Getting back to this ongoing series about Color Predictions for 2012 via Pantone's color authority, Cabaret is the 4th color mentioned. Although not Christmas red it seems appropriate for the holidays because it reminds me of cranberries and Cabernet wine. Hmmm, I must have some holiday cheer(s) on my mind.Here are a few Cabaret Concoctions for your home this 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
New Methods to View Interior Design Work in Progress
As an artist I appreciate mock ups and new methods to present them. I know there are typically a lot of conceptual sketches that get drawn before the actual design gets produced and this takes a lot of time. Many fields require this creative process but up until recently there have not been sufficient tools to help in efficiency and decrease the time this process 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
