It seems like Vintage has seen a resurgence but I was unexpectedly surprised to see vintage typewriters being offered on One Kings Lane recently by a company that I had not heard of, Kasbah Mod. This made me think that it's time to be in with the old.I'm a practical person, so I got to thinking, "What's their use?" Yes, they are functional but have more of a 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
10 Color Predictions – Solar Power is 2
Solar Power Yellow is the 2nd of 10 Color Predictions.Who doesn't like the sun? It makes us warm and feel happy and provides life force energy. Pantone's forecast is sunny for 2012 with Solar Power being the second in their color lineup.In my series on these selected colors, here are some examples of Solar Power yellow. I came across Melissa Continue Reading
Getting on the Map
Have you seen our new design? It's getting on the map!Here's the introduction -- a world map that you can customize, remove and reuse and for your ceiling!! We are getting on the map, both literally and figuratively. We were included in Nate Berkus Show's profile on John Loecke's and Jason Oliver Nixon's interior design with their Indian Print printed as a custom Continue Reading
Mad Cap on Coastal (pre & post Irene)
It's a mad cap on coastal themes with Hurricane Irene going coastal (up the NE) and so are we featuring coastal design -- if I can can get this post written before a possible power outage. It's a race against heavy winds and storm surges just miles away....I hope whatever damage Irene leaves in her wake it will be minimal for us all and the Outer Banks, where we were Continue Reading
