We met Angelo Surmelis at High Point.I really wasn't stalking him! Ashley was on her cell phone and I saw this man wearing a hat walking briskly in front of me, whom I immediately identified as Angelo Surmelis. Now, I've watched Angelo on HGTV's Rate My Space and knew he had a line of furniture, bedding, rugs and drapes called appropriately enough angelo: HOME and Continue Reading
Showrooms and Socializing at High Point Market
What would going to High Point Market be like if you didn't see something new? Fortunately there were tons of new types of design, furniture and accessories to see and inspire and you can always go for the showrooms and socializing. Of course some things old are now new again like:1) Focus on Nature's objects -- seashells, bugs and coral displayed in unusual ways, Continue Reading
Maneuvering the Maze Can be a Scary Experience
Update: Read our Design History Guide page for further cross references. Maneuvering the maze at the High Point Market was terribly frustrating and a scary experience for first timers. By the time we finally left, we had a much better handle of how to navigate and offer tips below for the next time. Now I know why all the advice was to get a map, have a Continue Reading
Highlights of High Point – First Impressions
First Impressions of High Point Highlights Ashley and I just returned from High Point Market and I thought I'd share our first impressions. In its 85 years, I've concluded High Point has grown like Topsy into a maze of spaces and buildings.The 3rd floor terrace is a great place to get some rays as well as socialize at sunset.First impressions Continue Reading
10 Color Predictions – Bellflower is 3
Bellflower is the 3rd of 10 Color Predictions that we are highlighting.Well, we're at the huge High Point Market and my head is spinning. There is so much to see and so much to do. We have a plan but I hope we accomplish it. While I gather my thoughts and can write about the experience upon my return, here's the third post in the series for Pantone's color Continue Reading
