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Pillow Master’s Tips and $100 Giveaway

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While searching Etsy for “Designer Fabric Pillows” 
I found Liana and her gorgeous pillow covers at WoodyLiana.   
AND it turns out…she lives near me!
Liana is darling and unassuming and in my book….”The Pillow Master.” 
She runs a top quality, single person shop AND has a husband and two small boys.
These pillows were made for me recently…look at that hidden zipper.
The pillows covers came beautifully packaged.  
In fact, Liana delivered them to me.  
Which prompted my daughter to say 
“Wow, Mom, you got it bad…
your dealer is delivering to your door now.”
Liana often gets decorating questions emailed to her, but prefers that her customers get professional advice.  She says “A single hour of consultation with a trained professional can cost as much as a single pillow, and will be much more valuable than all the time, stress and wasted money you’d spend on experimenting.”    But you could submit questions here for a follow-up post.
How to Stuff A Pillow Cover:
1.  Put safety pins at either side of the zipper to reinforce it.  Liana says that no matter the quality, zippers can be damaged during this process.

2. Fold the Pillow in half (makes total sense–but I didn’t know this)

(Use down and feather for all indoor pillows–more plush–of course).

Notice Liana’s cute bracelets?

3. Stuff the pillow with the front on the bottom

4.  Cinch on both waists to push the feathers towards the corners.  
Et Voila!  
Let’s play with her pillows at my house!
Change Your Look By 
Switching A Pillow or Two

1. Pretty Aqua Combination
2.  Ice Blue Combination:  by adding the Chevron Lumbar and a Solid Blue Velvet

3.  Introducing Splashes of Citron
And now for the $100 Give-away!
Win a $100 value towards any of Liana’s pillows 
in stock at her Etsy shop.  International entries are welcome, too.
Just pin your favorite photo from her shop.  And/or become a follower here or on Facebook and leave a COMMENT BELOW (make sure I have your email address).
Note:  If you are receiving this by email, go here to comment at the end of the post.

Fabric sources:
Embroidered Ikat – Schumacher / Martin Bullard  “Raja Embroidery”
Turquoise Animal print – Lee Jofa/ Kelly Wearstler  “Feline”
Greek key border pillow – Libeco Linen “Milano” with Greek Key jacquard border 
Blue Silk lumbar  – Brunschwig Fills “Chevron Bar silk”
Ice blue velvet – Knoll textiles “Callais Velvet”
Citrine Chevron/Greek Key embroidery – Schumacher / Martin Bullard “Nebaha Embroidery”
Citrine Textured – Schumacher “Betwixt”
Note: $100 store credit expires in 60 days from date of drawing.

Good luck!  
You will love her pillows.
Look for my next post for more wintery pillows and Liana’s tips.

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Comments

  4. Melaine Thompson says

    November 17, 2012 at 5:26 pm

    oh my goodness! I am a pillow hoarder and these are gorgeous! I pinned pillows I love and I really hope you pick me! 🙂 I also really liked the trick with the safety pin, you don't know how many pillow covers I've damaged! Thank you! Crossing my fingers! Melaine

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  6. Sally says

    November 17, 2012 at 5:40 pm

    Beautiful pillows! I've been following your page for a couple of weeks and spent nearly a whole sunday reading your blog. What a beautiful home you have! I love the pillows on this post – would love to be the proud owner of one or two! Happy Saturday, Sally

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  7. Anonymous says

    November 17, 2012 at 6:00 pm

    Wow!!! Just found your blog over the past week….live just a bit south of you in San Clemente. 🙂 Lido is very dear to me because my grandparents had a home there for years and years. I am a Newport Beach native and have spent so much time there! It's a lovely place.

    I, too, am a pillow junkie. Not everyone knows what an amazing source Etsy is for high-quality pillows. I haven't seen this shop before, and I am very impressed! Would LOVE to win these pillows!!! Thanks for the very generous giveaway!

    Amy

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  10. Anonymous says

    November 17, 2012 at 6:26 pm

    Just LOVE her pillows…and your blog. 🙂 I have wanted her Windsor Smith RIAD pillow cover in Indigo for months now. Here's hoping!! (sbernst@cox.net)

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  11. Anonymous says

    November 17, 2012 at 6:41 pm

    I just found your blog – and I am now following you on facebook!!! 🙂

    I LOVE her pillows!!! My favorite pillow right now is the Fuji Modern in Onyx! LOVE IT!! 🙂
    My email is: dehrst@netins.net

    THANK YOU for such a great giveaway!!
    Danielle S

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  12. Karen says

    November 17, 2012 at 6:53 pm

    Mary Ann you're killing me this morning! Two of my favorite things….your house and Liana's beautiful pillows! Woody Liana has long been one of my favorite shops on etsy…fabrics and quality second to none!

