Our Favorite Patterns from 2012

It’s no secret we’re big fans of texture here at Pattern Pulp. Though we see thousands of patterns every year, here are some favorites that struck a chord from 2012.

What were some of yours?

1. Jonathan Saunders: “The drugged-up housewife has changed into a very wealthy, eccentric young lady.”

2. Mr. Porter’s collection of pocket squares.

3. Soft, organic watercolors that are reflective of nature.

4. Folk Clothing‘s spring prints for men.

5. Fun, arty-farty wallpaper from Minakaniwalls.

6. When plaids take a translucent turn.

7. Custhom’s embroidery; specifically, their CMYK stitched posters.

8. Buki Akib‘s Fela inspired bags (and wallpaper) at The Darkroom.

9. Carolina Herrera‘s fluidity and whimsical watercolors.

10. Insley & Nash‘s bespoke patterns.

December 31, 2012 | By: Shayna Kulik

Gifts for You Design Minded Folks

Since the season’s in full swing, I’m assuming most of you are already crossing gifts off your lists- particularly if you celebrated Chanukah. With pop up shops on every downtown corner, I figured I’d jump in and offer my two cents. I might continue adding more to the mix, but to kick off, here we go:

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1. Fold, Unfold, Tablecloth by Hay & Margrethe Odgaard, $160
2. Patterned Paint Roller, The Patterned House, $15 GBP
3. Sitting Bull Pixel Bean Bag, $313
4. Little Bits Holiday Kit, $49
5. Green & Gray 15″ MacBookPro Laptop Bag, $49.95
6. Revenge of the Nerds Onesie, $18
7. The Napsack by The Poler, $130
8. Blueprint Paper Placemats, $26.50
9. Detachable Conductive Smartphone Friendly Glove Pins, $11.99

December 17, 2012 | By: Shayna Kulik

Anthology & Pattern Pulp at Home

I’m a little late in sharing, but if any of you have paged through Anthology’s latest Music issue, you’ll stumble upon a fun little feature collaboration.

In our household, I handle the art (mostly) and my husband’s got the music covered (mostly), though in terms of visibility, art usually wins. That said, I’ll admit every morning’s a toss up- whoever wakes up earlier gets streaming dibs…and they rarely align.

Since the shoot, we’ve moved. But the spread turned out really beautiful, thanks to the talented team. It took four years to get the apartment to a place I’d actually share with the world, go figure we up and moved right afterward. Pick up a copy if you haven’t already, it’s an enjoyable read.

December 7, 2012 | By: Shayna Kulik

Around the Globe: A Trip to Helsinki

Back in September, I did a round up of Marimekko and the patterned wonderment that is Helsinki. Everywhere you turn, someone’s in a dotted scarf, a dog’s being walked by a striped leash or airport food is being served on a stylish tray. It’s just the way it is in Finland, and it’s refreshing.

As I write this, I’m sitting in New York, behind a computer at a marketing agency in Tribeca, designing websites, remembering a specific piece that got away. This ottoman’s great, isn’t it? I sort of wish I jumped on it. The effortless vibe paired with mismatched dots can work in any environment. It’s a reminder not to always play it safe – as a designer or a decorator. What do you think?

PS, We’d love to hear from you! If you’d like to share and submit some personal textured treasures you’ve found from the road (and why they’re meaningful to you), get in touch by sending a note with the title line, Around the Globe to editor@patternpulp.com

December 6, 2012 | By: Shayna Kulik

Finding Inspiration with Alighiero Boetti

This cover caught my eye as I was flipping through MoMA’s holiday catalog. It’s subtle, beautifully balanced, and the full compilation of Alighiero Boetti‘s work to date.

I’m usually drawn to geometry, which is obvious if you frequent the site, so today during lunch, I figured I’d do a little mash-up of my own. I made a pattern to compliment…I think it works.

December 5, 2012 | By: Shayna Kulik

Make Your Own Wrapping Paper

Have you heard of Alisa Burke? During a little furniture search that evolved into a rabbit hole of Pinterest clicks, I stumbled upon one of her ingenious DIY painting projects.

Everyone has spare bubble wrap lying around and if you’re in the mood to customize your holiday wrapping paper this year, consider this two-step project. All you need is paint and a toilet or paper towel roll. If you’d rather not, consider stopping by Alisa’s e-shop, as there are a unique array of patterns to choose from. I’m a fan of this which results in this.

November 28, 2012 | By: Shayna Kulik