Category Archives: Decor and Style

Jan
26

Dallas II

by: keighley

Although there are hundreds of trends we could highlight from our Dallas trip, I’m going to wrap up my experience today. Maybe Debs will highlight some trends that made an impression on her later.

Nautical inspired decor is still big. Actually, bigger then I expected. Coral, seashells, and marine-life were everywhere. I’m not a big fan of this trend… are you?

There’s not much to say about this trend. It is everywhere and it appeared in even the most traditional showcases. Industrial work stools, Tolix chairs, burlap ottomans, egg basket wire pendants, and metal baskets-Oh MY!

These are a few of the random items I snapped with my iPhone at Dallas. I must admit that the masks were my favorite…

Now, no trip is complete without some thrifting and antiquing. Down the road (1/2 mile) from the Market Center, where all interior designers and retail store owners shop, is a strip of antique stores. It’s the perfect location for antique stores… after all, aren’t we all looking for the unique? On our last day in Dallas, we spent some time browsing these antique stores that had been teasing us all week.

These are the only shots I got with my phone! Found & Lost antiques was such a great way to end the weekend. The self-proclaimed “Two shops… One great idea” was indeed that. If only I had more room in my suitcase.

countryliving, anthropologie, PatchNYC , Hudson Goods, Wisteria,

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Tags: Bold Printed Fabric, Design Trends, Found Antiques Dallas, Industrial decor, nautical decor

Dec
07

Market Trend: Asian Fusion

by: debbie

This past month I was perusing through one of my design industry magazines- Home Accents Today-and came across a decor look for 2011 that really caught my eye. They coined it with a catchy name: Asian Fusion. (I admit when I first saw the title of the article that I wasn’t real sure about this look but then the Vardo rug from Feizy that was highlighted caught my eye. It made me look a little closer and I soon discovered that I actually loved the idea of this decor style.)

The author of the article, Tracy Bulla, describes the trend this way:

“Look for Asia to collide with Europe as Chinese and French designs in particular comprise a perfect pairing . Hints of Art Deco, modernized antiques and classical motifs like fretwork and roses herald the beginning of an intoxicating romance.”

This look is more European to me BUT with strong influences of Asia. It reminds me of one of my favorite design clients, Pam, who has traveled the world and collected items from China and Japan. She’s mixed items from her travels with her very European decor and it looks fabulous. Who knew you could mix these two very different styles?

So here’s a few ideas of what you could put together in an Asian Fusion room.

Feizy Vardo Rug

Red Asian Armoire

Atrium Foliage’s Rose Arrangement

Bunny Williams Hour Glass Table by Beeline Homes

Ceramic Garden Stool with Fretwork

Hammered Metal Lamp by Jamie Young

Antique Table with Asian Fretwork

Furniture Classics Natural Wood Grain Chippendale Chair

Happy Decorating!

Debs

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Tags: asian decor ideas, Asian Fusion decor, decor trend ideas, decor trends 2011

Nov
29

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree

by: keighley

Last week, Debs splurged and purchased a Red Tannenbaum. After a quick trip to The Dollar Tree, we started Decking the Halls. Here is a video of us in action.