From standout collection features to headline-making projects, we've rounded up this Summer's press highlights for your weekend reading. Explore where Samuel & Sons trimmings sparked inspiration around the world, in both print and digital, celebrating the rooms, stories, and designers who brought them to life.
Cottages & Gardens — "24 Finds From This Year’s Paris Déco Off"
Corsica is included in an inspiring round up of pattern play and trend-setting design, appearing in the printed May/June 2025 issue of New York Cottages & Gardens' Style News.
VERANDA July/August Issue — “Sun-Washed Lavender”
The Corsica Shell Fringe in Canvas meanders across a coastal, lilac vignette in VERANDA's Mood of the Moment in print.
Modern Luxury — "Bob Olson Taps Grace Blu Interior Design to Bring His Soulful Seaside Retreat to Life"
Le Jardin Chair Tassels in Prussian adorn each dining chair in this Lido Isle home, a soft injection of color this wood-finished space.
Galerie Magazine — “Interior Designers Share Secrets for Mastering Maximalism”
The Annecy Chair Tassel in Carnation is included in this maximalist Get the Look section. Also featured is a coral and porcelain bedroom, designed by Martin Brudnizki, with patterned walls wrapped in the Orsay Silk Ribbed Border in Aqua Melange.
Business of Home — “Kelly Wearstler’s latest Lee Jofa designs, Amber Lewis collabs with Everhem, and more”
Annecy, Westport, and Devon are featured in the weekly Product Preview series.
The Textile Eye — “Designed to Sustain”
Our newest collections, Annecy, Westport, and Devon are highlighted to showcase current industry trends..
The Kaleidoscope Collection by Elizabeth Ashdown
Aspire Design and Home magazine — "Anatomy Of A Design: Samuel & Sons Honors Heritage Passementerie With Kaleidoscope"
An interview with Samuel & Sons VP of Design, Marisa Gutmacher, on the Kaleidoscope Collection's celebration of color and craft.
"The inspiration stemmed from a shared passion for reinvigorating the traditional art of passementerie with modern energy. Elizabeth’s background in contemporary woven art, combined with Samuel & Sons’ heritage and technical excellence, sparked the idea of creating a collection rooted in craft but visually bold and joyfully expressive like looking through a kaleidoscope."
- Marisa Gutmacher, Samuel & Sons VP of Design
Livingetc — “Style Awards 2025 — Decorating”
The Kaleidoscope Collection by Elizabeth Ashdown is awarded Best Decorative Touch. Read more about the award and collection here.
Elle Decor — "What Does This Tiffany Minaudière Have in Common With Your Favorite Trimming?"
Our Aurelia Double Tassel Tieback in Apple Green is styled alongside Tiffany & Co. high-jewelry cuffs in a story tracing how Jean Schlumberger’s family textile heritage shaped his iconic designs. Also featured in the printed Summer 2025 issue's Truth in Decorating.
Architectural Digest — "2025 Living Room Trends: 4 Big Ideas to Try This Year"
The Rouen Tassel Fringe in Sprig circles a Borne settee from Kate Rheinstein Brodsky’s Upper East Side apartment, a bold, statement-making take on living room seating.
VERANDA — "56 Living Room Color Schemes Interior Designers Actually Love"
The Rouen Tassel Fringe in Magnolia skirts Summer Thorton's oversized orange sofa in her Chicago townhouse.
The Bejeweled Collection by Lori Weitzner
House Beautiful — "Tailored Interiors Enhance the Captivating Chesapeake Bay Views in This Annapolis Residence"
The Astra Embroidered Border in Denim traces each ivory drape in this inviting, blue primary bedroom.
Essentials: The French Grosgrain Collection
VERANDA — "20 Designer-Approved Bathroom Color Ideas That Go Well Beyond Basic White"
Designer Todd Romano outlined his boldly patterned primary bathroom walls with French Grosgrain Ribbon in Lilac, adding a subtle pop of color to his San Antonio home.
Elle Decor — "This Apartment Brings Italian-Chic to the Middle of Manhattan"
The French Grosgrain Ribbon in Cardinal creates a contrasting edge on mirrored drapery, creating seperation between the kitchen and the rest of this chic Fifth Avenue apartment.
Business of Home — "Samuel & Sons Westport Collection"
An interview with VP of Design, Marisa Gutmacher, on Westport's thoughtful fusion of artisan craftsmanship and responsible innovation.
"Westport was born from the idea that performance and sustainability should exist in perfect harmony. Each trim is crafted to protect the environment while elevating interiors and exteriors with timeless beauty."
- Marisa Gutmacher, Samuel & Sons VP of Design
The Bagatelle Collection by Timothy Corrigan
D Magazine — "Our Picks for Creating A Little Italy, Right at Home"
The Neoclassically-inspired Bagatelle Scalloped Tassel Fringe in Gardenia skirts a striped vanity chair, seamlessly fitting in amongst characterful pieces from the past and playful accessories.
MSN — "'In this house, we don’t shy away from joy. We make room for it' – how a designer turned her tiny 1920s cottage into her dream family home"
The Aria Silk Brush Fringe in Blush outlines a pale pink headboard, poping against this bedroom’s moody walls.
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Veranda — "This Stunning Alabama Home Has Strangers Knocking on the Door to Ask About Paint Colors"
The Bali Jute Tassel Skirt Fringe in Burlap circles a tableskirt at the center of a showstopping dining room.
Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles — "Explore Inspiring Interiors from the South’s Top Design Talents in Highlights from the 2025 Southeastern Designer Showhouse"
In Honey Collin's living room, patterned slipper chairs are hemmed in Bali Cotton Tassel Skirt Fringe in Cream, accompanied by an accent chair is edged in Noma Studded Border in Palomino, and a classic valance framed in French Grosgrain Ribbon in Off White.
Jared Hughes' bedroom windows feature swagged valances with Le Pilat Bullion Fringe in Cream and Ivory. Coordinating cord traces the drapery’s edge while a matching fabric valance is neatly tailored and trimmed with the Le Jardin Silk Gimp in Sand.
A dusty rose banquette from the Ladies Office by Emily Sturgess is grounded by the Bali Jute Tassel Skirt Fringe in Burlap, complementing the room’s botanical motifs with its natural texture. Just beyond, the adjoining bath leans into sky blues, where the MDS Rosette Fringe in Sky by Mark D. Sikes dances across an airy Roman shade.
Home & Design — "Farmhouse Flair"
Two octagonal footstools are wrapped in the Édelie Linen Tassel Skirt Fringe in Blush, picking up on this airy sunroom's soft pinks.
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