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IDS Designer Finds at High Point Market
It’s one of my favorite events of the year, the fall High Point Market in North Carolina, October 22-26. This is the largest home furnishings industry trade show in the world, with over 10 million square feet, 2,000 exhibitors, and 180 buildings. Buyers make the trek to High Point twice a year because they know they’ll find inventive new products, discover exceptional merchandising concepts, see the trends as they happen, and experience the vision and enthusiasm of this wonderful industry. [caption id="attachment_15034" align="aligncenter" width="500"] I am really loving gold this year and I love everything about the Ponti G console from Worlds...
Creating an Inspired Home Color Palette
Creating a color palette for your home can be overwhelming and a little intimidating. How to choose from so many wonderful colors? Where to even start? A lot of my clients feel this way and I assure them it's not as complicated as it seems! I've spent years studying and working with color and I've put together this list to help you create an inspired color palette for your whole home, something you'll love for years to come. 1. Get inspired by nature Color palettes that occur in nature are always a win. Walk outside and look around you, or...
Get Cozy With 2017 Colors of the Year
"Color is the place where our brain and the universe meet." —Paul Klee I absolutely love color, so this time of year is great because several major paint companies in the U.S. announce their 2017 colors of the year. These are their predictions for design and style, and give us insight into how people are using color. It also starts a conversation about how we live with color, which is always interesting. Sherwin-Williams: Poised Taupe This year, there are some lovely colors of the year. Let's start with Sherwin-Williams, which has chosen a color called "Poised Taupe" as its 2017 color of the year....