Have you seen it or is it just me, all indication points to plaid on the horizon, but before I begin, let's start with stripes, since it takes several to make a plaid.Stripes are classic have been around since early forms of decorative painting, but I'm always impressed in how they can be used in new ways for interior design. Just look at these Continue Reading
What’s Your Inspiration?
Where do you get your inspiration from? You don't have to be an artist or designer to be inspired. We use inspiration in our daily décor arrangements from why do you choose to put a certain lamp next to a certain piece of furniture, to paint color or wallpaper patterns? We want to know so please post your inspirational pics with us on Facebook -- and Pinterest -- Continue Reading
The Alluring Mary McDonald
What lured us back to New Orleans? Well, a family gathering for a sister's birthday, which turned into a family reunion, which morphed into a Thanksgiving celebration, all against the backdrop and initial kickoff event of Mary McDonald's Book Signing at Tara Shaw Maison on Camp Street.Although this was a public event, we had been invited to attend when meeting up Continue Reading
Showrooms and Socializing at High Point Market
What would going to High Point Market be like if you didn't see something new? Fortunately there were tons of new types of design, furniture and accessories to see and inspire and you can always go for the showrooms and socializing. Of course some things old are now new again like:1) Focus on Nature's objects -- seashells, bugs and coral displayed in unusual ways, Continue Reading
Maneuvering the Maze Can be a Scary Experience
Update: Read our Design History Guide page for further cross references. Maneuvering the maze at the High Point Market was terribly frustrating and a scary experience for first timers. By the time we finally left, we had a much better handle of how to navigate and offer tips below for the next time. Now I know why all the advice was to get a map, have a Continue Reading
