La Selva Studio

Classic California Style in a Fresh Modern World

CALIFORNIA TEXTILE
AND SURFACE DESIGN

kathleen gretz of la selva studio

LA SELVA (THE JUNGLE)

My work is about noticing the essential shapes
and simple genius that is nature.
It is about bold elegance and powerful pattern
that can be found in all natural things.

– Kathleen

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One of my favorite books to browse for color and ...

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Jul 6

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One of my favorite books to browse for color and p One of my favorite books to browse for color and pattern inspiration. Chihuly’s Pendleton’s. #textiledesign #textiles #interiors #fabrics #pattern #interiordesign #californiastyle #art #painting #oilpainting #surfacedesign #chihuly #linen

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Good morning beautiful! There is no doubt that ...

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Jun 30

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Good morning beautiful! There is no doubt that dra Good morning beautiful! There is no doubt that drapes bring a room to life! These are done in Hilo, Deep Green. I love this print’s cool, modern beach vibe. #textiledesign #textiles #interiors #fabrics #pattern #linen #interiordesign #californiastyle #art #painting #oilpainting #surfacedesign #patterndesign #housebeautifulhome #elledecor

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Summer is here! And yellow is the color! Both ...

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Jun 21

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Summer is here! And yellow is the color! Both beac Summer is here! And yellow is the color! Both beachy and classic, modern Dahlia Stripe. #textiledesign #textiles #interiors #fabrics #pattern #interiordesign #californiastyle #beachstyle #surfacedesign #patterndesign #housebeautifulhome #pillow #stripes #interiors #yellow

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Faux-jitos. The mint is coming up like crazy in ...

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Apr 14

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Faux-jitos. The mint is coming up like crazy in th Faux-jitos. The mint is coming up like crazy in the back. 😁🌱 #textiledesign #textiles #interiors #fabrics #pattern #interiordesign #californiastyle #spanishstyle #art #painting #vignettes #truevignette #oilpainting

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My kind of social distancing.
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Apr 3

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My kind of social distancing. #textiledesign #tex My kind of social distancing. #textiledesign #textiles #interiors #fabrics #pattern #interiordesign #californiastyle #spanishstyle #art #painting #vignettes #truevignette #oilpainting

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Every colorway is perfection on natural linen. ...

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Mar 27

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Every colorway is perfection on natural linen. Lav Every colorway is perfection on natural linen. Lavender print. Interior designers and architects get up to 5 free samples! Apply for a trade account on my website. Laselvastudio.com #textiledesign #textiles #interiors #fabrics #pattern #interiordesign #californiastyle #spanishstyle #art #painting #vignettes #truevignette #oilpainting #lavender #linen

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Poppy time! Nature goes on.
#textiledesign ...

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Mar 27

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Poppy time! Nature goes on. #textiledesign #texti Poppy time! Nature goes on. #textiledesign #textiles #interiors #fabrics #pattern #interiordesign #californiastyle #spanishstyle #art #painting #vignettes #truevignette #oilpainting #poppy #orange

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There really is no better light than just after a ...

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Mar 22

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There really is no better light than just after a There really is no better light than just after a downpour. #textiledesign #textiles #interiors #fabrics #pattern #interiordesign #californiastyle #spanishstyle #art #painting #vignettes #truevignette #oilpainting #magnolias

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Much of the business behind the design world is ...

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Mar 21

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Much of the business behind the design world is de Much of the business behind the design world is delayed - like manufacturing and shipping - but we creatives are still creating. Picturing my Dahlia Stripe print on a @jessicacharlesfurniture chair, complimented by the stunning Pam Howden from @barlogastudios (sale going on there to help out their crew) and other lovely pieces. Visit my site for the blog post. Link in my Bio. #textiledesign #textiles #interiors #fabrics #pattern #interiordesign #californiastyle #spanishstyle #art #painting #vignettes #truevignette #oilpainting #beachvibes #jessicacharlesfurniture #maitland_smith

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Oils and Audible. Currently listening to The Dutch...

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Mar 17

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Oils and Audible. Currently listening to The Dutch Oils and Audible. Currently listening to The Dutch House by Ann Patchett, narrated by Tom Hanks. Hoping he and his wife are feeling better.

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Appreciating our comfy home, warm thoughts of the ...

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Mar 15

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Appreciating our comfy home, warm thoughts of the Appreciating our comfy home, warm thoughts of the desert and some bright color from the yard. Ella print.

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Lilac coming home with me! A Springtime fragrance ...

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Mar 12

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Lilac coming home with me! A Springtime fragrance Lilac coming home with me! A Springtime fragrance that’s delicate and refreshing. Especially when we’re hunkering down and working from the kitchen. #textiledesign #textiles #interiors #fabrics #pattern #interiordesign #californiastyle #spanishstyle #art #painting #vignettes #truevignette #flowers

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Summer is just around the corner. Getting pillows ...

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Mar 6

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Summer is just around the corner. Getting pillows Summer is just around the corner. Getting pillows ready! Dahlia Stripe.

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I create patterns and art that are part of the ...

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Mar 4

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I create patterns and art that are part of the sto I create patterns and art that are part of the story. Part of the whole. #textiledesign #textiles #interiors #fabrics #pattern #interiordesign #californiastyle #spanishstyle #art #painting #vignettes #truevignette