Spring Parade of Homes – Colors, colors, colors!
I always like to share ideas and photos of homes we have completed with my fans and since the Spring Parade of Homes was this past weekend and next weekend, here are a few highlights. The house is located in the Buena Vista area on the corner of Yorkshire and...
The Big Item at Market – Banquettes
After five days at market, I can sum up our week by saying that we saw banquettes in every showroom with round tables. We investigated their construction to determine if they could stand up to children and pets, since round tables are normally associated with...
Another Sneak Peak at High Point Market: Casually Styled Spaces
Market predicts a resurgence of “Casually Styled” spaces. This is no surprise to me when for the past 5 years my clients tell me that they want a lived in home. The Market definition of casually styled spaces is mismatched, yet sentimental, where handmade goods...
Big Ideas for Sales Tax Refund Week
As Tax-Day approaches for some, while others look forward to their refunds, we attempt to brainstorm money saving ideas for our customers. Therefore, we are going to have a Sales Tax Refund Week so that everyone gets a refund and to help out those who want to start...
The People Who Make It All Happen
As I reflect on this past week and the work we accomplished and the work we have ahead of us, I realize that we are just the people to “Make It All Happen.” We have invented JDTV and will be posting weekly videos to create a story of what really goes on behind the...
Building Tradition
A North Carolina manufacturer representative from Hickory White visited us last week to give us a look into what new products they will be bringing to the High Point Market next month. He said they will be showing a new traditional line made right here in North...
Market is fast approaching!
April is fast approaching and we have already started thinking about our plans for the High Point Market. We are getting preliminary photos of showrooms and new visions. For us, it is about learning everything our brains will absorb. We go to educational seminars...
June’s Weekly Blog – the “art” of Delivery
Last week was one of those weeks that we made several deliveries to clients. Each delivery is unique and stimulating to say the least, so I was thinking I should share some of our experiences with you. Friday started off at a home in Clemmons where we were delivering...
June’s Weekly Blog – Decorating with a Gift of Color
We have clients that come into our store desperately needing paint colors. They have made their rounds to the paint stores trying to figure out what color or colors to use before the painter comes the next day. It can be a painful experience for some and the best...