Seeing Autumn leaves and trees reminds me that fall officially arrived last Saturday but the October issues of HGTV and Country Living took note of the season and beat it by a week. HGTV suggested papering your stair risers and showed a stylized leaf pattern in their illustration.Designer Helen Tucker is quoted as saying that she measured often to insure the Continue Reading
How Many Stripes Does it Take to Make Plaid?
Have you seen it or is it just me, all indication points to plaid on the horizon, but before I begin, let's start with stripes, since it takes several to make a plaid.Stripes are classic have been around since early forms of decorative painting, but I'm always impressed in how they can be used in new ways for interior design. Just look at these Continue Reading
Signifying Summer’s Sunset
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
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
What Makes a House a Home?
This can be a really subjective question because "home" has specific and personal meanings to each individual but the National Building Museum in Washington, DC has attempted to put it in perspective with their House and Home exhibit.We're all about individual expression here at Casart coverings, and believe this is what makes our homes personal to each and Continue Reading
