What's not to love about tufted furniture? Although it's been around for quite a while (you'll see lots in Downton Abbey episodes) securing cushioning to the backs and seats of upholstered furniture, today tufting is more for visual interest than function. It adds dimension and drama to upholstery by highlighting the fabric and casting shadows within the tufts. Continue Reading
Tortoise Shell, Tortie, or Tortitude – What’s In A Name?
Tortoise shell, tortoiseshell, tortoise-shell: no matter how you spell it, it's popular and has staying power. The earliest use of tortoiseshell dates back to decorative uses in China and Japan. Often, a whole turtle shell was lacquered and used as a bowl. The Ancient Greeks and early Romans also used tortoise shell in jewelry, to back hairbrushes and in hair Continue Reading
Traveling? — What Makes a Boutique Hotel Boutique
Are you traveling for the holidays and staying in a hotel wherever you're going? You may want to know what makes a Boutique Hotel boutique.While a patron of boutique hotels, you'll immediately notice their variety, use of color, sense of unexpected style with personal touches that larger chains forgo. They express creative individuality, which is often lacking Continue Reading
The Way We Sing It
This is the way we sing it for Christmas.... SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN HE SEES YOU WHEN YOU'RE SLEEPINGHE KNOWS IF YOU'RE AWAKEHE KNOWS IF YOU'VE BEEN BAD OR GOOD SO BE GOOD FOR GOODNESS SAKE! (WINK, WINK)Two pillows, four looks: eyes closed, eyes opened, wink with left, or wink with right.All done with just a flip!Casart Continue Reading
Come Along With Me
Having recently returned from a cruise to the Canary Islands from Barcelona with stops along the way at Malaga, Cadiz and Casablanca, I'd like to invite you to come along with me. This will be mostly pictures of the highlights. The Canary Islands (pronounced like Steinbeck's Cannery Row, not the yellow bird) belong to Spain and sit off the northwest coast of Continue Reading
