I am sure you have noticed that I haven’t been blogging for quite some time. The reason why, is that I have been busy with a new venture starting an on-line store called Cloth and Goods. So I am moving this blog to the new site clothandgoods.com

There you can have fun looking around. Shop, read or get inspired. I will be blogging about the store, products, events, travel, interior design, and anything else that might capture my  imagination.  You can also find us on facebook, twitter, instagram and pintrest.

Thanks so much.

Melissa.

photography by Chris Court.

I celebrated my moms 90th this past week and found this amazing pic of her when she was younger. I love  her dress which is in vogue right now and the color of the wall and the flowered blanket.  She still has style and a sense of fashion, not to mention that she is so much fun to be with.

Naomi owner and designer for Acacia Swimwear

We decorated her office/showroom on Maui Hawaii

I wanted to share with you the textiles I created in my indigo class I was telling you about a month ago. Here are a few samples. Different techniques using fold/ clamp resist, rubber bands, and  pole thread wrapping.

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I had the pleasure to meet a wonderful woman with an old world trade. She makes hats, all types, wool felt for the winters and straw for the summers. She had a beautiful and inspiring shop.  A friend ordered a few!!

A beautiful night watching the full moon rise

I’ve been working on a mid century condo finishing the last touches of the bedroom. Soon to post pics on my website!  It is coming out beautiful. Seems like I never get tired of  Chilewich. Tremendous design versatility and durability, not to mention that it is washable and  esthetically beautiful, using natural colors of woven vinyl that looks clean and modern but has so much texture. Brilliant! Here are some samples….