    All of those pillow combinations look stunning. Making me want to change all of my pillows…again. I'm sweating over here! I really want to win the contest 🙂

    Have a great weekend!

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  16. Cathy says

    November 17, 2012 at 7:47 pm

    Oh I love these! I just pinned the magnolia pillows. How pretty! Your daughter is so funny, too (she sounds quick witted!). I am hoping I win, as I would love to use these in the dining room at the end on each chair. Beautiful! I'll be scanning her site for sure. My email is tomharvill@comcast.net.

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  18. Emily says

    November 17, 2012 at 8:51 pm

    So glad you are sharing such a great resource- her work is beautiful!! I especially love the Nympheus by Thomas O'Brien pillows. My fingers are crossed extra tight that I win!! 🙂

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  19. Karen Albert says

    November 17, 2012 at 9:01 pm

    Adore the Jaipur Document it will mix with some pillows I have!!
    It is so cool Mary Ann when You find that a blogger or source is nearby!
    Oh and I pinned it as well

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  21. Gail Storti says

    November 17, 2012 at 9:03 pm

    As Karen said "Mary Ann….You're killing me! WOW……her pillow are SO divine…I can hardly stand it! Her fabrics and workmanship are amazing and I love the tips on stuffing a pillow (though I did know the part about folding the insert)! I'm now obsessed to make more pillows and I adore the ice blue and citron color combo! Thanks….now I'll have to go on the hunt for more fabrics!!! And YES….I immediately noticed Liana's bracelets….too chic!

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  22. Gail Storti says

    November 17, 2012 at 9:13 pm

    P.S. I just went to Esty and saw her amazing collection of pillows and fell madly in love with about 20 pillows. Love Sinhala in Bittersweet and the Nebaha in Citron. But the thing I was most amazed by are her great prices….don't know how she does it! What a fabulous find Mary Ann!

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  26. Lee Ann says

    November 17, 2012 at 9:47 pm

    I would love to win a certificate for Woody Liana's store. I love the way she photographs the pillows showing ways to group them on your own sofa! Beautiful fabric choices and superb craftsmanship!

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  36. cindy says

    November 17, 2012 at 10:44 pm

    I have checked out Liana's beautiful pillows out many times on Etsy. I pinned several, my favorite is the Lee Jofa Indian Zag. And I love your pink and green pillow which I did not see on her site. Her pillows look great in your pretty home!

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  39. The enchanted home says

    November 17, 2012 at 11:00 pm

    This is what I call pillow perfection….LOVE them. They look fabulous, your choices were spot on. I get so excited with pillows…and you are right such a quick and easy way to change things up. I too love the plushness of a wonderful down pillow, the fuller and squishier the better!! Thanks for sharing!

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  42. Lisa says

    November 17, 2012 at 11:47 pm

    I have a question: I do love the feel of the feather/down inserts; but my husband is VERY allergic to them. (And it is not simply of matter of needing to be sure the feathers and down are thoroughly washed.)

    Is there a synthetic product you can recommend that has the quality feel and resilience of feather/down?

    I pinned the Kelly Wearstler pillow because I love it; but it doesn't match anything I own. I also love the chevron bar silk pillow in marine, and it looks like it would be a great match in my living room.

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  43. Julie lorusso of MonkeyGrassHill says

    November 17, 2012 at 11:50 pm

    Hi, I'm back after looking around her etsy shop–I really love all of her pillows. I pinned the PAIR of 20"sq. Thomas O'Brien NYMPHEUS pillow covers in Teal for my sunroom. That's what I'd get if I win. Oh, please let me win 🙂

    Momma needs a new set of pillows.

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  45. Kathysue says

    November 17, 2012 at 11:54 pm

    WHAT A GREAT GIVEAWAY!! I pinned, and followed on FB!!! I am already a follower here! Love the new look on your sofa!! Such beautiful colors. Pillows are like crack aren't they? Very addictive!
    xo

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  55. Ideezine says

    November 18, 2012 at 3:52 am

    Hi MaryAnn and Liana,

    Love pillow talk…most of us do. Pillows really add I love making them, designing them and with them, gifting them to clients, friends and family. Having your pillow dealer close is a fabulous thing lol!

    I follow, pin, comment and hope to win!

    Bette

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  60. scrapbookone says

    November 18, 2012 at 5:30 am

    Thanks for sharing this technique! I loved the Schumacher BETWIXT pillow cover in Indigo in Woody Liana's show but there are so many wonderful other ones also. I like your Facebook page already and follow your blog.

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  61. Mel@Georgica Pond says

    November 18, 2012 at 6:21 am

    You're gonna sell a lot of cushions for them – yours look absolutely stunning and I want to change my colour scheme to match. How beautiful are those colours!

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  68. Maya Nanda says

    November 18, 2012 at 6:32 pm

    Oddly, I've been admiring her pillows the last several weeks and check in on her inventory as of late. Thanks for the chance to win as we're all on budget!

