The only conflict we ever have here at Sharpe Designs is the occasional disagreement of the use of texture over color. Abby's natural inclination is to use a monochromatic decorating scheme, heavy on texture to keep things from being mundane. I tend to choose color, with no thought to the weave or grain of the object. The things that catch my eye are bright and citrus hued, rainbow drenched or rain forest florals. But from time to time, Abby's love for texture wins me over. Like recently. Abby went visiting some of her favorite shops in Saratoga Springs, New York. There, she took pictures of items whose textures caught her eye.
Here's a dress from
Aggies Boutique on Broadway. What I wouldn't give for an occasion to wear it! Anyone want to invite me somewhere yummy for a holiday party? The skirt falls like rippling water, and the sequins shine like light dancing on a stream. A liquid dress.
Paper flowers seen hanging in the window of
Miss Scarlett's on Phila Street. Over-sized texture. Light and airy. Crispy like the fall leaves, but reminiscent of spring. Gorgeous.
As the world around us starts to shed its color in preparation for the long winter ahead, it's nice to remember that beauty is still to be found in layers of texture.
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