30 May Deborah Main Tosses Up #PillowFight Highlights

It’s Summertime….the perfect time for a recap of our first #PillowFight!!

 That’s right, the Pillow Goddess, WAS in the hot seat last week for a #PillowFight as guest host of #DesignLux chat’s “Pillow Fight”. Didn’t see any feathers flying as in “Along Comes Polly” (at least not yet!), but boy was it a blast!!

Thank you so much Brandon Smith for having me as a guest host. I always look forward to your chat #DesignLUX every Thursday. I think we were rather a tame bunch for this first go around, so you might have to have a few more #PillowFights to get the adrenalin going.  But in case you, dear readers, missed the chat, do not fear as I recap it all right here (below) with a few opinions, pillow finds, and tips from followers of #DesignLux chat.

Please connect with us on Twitter and follow the designers who joined the chat (below) and the Pinterest board for inspiration:

Pillow Fight! #DesignLUX Dives Into Pillows with Pillow Goddess Deborah Main

@dcoopsd
@deborahmain
@FilmoreClark
@CozyStylishChic
@Bertazzoni_ltl
@Anzea_Textiles
@Color4Charlotte
@BKatzGlass
@HingeDecor
@ChandaSeymour
@JeffreyDesigner
@Lights_Online
@AudiForLife
@MarbleAndGranit

Here are the chat’s questions and just a few highlights from our first #PillowFight on #DesignLUX chat.

Brandon kicked it off with “Pick your pillow poison… the #DesignLUX #PillowFight board has 123 beautiful pillows to choose from! http://www.pinterest.com/dcoopsd/pillow-fight-designlux-dives-into-pillows-with-pil/ …“

Q1: Hit me with your best shot…..What are your thoughts when it comes to throw pillows? Love or “Along Came Polly”? #DesignLUX

“I love to incorporate pattern, texture, size, and sometimes stuff as an accent. It has to be interesting to look at”  @CozyStylishChic

“I like the idea of repurposing things as pillows. Handkerchiefs, table linens, etc. Why throw/give away good material?” @Lights_Online

“These pillows are the ‘thing’ in Iceland” @ChandaSeymour

“Love the colors in these Trina Turk pillows” @BKatzGlass

 “I really kinda fell in love with this particular pillow” @dcoopsd

 Q2: Throw pillows don’t just have to be square or made of simple fabrics. Share your favorite throw pillow designs. #DesignLUX

“Print, Size….and squish – I want to be able to plop at anytime ” @Bertazzoni_ltl

“Here’s another nook that’s become totally cozy with pillows and lighting” @Lights_Online

 “I still have a major soft spot for Deborah’s tassels“. @CozyStylishChic

“This is me” @Color4Charlotte

“Use of stuff depends on pillow’s purpose. If I’m laying my head on it, I don’t like “eye pokers” @dcoopsd

“If it ain’t got a little bling, it ain’t my thing…just a little” @CozyStylishChic

 “When it comes to fun pillow shapes, children have all the fun!” @dcoopsd

Q3: When does it get to be too much?  What are your steadfast rules for using throw pillows in home decor?

“One of my rules is that I like my pillows in odd numbers. I’m weird that way.” @dcoopsd

“Such an easy way to update your decor…merchandise rules: odd numbers look better.” @Anzea_Textiles

“When you can’t find the cats on your bed.” @Color4Charlotte

“Here’s soft pin, pulls room together w/shape, size and color!” @deborahmain

“Sofa must be comfortable not just pretty. Too many pillows can be cumbersome.” @ChandaSeymour

“For a sofa we usually decorate with 2-4 pillows. No Mas. Two Solids and two with a burst of color” @HingeDecor

“If you can’t see the headboard….or the bed #PillowOverBoard”  @Bertazzoni_ltl

“I love a good throw pillow but there are limits. You should feel comfortable, not sliding off the couch” @dcoopsd

Q4: As a wise man once said: “True beauty is on the inside….”. What inner materials make for great throw pillows?  #DesignLUX\

“yes very soft and definitely cozy Brandon. All about the comfort which is what pillows are made for” @BKatzGlass

 “Prefer feather & down…I like my pillows PLUMP!”  @deborahmain

“We mostly use down for decorative pillows and poly for sleeping.” @HingeDecor

“Anything that doesn’t “fight back” ” @Bertazzoni_ltl

Q5: One last #PillowFight question: To chop or not to chop? What say you? #DesignLUX

“Just remember that chopping is a personal preference as seen here: Houzz.com” @Lights_Online

“I feel like…if one must practice their Karate…chopping pillows is safe” @Bertazzoni_ltl

“Chop – I say no rules. Do whatever feels right. No right or wrong answer here. ” @CozyStylishChic

I’ll wrap up this recap with some fabulous pops of color I love from Hinge Decor for summer :

and one of my favorite photos (from my last post) incorporating Deborah Main Designs’ pillows into a client’s home designed by Alyson Jon Interiors Beaumont:

If you enjoyed this chat please pop in on Twitter, under hashtag #DesignLux, EVERY Thursday, at 3 PM CST (1 PM PST, 4 PM EST) with the wonderful host Brandon Smith, genius behind D’Coop Media and The Twenty Six online luxury mag. You can even catch him now cruising in LA in the new BMW!!

With school out and summer here, what better time to change up your home decor. Hope this recap inspires you to add pops of color and texture in your home with some decorative throw pillows. If you need more ideas please check out  last week’s blog for  8 Important Pillow Factors to keep in mind when arranging accent pillows in your home. Or, just hop on over to our online store as Deborah Main Designs has pillows of all shapes, styles and colors ready to ship. Give us a call anytime 512.447.9807. Happy summer everyone!  Till next time,   XOPG

Note: All photography use permission via Brandon Smith of DesignLUX chat of DCoopMedia and respective pillow manufacturers.