Both at the Maison & Objet show in Paris and more recently at High Point Market, I had the opportunity to attend several presentations on trends in home furnishings. Trend reports are always good fun and I manage to take them both seriously and not seriously...
Worldwide color authority Pantone (yes, that IS a real thing), recently announced the 2015 color of the year: Marsala. As the name suggests, Marsala is a red wine hue, sort of a faded burgundy. Pantone is trying to play up the French, foodie, oenophile associations...
Just like the right jewelry or scarf can make the outfit, art and accessories are those final touches that make a home feel more personalized and finished. Last week I was up in High Point for the bi-annual international home furnishings market, and while I was there...
Repeat Offender #1: The Keep Calm and Carry On Poster The “Keep Calm and Carry On” poster has become the “Hang in There” kitten of the decade. I recently learned the history of the poster, which was introduced by the UK during WWII to boost...
This past week was High Point’s bi-annual furniture market, when insiders get to view the latest in home furnishings and decor. It’s an opportunity to see thousands of new products before they land in stores, and to attend seminars led by industry...