Here's John with the divine Lydia Pomey in the swatch room at Eastern Accents, a sprawling factory in Chicago's Avondale neighborhood that makes the most amazing pillows, bed linens, headboards, and other home goods.
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I hope that everyone had a fabulous Thanksgiving!
John and I were in Baltimore for the holiday are are now currently in London and loving every second of it.
But let’s backtrack two weeks (we certainly keep you on your toes, n’est-ce pas?)…
John and I flew out to Chicago to tour the amazing Eastern Accents factory in the city’s Avondale neighborhood and to discuss some possible business. Might there be private label Madcap Cottage pillows in the works?
Do stay tuned!
Meanwhile, here’s a little tour of Eastern Accents.
John goes bananas for the vast selection of trims to be found at Eastern Accents, including the myriad ribbons.
Eastern Accents boasts massive machines that cut the fabrics with lasers.
Here's the immaculate and light-filled sewing room at Eastern Accents. John and I love anything Made in America.
An Eastern Accents worker sews delicious details into a pillow.
Here are bundles of down feathers ready to be stuffed into pillows.
John and Lydia peruse Eastern Accents' vast fabric library. We unearthed some real treasures that reflect the Madcap Cottage duo's passion for color and pattern.
