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
A New Way to Approach Art
Frank Lloyd Wright once said "art for art's sake is a philosophy of the well-fed." But whether or not you are an art connoisseur, or just looking to fill a blank space, buying art comes with a major intimidation factor.It's easy to get lost in the morass of the art world, let alone find a piece that fits your existing decor. If you weren't an art history Continue Reading
It’s Back!
Browsing in the magazine section of the book store yesterday, I saw Domino's Quick Fixes and was elated that it is back. I miss Domino! There were oodles of suggestions that were applicable to using Casart.Stairs-"Create chalky stripes. Creamy vanillas and latte browns add understated elegance to stair risers that are typically underwhelming and 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
Stumped?
Are you stumped? Searching for a party idea? Lost your creative hat? Don't fear, Casart Coverings is here with Casart Creative. It's a novel idea for a child's birthday party or an ice-breaker for an adult party. Turn all your guests into Party Artists.Purchase unprinted Casart removable and reusable, self-adhesive wallcovering to have an Adult Paint Continue Reading
