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Karina Bania at Cotton & Flax

Karina Bania paintings on display at Cotton & Flax in San Diego

I’m excited to host a show of new paintings from Karina Bania at the shop this month! Karina is a talented local artist, and her abstract mixed media pieces feature beautiful pigmented washes and expressive textures.

We’re now displaying some of her newest mixed media paintings, which we hung in time for Art Around Adams, a two-mile art walk around San Diego’s Adams Ave! Her four original paintings are hung throughout the shop, alongside our range of handcrafted home decor.

Come discover the range of affordable art we carry in-store! Plus, you’ll find new arrivals from Melanie Abrantes Designs, Wolfum, Fruitsuper, Knit Wit Magazine, and more.

Cotton & Flax
3180 Adams Ave.
San Diego, CA 92116

Pop-Up Shop with Dutch

Home decor for minimalist living - Dutch

Join us for a pop-up with local minimalist living brand Dutch!

Visit our retail shop on Saturday, April 27th from 12-5pm to enjoy some refreshments while you browse a hand-picked assortment of artisan home goods — as well as our usual assortment of handmade textiles.

COTTON & FLAX
3180 ADAMS AVE.
SAN DIEGO, CA 92116

How to shop off-registry for millenial weddings

Millenial Wedding Gifts

I’m in the season of life where every summer is filled with weddings. I’ve been lucky to travel all over the country to attend some pretty memorable wedding receptions (and after-parties).

I’ve noticed that lots of my friends have not signed up for traditional wedding registries. It might be a generational turn towards prioritizing experiences over things (a typical Millenial stereotype) or the reality that many couples live together for years before getting married. Regardless, it seems like many of my friends already bought that Kitchen-Aid mixer one winter when they got obsessed with making every recipe from the Tartine cookbook… so what else could I get for my favorite couple that will help them start their next chapter together?…

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Interior Design Inspiration – Emily Henderson

Interior Design Inspiration from Emily Henderson - Traditional Modern Home in Portland

It’s always such a treat to see how interior designers style my pieces in their client’s homes, and this beauty is no exception! Emily Henderson featured Cotton & Flax throw pillows in her gorgeous Portland House project, specifically in the dreamy media room, which included a built in wet bar and a walnut ping pong table with a leather net (!!!). My pillow added a pop of modern pattern to the gorgeous linen sofa, such an inviting spot to curl up and watch Netflix for an hour or three.

I love the pallette that Emily chose for this space. Golden yellow is one of my all time favorite colors (I find it to be a classic color that doesn’t look dated), and combined with gorgeous grey blues it just sings.

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Your charming modern homes

Natural modern decorI love seeing the ways you style Cotton & Flax goods in your home! Here’s a peek into some of my recent favorite photos from customers on social media ⏤ thanks so much for tagging me in your photos of Cotton & Flax pieces. Do any of these real homes inspire you?

Above: Lauren Memarian‘s gorgeous modern home is my favorite style of modern decor: soft neutrals, pattern mixing, and tons of plants….

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My recipe for a perfect friendsgiving

Tips for the perfect friendsgivingThis year I’m looking forward to celebrating Friendsgiving ⏤ Thanksgiving dinner with a group of friends. Looking to try something a little different this year? Celebrate the holidays with your favorite pals, and enjoy the quality time with friends around a festive feast. Here’s my advice for throwing a fun Friendsgiving….

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