I'm sorry to see summer coming to a close but when I see it ending with a sunset from House Beautiful paired with beautiful paint colors, I get inspired.I think of some recent sunsets I've seen while on summer vacation.From our house....From our pier...From the ferry...And sunset colors from Casart Continue Reading
Decorating over Doors
This post relates back to my previous one on being a design rebel. Most of us think of doors being an impediment to decorating a wall. These designers do not and and know how to decorate over doors.Where do you put your plates? Surely on a table when you eat and in a cabinet when your done (after cleaning of course). Well, I'll admit, I've never been a fan of Continue Reading
Gone Fishin’
Casart Coverings has gone fishin'. Literally! I'm taking a much needed summer vacation -- a week early from the Labor Day break. I just hope Isaac brewing in the Gulf doesn't swamp our plans with another hurricane washing out our bridge to the Outer Banks like last year.I've already "caught" these!I look forward to hopefully catching some Continue Reading
Paraphrasing Style Points from the Pros – Devil in the Details
The summer is winding down and it's time to start getting ready for the fall ahead. It's natural human behavior to want something new in the process. Newness is associated with a fresh start, which ritualistically begins at the time of each new school season. Being good design / school kids, we typically follow the rules but don't you like being a bit of a design Continue Reading
Interior Designers’ Insights
I love it when I read a magazine that is so jam packed with interesting information, particularly from designers who give their insights on designing. The August issue of Home & Design, is such a find. You should be able to still locate it because I don't want to give all their secrets away.Five designers are featured in the "Hot Talent" article and 18 are Continue Reading
