JUNE ZINE (2)

JUNE 2026

FROM THE FOUNDER

Hi,West6 Readers! th

er has a way of making everything feel a little , a little brighter, and a lot more inspiring This s issue is filled with fresh ideas and colorful es.

SupplyCEO,Owner

introducing beautiful new collections from Otea, Goods, and Utopia Goods, each bringing its own of view to the season. June also brought some fun nts in the design community The Design Social p in Utah, a live Trade Tales podcast taping with ss of Home and Four Hands, and Voutsa's joyful Month launch.

mer decorating is on your mind, you'll also find tion from poolside palettes and Florida-inspired es brightening our Instagram feed.

month, we're especially thrilled to celebrate Otea s as our Vendor of the Month. We can't wait for explore their newest collection. Read on for a nterview with founder Cara George

you for spending a little time with us.

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VENDOR OF THE MONTH

Otea Textiles is a wallpaper and fabric studio founded by Cara George, rooted in oldworld maximalism. Her fabrics and wallpapers draw on folk art, vintage kitsch, and architectural antiquity, inspired by her great-aunt Otea Pollera, who stayed behind in ItalywhentherestofthefamilyimmigratedtotheUnitedStates

Describeyourstyleinthreewords. Refined,yetcheeky

Whatmadeyouwanttostartyourline?

Afteryearsofworkingininteriordesign, collecting textiles from my travels, and learning more about my ancestry and lineage, OTEA felt less like a business ideaandmorelikeacalling.Itarrivedina flash of clarity one of those moments when disparate threads suddenly weave themselves into a single story. I like to imagine that OTEA knocked on my door from the beyond and said, “Hey there, here's something that combines everything you love most.” Thankfully, I answered.Therestishistory.

Whatdoesatypicaldaylooklikeforyouasa founder?

The reality is that no two days look exactly alike, but most days contain the same slices of the pie: creative work, business strategy, pragmatic (and sometimes boring, but necessary) operational tasks, marketing, and a healthydoseoftheunexpected.Oneof

(cont.) the things I love most about building OTEA is that I'm constantly learning. In any given week, I might find myself teaching myself a bit of web coding, navigating international tax regulations, practicing a new paintbrush technique, or styling a photoshoot. Every week feels like a crash course in somethingIneveranticipatedneedingto know.

I love the variety and the challenge of it all. It's endlessly stimulating, deeply rewarding,andcompletelyexhausting:).

Whatinspiresyou?

Mylistofinspirationsisbothendlessand ever-evolving,butthereareafewsources I return to again and again. I find inspiration wandering the streets of Milanandpeekingintotheextraordinary entryways of apartment buildings, in wonderfully tacky Italian restaurants with their unapologetic charm, in the garden, and in the rich colors and materialsofmid-centurycarinteriors

I'm also endlessly drawn to the tension between high and low design the way something refined can become more interesting when paired with something humble, unexpected, or even a little kitschy There’sabitofapunkrockspirit inthattoo:awillingnesstoignorethesocalled rules, trust your instincts, and create something that feels authentic rather than prescribed. Some of my favorite interiors are the ones that are technically"wrong"butemotionallyright.

More than anything, I'm inspired by places and objects that tell a story and reveal something about the people who created or loved them The best spaces havepersonality,apointofview,andjust enough irreverence to keep things interesting.

What are you most excited about in the future?

I'm incredibly excited to weave even more inspiring storytelling into OTEA andintoeverywaypeopleexperiencethe brand from our website and newsletterstoourblog,socialmedia,and beyond.MyhopeisthatOTEAbecomes known for being both the story and the store.

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(cont.) narrative, inviting our audience to meet a new character or deepen their relationship with one they've already come to know. The patterns themselves areonlypartofthestory;they'regateways into larger worlds filled with memory, place,family,andimagination.

Is there a piece or project you've made that you'reespeciallyproudof?

IfeelsoincrediblyproudofCollectionII: La Maestra. The patterns, the colors, and the stories woven throughout the collection are deeply meaningful to me, and it has been such a joy to see others connect with them and embrace it so warmly.

Morethananything,Iwishshewerehere to see it to see how her story, her spirit, andthememoriesIcarryofherhavebeen transformed into something that can live onandbesharedwithothers.

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LA MAESTRA

OTEATextiles

OTEA Textiles Collection II: La Maestra draws its name from the world of Velia ClarePolleraVota awomanwhoselife was woven from devotion, resilience, and quiet elegance, and sister to the brand's namesake, Otea. Hand-painted patterns reference the textures of her world: scratchy botanical brocade sofas, sensible striped aprons, fashionable costume jewelry, and the sound of her voice carrying“OSoleMio”throughtheair.

The collection remains rooted in OTEA’s signature old-world maximalism. Rooted in memory and tradition, La Maestra marks a more intimate chapter for OTEA, carrying a family's history forwardinpatternandcolor.

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UTOPIAGOODS

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Arcadia from Utopia Goods

The Arcadia Collection takes its name from a celebration of artistry, colour, and the enduring beauty of nature. Rooted in the elaborate craftsmanship of the 19thcentury Arts & Crafts movement, the designs weave together perfectly petite prints and bold cascading blooms, painted by co-founder Bruce Slorach in watercolourandgouache.

Grounding cocoa browns and restorative earthygreensgivewaytodeepjeweltones and sophisticated berry shades — colourways that honour nature's palette, moving traditional botanical prints into a contemporarycontext.