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Welcome to Small Business Saturday. Hope everyone’s having a fantastic holiday season! I’m excited to share with you Deborah Main Designs’ first “Pillow Goddess 2017 Holiday Luxury List”. We want to make your holiday shopping easier this year by featuring luxury products we’ve hand selected just for you this holiday -
Tis the season! The holidays are upon us and come Friday it will be shopping madness and then Small Business Saturday. So be sure to #ShopLocal please. And then WOW, December is here and our Deborah Main Designs Holiday Open Studio, Saturday, Dec 2nd, 12 – 7 p.m. Oh boy, -
“The time is always right to do what is right. ” – Martin Luther King, Jr There are times in life when you just need to do the right thing. It won’t always replace the wrong that someone else did. But it may help the people affected by that wrong. And -
EuroChef USA’s Verona Classic range in new Light Blue color. The Verona Classic series has a lot to offer pro-range lovers with trending colors, a sleek look and exclusive all-electric double and single ovens. Are you thinking about remodeling your kitchen? Well then, it’s time to turn up the heat -
KOKET Showroom (G-6051 Salon at Market Square) at High Point Market, Oct 14 – 18, in High Point, North Carolina. Photography by KOKET. “Love Happens”, as I’ve learned first hand through luxury brand KOKET with their dramatic lifestyle “Statement Pieces”. And “Love Happened” in Chicago at BOLD Summit when KOKET’s -
Has there ever been a time in your life or your career where you had to really step outside of your comfort zone and take a bold leap of faith? Well, I’ve done a few baby leaps of faith in the past 13 years of being a solo entrepreneur with -
Elements Art Exhibition at Davis Gallery, Austin, TX. Today is Labor Day, and my heart is with all of you affected by Hurricane Harvey, laboring so hard to get your life and home back and those laboring to help the families and businesses. There’s this constant mixture of sadness, trauma, -
ILVE Majestic Range Collection now offers Gloss Black as one of its standard colors. When I think of Italy, the Mecca for my favorite food, art, architecture, you name it, I think of high-quality, handmade craftsmanship. I also can’t help but think of the colors I saw on my recent -
EuroChef USA’s Verona Classic range in new Light Blue color. The Verona Classic series has a lot to offer pro-range lovers with trending colors, a sleek look and exclusive all-electric double and single ovens. Are you thinking about remodeling your kitchen? Well then, it’s time to turn up the heat -
DXV contemporary penthouse by interior designer Alison Habermehl of Habermehl Design Group for the DXV 2017 Design Panel. The possibilities are infinite! Designing for the future means many things to different people, cultures, generations, and diverse industries. From fashion to architecture, to manufacturing cars and homes, to what interior designers -
My fave photo of New York City interior designer, Robin Baron, in her new Dallas showroom in front of her magnificent orange credenza with her bold hardware “Jewelry for the Home”. Meeting The Baroness, New York City interior designer Robin Baron, and attending the Grand Opening of Dallas Market’s NEW -
Interior Designer Michelle Workman, debuting her new FACET Collection for French Heritage at Dallas Market, June 2017. Well, I lied. Sort of. I said last month I would take some time off and it would be my last blog post for the summer. But I HAD to share my exciting -
Detail of Encaustic painting by guest artist Annie Darling. I’ve been absent from blogging for a couple weeks recovering from the FANTASTIC experience of my first WEST Austin Studio Tour. It was a whirlwind of a two weeks but couldn’t be happier with how it turned out. Thank you to -
What an incredible first weekend we had at my first WEST Austin Studio Tour put on by the non-profit Big Medium. It’s been a lot of preparation but so worth it as we had tons of people walking through my home studio to see all FIVE artists: Denise Jaunsem, Annie -
Sculpture by artist Judith Simonds and mechanical music box by artist Yuliya Lanina. I’m so excited to be participating in W.E.S.T West Austin Studio Tour which starts THIS Thursday night, May 11th, with Due WEST, the official kick-off fundraising event at the Dougherty Arts Center at 1110 Barton Springs Road Austin, Texas -
Join me in kicking off the West Austin Studio Tour at Due WEST on May 11! My artwork will be featured, along with the work of nearly 300 other local artists. Tickets on sale now: west.bigmedium.org/duewest.html The 4 images above are pieces you’ll see at the Group Exhibition Due West at the -
“Bits or Pieces?” by Fiber Artist Marie Welsch. $100 Available at ArtSpace in Round Rock With my 60th Birthday now behind me (boy was that Garden Party a blast…thank you to all who stopped by to help me celebrate!) I can now refocus on my textile artwork, blog and upcoming -
Sometimes it takes a relative or friend visiting to get you out to re-discover your own back yard. You know how the saying goes that you never really sightsee in the city you live, especially if you’ve lived in it 30 plus years! Since I’m taking most of April off -
Spring is my favorite month of the year and our Shumard Red Oak has almost all of its fresh green leaves on it! (I’m sorry for those still suffering through winter, but maybe this post will put a spring into your step!) I also love the month of April because -
“Go West, young man, go West and grow up with the country.” – Horace Greeley This week’s Texture Tuesday takes you West for sure. Right into the heart of Austin, Texas, where when you go West young man, you will also grow up with ART at the West Austin Studio Tour (WEST)! -
SXSW and Spring Break are here, our Airbnb guest from Holland has arrived and I want to inspire you with art. I love going to art openings and art galleries. Art has a way of opening up your mind, sparking creativity, inspiring imagination, and seeing life from a different perspective. -
Photo by Round Rock Arts of IMAGINE, their annual Art Exhibition. IMAGINE walking into Texas State University Round Rock campus this weekend and seeing hundreds of pieces of art from artists all over central Texas – paintings, sculptures, mosaics, fiber and more. You’ll see just that at the Opening Reception -
Happy Valentines Day! Keeping it brief for this week’s Texture Tuesday. Above ornament is handcrafted from a vintage silk scarf, vintage 14-K gold French trim, and a vintage Czech glass button. You know you can always contact the Deborah Main Designs’ studio for custom orders for your sweetheart! The Scarlett -
