You may say you're not artistic, but you are! Whenever you make a conscious choice about what color to wear or decorate your room or any way to personalize your items or surroundings, you're making a creative, artistic, design choice. Yes, some people may be more creative than others and have artistic talent to draw and paint, but these are also skills that can be Continue Reading
Archives for June 2015
Blue and White – Porcelain and Pattern
Picking up on our toile theme, have you noticed that many toile patterns come in blue and white? We can't help notice and wonder if there is a correlation between blue and white porcelain and toile patterns? When researching toile, which is simply "French" for "cloth or fabric", Toile de Jouy is commonly used because it was the distinguishing type of patterned cloth Continue Reading
Not Your Mama’s Toile
A typical toile pattern is a classic design pattern used in interior design. Like your mama's toile, it can also be a bit outdated but can certainly be used in ways that complement contemporary design without being overwhelming. Here are some examples of "not your mama's toile" and what to look for when using. Incorporating some or all of these useful design tips Continue Reading
Alice Under the Magnifying Glass
Casart Coverings just unveiled the new Alice in Wonderland collection as a part of our T3 line. The designs include John Tenniel's beautiful illustrations from the classic novels, incorporating the beloved characters such as Alice, Cheshire Cat, the White Rabbit and more.We've even applied the Toile Pattern to our Faux Padded Headboard to coordinate.Our Continue Reading
