I have lots of colorful posts to share with you today to get you in the mood for Spring! First up, London-based Irish designer Orla Kiely. She just launched her Spring/Summer 2010 collection of fashion, accessories, stationery and things for the home on both her UK and US websites and I just have to share them to pick you up if you’re experiencing the Monday morning blues. I think this is her strongest collection to date – the palette is very bright and energetic, less muddy than past seasons, don’t you think?.

The handbags and wallets are my favorites, though I also like the new assortment of mugs and pillows along wit the embroidered stem towel – a subtle detail against white. I think her patterns this season really show a different side of Orla that I like and found her inspiration for this season most fascinating, “Orla Kiely finds her muse in Hayley Mills. This collection draws inspiration from The 70s’ Parent Trap to The Sound of Music. The collection reveals a designer whose work is evolving as she steps forward into a more charming and elegant world.“

What things to do you see that you simply must have?

(images: orla kiely)

40 Responses to “Orla Kiely Spring Summer 2010”

1 tiina commented:
February 22nd, 2010 at 6:06 am

Oh, you just gotta love Orla Kiely! I was a fan of her last collection, and this one looks wonderful as well. Love the colors. The red and yellow tin is the cutest. Happy Monday, Holly!
.-= tiina´s last blog ..{ red slaw and ham } =-.
2 mau commented:
February 22nd, 2010 at 6:08 am

be right back….have to mop up the drool!
.-= mau´s last blog ..Girl crush =-.
3 noemozica commented:
February 22nd, 2010 at 6:09 am

OMG!! I totally need this pillows for my brand new place… They’re what I’ve been looking for!!
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4 tiel commented:
February 22nd, 2010 at 6:13 am

ok, so I’m first to comment. that must mean that I am a pathetic Orla fan!

I have a few Orla treasures here in Australia which I bought back from Paris. I made my husband train and walk miles to find her shop there.

One of those mugs to match mine would be lovely and any of the bags in the fourth column would be fine thanks.. Now can I email you my postal address so you can send me some???? hee hee. :) thanks Holly.
.-= tiel´s last blog ..studio and pj days =-.
5 Brooke H commented:
February 22nd, 2010 at 6:31 am

The tan scalloped edge bag and the cream bag are calling me! Total must haves!
.-= Brooke H´s last blog ..Retail Therapy: Love Birds? =-.
6 juliette commented:
February 22nd, 2010 at 6:38 am

While I could easily take any one of those bags, the white towel w/embroidery is just lovely. It would really perk up our half bath… le dream =)
.-= juliette´s last blog ..Bloggy Botox: a new look =-.
7 pilgrim commented:
February 22nd, 2010 at 6:42 am

ooooh orla love!! i can always rely on you to keep me up dated on orla kiely, holly.

believe it or not, out of all those technicolor bags, i like the beige one with the scalloped flap! me liking beige?! what!? does my love of scalloped edges trump my love of color? i think i have some soul searching to do… ;)
.-= pilgrim´s last blog ..vintage graphis: ’79 theatre posters =-.
8 Penny (Pocket Carnival) commented:
February 22nd, 2010 at 6:43 am

Oooh! Pink tin, yellow lid – gorgeous!!!
.-= Penny (Pocket Carnival)´s last blog ..the return of mr. mouse-man =-.
9 Lori commented:
February 22nd, 2010 at 6:45 am

The colors are inspiring for spring. I’m loving the pillows and the bags. Could I have one of each maybe???
.-= Lori´s last blog ..Sunday Window Shopping =-.
10 rachael anderson commented:
February 22nd, 2010 at 7:06 am

the little tin is precious . and the yellow mug. :) L O V E her
.-= rachael anderson´s last blog ..New Favorite =-.
11 laura trevey commented:
February 22nd, 2010 at 7:19 am

The bright yellow bags are perfect for Spring!! Bring on the sunshine …
.-= laura trevey´s last blog ..Home Renovation: Siding and Framing =-.
12 klee commented:
February 22nd, 2010 at 7:30 am

the bags <3
13 sandra commented:
February 22nd, 2010 at 8:37 am

I really love it, and the cups reminds me of some of the ceramic things that were in my grandparent’s house…. wish I had some of it now.
.-= sandra´s last blog ..Weekend =-.
14 Siobhán commented:
February 22nd, 2010 at 8:40 am

Ah yes, what a way to begin a new week!

