Once Upon a Pillow

Once Upon a Pillow features a stunning collection of pillows and accessories designed by Rebecca Vizard. Celebrated for her innovative use of rare antique textiles -- from the embroidered metallic threads of ecclesiastical vestments to Venetian Fortuny draperies and Central Asian suzanis --her designs present a perfect balance of art and material culture. A favorite of designers and a discerning public, her pillows and accessories adorn some of America’s finest homes. An early childhood fascination with textiles eventually led her to create pillows from her growing personal collection of rare textiles and, when Neiman Marcus placed its first order in 1999, B VIZ Design was officially launched.

While her collecting forays frequently take her abroad, she returns to her Louisiana roots and its rich history and tradition of decorative arts for inspiration. In addition to Ms. Vizard’s home, the book includes rooms in a range of styles and periods by top-flight designers such as Gerrie Bremermann, Barry Dixon, Suzanne Kasler, and Matthew Patrick Smyth to illustrate embroidery, appliqué, tapestry, needlepoint, Fortuny, damask, brocade, suzani, and ethnic pillows. The book also highlights a selection of accessories, including lighting, gifts, and dog wear, made from Fortuny fabric, and includes an annotated textile glossary.