A quick post today because I'm traveling for a photo shoot but wanted to remind you about the Oliobard Tobi Fairley Stripe Challenge. You have until March 5th but the sooner you enter, the more votes you can build. I wrote about it last week but since that time there have been some fabulous boards. Like this one from swimen, with over 200 votes last I checked. I Continue Reading
Stripe Trending with a Tobi Challenge
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
Stretch Your Imagination Because Wallpaper’s Not Just For Walls
Wallpaper is enjoying a surge in popularity largely because of new materials and advancements in printing technologies. Following are some ideas for how you can add visual interest without spending a fortune. Think not just walls. Think ceilings. Consider applying to the 5th wall for an upward, unexpected surprise. For the Hampton Designer Showhouse Tobi Continue Reading
Showrooms and Socializing at High Point Market
What would going to High Point Market be like if you didn't see something new? Fortunately there were tons of new types of design, furniture and accessories to see and inspire and you can always go for the showrooms and socializing. Of course some things old are now new again like: 1) Focus on Nature's objects -- seashells, bugs and coral displayed in unusual ways, Continue Reading
10 Color Predictions – Tangerine is 1
Tangerine is the number 1 color of 10 color predictions. Not working this Columbus Day, then why not think ahead. As fashion and home design layouts for spring magazines start now, these may be some color predictions you may expect to see for 2012 -- driven by the color authority, Pantone. Going down the list below, I'm posting some of my favorite examples Continue Reading