I’m actually more a fan of her older bags but quite like the white one in the second row …

You can purchase the tea caddy (comes with 160 tea bags!) here: http://tiny.cc/mOqGJ but beware shipping to Europe and beyond is quite high! My sister is bringing one over from Ireland next month :-)

By the way Holly, Orla is Irish ;-)
15 flutterbyblue commented:
February 22nd, 2010 at 8:50 am

LOVE these bags!!! I don’t see them on the Orla Kiely website though – where can I find them???
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16 flutterbyblue commented:
February 22nd, 2010 at 8:52 am

Ah, they are under the UK/Worldwide heading (rather than US). Fabulous colors…
.-= flutterbyblue´s last blog ..A Short History of Pretty Much Everything =-.
17 Kirsten commented:
February 22nd, 2010 at 9:02 am

I love those bags, mugs and pillows!!! Too bad I don’t live in London :(
18 decor8 commented:
February 22nd, 2010 at 9:10 am

Siobhan – I have the tea tin too ) I bought it last year in the Spring. It’s wonderful, isn’t it?
19 decor8 commented:
February 22nd, 2010 at 9:15 am

Siobhan – Hi again, just read your last sentence — I wrote UK Designer, isn’t the part of Ireland where she is from the UK too? That is what I thought anyway as I know northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom. Also I refer to her as a UK designer because she is based primarily in London. Hope this helps!
20 Fresh Design Blog commented:
February 22nd, 2010 at 9:33 am

Love her homeware designs (not so keen on the handbags) – really like the look of the new storage tins and cushions.
.-= Fresh Design Blog´s last blog ..Fairwind fairtrade rugs and runners =-.
21 Siobhán commented:
February 22nd, 2010 at 9:58 am

Oh right Holly, I was always under the impression that she was born in Dublin – I could be wrong though! It’s just when I usually read about her, “Irish designer” is mentioned! No problem! We Irish like to claim what is rightfully ours :-)
22 decor8 commented:
February 22nd, 2010 at 10:41 am

Siobhan – he he you’re so cute and you know, I totally agree! I always thought it was so unfair when a German moved to NYC, becomes famous, and then is known as the famous American designer or whatever. You know what, since I’m sensitive to this I’ll revise my text to read “London-based Irish designer”. How’s that?
23 Shannon commented:
February 22nd, 2010 at 11:17 am

I’m totally in love with those bags…one of each indeed.
24 Siobhán commented:
February 22nd, 2010 at 11:20 am

You’re a star Holly! Though I feel slightly embarrassed for making you change your text – I wasn’t offended or anything ;-)
25 decor8 commented:
February 22nd, 2010 at 11:23 am

Siobhan – Oh I know, you were very kind and you certainly did not make me — I did that on my own. You’re right and I value your comment!
26 Katie commented:
February 22nd, 2010 at 11:41 am

those pillows, the insanley adorabe canister and the bath towels in mandarin and green kill me. They are so beautiful!!! I couldn’t find the pillows or canister online…must be sold out : ( thanks for sharing!!!
27 Maia commented:
February 22nd, 2010 at 12:05 pm

I can’t find the bag in the bottom left corner (stem print with leather accents) anywhere on either the UK or the US website. Can you help?
28 Sarah Fox commented:
February 22nd, 2010 at 1:10 pm

I went to one of her sample sales last year and almost had to remortgage the house. Crazy bargains! Love those cushions but I would go for any of it :)
.-= Sarah Fox´s last blog ..HOLIDAY DREAMING… =-.
29 Valerie commented:
February 22nd, 2010 at 1:25 pm

The pink, yellow and brown floral print handbag in the first row jumps out at me! Very bold. I like it… I think I need to start saving my pennies for something new.
.-= Valerie´s last blog ..This week I feel… like breathing =-.
30 jen commented:
February 22nd, 2010 at 2:01 pm

I simply love Orla! It is feeling so much like Spring in Seattle right now that I was just thinking that I needed to start sporting my Orla bag. OR get one of these new styles. They are terrific!
.-= jen´s last blog ..Paper Geek =-.
31 lisaroy commented:
February 22nd, 2010 at 2:32 pm

I love all of them! But the bags are amazing!
.-= lisaroy´s last blog ..[ upcycle ] =-.
32 Val commented:
February 22nd, 2010 at 2:40 pm

Umm…I simply must have everything! Though the handbags are my favourite.
33 Sam commented:
February 22nd, 2010 at 3:27 pm

Just an FYI — The original Parent Trap with Hayley Mills came out in 1961 and The Sound of Music is from 1965.
34 cheryl oz commented:
February 22nd, 2010 at 7:16 pm

Huge fan of Orla! Bottom lower left handbag… totally me! I finally just got a Orla bag for Valentine’s day from my hubby, but now… I have to have that one!! :o) What’s a girl to do???
.-= cheryl oz´s last blog ..For Charles and Ray Midcentury Design Packaged Notes =-.
35 Meredith commented:
February 23rd, 2010 at 1:21 am

I want that pink pear pillow!!! YUMMY!!!
36 Jennifer B commented:
February 23rd, 2010 at 2:09 am

I simply must have each one of those bags. That’s reasonable, right?
37 monique commented:
February 23rd, 2010 at 2:10 am

love, love the purses! Purses are my vice.
38 Vicky commented:
February 23rd, 2010 at 6:39 pm

Luv Orla, i really luv the bags, but even a pressie of the mugs would keep me happy to match my tea caddy! :)
.-= Vicky´s last blog ..One should not bake one’s own Birthday cake!! =-.
39 Lesley commented:
February 27th, 2010 at 7:58 pm

Oh I love that bag, bottom left, but I can’t find it on the website anywhere. I see others can’t either. Would really like to spoil myself for my birthday, any ideas where to find it online?
40 Derval commented:
August 1st, 2011 at 12:18 pm

Awesome collection!

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