January 25, 2011 - Posted in Trends
Tags: Decorating Ideas
A good friend of mine was recently cleaning out his parents house after the passing of his mother. I guess I should be honored that he thought of me and brought home a book…Better Homes and Gardens Decorating Ideas published in 1960! We had some good laughs scrolling through the 50-year-old, yellowed pages (which still [more »]
December 16, 2010 - Posted in Color, Trends
Tags: 2011 Color of the Year, Pantone
On this cold, icy morning in North Carolina, I thought I’d send along something to look forward to in 2011! Pantone has announced it’s Color of the Year for 2011….Honeysuckle! Here’s what Pantone has to say… Courageous. Confident. Vital. A brave new color, for a brave new world. Let the bold spirit of Honeysuckle infuse [more »]
November 1, 2010 - Posted in Design, Favorite Finds, Trends
Tags: Arteriors, Company C, Global Views, High Point Furniture Market, Tourmaline Home
There’s always so much furniture to see at market, but sometimes it’s the accessories that add the personality and finishing touches to a space. The displays are so creative and let the imagination run wild! Global Views did an outstanding job with beautiful color…. …and beautiful neutrals. Love the color and texture of pillows by [more »]
October 28, 2010 - Posted in Custom Furnishings, Trends
Tags: Company C, Elaine Smith, The Original Charleston Bed Swing
We spend so much time designing and preparing our interiors, but the trend recently has been to focus on outdoor living as well! Outdoor living spaces can be just as luxurious and comfortable as any space inside your home. In High Point, we had a great time exploring some new outdoor ideas… Always a favorite, [more »]