Trellis has been the ‘it’ print for a while now and it still seems to be going strong. We just can't seem to get enough of this intricate, bold pattern.

Images via: Powder Room, Bed, Living Room, Books, Rug, Armchair, Pattern, Pillow.

Permit me to share honestly here about a struggle that I rarely mention in the happy, one-dimensional world of social media: being a working mom. 

One of the most poignant tweets I ever read was this: I wish I was the woman I portray on Facebook. I can SO relate to that. And to it I would add Twitter and this blog. Because I represent a brand, I understand that my role is to provide great content about my area of expertise: linens. But there's also this impetus to "be yourself" and "be real." It is a fine line we're supposed to adhere to - being real, and being a respectable, inspiring brand.

Is that even possible? The truth is, some days I fail miserably. At everything. What you don't know when you're watching my videos is that the well put-together woman you see talking about pillows actually forgot her daughter at school one afternoon and showed up late to pick her up for lunch yesterday and hasn't exercised in 3 1/2 years, and leaves homework till the last minute and lets the kids skip bathing some days and went in to work this week even though the baby was sick...

What's my point here? Well, sometimes I get overwhelmed with life - wanting to be a great mom and run a thriving business and look good while I'm doing it all, and inevitably I just wind up in a ball of shame for not having achieved....dun tun duh....PERFECTION!

What do you mean I can't be perfect? It can be done! And I will do it! I must do it!  Anyway, in the midst of this raging psychological battle inside my brain, I stumbled upon a wonderfully inspiring book, I Thought It Was Just Me, by Brene Brown.

Women, whether you work and have kids, or don't have kids and work, or stay at home with your kids...it doesn't matter. This book is a warm bath of empathy; it's about what it's like to live in a culture that expects us to be Super Women. I know I'm not sharing anything unique or original here. I think most of us experience the things I've written about. But this book just makes me feel like I'm not alone.

And I highly recommend that you read it in our authentic quality, Egyptian cotton, woven in Italy sheets, which can be purchased HERE.... (Shameless plug)

-Joanna

We often associate navy with young boy bedrooms and plaids for the cottage, but more and more this colour is popping up in sophisticated fabrics and patterns, perfect for the master. What do you think of doing navy in your bedroom?

To see more Navy Beds visit our Pinterest Page.

New Collection arriving in June at Au Lit Fine Linens

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New Collection arriving in June at Au Lit Fine Linens

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How much is a good night's sleep worth to you?

 

A few weeks ago, we did a Trendsday post on 'Scalloped', so you can imagine our excitement when we saw our Blossom scalloped shams in this month's issue of Style at Home: Save or Splurge! Design Editor Jessica Waks created a gorgeous bed for her sister - using our Rachel ruched white duvet cover, fuchsia coverlet, and some of our bright pink and orange decorative cushions. The rest of the apartment is a stunning explosion of bold colour, modern pieces and unique vintage finds. If you haven't picked up your copy of this month's Style at Home yet, it is a must!

On a recent trip to NYC, Julie and I fell in love with a silk decorative pillow from India. We both knew right away it should be our next spring collection. Guess what? It's spring! And Indira has arrived in the store!

The collection has the exact same feel as the pillow that inspired us, only our version is 100% Egyptian cotton. Here's how Indira was developed:

We fell in love with a silk pillow on our travels, and captured the essence of the design in our textile art:

Once we had our artwork in 3 colours, we decided to launch Indira in GOLD!

We sent the artwork to our mill in Europe, and presto...Indira was born.

Joanna shares our newest print and what's currently on sale!