Tribal Trappings (posted about here last summer) currently has a collection of brightly colored contemporary Hmong festival aprons for sale at their website. Most often bedecked with pom pom tassels, these small embroidered pieces (each approximately 20″ x 10″) are a party all by themselves. Above, a detail from an apron already sold.

I’m visiting NYC for a few days and the muggy heat (a welcome break from San Francisco fog) calls out for the palliative effect of clear crisp color. To that end: Trumpet Flower for sale by the yard from Home Sweet.

Via Eco Fabulous.

Studio Roam, founded by two textile designers in 2007,  produces made-to-order blankets from their micro factory in Scotland. They offer a range of patterns (from dangerously sweet to retro punk) and also accommodate custom requests. Above, their 100% cashmere Stromboli blanket.