfly blouse

Red belted dress

Double layer chiffon dress in Navy

Coral lace dress

and this one is from Pea in the Pod- and its darling, I tried it on the other day.

So grateful to have discovered ASOS...they've saved my maternity wardrobe!

The man cave sneak peek

2012-01-23T19:08:00.000+04:00

Right before Christmas, I helped one of my clients to pull together a cozy yet sophisticated Ralph Lauren inspired "man cave" for her boys (husband included). I went to our local fabric district- Fabric Row and picked up some fabulous nubby wools- mostly plaids and checks. Such bargains compared to the Ralph fabrics I had originally priced out for the project! I'm even going back tomorrow to get more for another project.

We threw some family heirloom photos and antlers up on the wall- from West Elm.

And of course some gems from Home Goods. These are actual RL swing arm brass lamps- aren't they to die for?

We're still working on several spaces in this home including an English-cottagey guest loft, a living room face-lift and a kitchen remodel. I'm loving the direction we're going- more to come soon!

Chinet Promotion in REDBOOK Magazine!

2012-01-20T18:41:00.000+04:00

If you are a REDBOOK reader, you might see a familiar face on page 43 this month:)

This was the NYC photo shoot that I did in November...thank heavens that it was before my belly popped! A different version will run in another magazine next month. Kind of crazy, but fun nonetheless!

Here we go...

2012-01-18T18:25:00.000+04:00

As promised, Wednesdays are my new day for sharing pics and projects from around my house...

I'll be sharing lots of sources and ideas, so make sure to stop by...here we go!

Stock update!

2012-01-17T18:02:00.001+04:00

We've been receiving several emails a day asking when fabrics will be back in stock so I thought I'd let everybody know the status. We have run out of all of the Fleur Chinoise patterns but we WILL be restocking all of the colorways soon. WE DO STILL HAVE PILLOW COVERS IN THOSE PATTERNS (but stock is low). Due to the holidays, production has been delayed and it will take a bit longer than expected but I promise we will have more by Spring. Once we have a firm date, I will let you know and backorders will be available on the site so you can pre-order.

Also, if you are thinking about ordering fabric by the yard for any upcoming projects, I would encourage you to order soon as we will be running out of other patterns and not all of the colorways will be continued as we'll be making room for more colorways and new patterns!

Please feel free to email me if you'd like to get on a pre-order list for any of the Fleur Chinoise colorways. Thanks! info@cwdtextiles.com

Another Resolution!

2012-01-13T19:35:00.000+04:00

One of my main goals for the year (and hopefully before baby comes in April) is to get my house put together. Can you believe I have lived here for 6 months and I still haven't hung any frames on the walls? I've been so busy with CWD Textiles and client's homes, that mine has been neglected! Doesn't January just put you in the mood to get your house organized and beautified?

These soothing interiors are looking really good to me right now- light paint, blush tones, gold accents, fresh flowers. Of course the pillows are all a little blah to me, but the other elements are so clean and refined.

I've got a major list of things to do around here, let's hope I can get it together.

Starting next week, I'll be posting images of my home on Wednesdays- so make sure to check in!

Have a great weekend:)

Welcome new sponsor: Lilapops {and a coupon code}

2012-01-12T18:21:00.002+04:00

The other day, I received some of these great LILAPOPS from my newest sponsor! Isn't it such a brilliant idea? And seriously the packaging is SO darling. I had to hide them because Olivia wanted to eat them but they'll be so great when she has a cough- which seems like it's all the time. I'm so happy to know that there is something soothing and healthy that I can give her and she'll even like it!

LILAPOPS is giving all of my readers a 25% discount- COUPON CODE is BLOG!

And here's some more info from Lilapops:

Welcome to LILAPOP, where we believe that children should feel better in a deliciously fun and healthy way. We created LILAPOPS for our own kids, with mom approved standards. We leave out the yucky dyes, artificial flavors, and preservatives, delivering a pop that both kids and moms love!

Leslie Burket, CEO and creator, mother of two, Leslie created LILAPOPS on a family road trip. Wanting to give her kids something safe and natural to soothe their cough and keep them happy, she dreamed of an all-natural lollipop with ingredients that would naturally help a cough (honey and marshmallow root!) Something that tasted great, and made her kids feel better. And what kid doesn’t love a lollipop?! With her husband, they created LILAPOPS to give to their own kids. Now they bring them to share with your kids.

