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I'm an interior designer from the Detroit Metropolitan area. Design Hole allows me to follow two passions - design and writing. I offer daily advice on decorating, finding inspiration and discovering trends. Plus lots of news from the world of design. -Jennifer Mitchell

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November 17, 2008

Felted Up

I know that’s a bad pun, but it’s Monday.

I think everyone has just realized that the Holidays are right around the corner. Christmas is only 6 weeks away. If you’re like me, it gets harder and harder to think of something original to surprise your favorites with. No worries this year! Design Hole is on the job. Here are three deliciously beautiful felted bowls that anyone would love to have. Let’s take a peek.

This Blue Felted Bowl ($39.95) is from Etsy Shop, Jennywren. It measures 8″ in diameter. This is my favorite item in her shop. But check out her selection of jewelry and special things for Christmas.

Yes, we’re at Esty today. Petal Lassies offers this unique, 6″ felted leaf bowl for $17.00.

Pick up this set of three nesting bowls, made of felt, from Papaververt. They come in a variety of colors and sell for $120. The largest is 6″ in diameter. Check our their plant holders, too. Great stuff.

August 6, 2008

Urban Daisy

Heather wrote to me the other day to share some of her artwork and photography. She’s an artist/photographer from what folks in Michigan call “Up North”. (That’s the top of the Michigan Mitten.) Heather has an Esty shop where she sells prints like Urban Daisy, below. She also sells notes cards.

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March 11, 2008

Indian Inspiration at Etsy

I guess I’ve got India on the brain today. Indian textiles are especially appealing to me. The bright colors and bold patterns could be at home in any part of the world. Rayela Art, over at Etsy, specializes in all things Indian. She makes her own things using vintage textiles and buys from other traders from various countries around the world. I thought you’d enjoy taking a peek at her shop.

Vintage Suzani Tapestry: $125
Indian quilt: $145

Vintage textile: $150

Suzani Tapestry: $180

Vintage Sindhi Ralli Quilt: $160
If you’re not sure what to do with odd-sized vintage textiles, here are a few suggestions. You can combine the textile with a coordinating fabric to create coverlets, duvet covers, table runners and table clothes. Cut them up and make pillows. Hang them on the wall. Use them as a throw over the back of a sofa. There are a thousand and one uses.