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 [...]
"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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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.” [...]
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 [...]
Are you spinning in the right direction? Did you know there is a switch on your fan to change the direction it rotates? Most fans have a switch on the mounting base for you to change the way it rotates in winter and summer. Winter = Clockwise + Low Speed Turn your fan [...]
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 [...]
