It's no secret that I fancy a good example of the "Uptown Bohemian" look… be it a powder room, a handbag or a hotel lobby. Well, take a look at this vintage image of the socialite "swan", Gloria Vanderbilt. Though GV certainly had her hand in the disco denim revolution of the 1970's, let's take a moment to celebrate this patchwork masterpiece!
Gloria Vanderbilt and her bedroom, circa 1970
So, inspired by GV and her insanely beautiful Manhattan apartment from the same era… Check out these fantastic "patchwork" pieces!
A little pouf will do you!
The Collage Pouf, crafted from pieces of silk & embroidered fabrics, is a fantastic way to add extra seating with some serious patchwork style.
And I just couldn't resist! Though the
Silk Scrap Piggy Bank may not be the epitome of elegance, it's just about as cute as can be. Crafted from scrap material, this little guy could be the perfect gift for a chic little G.V. in the making!
A modern day Gloria Vanderbilt with son, Anderson Cooper. Perhaps she's moved past the patchwork, but the style still lingers!
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Deana, founder & CEO of Green with Glamour™, a top online “eco” boutique for fashion, home furnishings & gifts, LOVES living the good “green” life! Based in Los Angeles, she gave up a career producing television to focus full time on promoting the concept of environmentally-sound living with no sacrifice of style! In early 2007, after searching in vain for a chic shopping resource for all things sustainable, Deana fulfilled her desire for high style, hippie-free designs and launched GwG.