LILAPOPS can be purchased on their website www.lilapops.com

A New Year's Resolution!

2012-01-11T19:38:00.004+04:00

I know it's mid-January and I'm still talking about the New Year but I just got back to Philadelphia and life is finally getting organized so I'm feeling inspired! Among the many self-improvement, spiritual, physical, and career goals that I always make at the beginning of the year, I like to make a creative goal as well. Something new that I want to focus on for the year...for example, a few years ago my creative goal was to learn how to use my DSLR camera better. This year, my goal is to watercolor! I've always enjoyed sketching and painting ever since I was a little girl but I don't really keep up on it these days unless I'm painting a canvas for my house or drawing a pattern for my fabric line. I have always loved Caitlin McGauley's interior illustrations seen in Domino and Lonny... she's amazing.

I know watercolor is way harder than it seems, so I'm hoping to take a class if I can find the time. My goal is to have a little collection of watercolors of some of the spaces I've designed to hang in my office. So excited!

What are your 2012 goals? I'd love to hear...

Pantone 2012 Color of the Year: Tangerine!

2012-01-09T19:12:00.003+04:00

Have you heard? Pantone's color of the year is Tangerine Tango, a bold reddish orange.

Lotus in Tangerine is the perfect touch to begin in the new year in style!

{Lotus is printed on 100% Cotton Canvas so it is very durable and great for kids.}
Available in pillows and fabric by the yard!

Almost back to work!

2012-01-06T20:53:00.002+04:00

Happy New Year! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday. I am sorry that I took so much time off from blogging...I think I overworked myself before Christmas so I needed a long vacay! And since my husband is in business school, he actually gets quite a bit of time off between semesters so we've been in Washington DC, Oregon, San Francisco, and Utah. We're wrapping things up and on our way home soon so I'll be back to blogging next week, I promise! Thanks for the notes from those who noticed:)

In the meantime, I did manage to update my portfolio and press from 2011 so make sure to check it out. 2011 was an incredible year and I'm so grateful for all of my faithful readers' support & encouragement!
2012 is going to be very exciting too with some new projects that I'll have photographed, some new patterns and additional colorways from CWD TEXTILES, a few surprises, and a (oh yeah) new baby boy in April! Cheers to 2012!

CWD TEXTILES: GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE!

2011-12-21T08:05:00.001+04:00

There's still time for last minute shopping (hint, hint to all spouses and significant others out there) and best of all... there's no guessing involved! CWD Textiles now offers GIFT CERTIFICATES that can be emailed or printed (so you can even wrap them up and put them under the tree!)

Williams Sonoma Home Designer Spotlight

2011-12-20T18:40:00.001+04:00

I feel very honored to have been interviewed & spotlighted on Williams Sonoma Inc. Designer Marketplace. Check it out here!

A VINTAGE POSTER GIVEAWAY: Winners announced!

2011-12-20T05:44:00.002+04:00

Congrats to the 2 winners of the vintage posters... Email me your selections & address!

BloggerXX said...

i love the wire whisk and the kitchenaid posters! I'd like them marching across my kitchen wall!

December 15, 2011 9:04 AM

Leslie said...

They're all so cute! I love the first one.

December 14, 2011 6:48 PM

maternity favorites

2011-12-19T20:11:00.002+04:00

Now that I'm about 24 weeks pregnant...my wardrobe has transitioned into mostly maternity clothes with the exception of a few sweaters (rather than trying to squeeze into my regular sizes). I am so grateful to have found a whole load of great maternity clothes from ASOS' online store. Seriously darling stuff (even if your not a model size 2)...and I was really impressed with their free shipping & easy returns.

Check out some of the items I got and/or love...

Black lace dress

Panther print shirt

This is the best pencil skirt ever

This is way longer on me- which i love.

Striped dress

And these just came out but you better believe I'm getting me some coral jeans! I have some red jeans from ASOS and they run a bit big, FYI:)

I'm such a fan of ASOS.

Christmas Photos with Jylare

2011-12-16T18:56:00.004+04:00

My Christmas cards are finally in the mail after a misprint and a busy week gathering addresses! Darling Jylare took our photos for us while we were in Utah, she did such a wonderful job...and she is the sweetest girl. I am so thrilled with the fun pictures we got, especially all of Olivia's laughs and big smiles (thanks to my brother-in-law, who was running around making her laugh:)

Didn't Jylare do a fabulous job? We'll definitely be hiring her again! See here for more information on JYLARE ANN PHOTOGRAPHY !

welcome new sponsor: pillows by poppy

2011-12-16T05:19:00.000+04:00

I'm excited to welcome a fun, new sponsor for the holidays... Pillows by Poppy. These are very unique, handmade pillows perfect for the Bohemian. I think this tipi would be really cute in a boys nursery!

