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Dallas II

keighley — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 20:02:19 +0000

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,

Market Trend: Asian Fusion

debbie — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 03:21:51 +0000

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

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree

keighley — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 15:49:02 +0000

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.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=lemmMNIZ2Qo

--Keighley--

Decorating with Crates

kiersten — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 03:29:10 +0000

I thought this was pretty cute. Decorating with crates. They say some of the best design comes from the humblest of origins.

{Found at Shelterpop.com}

Crate-zy…. forgive my play on words.

xoxo Kierst

High Point Market Trends

debbie — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 22:40:46 +0000

Isn’t there a saying that the only thing constant in life is change?

That’s especially true when it comes to interior decor trends. Just when you fall in love with the current styles, High Point Market comes around where they introduce the latest and greatest design fashions. This fall’s fashion forward trends are a reinvention of some very timeless and traditional styles.

Today we take our first look at what Home Accents Today is calling the first look:

Aegean Odyssey

Colors include Dark Blue and Turquoise (think taking a Mediterranean cruise and the deep blue waters and white houses you’d see in your journeys). With this look you combine rattan and bone with designs from classical antiquity. If you’re daring add a little nautical flair to the look. And a little Greek design element as well.

Traditional inlay bone chairs with simplified patterns and linen fabric seats.

Made Goods

Hemp rope wrapped around a linen drum lamp pendant.

Ro Sham Beaux

A tonal melange of cool blue hues that mimic the color of Mediterranean water.

DB Sources

A litte nautical flair with a blue chain linked patterned rug.

Delos Rugs

A classical footed urn with ancient appeal.

Moe’s Home Collection

Classic fluted urns with handcrafted bone tiles.

Lazy Susan USA

An ornament mirror with Greek key fretwork.

The Import Collection

(Next Up: Asian Fusion-What could that be?)

For more information on this look go to Home Accents Today.

Curve Trend

keighley — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 19:21:30 +0000

The 2010 Salone Internazionale del Mobile in Milan saw an emergence of Watermelon Pink in home accents! It’s forecasted to be the favored accent color for 2011.

My little birdie failed to send me the exact Watermelon Pink color, so the following pictures are a guess of what it may look like.

I love the subtle pink accents in this room.

These rooms definitely do pink right!

~ky

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