Sunburst/sunset

  It’s hard not to be inspired by the colors in a beautiful sunset. A radiant sunburst design with all the sunset shades of orange, gold, pink and purple with ...

Migration/4

The clockwise spiral is strongly associated with water, outgoing migrations, independent movement and power. I particularly like the meaning for migration. Here is a wonderful design in transitional shades of ...

Dancing Starfish/1

I love starfish! Did you know that scientists call them sea stars because they aren’t really a fish?  There are over 2000 species of sea stars living in all the ...

Floor Cloth Designs

Zigzag/6

A transitional style Zigzag at it’s best in shades of lime, white, ...

Hopi Return/1

For the Hopis in Arizona this sacred symbol had a wide range ...

Peacock/2

In history, legend and myth, the majestic peacock is a symbol for ...

Ocean Flower/1

A simple ocean flower design inspired by the patterns I find in ...

Jungle Floral/2

A brilliant jungle floral design just waiting to brighten up your tropical ...

All Things Grow with Love

A simple country design affirming that all things grow with love. Sizes ...

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Feng Shui For A Harmonius Home

Feng Shui is the ancient art and practice of creating living spaces and environments which flow in harmony with the universe.  This holds true whether it is a land property or an actual house. The manner of design and placement can affect one’s life either negatively or positively. Feng Shui is based on the Chinese [...]

Color For 2013

Every year interior designers choose new, trending colors with which to create fresh, unique looks in home decor. As well, the Pantone Color Institute chooses a color of the year. I am always fascinated by the process by which these colors are chosen. It is clear this process involves tuning in to the global vibration, [...]

Inspiration For Floor Cloth Designs

The history of painting on fabrics and textiles began thousands of years ago in Asia, and floor cloth designs date back to the 18th century. Many of these designs were based upon motifs found in nature, or traditional, cultural symbols incorporated into a pattern with geometric motifs. Today the range of textile designs is limitless [...]

Green Interior Design

The green movement is trickling down into every facet of our daily lives. If we care about our planet and all the issues surrounding the depletion of natural resources, global warming and the environmental impact of non-sustainable products, then we can make new choices today that demands a sustainable and green environment, especially in our [...]

Ethnic Designs

I love ethic designs! It is wonderful to travel the world, and discover the roots at the heart of a culture which are expressed in their designs. When I lived in New Mexico, it was hard not to become enchanted with the traditional Navajo designs prevalent in rugs, blankets and pottery. Ethnic designs are steeped [...]

What Is Transitional Design Style?

I have a lot of people ask me, ” What is transitional design style?“, when I explain to them I am doing transitional designs with my floorcloths. Transitional isn’t a defined style of design like art deco or shabby chic. It is all about your own personal style, and how you want to blend the [...]

How To Make A Floorcloth

by Annie Horkan In 1984 I made my first floorcloth. I had no idea such a product existed nor did I have any idea how to make a floorcloth. A good friend was having a birthday party, and I wanted to make him something special. I had surveyed his home for ideas, and decided on [...]

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