I don't think it's just me but I'm seeing color, pops of color and unexpected color all over the place. Just an example, my latest grandinroad catalog has bright colored outdoor benches and chairs where they would normally be unpainted wood, wicker, white or beige. They are calling the change their "Spring Awakening" in celebration of their 10 years. No, I'm not their Continue Reading
Flowers In May
Remember those showers I mentioned a while back? Well, it's May and here come the flowers those showers bring!May Elle Decor has an article titled A Budding Romance with this byline-"Whether they appear in fashion, fabrics, or jewelry, in traditional forms or innovative guises, flowers are ever inspiring-and ever fresh." The eight page article produced by Continue Reading
Celebrating with Flowers that Never Fade
Mother's Day is right around the corner. Do you have flowers in mind? According to the latest in interior design, you may want to consider more than just a bouquet. Here are some examples of where floral decor is making a comeback and where we can suggest gifting long-lasting flowers that never fade.Interior designer Laura Bielecki writes on her Luxury Interior Continue Reading
Clues to a Creative Collaborative Effort – Clue #4
We're about ready to unveil the big reveal to what all these clues mean but before we do, we've saved possibly the best, clue 4 for last. With so many interior design projects, what is an interior designer or anyone for that matter to do when it comes to taking the perfect picture of all your hard work? Let's face it, the shots we take with our smart phones or even Continue Reading
Clues to a Creative Collaborative Effort – Clue 3
Want to get the most out of your project? How about documenting it? Who ya gonna call? The videographer! We called upon Dennis O'Clair of Media 276 (his new site, coming soon if not already live).I didn't know Dennis beforehand but he came highly recommended and with his wealth of experience, we couldn't go wrong. He was a former film and photography instructor at Continue Reading
