Articles — vintage textiles

Decorating with Vintage Textiles: Holly Lomax, Effortless Interior Design

Decorating with Vintage Textiles: Holly Lomax, Effortless Interior Design

We are delighted to have our next spotlight with Holly, who launched Effortless Interior Design in 2022, with the vision of making high-end interior design more accessible. Holly trained under the internationally renowned Rita Konig (House & Garden Top 100, AD Top 100), before gaining experience with Isabella Worsley and Lucy Cunningham; both highly respected names in luxury interior design. While working on bespoke projects, Holly had an idea she couldn’t ignore: how to offer professionally curated interiors without the cost of a full design service. This led to the creation of her Off-the-Peg Design Schemes, which allows clients to...


Decorating with Vintage Textiles: A Conversation with India Holmes, Pelican House

Decorating with Vintage Textiles: A Conversation with India Holmes, Pelican House

India Holmes, the newly appointed Creative Director at Pelican House, whose passion for textiles and design is nothing short of inspiring. A rising star in the global textile scene, India was previously the Director of Embroidery at de Gournay, where she has worked extensively with artisans across India and China. Her deep respect for traditional techniques and dedication to elevating craftsmanship made her a natural fit for Pelican House, where she joins forces with Bella Valenzia to create unique, artful pieces that celebrate heritage while pushing creative boundaries. Read on for India’s wonderful insights into decorating with vintage textiles, her...


5 Unique and Affordable Wall Art Ideas to Start Your Collection

5 Unique and Affordable Wall Art Ideas to Start Your Collection

You are probably already aware but we love art here at  Chloe Jonason Interiors….especially a gallery wall. Art is an area that  you can really personalise your home and add character to a space. It doesn’t have to be permanent so you can switch it around easily; for this reason I encourage you to think ‘outside the frame’ when it comes to your artwork. What makes you smile, reignites fond memories and makes your home really unique to you?  If you're in a traditional home, you can add modern quirks or vice versa. In a modern room, adding a vintage...


Jaipur: Izzy's Guide to the Pink City

Jaipur: Izzy's Guide to the Pink City

Welcome to Izzy's Guide to the Pink City! As an integral part of our team at Chloe Jonason Interiors, our talented Project Manager Izzy, has been sourcing vintage textiles in Jaipur, also known as the Pink City. We feel so lucky to have her as part of the CJI family and we wanted to share her story with you as it is now very much part of our story. Not only does Izzy bring a wealth of experience from her background in the soft furnishings industry but what makes her journey even more special is her roots in India. Originally...