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
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 Like your mama's toile, it can also be a bit outdated but can certainly be used in ways that complement contemporary design without being overwhelming.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
Stats for Grads & Congrats!
Two things are happening simultaneously this time of year. It's nearly the end of the school year for most universities across the country. Many of these grads will be venturing into the world of independence, the work force and their first non-campus/ school-related apartment or living situation as most likely (and hopefully for their parents), Continue Reading
A Diverse Bouquet of Floral Design
It finally feels like spring! The flower buds are popping and so are flowers in design. To celebrate the season, we're getting ready to have a Spring Flowers Sale! You're the first to get this news, so be sure to check our website in the next few days.Flowers in design may not be something new but there are so many diverse types and ways to use; especially Continue Reading
