I absolutely adore Orla Kiely. If I had a spare few grand, I'd take a visit to her Covent Garden store and splurge (the dress above is on my wishlist). She's heavily influenced by Scandinavian design of the 50s and 60s and uses bright bold colours as well as gorgeous retro patterns. These pictures are from her new collection, and not only do I love her clothes but I love the photography and interior design too! This is the kind of photography I would like to get in to... I'm re-decorating our bedroom soon and am going to use this wallpaper with grey walls. A soothing palette. I love this wallpaper too...maybe for the dressing room.
I read somewhere in a magazine that one of her rugs was limited edition and only £400, so I went up to Covent Garden, pockets stuffed with money, only to be told by the snooty salesgirl that Orla Kiely would NEVER stock a rug for £400, and unless I could stump up the further £600, I would be disappointed. I was disappointed.
How gorgeous is this picture? Sigh. Jealousy rears its ugly head.
We should only be so lucky to be dressed/living in Orla Kiely all the time! Sigh, is right. Can't wait to see how your wallpapering goes...
Posted by: Janice | March 30, 2007 at 04:55 PM
What is it with snooty sales-ladies? Seriously. I've had that before just buying a bottle of wine at a Vineyard in Napa. That really is a fly in my ointment.
Anyway, I love the first dress. Awesome! I could never wear it but that doesn't mean I won't appreciate it. :)
Jen
Posted by: Jennifer | March 30, 2007 at 07:57 PM
I love Orla Kiely! My friend in Dublin has a bag of hers that gets carried everywhere. I don't really see her stuff much in the states, though. I wish I did.
Posted by: Erin | April 02, 2007 at 10:52 PM
That red dress is just gorgeous.
Posted by: Michelle | April 03, 2007 at 06:10 PM
Speaking of Orla, I thought you might appreciate this post: http://sfgirlbybay.blogspot.com/2007/04/orla-kielys-colorful-abode.html
Gorgeous!
Posted by: Janice | April 10, 2007 at 07:03 PM
yes, yes + yes...love it all too jodie!
sadly i don't think i'll ever be an orla owner unless someone gets a serious pay rise : (
but it's still good to dream. that top dress is a true delight! there seem to be a few orla-inspried prints on the high street right now...not the same i know.
i keep meaning to tell you that you can buy the blueprint magazine in borders if you have one near you...loads of fab colour/print in it too. hope you got your hands on a copy : ) you can always look at their website/blog too if you go via the martha stewart link.
have a great wednesday...ain't this sunshine that we're having the best?!!!! xxx
Posted by: kelly | April 11, 2007 at 09:53 AM
ooo i forgot to say...last weekend i watched 12 angry men with my hubby...purely from your film friday tip!
we both really loved it + must have told another dozen people on the following day : )
Posted by: kelly | April 11, 2007 at 05:37 PM
Great pictures last one is my fave. 1k for a rug is a bit expensive!!!!
Posted by: Cheap Televisions | April 15, 2007 at 06:05 PM
LOVE that blanket/beach towel thingy.
Posted by: D R E W | April 18, 2007 at 04:30 PM
Thanks for all your comments, guys! I'm glad to hear you love Orla too. A friend of mine went to one of her sample sales in London the other day and bought one of her dresses dirt cheap...not fair. :(
I have been searching my house high and low for the past week, trying to find my July 2005 issue of Living Etc which features Orla's house. I'm terrified at the thought of having lost it as it's my favourite issue (v sad, I know.) But I found this blog which has some pictures of ORLA'S GORGEOUS HOME!!!
http://sfgirlbybay.blogspot.com/2007/04/orla-kielys-colorful-abode.html
Check it out! I love her 1960s living-room light and her red cabinet in the kitchen.
Posted by: Jodie | April 19, 2007 at 10:26 AM
Yes, I'm quite jealous as well... I could easily lie there all afternoon.
Posted by: gracia | April 24, 2007 at 07:41 AM
i love it all! i bought a cute orla bag not to long ago and let me tell you it became a fast favorite!
Posted by: melanie | May 30, 2007 at 08:46 PM
I've just found your blog and I love it! The Orla pics are gorgeous...Just wondering if you've ever seen the film Grey Gardens, it's a fascinating documentary from the 60's or 70's with beautiful photography that touches on themes having to do sort of with style and design. Just a random thought, love your blog.
http://www.criterion.com/asp/release.asp?id=123&eid=133§ion=essay
Posted by: Tanya | May 31, 2007 at 01:15 AM
I love everything from this post! Way cute clothes! Beautiful pictures!
Posted by: Heather | August 17, 2007 at 06:16 AM
I love everything from this post! Way cute clothes! Beautiful pictures!
Posted by: Heather | August 17, 2007 at 06:17 AM
Hi ladies if you love orla kiely designs you have to take a look at this super cute website!
http://iloveorla.com/
Posted by: tininha | February 28, 2009 at 01:58 AM