Nancy Koltes Fine Linens

In August I began working for Nancy Koltes Fine Linens, a luxury Italian linen line. I manage the New York Showroom working with designers in the city as well as managing press relations (given that a majority of publications are based here in Manhattan).

This has been such a unique and wonderful opportunity.

I am constantly inspired by the people that I get to work with and I love being able to play

a small role in some really exciting installations.

Our new website went live this week and I am really excited about the direction that we are headed.

I have the privilege of working in the same office as Nancy and get to watch her bring a collection to life. She is truly a pioneer in the world of luxury linens and her pieces have been used by celebrities, architects, interior designers and have graced the pages of

shelter magazines for years.

All of her fabrics are manufactured in Italy and cut and sewn in our facilities in Chicago. She has a remarkable talent and even greater, there is a beautiful story of inspiration behind each piece that she creates. Eleanor's Ribbon (picture above, available in 7 different colorways) has been in the line since 1984 and remains just as popular today.

In fact, we are so honored that designer Michael Smith used Eleanor's Ribbon in white/opal for the master suite at the White House!! How cool is that??

Vendome duvet and shams with Vanity sheeting

Foglia Luna and Savoy

Gramercy (a new introduction print on percale)

Rajastan in mocha/teal.

Nancy also has her own line of upholstered beds (Arles in Haberdash linen with nailheads). I love this picture. It was shot in the loft space next door to us.

Osaka Heather/Eleanor's Ribbon Heather

So, please visit our website. Her work is truly beautiful!

Ikea

Ikea. If there were one in Birmingham, I would be in a world of trouble. Have you ever been? There is something about it that just sucks me in. I wander around aimlessly as if I have never seen glassware or shower curtains before. I feel as if I need to share my finds with other customers. Seriously!! Linen, 96" curtain panels for $25...ahhhhh!! It is no secret, their prices are unbeatable and their business model is even better.

Grundtal Mirror, $24.99. You can't really tell from the picture, but there is a 1.5 stainless steal rim.

Stockholm pillow, with insert $14.99!!

Snille Chair (6 colors available) $17.99
I have this chair in white in my office.

Queen $399
This fabric color is great in person and the slipcover can be removed and laundered. Even better.

A great storage option for an office and a fun punch of color.

A set of two are only $6.99.

I could go on and on about Ikea. Whether you are looking for hardware, mirrors, rugs...you name it, they have it. It doesn't have to cost much to look good and with the way the economy has been lately, Ikea has never looked better!!!