Brand Collaboration: CB2 x The Hill-Side

During a recent perusal of CB2 on a hunt for wall shelving, I came across an interesting brand collaboration. The Hill-Side, a menswear company founded by Emil and Sandy Corillo recently teamed up with the home goods store to infuse pattern and masculine urban themes into bedding and living accessories.

Made locally in New York City, the brand specializes in unique patterns and selvage-themed fabric. Founded initially as a tie and handkerchief company, they’ve since expanded to mens fashion and most recently, into home goods -as evident by this commercial partnership. The floral theme is enlarged, minimized and deconstructed in ways that feel neutral and complimentary to warm woods, leathers and stripes. I’m a big fan of the line and the varied application of pattern. Kudos to both creative teams.

January 20, 2016 | By: Shayna Kulik

Homegoods from Helsinki

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We’ve been big fans of Polkka Jam since they launched. The palettes are fresh and the graphics are a beautiful balance between simple and interesting. Today, we’re fixated on the Huvila Collection, which launched this past Spring.

The collection comes from a place of love, honoring the small and meaningful moments we spend with friends and family. The graphics signify a secret garden gone wild. If you’re looking to freshen up your table or bed, snap these up quickly, as they’re a limited edition run.

June 19, 2014 | By: Shayna Kulik

Pattern delights from Blabla

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If you’re shopping in the baby department, it’s likely you’ve crossed paths with the adorable line, Blabla. The patterns have a loose illustrative hand and the crochet dolls are sophisticated playmates with soft features and sturdy trunks. We’re fans of everything from the mobiles to the sheets to the bean bags. If you haven’t checked this Atlanta-based company out, bookmark their site, it’s one of the few American lines that truly feels international.

March 24, 2014 | By: Shayna Kulik

Typographic Ink Drawings at Ikea

For those of you who don’t know about Laurie Rosenwald, you’re missing out on a whole world of wit and creativity. I was first introduced to her at the PSFK conference several years ago and she blew the audience away with stories from her workshop, How to Make Mistakes on Purpose.

Ikea’s latest collection showcases the work of Laurie’s Beckman students. The above design reveals freeform typographic bedding– a playful approach that snubs perfectionism. Everyone who takes the class seems equally inspired, this is my favorite review: “Laurie’s workshop was great fun, fast, funky, backwards and rewarding! Cool lady!”

September 12, 2011 | By: Shayna Kulik

Gift Fair: John Robshaw

Simply put, John Robshaw is a massive force in the homegoods industry. His worldly prints and travel-inspired merchandise have driven the ethnic trend for years now. His customers are loyal and his competitors, envious. Walking by the booth, I spotted Robshaw, live in the flesh, cheerfully walking buyers through his latest collection. The newest additions carry an Egyptian theme, revealing block print hieroglyphics and nile-inspired repeats. The thematic parallels are similar to Robshaw’s previous collections, reminding us that Robshaw loves to infuse and overlap his travel adventures.

August 16, 2010 | By: Shayna Kulik

Gift Fair: Koko Company

Over the next few days I’ll be posting Pattern Pulp’s favorites from this week’s gift show. Unsurprisingly, geometrics, french/indian-inspired prints and apothecary influences are in full swing, proving the commercial buying power these trends have in the homegoods sector. One of the most vibrant executions is on display at Koko Company’s booth. Stitched organic, geometric repeats over printed patterns make up the pillow and bedding spreads, showing differentiating color palettes. Whether the stories take the rust/navy/gold angle or the pink/mint/lime avenue, the quilted effect makes for a unique display. I was serendipitously dressed for the occasion so we snapped a shot!