A way to beat the heat is to think cool. I've often thought the hottest days of summer are in July and we're right smack dab in the middle of it with that sweltering, soupy, humid heat. Dwell magazine touts what's hot with new, modern decorating trends and products and décor. Bold, hot walls were noted recently in an online posting. Here's their example.We 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
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
