Beautiful stripes really never go out of style. Their colors, and combinations, widths and positioning are constantly changing. This makes them fresh, new and now. Elle Décor featured these patterns as a Trend Alert in their March issue.Here are some inspirational ones in a barrel-vaulted room. These linear patterns help to soften the expanse of the ceiling Continue Reading
Ooooh, What Goes With Oushak?
I happen to love Oushaks and have used them in two homes as the base for the room decor. I never thought I would be attracted to an orange rug until my designer, Gerri Bremermann introduced me to a lovely antique one over 30 years ago. There's something very romantic about the reds, oranges, and golds in a gently faded antique Oushak. That first one moved from the 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
Quilted From Head To Toe
It seems quilting is showing up in surprising places from fabric to furniture to accessories to, yes, even shoes! I found quilted platform heels!The January/February Elle Decor showed a full page of various quilted objects including flatware, crystal and pillows. Hmm, since we now have pillow covers, perhaps that will be our next design.The new Continue Reading
Our Huge Designer Deal to Shop
We're starting the New Year off right with a huge designer deal for our January Sale. Our designer wallcoverings are seen in House Beautiful. Check out the Mary Douglas Drysdale Wallcovering collection for Casart Coverings before the sale is gone!-- Casart Crew Continue Reading