    Bonus to have stumbled on your blog too! I have a passion for design too and learn from folks like you. Just recently launched my own small business and blog.

    minteriorsgroup.com

    Thank you!
    Maya

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  69. angie ohara says

    November 18, 2012 at 9:11 pm

    I LOVE Woody Liana pillows. I always have a wish list going for what I want to purchase next from her. I so want two 22" chiang mai pillows in the aquamarine colorway with the same fabric on front and back! I may have to give up a kidney to get them but am confident it would be worth it! No one gives more attention to the finishing details than Liana, she is hands down the best.
    Angie acohara@mchsi.com

    P.S. love your mercury jug lamp, now its time for me to search your blog for the back story to fin out if the lamp shade is black or navy and where you got it!

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  78. Anonymous says

    November 19, 2012 at 4:14 am

    Love this shop and love reading your blog – I live in San Diego, not too far from both of you! I pinned onto my pinterest page the 18sq or 20sq Schumacher BETWIXT pillow cover. Would love to win & display the pillow cover in my home! Thank you! Emily emily.m.barrette@gmail.com

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  86. CRICKET says

    November 19, 2012 at 1:49 pm

    Wat beautiful pillows, so many beautiful combinations! I love greek key and the Nebaha in Sky pattern has a nice twist. I can see pairing it with the plush velvet and york castle pillow.

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  87. Erin @ The Impatient Gardener says

    November 19, 2012 at 2:49 pm

    I never knew how to stuff a pillow cover before! I'm going to have to pin this. That is beautiful workmanship on those pillows. So often you see pillows on Etsy with no welt or made with no regard for the pattern (to maximize fabric). I would love to win this gift certificate. In the meantime I'm going to add her shop to my favorites.

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  89. Luciane at HomeBunch.com says

    November 19, 2012 at 3:35 pm

    Mary Ann, I confess… I'm addicted to pillows!!! LOL Do you know any designer that isn't??? 🙂

    I love these pillows! They're beautiful and stylish. Thank you for sharing these useful tips and for the great giveaway!

    Have a wonderful weekend, my friend!

    xo

    Luciane at HomeBunch.com

    PS: I'm a follower and I've pinned one of her pillows.

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  90. La Dolfina says

    November 19, 2012 at 5:02 pm

    Hello Mary Ann,

    Love this post and your appreciation for gorgeous pillows!
    Thank you for introducing us to this wonderful pillow source, and how fortunate you are to live so close to each other too!
    Thanks for stopping by my blog and you are right about us being thrilled about the Bruin victory over USC!! A new era begins 🙂
    Wishing you a most wonderful Thanksgiving.
    Lots of Love,
    Terri

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  93. Jeanne says

    November 19, 2012 at 9:20 pm

    I just found your blog via Between Naps on the Porch. Those pillows are gorgeous. I could see how you have become addicted. I not only liked her shop on FB, but I also pinned a couple pillows on pinterest. This came at a great time as we've been renovating the family room and I've been wanting something different to update the couch etc.

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  101. Marilyn *Pink Martinis and Pearls* says

    November 21, 2012 at 2:26 am

    Seeing your choices of pillows has always been one of my favorite decorating things. I think I commented on your other post about the pink and orange pillows. They might have even been my inspiration for my party this Saturday! Coinkydink? I think not. :). Have a very happy Thanksgiving, Mary Ann.

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  109. Maggie Rozinski says

    November 21, 2012 at 11:15 pm

    Such good information on how to stuff and care for pillows! So many beautiful pillows to choose from. I think that I would LOVE the Schumacher Avebury Floral Vine pillow for my guest bedroom! I also follow you on FB and email!

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  110. Anonymous says

    November 22, 2012 at 1:01 am

    I loved the post on pillows and I am addicted too! I liked the lesson on how to stuff and care for pillows and will be trying it soon. My favorites in the shop are the wavy stitch lumbar in navy and the 20 inch velvet- a great addition for the season! Thanks for the giveaway. Sue

    szarzana65378@comcast.net

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  111. Ashley says

    November 22, 2012 at 2:26 am

    These posts about pillows are great. I actually just pinned both posts on pinterest – these will became great know tos when I get around to cleaning my inserts and buying new covers! My favorite WoodyLiana pillow is the BETWIXT pillow cover in Chartreuse – love this fabric!

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  112. Sallie G says

    November 22, 2012 at 4:42 am

    I have been stalking the Quadrille zig-zag pillow but can't decide between that and the pinstripe belgian linen velvet one, but now that I saw your Vervain Ishtar pillows on furniture, they've made my top 3! I've yet to convince my husband we need more furniture so I can buy all of them :)I also liked the tips on caring for/cleaning pillows. Her work is impeccable and I would love to have one of her pillows – fingers crossed!
    gonzalezsallie@hotmail.com

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