August 2013 written by Amy Tran This is not your grandmother’s Chantilly; this season lace is a staple. Bedding, wall covering, and rug patterns to dresses, shoes and nail design, retailers are a huge fan in both home décor and women’s apparel. Lace in black or dark colors creates a demure and sultry vibe; white […]
Written by Guest Blogger Kayla Harvey Its summer, its hot, and its not showing signs of stopping. Wouldn’t it be nice to enjoy some cool breezes rather than bake in the sun? If you are trying to beat the heat here are some helpful tips to keep your outdoor spaces cool as the dog days […]
Written By Guest Blogger: Kayla Harvey Think you know the era of art best described by your style? If art embodied people as an attitude, what would yours say? You might be surprised by it! If the world of art is an ocean for which to swim, then lets jump into the puddle of this […]
Written By Guest Blogger: Kayla Harvey Prime the Flux Capacitor, and secure your time-travel helmets for this installment of Design 101. We will be reaching back, way back, to discover the origins of modern design through the birth of geometry and the Arabic numerical system. If all that does not sound like enough fun for […]
Contributing Author: Amy Tran Crisp, timeless and always a glimmer of elegance, the classic black & white color combo will never go out of style. An homage to the great Dorothy Draper, black and white flooring juxtaposed with ornate window casings and doorways create an alluring quality. A great amount of attention is placed on […]
Contributing Author: Amy Tran Ranging from hippie chic, to tribal safari to elegant embellishment, Ikat is a highly sought after material due to the time, effort and precision that goes into making it. There are many variations of Ikat, as it has origins in India, Japan and many South East Asian countries. The meaning of […]
Written by Guest Blogger Kayla Harvey Watch the Video here: maison & objet Entering an industry exhibit for Interior Design is nothing short of an “Alice in Wonderland” experience. Never before seen innovations, striking new trends, and designers that have taken at least a few cues from the Mad-Hatter himself! Go ahead, fall through the […]
Keeping with last weeks post, and an homage to the 1960’s flower power motif, we bring you a popular design trend: Layering Bold Floral Patterns. From wallpapers covered in lively, upbeat floral glory to upholstery in loud eccentric buds, these statement floras mix wonderfully with vivid-colored solid counterparts. As we look ahead to Summer 2013, we’re […]
Contributing author: Amy Tran Glamorous pearls, florals and feminine lines meet funky patterns and bold accents. Inspired by fashion design and ranging from large floral prints to bold stripes and bright eccentric patterns mixed with pastel hues, this new wave of design aesthetic suggests its roots are from Sixties Mod. In 2013, this is a fresh take on […]
We welcome your comments on this weeks blog post! This mixed media work by Cecie Borschow is titled: Metamorphosis. Let the discussion begin…
