Jul 31, 2013 | Furniture & Accessories
When it comes to purchasing furniture for your dining room, it’s no longer a requirement to go with a matching set. Unless the set is one you’ve inherited from your grandmother or is of vintage pedigree, in which case, you do not want those babies broken...
Jun 7, 2013 | Furniture & Accessories
One of the best things about being an interior designer, for me, is the chance to work with extremely talented craftspeople to create custom furniture. There is simply nothing more gratifying than developing a design that perfectly suits a particular space, and...
Apr 26, 2013 | Furniture & Accessories
For the past week and wrapping up yesterday, the bi-annual furniture market tradeshow was hosted up in High Point. I spent two full days scouring the showrooms, looking for just the right finds for my design clients. High Point Market is like Disney World: equal parts...
Apr 11, 2013 | Furniture & Accessories
Yesterday I had the opportunity to see a chair-making demonstration by one of Kravet Furniture’s master upholsterers. If you’ve ever wondered what secrets lie beneath the cushions of your favorite chair or sofa, here’s your chance to take a peek...
Mar 12, 2013 | Furniture & Accessories, Uncategorized
One of the best things about my job as a designer is the chance to peek behind the curtain (or behind the custom draperies, I should say) at the rarefied world of high-end furniture design. I recently had the chance to tour the warehouse of one of my favorite North...
Jan 2, 2013 | Furniture & Accessories
Do you ever go shopping with that “perfect thing” in your mind’s eye? I know I do. A few years ago I was on the hunt for a vintage buffet cart. I wanted a place to store my linens and cookbooks, and a surface for serving wine when we entertain. The ideal piece would...
