Otomi | la salle design blog

Happy Saturday!

I am very excited to bring you the 100^th post on la sale design blog!!! To celebrate the 100^th post, I’m featuring the top 10 most popular posts.

1) Storage Baskets & Bins – This is an oldie but goodie showcasing attractive yet practical storage options. I implemented one of these options in my home to store/conceal my son’s toys in our living room.

2) Blooming Nine Patch in Progress – This poor quilt top has been a work in progress since the very beginning. It has been hard to make the time to finish this beauty, but I hope to have it complete soon!

3) Tutorial: Train Décor, Banner and Signs – We did a Train themed party for my son’s 2^nd birthday and I meticulously planned everything down to the last detail. Then, made my templates available to you so you don’t go as crafting-crazy as I did!

4) Sconces – As I look back over this post, I am inspired to do more like it. This post featured high-end and affordable sconce options.

5) Bedding: All Ruffled Up – Feminine details have grown on my over the past few years and I love the bedding options featured on this post… I’m just not sure if my poor husband will ever go for it!

6) X Marks the Bench – Drool worthy “X Benches” and tons of glamour!

7) Five Ways to Use Otomi in Your Home – My boss just came back from Mexico City with another of these beauties! Take a look and see how you can implement this design in your home.

8) Chevron Burlap Wreath Tutorial – In the last few years, I have received many complements on this wreath. My favorite element is still the chevron burlap ribbon. It just looks like Fall fin personified!

9) Becca’s Dorm Reveal – I am so proud of this space! It was later featured on the website for her university!

10) Finished Tarva Nightstand – Pieces in a child’s room can be so special, especially when a personal touch has been implemented. This particular piece was stained to match a family piece in the same room!

I hope you’ve enjoyed this walk down memory lane as much as I have!

Have a fabulous weekend!

A few years ago, I travelled to Mexico to help oversee an install. While at the airport, my boss decided to purchase an otomi for myself and for my coworker. I was immediately taken in by these beautiful textiles. Today, I want to highlight ways that they can be used in the home.

In case you saw this title and thought, “What’s an Otomi?”, here is a little info. The Otomi people live in the antiplano region of Mexico. They are, perhaps, most well known for their brilliantly colored and intricately crafted embroidered textiles.

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They are created in multicolor options like the one above as well as a wide aray of other color options.

Are they not stunning?!

I selected the turquoise color way seen below and hope to use it in my home some day.

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But how would I use it? Here are some ideas:

1. Wall Art/Wall Hanging

This would probably be my first choice. By making it a wall hanging, the full scape of the piece can be on display.

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However, if the scale of the piece were an issue, and I really had to… I would cut it down to be framed or wrapped on canvas.

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2. Upholstery/Furniture

Another great way to use this gorgeous material would be to use it on a piece of upholstery.

It would be perfect for a dramatic headboard.

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I love it on these chairs.

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However, I would be more inclined to use it on the outside of a chair (below) with the inside seat and back in a complimentary or contrast fabric… Less risk of snags and pulls on the embroidery.