Inherited obsession

My Father was an interior designer in the LA area so I spend a lot of time in this building (the blue whale) as a kid.  I knew exactly which showrooms had the best candy and where the most comfortable chairs were. I knew the showroom that despised kids.  I remember one day in particular that my Dad had me wait outside because I was too hyper to go in that day.  

My favorite part of going to the Pacific Design Center with my Dad was choosing fabric. He would tell me what he was looking for and I would "help" him find it. I would walk up and down the rows of fabric samples hanging and feel each one to determine what would work. I loved the feel of the fabric.  He would critique the ones I choose explaining why or why not they would work for the project then he would check out a few of my samples to make me feel good. Sometimes when there were fabrics I loved he would check them out just to make me happy on the ride home. 

It's no wonder that I love textiles as much as I do.  I was practically put through textile boot camp as a kid.  At a young age I knew what toile, damask and raw silk were.   

So today my friend Stephanie and I drove out to the Laguna Beach Design Center for their big sale.  The last time I went to a design center was with my Dad about 30 years ago.  It brought back so many memories and I found myself once again having to touch everything looking for great fabrics.  We went in the Brunschwig & Fils showroom and they were selling all their floor samples for $1 a bundle.  Most people were buying a couple of bundles, but I bought enough to stuff a large shopping bag to the top.  These fabrics retail for between $60- $200 a yard!!!!

I bought tons of gorgeous fabrics, amazing fabrics that will become pillows, purses and lots of other stuff for...... drum roll please.....

$18.00

 Talk about joy- I was very happy on the ride home!

I cant stop playing with my new fabric... it just makes me happy! I realize I am a little obsessed, but it's on my blood and I can't help it.