Do you just need a little help? But your budget won't stretch to cover designer services. Especially is you're just doing a small space. Perhaps you don't have the time to invest in working in depth with a designer. Do you need to get it done NOW? Don't despair. Online decorating may be the answer. These sites are becoming more popular and easy to Continue Reading
Sprucing Up Your Space With What You Have
Laura Gaskill presented a terrific ideabook on Houzz last week. So I'm sharing with you about sprucing up your space. Speaking of Houzz, we just learned that Casart has been selected by the Houzz community as a winner of their 2013 "Best of Houzz" awards! We won in the "Customer Satisfaction" category. This award is based on a variety of factors including ratings Continue Reading
Quilted From Head To Toe
It seems quilting is showing up in surprising places from fabric to furniture to accessories to, yes, even shoes! I found quilted platform heels!The January/February Elle Decor showed a full page of various quilted objects including flatware, crystal and pillows. Hmm, since we now have pillow covers, perhaps that will be our next design.The new Continue Reading
That’s Tuft Love
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