Right now the entire Pillows by Poppy shop is 30% off and part of the proceeds go to charity !

E-design kitchen before & after!

2011-12-15T18:30:00.003+04:00

Thanks to my lovely assistant, Jana (who manages all the communication for E-design) I've been able to continue to work on E-design projects here and there in the midst of CWD Textiles & new local clients. We've been finishing up some great projects lately, one of which is Samara's family room and kitchen. Check out the kitchen before & after!

BEFORE:

AFTER:

The cabinets are White Dove by Benjamin Moore, countertop is Silestone, and the backsplash is Calcutta gold marble.

We've decided to continue E-design for a few more months until I have baby boy in early April, so if there is anyone that would like to work with the CWD Design Team we have a few more spots opening up in February & March. For more information on E-design or to get on our schedule, email Jana @ cwd.edesign@gmail.com!

A VINTAGE POSTER GIVEAWAY

2011-12-14T18:39:00.004+04:00

Today we have a giveaway from our great sponsor, A Vintage Poster. These fun prints in poppy hues bring a bit of whimsy to any room.

Enter to win ANY 3 prints of your choice in 8”x10” or 11”x14” from A Vintage Poster by telling us your favorite design, 2 lucky winners will be chosen!

Giveaway ends Monday, the 19th at midnight!

My festive throw

2011-12-13T19:12:00.003+04:00

I was fabric shopping the other day for a local client and came upon this lovely wool plaid... I'm kind of obsessed with Ralph Lauren inspired rooms right now (wait till you see the project I'm working on!) I bought some for my client and also a few yards for myself, thinking I would use it as a tree skirt. Popped it on my coral couch and I'm in love ( I know I haven't even shown you my coral linen couch yet!)

I especially love it paired with my favorite pillow HONG KONG in Cobalt.

and in my favorite size 16"x26"... it's the perfect lumbar.

It only took a couple yards of the wool to tuck in underneath the cushion for a tailored, but layered look. You can do it with any fabric- I've used thick velvet and it looks great too. This will be staying on my couch for awhile!

{DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE 2 DAY SALE @ CWDTEXTILES!}

CWD TEXTILES 2 DAY SALE!

2011-12-12T21:47:00.000+04:00

For all of the last minute shoppers, just wanted to get the word out that CWD Textiles will be closed for the holidays beginning on December 23rd. If you would like to get an order by Christmas, you would be best off ordering it this week. So in honor of the holidays...we are offering 10 % off all orders for 2 days only- Monday and Tuesday, December 12th and 13th!

Coupon code is XMAS10.

Merry Christmas!

DIY: Sequin Garland

2011-12-09T19:03:00.002+04:00

Last weekend, my husband surprised me for my birthday with two of my best girlfriends (that live in Utah & Arizona). It was a serious party- eating, chatting, shopping, and we even fit in a little bit of crafting! I don't really consider myself a DIY-er but we were in the mood for a festive craft and it was so fun. They look so cute that I put them all over the house...

By the TV,

On the tree,

and Livi's bookshelf too!

If you find yourself in the crafting spirit this weekend, here's what you'll need:

1. A circle die cut or punch- we used this one from FISKARS

2. Colorful paper- we did a metallic and a sparkly garland

3. A sewing machine and thread- we used white

Step 1. Cut out a bunch of different colors of paper with your whole punch

Step 2. Organize them by color in the order you'd like your garland to be

Step 3. Have someone line them up for you backsides together to make it go faster.

Step 4. Sew them together!

Voila!

KATIE WALTMAN JEWELRY GIVEAWAY: winners!

2011-12-09T02:36:00.000+04:00

The winners of the gorgeous drop earrings are...

Houndstooth and Nail said...

Liked their FB page.
:)
Ingrid
http://www.facebook.com/HoundstoothandNail

December 3, 2011 6:36 AM

and

EAE said...

I follow Katie Waltman on twitter as beautifulskies3. Thank you!

December 6, 2011 6:09 AM

Congrats~ Email me your mailing address!