This was a great post in Houzz recently about "10 Popular Home Trends: Timely or Timeless?" by Samantha Schloech. It's received over 280 comments and still going. A touchy or tender subject about what style choices and designs withstand the test of time? You decide. We'd love to know your thoughts. Weigh in here with your comments. We haven't done too many contests, Continue Reading
Stripe Challenge Count Down
A quick post today because I'm traveling for a photo shoot but wanted to remind you about the Oliobard Tobi Fairley Stripe Challenge. You have until March 5th but the sooner you enter, the more votes you can build. I wrote about it last week but since that time there have been some fabulous boards.Like this one from swimen, with over 200 votes last I checked. I Continue Reading
The Importance Of Global Perspective In Design
On a personal note, where in the world am I today? I'm in Hong Kong at the end of my trip and starting the long flight home while I'm thinking about the importance of global perspective in design.So think it fitting to offer a little report on design in China. The International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers (IFI) invited ASID (American Society Continue Reading
Stripe Trending with a Tobi Challenge
Did you hear that stripes are trending as the new "in thing" for 2013? We know how versatile they are, especially if you can move them around and rearrange any way you want. We've had them for quite a while with the Karen Robertson Collection. Some of her colors blend beautifully with Tobi Fairley's recent Stripe Challenge on Olioboard.You have 15 days to Continue Reading
How To Downsize From 7500 To 2000 Sq. Ft!
Happy Valentine's Day! What do you get rid of, what do you take, will it fit in the new dwelling and where? That's the downsize challenge a Best of Houzz 2013 winner, designer Susan Brunstrum, tackled when her children left the nest for college. Chronicled in Country Almanac's Small Room Decorating, Susan says she enjoys the reduced maintenance and loved getting Continue Reading
