Faith Sheridan Newsletter
May 2009
Volume II, Issue XV
Hello, 


What in the world is a Suzani?  It's the Central Asian equivalent
of grandma's heirloom quilt. Learn the history of Suzani in this
issue. I hope you enjoy this issue of the FSID Newsletter. In each
issue I share tips, trends and resources.
 
If you found this newsletter useful, please forward it to anyone
you think might find it interesting!

I welcome your comments and questions:

Please email me design@faithsheridan.com

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FEATURED ARTICLE:

Suzani Excitement Emerges in Home Interiors
  
What in the world is a Suzani?  It's the Central Asian equivalent
of grandma's heirloom quilt: handmade, handstitched, and
handed-down. Suzan means 'needle' in Persian, so imagine
embroidery, elaborate embroidery. A wonderful, intricate craft, a
Suzani represents the best type of Central Asian art. Embeded  in
centuries of tradition, each artist  interpreted a fresh new twist
to an earlier pattern.

Love these classic chairs covered in the rich colors and motifs of
this ancient craft? You are not alone as consumers, designers and
textile lovers discover this ancient tradition. You won't want just
one! These cloths, lavishly embroidered  cover not only beds and
cribs, but also tables, horses, and walls.

Talented needlewomen have produced this brilliant folk art for
centuries. And when the Iron Curtain lifted, there they were!
Thousands of artful, dazzling, useful, and suddenly chic suzanis.
The oldest ones we know of are from the 18th century. Their
designs, however -- those meandering grapevines and tulips --
suggest motifs from ancient Greece and the Ottoman empire.

 Much like embroidered versions of hand-loomed rugs they're
sometimes used as prayer mats. The motifs -- the palmette, the
tulip, the teardrop-shaped botah we associate with paisleys -- are
familiar from carpets, but instead of being made on looms, the
stylized, finely stitched designs of suzanis are worked with a kind
of small crochet hook.

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FAITH'S Tips:

Expired Prescriptions? Don't Flush Them
For years, we were advised to flush unused or expired prescription
drugs. Unfortunately, most municipal water systems are unequipped
to remove medications from treated water. Now scientists are
increasingly concerned about the low levels of  drugs turning up in
watershed and marine life. Unfortunately, there aren't a lot of
great disposal options. Read before you flush. The U.S. Office of
National Drug Control Policy has published revised guidelines on
safer prescription disposal (PDF download). When in doubt, talk to
your doctor or pharmacist.


Do you want to see more tips like this one?
Check out Faith Sheridan's Blog!


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QUOTE OF THE ISSUE:

There are two means of refuge from the miseries of life: music and
cats.
Albert Einstein.





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ABOUT FAITH SHERIDAN
A top performing residential interior designer, Faith Sheridan is
recognized as an important force in the design community. A winning
expert on the HGTV hit Designer's Challenge (episode DSC-1003); her
work has received numerous awards and recognition highlighting her
collected sense of style and smart design solutions. Faith is a
past president of the Oregon ASID chapter (ASID is the professional
organization for interior designers) and a past select member of
the Benjamin Moore Residential Design Advisory Council. She
regularly speaks to the interior design community as an expert on
how to run a successful design practice, create visibility online
and stay current in the fast-paced world of design and style.

With projects spanning her base in the Northwest and nationally
from New Jersey, Florida and Nebraska, she is recognized for her
ability to incorporate practical insight into her designs and
create a lifestyle reflecting her clients' personality and way of
living. Faith combines over 20 years of design experience with a
Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology.  Her firm's mission is
summarized in these words 'come home to a place you love'.

 


Take a look at her portfolio today!

Contact us anytime by phone or email to schedule a phone
conversation. 206.437.8000

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