"Accesory Trend for 2012"...

Wow, it's amazing the way fashion and home furnishing business are affiliated by one little bird, owls.  This creature {not very pretty} will appear in so many trends, from a hat to pillows and home accessories.  At market, there was a set of own, see no evil, hear no evil and speak no evil that were adorable.  They were made in different colors, from white ceramic into a mix of colors.  I know they look spooky, but give them a chance...they are conversational!

Happy Thursday!

"Table Place Mats"...

I adore this idea...beautifully decorated paper place mats for the dining table.  This company was showing their cute merchandise at market.  So different and chic!

"Color Trends"...green

Modern to Traditional, green is a color that I call hope.  With its refreshing tones, it can inspire any type of design.  Another thing I notice at the market is that the tones of green are also on furnishings, such as the cocktail table in image.  One of my favorite is the Toile's textiles, they are still shown which is a good indication that consumers still love it...

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"A Dream French House"...

Sorry for the lack of postings, been a bit under the weather...anyways, back to high point findings.  These cute painted French chairs I thought were adorable.  It has all of the bright trendy colors and they are super tailored.  Shown in a couple of finishes helps show the textile's beauty. 

"HP Market Finds"...

A look I fell in love with is a rustic French Style mixed with modern lighting and silver or matte gold.  The combination is so casual but at the same time, so timeless.  Washed Oak and Driftwood  furniture pieces and accessories were display in beautiful textiles, very muted and conservative. 

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"High Point 2011"...trends

Lots of fresh new ideas, where found at the furniture show this time.  The addition of new small stools, caught me eye.  Stools can be incorporated into any design style.  They are small and come in so many shapes and sizes.  They serve as footstools or coffee tables as well as sitting.  One of the new trends is the comeback of the color Gold.  I know what you are thinking 80's but in reality, it's beautiful.  The tone is soft and mixed with white washed oak, looks fantastic.  The first image was taken for fun.  We can see so many different elements from Lucite to fir, gracefully resting in a zigzag area rug.  Lots of geometric shapes and color-color-color!

"Pillow Talk"...highpoint market trends

So nice to be able to write on this blog a bit more!  Highpoint Market offered lots of ideas and color trends.  The most important element is that transitional look or design style is the latest according to designers and manufacturing companies.  For a few weeks, I will post pillows that scream beauty and fun.  Above is the perfect example of small accent pillows.  The first one to the right has a stamped bird or painted look.  Birds were seen everywhere, on upholstery to framed prints.  The color palette is soft but very appealing to buyers.  I can tell the quality and workmanship of all of the above!

TGIF

"Bold Wallpaper"...

RUBANI wallpaper...

"Small Spaces"...

I love utilizing bold wallpaper patterns in small spaces.  This combination of the Teal Blue, green and the black furniture; makes such elegant statement.  This is an example of a pattern that is trendy and will be around for a while.  The mix of old and new lines is just fresh and pretty!

"Color Is Beautiful...

Color is beautiful...especially the strong and predominant coral on the wall. 

Happy Monday...

"European Flair"...

Creating an European flair room requires a skilled eye.  Using large pieces of white wash pine armoire, comfortable upholstered chairs and sofa.  Love the idea of bringing in gardens pieces, like an old bench.  Also, using old architectural items such as old glass windows can add drama to the room.  I concentrate in a color palette and that would be white background accented with pastel colors in order to show off the accessories. 

Happy Tuesday!

"Color Trends"...for summer

Don't have much time to blog today...on my way to an all day designer's seminar.  We get updated on the latest news of furniture, fabrics, window treatments, fashion, etc.  Here's a pick for this coming summer, looks so girly girl...love it

Happy Wednesday!

"Little Yellow Front Door"...

Want to know another color palette to use on your front door...{yellow}.  It's refreshing, clean and elegant.  Yellow is timeless and flows with all four seasons.  Wether Traditional, Gothic or Modern, they look beautiful.

Hope you have a sunny Monday!
image via flicker

"Gina's Project"...color trends

Forgot to blog yesterday!  Shame on me...Oh well, I am working on a bedroom makeover.  This is Gina's inspiration board.  She was looking for sophistication, glamour and likes the color silver.  The room is very small but we will be able to fit a queen size bed with storage underneath because {a necessity} and one shiny nightstand, a dresser, small chair and lots of glitter.  We are also contemplating a mirror nightstand instead of the silver leaf one.  A gray shaggy rug from Surya will give a whimsical soft look.  Against one large wall I will place a very large star mirror.  This will be the focal point of the room {50 inches in diameter}, definitely an art piece.  Colors will be soft greys mixed with turquoises.  Loving the animal print on the sample, lets see if approved.  A built in bookshelf-dressing table will be custom made, so Gina can have a make up corner. Will show images of finished project when completed.

Happy Tuesday..

"Going Grey"...trends

The color Grey was the new trends in last winter's furniture market and it looks to stay for a while.  It's amazing that now I have clients asking for this color.  Normally, clients would say its a boring or too depressing.  But, the new pallet is sophisticated and beautiful.  I grabbed these images to show you some rooms in a house that was completely done using Grey.  My favorite being the formal dining room and the bedroom.  The details and textures are combined with touches of orange and reds.  Lets face it grey is the new way to go!

Try it...

"Color Trends"...and style

This week I've been blogging about color trends...The tones have been soft pastels mixed with an important color White.  Here's another way to make your powder room an eye stopper!

Happy bubbly Thursday!

"Relaxing Moments"...starting the year

This is a good way to start our brand new year...relaxing moments.  The stress of social, health and personal issues should be thrown out the window or let drain like water.  This image is the style I would like to concentrate this year.  Notice the quality and thickness of the hardware holding the shower curtain.  The mosaic tiles are so far apart like stars in the sky.  This is a good example for the color trend for this year...turquoise.

Have a relaxing Monday!

"Color Trends"...

Love the idea of combining strong colors such as orange and hot pink with white furniture. As long as the main pieces of furniture are neutral, there is nothing wrong throwing a splash of color. This cube lacquered table is just adorable as side or coffee table.

HAPPY THURSDAY!

"Textiles"...indigo blue

The world of textile is a constant development of color, style and fashion. One of the tones for this year is Indigo Blue. Mixed with reds, yellows and whites, I am sure it would be an elegant style to follow...

Happy Tuesday...

"Jars"...color trends

These are some of the Jars and small Vases I fell in love with at the Gift Market. Tozai, has been so consistent when it comes to a traditional design and the ability to keep a trendy color. I'm thinking of converting some of these into lamps. I will bet they will be charming...

Have a great Day!

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