Whenever I design anything, be it a room or ring pillow, I always try to incorporate colors, fabrics and products that I love. I am a firm believer that one should always surround themselves with the things that make them smile…even when it doesn’t make perfect sense or follow all of the rules.
Designing should be no different. And, nine times out of ten it actually works! Of course there are exceptions, but on the whole, I find the end results to be unexpected and full of richness and character.
My tried and true rule of thumb was recently put to the test, as I designed a custom ring pillow for a friend’s wedding. When I asked for the color palette, I completely expected to be told a single specific shade of pink. No no. Zoe, too, feels strongly about making selections based on love and happiness.
And as I found out…Zoe loves color.
Midnight blue, turquoise, citrus green and pink were my answer.
“Which shade of pink?” I asked.
“All of them,” she replied.
Oh good…we not only managed to expand our color options when I had expected to narrow them, but, I was having a hard time envisioning a 10”square pillow that could calmly combine all of these colors in an aisle worthy manner.
Four hours and many color combinations later, her pillows were designed. I am ashamed to say that I doubted. Zoe seems to know exactly what she is doing and I have to say that I am slightly obsessed with her color choices.
I hope I did them justice.
beautiful! never doubt your taste and your creativity. they are impeccable.