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SARAH RICHARDSON COLLECTION

Oznell — Fri, 25 Feb 2022 00:48:42 GMT

Hopelessly out of date that I am, I didn't even realize that Sarah Richardson did a limited-time furniture collection, one that she did for a Canadian furniture company, Palliser. I like that textured buffet she did for them, below:

I like some of it, not all. Of course, it was being made to appeal to a broad market, with probably some aesthetic compromises that that may imply. But I'm guessing that since it is her, that the quality of construction was good. And it seems very "Sarah" to me. It has some of her signature characteristics:

1) Lots of blue, and blue and green.

2) Traditional style judiciously mixed with modern and transitional styles.

3) Interesting textiles and fabrics.

4) That little hint of midcentury modern and even Art Deco, which she's always had in her repertoire, and which I'm inevitably drawn to.

5) Comfort.

These are stiff little 'department store type' display set-ups, not actual rooms, but you can see what she's been designing:

She was inspired by patchwork quilts to design the jute rug. I also really like a comfortable chair in a bedroom. This looks like it swivels.

Her streamlined take on the recliner! Love that pale buttery leather, and the channel tufting.

A credenza that has both open and closed storage is a good idea.

More of her "Shore" collection.

Now, I'm in a Sarah Richardson mood! Away from her collection, here are a few "real" rooms she's designed. Do you think they exhibit any of the "themes" or characteristics of her 'collection'? I think this family room does:

Another of her trademarks, is her instinctive feeling for pastels, which she does so well. (By the way, I've always admired that famous Orrefors Crystal bowl. I wonder if they will change the name of it? If you know its name, you'll know why they might want to change it now! See spoiler for answer.)

I think it is circa 1970's and it was named the "Corona Bowl". They could always rename it the dentil bowl, or the dental bowl

Another example of pastel mixing, a beautiful combo of green and aqua:

She can invest even a small corner of a room with her characteristic verve, and yet, there's a sense of comfort.

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DustRose — Fri, 25 Feb 2022 01:08:53 GMT

I really like her style

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Oznell — Fri, 25 Feb 2022 01:20:27 GMT

I do too, overall, @DustRose . I always keep coming back to her for "liveable" design. This kitchen she did from years ago, is still one of my favorites. It's just so pretty, without being over the top.

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Citrine1 — Fri, 25 Feb 2022 01:29:13 GMT

Some nice pieces, but not really my taste. I'm not a fan of the chosen artwork.

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Kachina624 — Fri, 25 Feb 2022 15:20:22 GMT

I've always liked anything "Sarah" and most of her collection is no exception. Love that recliner. Unfortunately, I've already got too much furniture.

If this was made and distributed in Canada, I can understand why we're not familiar with it.

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ECBG — Fri, 25 Feb 2022 01:42:32 GMT

Sarah did a certain type of flow. Her rooms are easy yet modern. Sarah is IMO a soft designer that doesn't push modern.

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phoenixbrd — Fri, 25 Feb 2022 05:11:35 GMT

Totally smitten with the blending of the pastels in the living room with the fire place and the bedroom.

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Katcat1 — Fri, 25 Feb 2022 06:32:01 GMT

Never heard of her. I like the recliner that's it.

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OKPrincess — Fri, 25 Feb 2022 11:42:17 GMT

I really like the bedroom and kitchen. The blues and greens work well together.

Also I like the white radiator heater in the living room.

IMO no to the recliner. 🤭

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shoptilyadropagain — Fri, 25 Feb 2022 13:52:48 GMT

I love that first living room and the design of most of her items. I'm not into pastels, whatsoever, though.

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author — Fri, 25 Feb 2022 14:04:03 GMT

I like so much of this! A lovely blending of modern that you can tell comes from traditional inspiration, very liveable. Love that recliner, the colors, accents, simplicity.

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NickNack — Fri, 25 Feb 2022 14:16:17 GMT

I love Sarah Richardson. I miss her show on HGTV. I really like much of this collection. Thank you for posting this @Oznell .

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stevieb — Fri, 25 Feb 2022 14:42:21 GMT

I always enjoyed Sarah's shows even though her choices and her overall aesthetic weren't always mine. Regardless, she pulled together appealing and attractive rooms and although many of the elements chosen wouldn't have been my choices, her finished products almost always were nice looking and fun, even if they weren't necessarily compatible with my personal taste.

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jubilant — Fri, 25 Feb 2022 14:42:36 GMT

@Oznell Yes, I think her "real" living room does reflect some of her themes and pieces. That real living room is wonderful. I'm loving all the comfortable furniture and the style of it. I also love the color combinations. Not modern, not vintage and I'm not sure what..... except that it is very pretty!

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DREAMON — Fri, 25 Feb 2022 15:14:15 GMT

I too like some but not all of her collection. Her colors used blend effortlessly and the flow is perfect.

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CANDLEQUEEN — Fri, 25 Feb 2022 16:43:25 GMT

I like a lot of her rooms, not all are my style/taste but she does a great job with colors and flow...I enjoyed looking at all of the different rooms, I must say there was something that I liked in all of the pics too.

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Oznell — Fri, 25 Feb 2022 23:26:21 GMT

Hey, thank you for answering the question I posed, @jubilant !

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Marsha2003 — Sat, 26 Feb 2022 01:48:58 GMT

I loved Sarah's style before she started her own lines of fabric and furniture. Now, most of her designs look like a furniture showroom display to me with no soul.

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wilma — Sat, 26 Feb 2022 18:42:21 GMT

It's nice to see some color in interior design instead of all the neutral rooms that are trending right now. I'm not usually a pastel person, but I like the colors and furnishings in the living room and bedroom. The rest of the rooms and furnishings are ok. My least favorite items are the artwork.

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riley1 — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 20:49:37 GMT

Have always enjoyed Sarah R. style. I believe the kitchen shown below was done in the house she purchased in the "cookie" cutter community. They did a weekly show on it with her doing a room a week with Tommy.

Thanks @Oznell