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Spring Market Trends 2023

By |2023-05-04T19:54:04+00:00May 4th, 2023|Decorating, Design|

The trends at High Point Market never disappoint. Advances in technology continue to influence design but the core values of color, texture, and overall design remain rooted in form and function. Things to watch this year: Neutrals Blues from pale to deep Caramels Pinks Textures Hand-stamped wallpaper Large scale print Vibrant pops of color [...]

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Yellowstone Inspired Basement and Bar Design

By |2022-11-10T17:56:24+00:00November 10th, 2022|Decorating, Design, Rugs|

"Mister, I don't know you, but if you're wearin' that brand, you must be a bad man." ~walker I love the show Yellowstone. I’m excited for November 13, 2022, when Season 5 starts. I’m not alone. This year I had the pleasure of designing a Yellowstone themed basement and bar [...]

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Cowhide Rugs and the Yellowstone Craze

By |2022-10-17T16:24:01+00:00October 17th, 2022|Decorating, Design, Rugs|

Cowhide Rug Guide Cowhides are one of the oldest interior design items. They are appreciated for their unique patterns and color. Their angular shapes soften a room. Their low profile, approximately 1/8 - 1/4 of an inch, is less of a trip hazard. They can take heavy traffic. Thinking about buying a cowhide [...]

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Don’t miss the article we were featured in: “From Plants to Furniture, Here’s 13 Enclosed Patio Design Ideas to Finish the Space”

By |2022-03-23T14:20:34+00:00March 21st, 2022|Decorating, Remodeling|

Spring is nearly here which means more time spent outdoors enjoying the green trees and flowering plants. Whether you have a solarium, sunroom, or enclosed patio, there’s countless ways to finish the space, from plants to furniture and more. So if you’re planning to enclose the patio in your San Diego, CA home this spring [...]

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What’s In and What’s Out

By |2022-03-01T00:15:01+00:00March 1st, 2022|Decorating, Design|

Hope for the Future! After returning from Atlanta AmericasMart there was a lot of hope for the future. Over the top Easter, Halloween and Christmas. People were buying, items were selling out and most vendors said it was the best market they have had in 7-8 years. I heard lots of opinions from showroom [...]

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How to Choose the Best Rug for a Sunroom

By |2021-06-28T15:03:13+00:00June 28th, 2021|Decorating, Rugs|

Back, or no back? As always, no backing! Backing traps dirt and moisture, which can grow bacteria. Glue chemicals will break down over time and rugs cannot be easily cleaned. It's all about the fiber! Fiber plays an important role in your decision on which rug is the [...]

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Before you Start Decorating with Plants…

By |2021-05-02T13:45:28+00:00March 9th, 2021|Decorating, Plants|

Decorating with plants is great for clean air and happiness unless the plant is poisonous. I was in Home Depot looking for a fiddle leaf fig, when a man asked me if I thought a Peace Lily plant was a good house plant. I said “yes, unless you have animals or small children.” [...]

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Is What We Eat Off Of, Drink Out Of, and Wearing Poisoning Us?

By |2020-08-30T18:11:40+00:00October 17th, 2019|Decorating|

It All Started with a Simple Search I have always loved to decorate with old china plates from clients collections. With farm style so popular these days, many people are buying and using vintage tableware. I have some vintage plates of Franciscan Desert Rose. I love how brite and shiny they are [...]

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Child and Pet Safety – Go Cord Free!

By |2019-01-16T22:58:18+00:00December 31st, 2018|Decorating, Remodeling, Window Treatments|

New Safety Standards Did you know that cords on blinds and shades are one of the largest household dangers to children?December 15, 2018, became the compliance date for a new safety standard that requires the vast majority of window covering products sold in the United States and Canada to be cordless or have inaccessible [...]

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