I am inspired by the ‘Painterly Trend’ in design this month!

February’s design focus is on the hottest trend in textiles and home décor: the ‘Painterly Aesthetic’. Imagine soft, hand-painted watercolor florals, bold abstract brush strokes and drippy splatters of paint on a huge variety of home décor and textiles. I’m spotting the trend in bedcoverings, pillows, area rugs, even ceramics! I hope you are inspired by the collective talents of all the great artists who bring us this playful trend. Enjoy!

Yours, Tara Wilke

This month’s special section: Design Observations – Seattle, Washington!

Get a sneak peak at the extraordinary work of art glass artist Dale Chihuly.