I don't think it's just me but I'm seeing color, pops of color and unexpected color all over the place. Just an example, my latest grandinroad catalog has bright colored outdoor benches and chairs where they would normally be unpainted wood, wicker, white or beige. They are calling the change their "Spring Awakening" in celebration of their 10 years. No, I'm not their Continue Reading
Archives for May 2013
Flowers In May
Remember those showers I mentioned a while back? Well, it's May and here come the flowers those showers bring!May Elle Decor has an article titled A Budding Romance with this byline-"Whether they appear in fashion, fabrics, or jewelry, in traditional forms or innovative guises, flowers are ever inspiring-and ever fresh." The eight page article produced by Continue Reading
Celebrating with Flowers that Never Fade
Mother's Day is right around the corner. Do you have flowers in mind? According to the latest in interior design, you may want to consider more than just a bouquet. Here are some examples of where floral decor is making a comeback and where we can suggest gifting long-lasting flowers that never fade.Interior designer Laura Bielecki writes on her Luxury Interior Continue Reading
High Points from High Point Spring Market
It's all over now except the shouting, so here goes a voyeur's synopsis gleaned from a Houzz idea book by Pangaea, a savvy designer from Portland with a strong constitution albeit tired feet after 6 full days at High Point. I've done it twice so feel her pain!Here are some quotes from Pangaea and comments by me ending with a link to her full coverage with Continue Reading
