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[Oznell]

Hopelessly out of date that I am, I didn't even realize that Sarah Richardson did a limited-time furniture collection, one that she did for a Canadian furniture company, Palliser.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

Spoiler

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.

[DustRose]

I really like her style

[Oznell]

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.

[Citrine1]

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

[Kachina624]

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.

[ECBG]

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

[phoenixbrd]

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

[Katcat1]

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

[OKPrincess]

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. 🤭

[shoptilyadropagain]

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