Velvet – Downtown Magazine

The charismatic duo behind Vancouver-based brand, Marrimor Objects, just released a playful new line of ultra-chic designs for the home. Toof and Toss are Tanja Hinder and Lauren Bugliarisi’s form-weds-function collection of irreverent designs they describe as ‘nice things for nonconformists.’

Toof is an ingenious table plus pouf paired into one artful looking design. Inspired by the pull top of a vintage coke can, the rounded side table component embraces an ottoman—which can be pulled out at will for additional seating. With a palette of 10 vibrant colorways to choose from and textured textiles ranging from alpaca, wool, linen, to mohair, velvet, and boucle—the choices offer no end of entertainment. The metal base comes in a variety of complementing powder-coated colors.

Toof’s fun-loving, stylish cousin Toss consists of a collection of scene-stealing pillows that offer some serious eye-candy. With five fearless combinations such as cayenne velvet and white faux fur and teal boucle with salt and pepper wool, it’s hard to narrow down a favorite. Toss and Toof are as charming as Hinder and Bugliarisi—offering a flirty mix of task and drama we’d love to incorporate into our own home.

Marrimor Objects Launches Toof and Toss — Photo by Carl Ostberg.

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Textiles from Osborne & Little — Motown by Margo Selby.

Despite the frigid weather, with January comes the anticipation of all the design industry’s coming collection launches. A longtime favorite for homeowners and designers alike, Osborne & Little will launch their Spring 2019 collections on February 18th, with the exciting addition of a special new collection by textile artist, Margo Selby. The designer, who is known for her contemporary woven designs which include fabrics, rugs, and accessories produced by specialist mills and artisan weavers, does not disappoint with Memphis.

Selby’s new launch follows her aptly-named inaugural Ragtime collection for the brand, which abstractly pays tribute to the ragged rhythm of the musical style. Memphis, a bolder, brighter collection that references the musicians of the 50s and 60s, includes six striking patterns in a vibrant color palette (think cherry, teal, jade, and fuchsia), that enhances the luxuriousness of the cut velvet and wool fabrics. From Marvin, a tessellating pattern, to Motown, a geometric jacquard with perfectly contrasting colors, Selby’s collection has a lot of staying power.

Osborne & Little textiles — Margo Selby’s Memphis Collection for Osborne & Little.

Not to be outdone, Osborne & Little’s new in-house Spring 2019 collections include Morocco-inspired embroideries, rich velvets, and botanically-themed decorative wallpapers that also incorporate large-scale prints. Albemarle, a collection of tailored woven fabrics inspired by the streets, arcades, and squares of Mayfair, an upmarket area in London’s West End, adds a cozy, winter-inspired touch. Ariadne Velvets, a very different yet surprisingly chic collection of velvet textiles, features digitally-printed crosshatch brushstrokes in varying colors. Meanwhile, Folium, which consists of mostly botanical and tile-inspired wallpapers, lays claim to Tiger Leaf, a pattern that recalls the colors of Palm Springs, and the stunning Faenza Tile. The former references vintage tile-work and is edged with distressed gold leaf on either a stone, blue, or mint colorway. While these are just a few of many eye-catching new designs set to launch next month, the varying aesthetics offer wonderful design flexibility.