(my own) Sunday Styles: Grosgrain at Home

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I love grosgrain. I love how it looks and how it feels. It's another one of those things that makes me happy. There is so much that can be done with grosgrain -- so much more than a pretty hair bow. We associate grosgrain with headbands, belts and other preppy attire but it also makes for some chic and stylish home accessories.

Grosgrain, pronounced groh-grain, is a French word used to describe a type of  fabric that is characterized by its ribbed appearance. In grosgrain the weft is heavier than the warp thus creating prominent transverse ribs. Grosgrain is called a "corded" fabric since the weft resembles a fine cord. Grosgrain has a very dull appearance with little luster, however it is also very strong. It is a firm, close-woven, fine-corded fabric. Grosgrain fabric is generally black but can be many different colors, and grosgrain ribbon comes in a large variety of colors and patterns.

Add some whimsy to your bedroom with this grosgrain bed skirt
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I simply adore this wonderful grosgrain pillow.I'm inspired to try to make one of these myself! If you're less inclined to do so you can purchase this Grosgrain Ribbon Pillow, $300 at DRANSFIELD & ROSS: 212-741-7278; dransfieldandross.com.

While most of us are buried waist deep in snow in a frozen tundra, Summer will be here and before you know it our decks, balconies, patios and verandas will be in need of some sprucing up. This happy yellow grosgrain that screams Riviera umbrella makes me smile.

Santa Barbara Umbrella, $1,820. SANTA BARBARA DESIGNS:
800-919-9464; sbumbrella.com.

I love these preppy napkin rings from Social Couture. These look simple enough for me to try to make. But if I can't, these lovelies will not break your bank. I can see these at my dining room table as well as outdoors on a warm summer's day!

Grosgrain Napkin Rings, $12 for 8.
SOCIAL COUTURE: 888-520-2258; socialcouture.com.

 

 

Won't this fun and whimsical shower curtain from Garnet Hill make you want to sing in the shower?

Reminiscent of party streamers these fun multicolored and boldly patterned ribbons are sure to ensure a great start to your day! Streamer Shower Curtain, unlined $98. GARNET HILL: 800-622-6216; garnethill.com.

(Also be sure to check out the new Lilly bedding at GH!)

Getting Married? Know someone who is? Check out these Lovely Vera Wang platinum grosgrain plates!

 Grosgrain China, $129 for 5-piece setting. VERA WANG FOR WEDGWOOD: 866-714-0592; wedgwoodusa.com.

Fun, flirty, formal and whimsical, the crisscrossed pattern of the grosgrain gives this chair a fresh look

 and the name adds a sense of humor. The Bondage Chair by Dransfield & Ross, $2,500.  

PIMLICO: 203-972-8166; pimlicohome.com.

For more Grosgrain-inspired home decorating ideas be sure to pick up

John Locke's Grosgrain Style at a bookstore near you!