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
Resolutions You Can Achieve
How often are your New Year's resolutions not achieved? You have good intentions and start out on the right track but time dwindles and so might your commitment. These resolutions below inspired me to repost from Houzz because they are simple and achievable + one of my resolutions is to be more efficient with my time. Thank you Vanessa Brunner and Houzz for helping me Continue Reading
That’s Tuft Love
What's not to love about tufted furniture? Although it's been around for quite a while (you'll see lots in Downton Abbey episodes) securing cushioning to the backs and seats of upholstered furniture, today tufting is more for visual interest than function. It adds dimension and drama to upholstery by highlighting the fabric and casting shadows within the tufts. 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
Tortoise Shell, Tortie, or Tortitude – What’s In A Name?
Tortoise shell, tortoiseshell, tortoise-shell: no matter how you spell it, it's popular and has staying power. The earliest use of tortoiseshell dates back to decorative uses in China and Japan. Often, a whole turtle shell was lacquered and used as a bowl. The Ancient Greeks and early Romans also used tortoise shell in jewelry, to back hairbrushes and in hair Continue Reading
