Needless to say, having fun doing what we love is what life is all about…and that’s what we did with our Color Play collection for Fall 2011.

Our Paper Chain rug and pillow are examples of how we like to mis up color and texture, fun and whimsy — to really let our child-like creativity come out to play. Don’t you remember making paper chains when you were a kid? Weren’t they loads of fun?

Now throw in a few fashionable cut outs like our Weekend Stroll and Downtown and sketchy Bike Lane pillows and you can see where our inspiration for Color Play came….right back to our childhood days.

These whimsical designs are perfect for today’s modern lifestyles–for those who love to mix up their interiors with fun. Go ahead and have some fun with us!

To learn more about the Thalia House, please visit www.thaliahouse.com.

Twigs Interiors is a full-service design firm located in downtown Overland Park, Kansas. As a team of interior designers with a fresh and inspired style, Twigs Interiors specializes in both residential and commercial design in Kansas City and across the nation.

Items used at Thalia House: Inspire pillow, Create pillow, Dream pillow, Toucan Turquoise pillow and Gabriella Kiwi pillow.

When I previewed Witching Hour Farm I loved the setting and knew I’d wanted to be involved.   The little room on the third floor was cozy and inviting, I remembered the Iris pillow I’d seen on the Company C site and new that it would be a perfect starting point for my design.  

 Here is the room description:

This warm, cozy space is a place to escape from the demands of a busy life.  Inspired by the pillow on the inviting chaise lounge, walls are washed in a golden tan and accented with yellow, leaf and iris.  The long wall is enveloped by a hand painted mural of irises. The mural technique plays with scale – the small scale of the room contradicts, and accents the large scale of the painting. Colors are directly touching without harsh line, or linear composition.  The room’s style is crisp and clean.  All family members will want to linger in this personal retreat to read, write or watch the birds in the trees… 

For more information about Clay & Cotton, visit www.clayandcotton.com.

Here are the comments that I received when asking why they’re so inspired by their dogs. We’d love to hear your feedback as well! Are you inspired by your pet? Tell us about it!

The newest addition is Lucky, a four-month old Golden Retriever.

Oscar loves trips to  the beach!

“One of the most wonderful aspects of living with a dog, is that no matter if you’re away for an hour or the whole day you’re dog welcomes you home, as if you’ve been gone a year. The joyful cries, the wiggling body, the jumping about and the expression of sheer joy just at seeing you again is heart-lifting.”

“The blind faith, trust and loyalty a dog gives its owner is inspiring.”

“Having a dog is like having a constant best friend with you all the time. They don’t care where they are or what they’re doing just as long as you’re there.”

“The enthusiasm a dog has for life and living it fully is wonderful. I watch how my dog approaches life, eagerly wanting to do new things, go new places and I hope to have that same drive in myself. Not to worry about the past or future, live in the moment and soak it all in.”

Ellie was rescued from a shelter in Mississippi.

Algebra made her debut in our Spring 2005 catalog!