What are you doing for the holidays? I don't know about you, but this is the time of year I start thinking about sprucing (no pun intended) up the guest room, finding that special gift for someone dear to me, decorating for a festive feel, etc. I'm not looking for big fixes or big splurges; just little "extras."Being that Casart's wallcovering unique quality of Continue Reading
10 Color Predictions – Cabaret is 4
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
Libby Langdon Times Two at High Point
Libby Langdon must have been a cheerleader when she was in school. She is up-beat, effervescent, motivating, funny, and much more. I mentioned that I had attended both of her presentations in an earlier post. The first, How we really live/What We Really Want: Insights from the Front Lines at Makeover Television, was held in the showroom of Braxton Culler, for whom 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
Highlights of High Point – The Louisiana Connection
Highlighting High Point's Louisiana Connection. It's not surprising that Louisiana had a presence at High Point; we do seem to get around! Tara Shaw, a Louisiana connection, was exhibiting and had a terrific location. Although she was very busy, we managed a chat and were able to get a picture.Aware that European treasures were becoming increasingly more Continue Reading
