010.2007
Throw pillows add color sans painting
By ELIZABETH BETTENDORF Times Correspondent
Published October 5, 2007
I'm one of those people who like to paint the walls of their home beach-white
and bring color in through art, accessories and pillows.
Lately I noticed that my throw pillows were fraying and dated. Since I tend to
be frugal and avoid shopping unless it's absolutely necessary, I was amazed to
see what's appeared on the market since I last went throw-pillow shopping.
There are entire Web sites devoted to throw pillows....My favorite is a small
company called Puffy Pillow Productions that sells hand-made throw-pillow
slipcovers in vivid colors for about $12.49 (there's a $5 sale table) making it
possible to change throw pillows whenever one feels like it.
"The market for throw pillows is just crazy right now," says Virginia Goshe, who
owns Lifestyle Interior Decorating in Carrollwood. "We're seeing all kinds of
them in fabrics like crushed velvet as well as pillows with all kinds of fringes
and tassels."
Goshe, who often custom makes throw pillows for clients - especially those who
want to tie them in with custom window treatments - says she likes to mix and
match styles and will sometimes use as many as five colors, pulling those same
colors through the house "from front door to family room."
She likes to group them, usually in odd numbers, according to the piece of
furniture she's working with.
"You don't want just one dinky pillow on a big sectional," Goshe explains.
She loves throw pillows that are actually lumbar pillows and can be used on an
oversized sofa for back support and "so that if you're leaning back your feet
can touch the floor."
Though the rule of thumb is to use crisp, geometrically patterned pillows in a
modern decor, Goshe says she likes to mix it up.
"It really depends on the home and the client, but I've gone into contemporary
homes and accessorized with lots of fringed pillows."
The July 2007 issue of Real Simple magazine offered these pointers on throw
pillow placement and accessorizing: Squares should be 18 to 24 inches across,
though for a can't-go-wrong look pair 20- to 22-inch square pillows with smaller
square or circle pillows. A limited color palette in modern patterns works well
in a contemporary decor, while classic prints, velvets and fussier trim look
great in a traditional environment.
The choices right now seem limitless, from fringed hula-girl to classic
needlepoint looks evoking a Ralph Lauren ad.
Goshe says throw pillows are a wonderful way to "punch" color into a room if
you're afraid of color. And you don't necessarily have to stick to one theme,
though if you're design-challenged it's probably a good idea to get some advice
from a pro and save yourself the hassle of a lot of store returns.
If anything, a few well-chosen new throw pillows can coax life back into a tired
room or energize a new home.
"A person might be afraid of color and not be able to decide on a paint color
for their walls for four years," Goshe says, "but they can really liven up a
room with colorful pillows."
03.2006/08.2006
Find us in this month's issue of O at Home: an Oprah Magazine.
"Good Works Makeover: Hip-Hope Nation"
Thank you for working with us on the makeover of the Hope Leadership Academy! The Hope Leadership Academy is a charity in New York City which teaches inner-city teens how to problem-solve and be positive leaders within their community. They desperately needed their basement - the room where the teens meet, work, and learn - made over.
Using only items from eBay, we turned the sprawling basement into a beautiful, practical and comfortable room, a room which suits all the needs of the charity. This couldn't have been done without the assistance of eBay sellers like you! Your pillow helped make the new room come alive.
03.2006
Find us in this month's issue of Kids' Rooms Magazine:
a Better Homes and Gardens Special Interest Publication.
"Dream Makeover"
2005-05-28
Puffy Pillow Productions selected "Best Looking Store" in eBay`s 2005 Best in Stores Contest
Community votes determined the final outcome of the annual event
Ocoee, FL (PRWEB) May 28, 2005 -- Shannon
Fisher, an Ocoee, FL resident, recently was announced as eBay’s 2005 Best in
Stores Contest Winner for her eBay store: Puffy Pillow Productions
http://stores.ebay.com/Puffy-Pillow-Productions). Fisher, known as her eBay username of "puffy_pillow_productions," sells handmade, original design decorative pillows that she creates in her studio. She has been selling on eBay for five years.
"I am very excited to be awarded this honor," Fisher explained. "I take a lot of pride in the presentation of my store and auction listings. My handmade, original design pillows are made to enhance and brighten my customer’s living space—I think it is important to give them an enhanced shopping experience which begins with a graphically pleasing store and continues with excellent customer service and a quality product."
eBay called for store owners to enter their stores in March. Finalists were selected based upon creativity, use of best storefront practices, and presentation. They were then presented to the eBay community in May and winners were based on community votes. Fisher was awarded the top award under the "Best Looking Store" category. The official announcement by eBay can be found at http://pages.ebay.com/bestinstores2005/. Fisher created the design for her store and auction listings.
For more information, or to shop visit Fisher’s eBay store at:
http://stores.ebay.com/Puffy-Pillow-Productions
About eBay
eBay (http://www.ebay.com) is The World`s Online Marketplace®. Founded in 1995, eBay created a powerful platform for the sale of goods and services by a passionate community of individuals and businesses. On any given day, there are millions of items across thousands of categories for sale on eBay. eBay enables trade on a local, national and international basis with customized sites in markets around the world. Through an array of services, such as its payment solution provider PayPal, eBay is enabling global e-commerce for an ever-growing online community.
Contact:
Shannon Fisher
Puffy
Pillow Productions
http://stores.ebay.com/Puffy-Pillow-Productions
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