This year we saw navy hit fashion magazines in a big way. Lots of Chanel inspired sailor striped shirts and dresses were everywhere. The clothes were mixed with brightly colored accessories in shades of aqua, coral reds and yellows. Now we are seeing blues come back with a vengeance in interiors. There is no doubt that navy and other shades of blue are here to stay. I love decorating with navy because it can act as a neutral. It looks sharp when accented with greens, yellows, coral reds, oranges [...]
Category: Styles and Trends
The Tree of Life Fabric Story
The various colors typically displayed in tree of life patterns allow for flexibility in color directions, as well as layering of colors and pattern types. This pattern is appropriate for traditional, transitional and modern design styles. It's wonderful for creating Chinoiserie, Rococo, and English Cottage designed rooms.
Five Easy Tips for your Kitchen Mini Makeover!
With Spring just around the corner, it’s time to get ready for another round of entertaining. I call it the Spring Itch! A favorite room of mine is the kitchen when it comes to room makeovers because so much of our time is spent in it with family and friends, cooking great meals. Nowadays, the kitchen does so much more than just cook. Here are my five Mini makeover ideas for the kitchen: 1) Paint Paint is my favorite medium because it is the least expensive and quickest way [...]
Top 5 Interior Design Moments from 2011
Now that 2011 has drawn to a close, there are a few interior design trends that stand out to me as memorable, especially as they'll have an influential effect going in to 2012. Here's what I noticed:
High Point Market Report Fall 2011
High Point Furniture Market this fall was the most positive in energy and attitude that we’ve seen in a few seasons; the slight uptick we had in the economy this year gave vendors the confidence to plan for growth. Of course there were the usual parties, lectures and events, including a concert by the B52's! They really rocked the plaza. And of course, we shopped till we dropped, especially for area rugs as we are greatly expanding our selection at Posh Living. We had a chance to mingle with successful [...]