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Last year, I was on the phone with my friend Brigitte and told her I was thinking about buying this block-printed kaftan from one of my favorite Indian brands, Anokhi. She replied, “I feel like you’d be living your best life in that.” Which is exactly how I felt wearing it at the beach this past week with my new Virage Threader Hoop Earrings in rose gold.
I’ve been sharing lots of pictures of the gorgeous grounds at Golden Rock Inn Nevis, but the truth is, my room was pretty great too! The owners of Golden Rock are artists themselves, and the rooms definitely have a modern bohemian vibe that clearly came from an artist’s eye.
My Wings Pillow was featured in the May 2014 issue of Elle Decor! I love that brushstrokes are a trend for spring and I’m honored to be included in this roundup!
The Wings Pillow is available now in my online shop!
From the minute I decided to turn my paintings into textiles, I was hooked! There’s something so incredible about seeing something you created as a flat surface turned into a living, breathing, moving fabric. I just want to keep designing and designing!
But I also don’t want a million yards of fabric filling up my studio. (Ok, that might not totally be true. I would LOVE to have that much fabric. But I only have so much space.)
So I’ve decided that each month I’m going to do a limited edition design. One pattern that is available on scarves and pillows in limited quantities only for that month.
November’s design is based on my painting, Remnant. I love the colors and the texture in this painting and I love them even more now that I’ve turned it into a textile.
Available now in my online shop as an infinity scarf, a gorgeous 100% silk scarf, and a 16″ x 20″ throw pillow.
But don’t wait, because this pattern is only available until November 30th!
PS. Want to be inspired by the colors and textures in this pattern? Check out the November Pattern of the Month mood board on Pinterest!
The newest addition to my new scarf line is the skinny infinity scarf.
The skinny scarves are great because you can still loop them once or twice, for all the pop and color of the full size scarves, but because they’re skinnier, there’s a little less bulk. (Perfect for less than frigid temps and smaller frames!) And the 100% organic cotton knit fabric is so soft and cozy, you’ll never want to take yours off.
Available now in my online shop.
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My pins tend to jump back and forth pretty consistently between fashion and interiors and I’m amazed at how often I end up with a room and an outfit that seem to share the same aesthetic.
So it shouldn’t be a surprise that as I was playing around on Polyvore, I suddenly realized I was building an outfit and a room built around the same concept.
I love a good shirt dress because it’s so versatile. Paired with riding boots (I’m obsessed with these by Frye), a cozy scarf, and some basic jewelry, it’s the perfect piece for wandering the city by day. But you could also dress it up with a great pair of heels and a statement necklace to transition into an evening out.
Reflections infinity scarf//droplet hoops//shift bracelet//Frye boots//shirt dress
I know a cream colored sofa can be scary for a lot of people, but with neutral color like this, it’s easy to change the room around as your tastes change. A sofa like this is an investment that works for years. And I just love it mixed with this more rustic bookcase – I’d love to have a few of these to push around my library to divide and change the space.
The Saturday Morning infinity scarf is incredibly easy to wear and versatile. Great for Saturday mornings at the farmer’s market, transitioning from yoga to brunch, or just cozying up with a cup of tea. The organic cotton knit is so soft, you’ll want to wear it all winter long. (Not to mention fall and spring too!)
Here are a few of my favorite ways to wear it:
The easiest way to wear this scarf might just be to toss it over your head, give it a twist, and toss it over your head again. Adjust, spin, loop tight or loose, the double loop gives you infinite variety.
The pull through is perfect for layering under your favorite fall or winter coat. With the scarf doubled, wrap it once around your neck and pull one end through the opening at the other. Quick, simple, and stylish!
For those days when it’s really cold. Start with the double loop, then pull one of the loops over your head. You’ll look cute, your ears will stay warm, and you’ll be saved from the embarrassing helmet head that comes form pulling on a knit hat!
The Saturday Morning infinity scarf is available now in my online shop!
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After weeks of sharing my process and progress, I’m excited to officially announce that my debut collection of scarves and pillows are now available in my online shop!
Each textile in my collection starts life as an original painting before being digitally printed on fabric and hand sewn into scarves and pillows designed to help you make a statement every day.
I haven’t limited quantities of everything for the initial launch, so if you’ve been coveting a scarf or pillow, don’t wait! Head over to shop.meganaumanstudios.com now to shop the collection!
Oh, and a huge thank you to everyone for your support, encouragement, and excitement on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook! I’ve loved sharing my process with you!
Since I’ve started painting, a number of friends told me they could see my paintings as textiles.
It’s not a stretch. I’ve always been inspired and influenced by textiles, surface design, and fashion. My graduate thesis, despite being made in metal, was all about textiles, and I even designed all the repeat patterns I used in my wire sculpture.
And the truth was, I could see my paintings as textiles as well.
But I resisted. Even though I know a decent amount about textile design, I wasn’t sure I was ready for a line that needed some degree of outsourcing. (In this case, the textile printing.)
And my experiments with hand painting textiles over the summer didn’t go so well.
So when Amber mentioned turning my paintings into textiles a few weeks ago, I resisted again.
And then, last week, I couldn’t resist any longer.
I was sitting in Starbucks, reading about creativity, when it suddenly became clear.
I had to go home and design fabric.
Right now.
And so I did.
And since then, I’ve been digitizing paintings, creating repeats, and ordering fabric, with the goal of getting my first prototypes done before Crafty Bastards.
I received my first fabric samples this week and promptly made my first products:
scarves!
Why scarves? you may wonder. Because a metal necklace can’t keep you warm. (And you know I’m always cold.) Plus, a scarf is really just a big, fabric necklace!
I’m definitely still in the experimental stage when it comes to fabrics and designs, but I’m planning on debuting several scarf designs, plus pillows and maybe even some bags, at Crafty Bastards next Saturday!
If you’re in the DC area, be sure and stop by. I’ll be there Saturday the 28th in booth 71!
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