Did you hear that stripes are trending as the new "in thing" for 2013? We know how versatile they are, especially if you can move them around and rearrange any way you want. We've had them for quite a while with the Karen Robertson Collection. Some of her colors blend beautifully with Tobi Fairley's recent Stripe Challenge on Olioboard.You have 15 days to Continue Reading
Is a Granny Pod Your Kind of Pad?
When one reaches a "certain age" you began to think about downsizing and what would be the most prudent next move. I've seen a lot of articles about pods that could be added to a dwelling, just like hooking up an RV. In essence, it's a portable high-tech dwelling that could be trucked to a family's back yard and used to shelter a loved one in need of special care. Continue Reading
Garden Life with a Mardi Gras Mambo Style
The day after the Super Bowl is tough, isn't it?! Not when you know Mardi Gras is right around the corner. While in New Orleans, you must party like New Orleanians (even though a lot of residents leave town as tourists swamp the city) but it's part of the New Orleans way of life -- to live life to the fullest, enjoy each day and celebrate with friends, family and Continue Reading
Not All Repositionable Wallpaper is the Same
We were very interested to see an actual installation of repositionable, temporary wallpaper on HGTV recently. We thought we'd do a comparison video of self-adhesive, peel-and-stick types that not all repositionable wallpaper is the same.NOTE: Our business has transitioned since we wrote this post. Casart Coverings was one of the first removable wallcoverings on Continue Reading
Emerald Green is more than just a color for Christmas
Emerald Green is Pantone's color pick of the year for 2013. What does this mean? It means big marketing hype but it also based on psychology and what this color represents, money (the country is in need of it) and renewal (heralding Spring and hopefully a turn in the economy). Let's hope as emerald green gets tossed around that some of these things will follow in its Continue Reading
