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
If Color Was Your Costume
Can't help you with what to wear for Halloween but, if you're looking for a way to dress up your home, here are some colorful options.These Casart Coverings ideas are take directly out of a page from the House Beautiful's Paint Palette. This one is right up my alley, since I dabble in paints all the time. I just love how they pair these with paint colors (see Continue Reading
What Makes a House a Home?
This can be a really subjective question because "home" has specific and personal meanings to each individual but the National Building Museum in Washington, DC has attempted to put it in perspective with their House and Home exhibit.We're all about individual expression here at Casart coverings, and believe this is what makes our homes personal to each and Continue Reading
Resurgence
Things lately in the economy look pretty tough but is there a resurgence on the horizon? I was elated to see the latest interior design market trends. These are positive results.Rarely do I report on technical, market trend stuff but when the housing market affects a lot of our businesses, I pay attention.The ASID, Association of Interior Designers' latest Continue Reading
Real Housewives, Real Style
I'm sucked into the Real Housewives TV series on Bravo, especially the New York series and I'm certain several of you are as well. I just can't help myself. Even though this season just ended I felt the need to comment on Jill Zarin's Upper East Side apartment. I would write about the currently airing The Real Housewives of New Jersey and their style but that's an Continue Reading
