Cynthia Rowley Home Decor

The Cynthia Rowley clothing line included (and includes) neatly designed slacks and suits, ruffled blouses, floral prints, and flirty dresses. It is very much created for today’s active woman. In fact, on her website, the models perform on roller skates while wearing creations that range from office wear to kicky outfits perfect for a night on the town. While there is no shortage of feminine flair, the garments are made for active movement. Louisa Alcott might have been shocked by the up-to-here and down-to-there styling, but even she would have understood that these are the ultimate freedom suits.

Ms. Rowley’s home décor includes bright floral prints, lots of ruffles, and surprising applications of light to “paint” walls temporary colors. The essence of her home decorating methods can be found in her book, Home, Swell Home: Decorating your Dream Pad. She is also the author of Swell Dressed Party, Swell Holidays and Swell: A Girl’s Guide to the Good Life. It should come as no surprise that her designs emphasize home decorating for the independent young woman who is on-the-go. Bright, bouncy and practical, they are geared toward the upwardly mobile businesswoman who has a career but doesn’t let it get in the way of having fun.

The designs with the Rowley logo include brilliant floral sheets, bright patchwork design comforters, and bold floral appliques. They include more subtle items, as well, such as pale gold on cream floor to ceiling window curtains. A snapshot of one corner of Ms. Rowley’s townhouse, as published on Rent.com, includes a baby grand piano, two French styled armchairs arranged in front of a fireplace, and a painting with projected filigree. Simple white swag curtains adorn the windows.

Begin with a piece or two and build from there to incorporate Rowley designs in your home décor. A set of sheets or a bedspread is a great way to incorporate the bright florals into your home. Dizzying pinwheel tablecloths can create a focal point in your kitchen. Pick up the bright designs with floral presentations or accent the brilliant colors with solid colored throw pillows that reflect the pallet of the bright prints.

A set of sheets or spread accompanied by Swell: A Girl’s Guide could be the perfect birthday gift or college entrance celebration for an ambitious young woman. Looking great and knowing how to entertain in an attractive home are still assets even in today’s era of the modern career woman. Besides, who doesn’t love a bit of color and a few ruffles?