A few of the hundreds of vintage French trims, ribbon and brooches I have in my collection to create textile art pieces for you. Are you sitting down? Okay, here’s the news: This week’s Texture Tuesday is going to be brief. I know that’s hard to imagine, since my blog -
Happy Texture Tuesday! With all that’s going on in our country and the world, I thought I’d give your mind (and mine) a break with this week’s Texture Tuesday. I feature three textile art pillows I’ve submitted to apply for art exhibitions. Some exhibitions your work gets accepted, and others -
Remember last week I said it was Tradeshow Season with Color and Texture On Trend? Well, Las Vegas Market is wrapping up, and since I’m not there, and had no time to share all my wonderful photos from that AMAZING whirlwind trip last year, this week’s Texture Tuesday is dedicated to: -
It’s Tradeshow season and the hottest trends are color and texture! How perfect for Deborah Main Designs since color and texture are the hallmark of my work. This week’s Texture Tuesday features luxury silk pillows from my Essential Decorative Series. If you are a wholesale or interior design buyer, please stop -
Happy New Year! I hope you and your family and friends had a lovely holiday. I don’t know about you, but I’m NOT one of these people who bolt out of the gate come Monday, January 2nd, with all my goals and plans set for 2017. No, no…I’m one who always wishes -
Below is a little blog post I wrote in 2014 about the meaning of Christmas in my home. It was inspired by someone who commented on my bare Christmas tree. (Thankfully the quality of my photos have improved over the years.) Thank you for following my blog these past 2 years -
“Fit for a Queen” by Simmang Design. No, it’s not the third day of Christmas yet. And no, sadly my true love did not send me this beautiful necklace above. But I just couldn’t wait to share with you this fabulous piece by Simmang Design that I just happened upon this
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Hope you are safe and sound, surrounded by family and friends, and your hearts are filled with gratitude and love. 🙏
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Wishing you and yours a very Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍁🍷
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I cannot be more grateful to have such wonderful family, friends, and design community, thank you! (My gratitude is a long one today; please read my story.)
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This Thanksgiving is a very special one for me personally. For it was exactly 30 years ago today I went jogging and woke up from a nap with ME/CFS, a severely debilitating disease. I had just finished graduate school. Within 5 months I had to quit my career. I was 37 years old.
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I am one of the lucky ones and this milestone means so much to me because I could have stayed permanently bedridden, like many do. (See @meactnet)
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But because of my amazing husband, David, who has taken care of me all these years and recognized that making pillows was helping me heal, he became the house husband (while working 2 jobs and raising our son) and gave me the gift of creating my art, one-of-a-kind pillows. I could not be more grateful!!🙏
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It might be time for a break, cause as many of you know, I relapsed very badly this fall for 3 months, which is a wakeup call to do less activity, as the disease is always with me.
But I`ve been blessed beyond words with the most wonderful life, and a design business of 20 years. I thank each and every one of you for being part of my journey and supporting me all along the way.
Today, I am very thankful for YOU and grateful for the life I enjoy so much!! Sending you much love and a reminder that our health and family always come first. Bless you on this special day of thanks and enjoy dinner with loved ones and those pies!!
XOXO❤️🍁🦃❤️
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I`ve heard rumor people are already putting up their Christmas trees...🎄
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Happy Throw Pillow Thursday friends!
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I`m back!!! 🤗
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After a 3-month-long health relapse that seemed to never end (I have ME/CFS), it feels FANTASTIC to be back in the studio again creating!!! (Thank you for your love, support, and prayers during this difficult time. It helped!❤️)
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Makers have to make and it feels sooooo good to be back at it. 😄
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We all could use an extra special boost of holiday cheer this year, right?
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So we`re whipping up some BRAND NEW designs of our popular holiday ornaments.
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We almost sold out last holiday season, but with so many new/vintage fabrics, ribbon, French trim, and vintage rhinestone buttons we`ve collected over 20 years, we literally could make 1,000.
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This first beauty is one my dear friend @lindaholtcreative won years ago. We still have some of that 1960s ball gown fabric, so you may see one similar, but never the same, as they`re all one-of-a-kind ornaments. ✨️
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Each ornament comes in its own satin-lined white gift box ready to give. Your family and friends eyes will sparkle, just like the vintage rhinestone buttons, when they open the box. 🎁
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We even did an amazing custom order last December of 13 blue and white ones for a dear client, a Florida interior designer. Scroll left to see one, and our prior black boxes. 💙🤍🩵
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We aim to please! So while we`re not accepting large custom orders this year, we are accepting individual orders. It`s simple to custom order by color. Reach out now, so you have it in time for gift-giving season.
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Often, customers hang them year round. We even decorated @replacementsltd china with them during the @oneroomchallenge. They make perfect hostess gifts!
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Please subscribe to our newsletter for the discount code for 20th year in business. Plus, if you live in Austin, you`ll get the deets on our Annual Holiday Soiree coming soon. 🎉🥂🍾🎉
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I`ve missed y`all and look forward to seeing you. Happy Holidays and have a wonderful, blessed Thanksgiving. Many thanks for your continued support. XO❤️
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