Resourceful Reclaiming

Ok I just have to mention that my incredibly resourceful partner has convinced a local shipyard to give us all of the plastic used to wrap the pleasure boats so common to this area in the summer.

When these boats are out of the water through the cold weather months, they're 'shrink wrapped' in shipyards all over New England.

She hauled this stuff over to her yard, cleaned it up and we have now reclaimed it as our packaging material of choice....waste not, want not as ye olde pilgrims would say.

Thanks Deb!!!!!!!You are awesome!

Dawn

Springtime in Chicago

So, it's been two weeks since my last post. I don't know how time passes so quickly; but we've been busy and it has. Our Chicago reps at Urban Source sent these photos recently of their display windows. Note OT fabrics in "green". We, here in New England are also thrilled that the weather has finally warmed up. 3 Cheers for Spring!!! And thank you Rose.

On another note, my partner and I just recently took a 2 1/2 hour tour through a local New England Mill just to chat with the Mill Stylist about dyes and machinery, and finshing...and all those exciting, relevant textile issues that we are so consumed by these days. As our colleagues, Harmony, and Michelle know, we are on a quest to find a US mill willing to go 100% GOTS. This was not that mill unfortunately, but with a bit more perseverance we will find one . There are an increasing number of designers just like us looking for a certified mill so if these factories will just be a little more open minded, they would see the potential for business and seriously consider working with us to implement the necessary changes. Stay tuned.
Dawn

Molly's Magic

Just want to say how much we love what Molly Worth at Chairloom has been doing with our fabrics and her re-invented furnishings!!!

Can't wait to show you the new collection Molly!!

Thanks

Dawn

TODL & IWCE

We would like to announce that we have joined the wonderful team at TODL - The Trade Only Design Library ( the online research and specification data base). Please go to http://www.todl.com/ - todlgreen. We are currently listed under Kim's Picks - and should be live on their data base any day.

Kim Gordon is the director of TODL Green and has spent more than 15 years working and training in various aspects of the eco-industry. www.todl.com/kimspicks/#KimsBio We thank the team at TODL for their patience and encouragement.

Look for Oliveira Textiles "Ocean Collection" at the upcoming IWCE show-Green Pavillion.(International Window Coverings Expo) March 26 - 29, Atlanta, Georgia, organized by TODL.

sincerely,

Dawn

Cool Collaboration

We are excited to announce a successful collaboration between OLIVEIRA TEXTILES and CHAIRLOOM: ( http://www.chairloom.com/ ) a wonderful Pennsylvania company run by a talented and resource-full woman, Molly Worth. She is "up-cycling" & modernizing vintage furniture by combining contemporary textiles with eclectic, chairs and sofas..Beautiful!

Our Anemone pattern in redcoral, lovingly upholstered on a unique victorian settee will be debuted in her Pennsylvania shop - Estate Antiques and Chairloom at 725 S. 4th St., Philladelphia. Opening tomorrow night, 2/24/08.(You can contact Molly at 914-484-5498)

Thanks so much.

We'll be there in spirit!!!

Dawn and Deb

Drapery in Domino....

Hello,
We are thrilled to announce that our "Shellgame" pattern in crimson is now appearing in Domino Magazine's Green Issue (pg 32). It's just great to see our prints out in the world, but especially in this publication because I love it! I found Domino several years ago while surfing 'design' sites on-line. I subscribed before it hit the stands because I really enjoyed the fashion sense of the products featured. You can also go to www.dominomag.com - our product is on the opening page today 2/17/08.
3 Cheers!!
Gratefully, to the staff of Domino.
Dawn

Blog spotting.....

Hello, I just saw that we have been posted on Decor8's blog.....very very nice Thank you HOLLY! (name correction noted!!!) It's always such a thrill to see our fabrics promoted.

And I really appreciate your sense of humor......just laugh out loud funny.

now this is a 'good friday'.............. www.decor8.com

As well, look for a post by http://www.green-talk.com/ entitled:

Oliveira Textiles - Draping Your Home in Sustainability

Posted on February 08, 2008 , fabric, furniture, household products.

A very good, informative, educational blog by Anna Hackman.

Dawn

Sundance Project Greenhouse

I just glimpsed our Shellgame and Anemone fabrics peeking out from behind the actress Emma Belle at The Greenhouse Lounge.

Click on the link below.

Sundance Beat: Project Greenhouse Rocking Out Park City // Archives // ecorazzi.com :: the latest in green gossip

Thank you everyone at Organic Interior Design for showcasing our collection.

Also please take a look at Design New England Magazine..on newstands now, for some nice recent press.......will be on our press page shortly.

Thanks a lot

Dawn

Web Press..check it out!

We've recently had some nice articles written on OLIVEIRA TEXTILES.

Please see the links below for Treehugger-article by Meaghan Oneill and Sprig -articles by Jeanie Pyun and Jessica Lothstein. Thank you all very much.

The Year Ahead with Oliveira Textiles : TreeHugger

Oliveira Textiles profile Gorgeous and Green, Organic, Eco, Sustainable and Environmentally Friendly Living at Sprig.com

Oliveira Ocean Collection Anemone fabric Gorgeous and Green, Organic, Eco, Sustainable and Environmentally Friendly Living .

Look for us this month in "Design New England" magazine

kind regards

Dawn

"Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius power and magic in it "

(the quote above is by Wolfgang Johann von Goethe)

So here we are at the end of what has been a very productive year. In fact one year ago today, we were just beginning the whole nitty gritty manufacturing process for our debut line-"Ocean Collection". It's been both fullfilling and frustrating...but mostly fun! What an education! Even with all of the ups and downs, Deb and I are sure that this road less traveled is the right one for us as a company and we eagerly await the new year with all of the new possibilities. We've been privileged to have met some wonderful people from magazine editors (look for us in upcoming issues of Domino, Design New England, Coastal Living and Taditional Home) to designers and fellow entrepreneurs. We are thankful for every word of encouragement, praise, or gasp of excitement. And we are also thankful for the miracle of continued health for a sister in full recovery from a Leukemia diagnosis one year ago. Life throws ya some crazy curves sometimes so as we round the bend to this new year we do so with gratitude and wishes to one and all for health and prosperity.

Happy New Year!