The July/August issue of House Beautiful features a summer-licious project by designer Chris Barrett that includes an enticing peek at her outdoor textile line. See more at her website, and on newsstands.

Wrapping Traditions: Korean Textiles Now, currently on view at San Francisco’s Museum of Craft and Folk Art, presents examples of traditional bojagi, or Korean wrapping cloths. Small as they may be, these pieces aren’t shy about color or graphic punch.

The example pictured above comes via Big Things. You can also find out more through a 2010 post on the subject, here.

There’s lots to learn about French textile designer Paule Marrot (1902-1987) and three good places to start are here and here — and here.

Have a wonderful holiday weekend!