We appreciate unexpected design choices just for the fun of it.Have you heard about the Roxbury Hotel? Neither had I until it was featured in a Jetsetter newsletter. It's actually a motel; a cool respite in the Catskills about 2 hours from Albany in the village of Roxbury. I had never heard of Roxbury, either, but I've visited Albany!Looks peaceful, Continue Reading
Blue Mood
Who doesn't like blue? There are so many hues you can surely find one that pleases. We've gathered a few examples to set a beautiful blue mood. Curry & Company, Traditional Home, Feb-March, 2012This beautiful chandelier reminds me of Casart's faux glass mosaic tile design in shades of blue.Even the canopy of this bed is Continue Reading
Will It Be Butterflies?
At High Point last fall we saw lots of butterflies; framed, fabric, wallpaper, on pillows and just about everywhere we looked. But will that trend continue? With spring right around the corner, it just might.In a Houzz ideabook, Samantha Schoech said, "Now, I am no predictor of trends, but if I were, I'd stake my claim on butterflies as the next fauna to make it Continue Reading
Every Now and Then
Every now and then you'll run across a periodical with all kinds of useful information. Such was the case with Country Collectibles' 2011 Decorating Shortcuts.Some suggestions appeared in a December blog post, What Are You Doing for the Holidays? Here are a few more.1) Designer John Loecke-"Use wallpaper in an unexpected way. Paper ceilings. Your eye Continue Reading
Ahoy, Mates!
Ahoy, Mates! Grab a knot, net or nautical stripe!When-January 28th-February 1st at the New York International Gift Fair, Pier 94, New York City which draws 35,000 attendees from 50 states and 85 countries.Where - Karen Robertson Designs-Booth 41006Karen will introduce Casart's Karen Robertson Collection in vignettes displaying her wonderful marine designs Continue Reading
