The American Society of Interior Designers' newsletter, Eye on Design, always has interesting articles. If These Walls Could Talk by Hermine Mariaux for Home Textiles Today was one that caught my eye. She says that as far as interiors are concerned, walls definitely start the conversation and are the new canvas for interior designers.Mariaux has this to say Continue Reading
What Makes a House a Home?
This can be a really subjective question because "home" has specific and personal meanings to each individual but the National Building Museum in Washington, DC has attempted to put it in perspective with their House and Home exhibit.We're all about individual expression here at Casart coverings, and believe this is what makes our homes personal to each and Continue Reading
Words From The Wise
Never be hesitant to listen to what the experts have to offer as decorating tips or a solutions to design problems. Here are a few words from the wise.Decorator Nancy Blair-"Never turn down an antique, even if it clashes. If it was your grandmother's and it's pretty, take it. Someday you'll be glad." Wish I had heeded that advice as a bride when I turned my Continue Reading
It’s Back!
Browsing in the magazine section of the book store yesterday, I saw Domino's Quick Fixes and was elated that it is back. I miss Domino! There were oodles of suggestions that were applicable to using Casart.Stairs-"Create chalky stripes. Creamy vanillas and latte browns add understated elegance to stair risers that are typically underwhelming and Continue Reading
Beginnings of Interior Design in a Brief Visual Timeline
Did you ever want to visualize how art and the origins of the beginnings of interior design come together, without being overwhelmed? Now you can learn about how it all started in less than five minutes? We are lucky today to have a quick and fun guest blog post by Jamie Kirk of Cheap Conservatories, who was so kind to provide this new blog post approach as an Continue Reading
