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I L L U M I N A T A
GrowHouseGrowwasfoundedin2007byartistKatie Deedy, as a way to combine pattern making with her loveofstorytelling Eachpatternevokesthisplayfuland sometimes curious hybrid; from forgotten histories to magical folklore (and even some family stories of her own), Grow House Grow’s mission is to design productsthathaveataletotell ReadonforaquickquestionnairewithKatie!
Describeyourstyleinthreewords
Classic,Whimsical,Curious
Whatmadeyouwanttostartyourline?
I began my career in illustration, but had always gravitated toward patterns in my environment When I decided to marry thetwointerests,ittookmeseveralyearsofresearch,discovery, andhands-onlearningtogettothepointwhereIwassilkscreen printingmyownrollsofwallpaperandcreatingcementtiles.It wasagrueling,humbling,butgratifyingprocess
Whatinspiresyou?
I love history, mysteries, curiosities, and nature I’ve created patterns for forgotten women scientists, poisonous pigments, mythologicalworlds,andelementsofmyCubanheritage Ireally dopullinspirationfromalldirections.
What'syourfavoritepatternatthemoment?
This changes by the day! Right now my favorite wallpapers areLaJoséphine(ablackswanpatterninspiredbyJosephine Baker), and Emily Spinach (an Edwardian-style pattern inspiredbyAliceRoosevelt’spetsnake) Fortile,IthinkI’dsay Ynes. It’s a joyful floral created for Mexican-American botanist Ynes Mexia, and really embodies the classic and whimsicalstyleIfeelrepresentsGrowHouseGrow
What'syourfavoritethingaboutyourprocess?
The very first spark when inspiration hits. It usually comes from reading about something weird and new, or can be a visualIpickupwhenI’moutandabout.Thatinitialbitoffire and excitement has to sustain me throughout the design process,andIcallonitfrequentlyasIworkthroughadesign.
Whatareyoumostexcitedaboutforyourline?
This Spring I really focused on expanding our cement tile collection,whichissomethingnearanddeartomyheart My familyisCuban,sobeingabletoproducetraditionalCuban tileinmyownstyleisparticularlymeaningful Thesepatterns arebrightandplayfulandhappy;allvibesIthinkwecanuse moreofinourlivingspaces
THISTLE - BLUE/RUST
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MARYBETHWAGNERINTERIORS
LUCKY - GRASS/BLUE SUPPLYCOLLECTION JESSICAMCINTYREINTERIORS
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MIDI&SMALLSTRIPE
COLOR-FULL OF PRIDE
VOUTSA, THATCHER,COLOURSOFARLEY BASICGOODS,MOORE+GILES
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