I have a weakness for beautiful fabric. I am drawn to gorgeous prints, patterns and colors and as a result, I have a closet full of textiles that I have no real use for. I could justify buying this, however, because it is beautiful and useful. In addition to the great print, I love the barely-there strap and the way the clasp peeks out above the delicately gathered fabric. $249.

I discovered Glenda Geis while browsing at Alison Nelson's Chocolate Bar, where they offer two of her limited edition bags filled with gourmet chocolates and teas. They are both lovely, as are all the other designs at Layla Grace, but it is this one that I love and must have. Typical of her bags, the Aqua Bella features a beautiful vintage fabric donning a simply styled frame bag. With a removable blue leather flower, very little hardware and a plain strap, the bag is spare and clean, yet still stunning. Even the interior of this bag is gorgeous, with a contrasting fabric in blue and brown and a single zip pocket. Because these bags are made from vintage fabrics, each one is a limited edition. $270.

It seems that the fabric company Vlisco is planning to launch the first luxury label based in Africa. The traditional fabrics and designs that the company specializes in are facing competition from inexpensive, imported fabrics and they want to do something to set themselves apart. Creative director Dion Chang said, "The world is ready for a luxury African brand -- an Afro-Gucci." The label has been named Aziza, which means "gorgeous" in Swahili, and will launch in during fashion week in Johannesburg. It will first be sold in South Africa, where the demand for luxury goods is perceived to be the highest. Patterns and styles will be African inspired, but not over-the-top or clichéd.

The Human Nest Chair is a creation of designer Emily Pilloton. It is a compilation of thousands of scraps of fabric and textiles, woven and tied together onto a bamboo frame. The idea came about after the designer observed the way that birds build and maintain their nests and, like those natural nests, this chair can be replenished with new fabrics of your own to keep if fluffy and soft over time. The designer says that this makes it into a modern heirloom.

Since it was featured in the New York Times this past Sunday, the fact that only one chair has currently been sold is bound to change, despite the fact that the chair is a startling $1,800. Perhaps it would be best for someone who likes the shabby chic look. Or the ultra shabby chic look.

Interior design junkies will be interested in this auction from Scalamandre, the famous textile company. The manufacturer is opening up the archives and offering historical fabrics, art work and other items. There will be three online auctions this year, the first of which started on April 19. The current auction includes several White House fabric lots that were designed by Mrs. Scalamandre for Jackie Kennedy's restoration. The auction also includes furniture from the Scalamandre Museum of Textiles including a European side chair given to Franco Scalamandre by William Randolph Hearst. The piece shown here is silk which was designed for chair seats in the Blue Room of the White House.  It has a starting bid of $4500.

The spring collection from John Robshaw, one of my favorite fabric designers is out, and if you're looking for lightweight pillows and bedding, you can't do better than his stuff. With an Indian-Asia-boho feel, his designs are simply lovely. His web site is pretty sparse, but does list retailers. Online sites like Nochalant Mom and ShopatGood also carry his line. 

I nearly snapped up one of these at CA Boom. The Ellen bag from JKLM Studio is a well-crafted creative bag. The body of the bag is made of water-resistant and durable fabric and the contrasting top is done in a stylish silk or cotton textile. The bags are lined with silk and have one ribbon-trimmed pocket. And of course, there are those lovely metal handles which clink delicately like bangles on your wrist. The bags sell for $129-$149.