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Now that the kids are gone…

 During the heat of August, I find myself counting the days to the arrival of fall.  Reminders are all around us as we are greeted with back to school sales and rows of school supplies taunting kids at every turn.  While some families prepare for back to school,...

The Greek Key Motif…Both Trendy and Timeless

In recent posts, I have written about design trends we observed while visiting the High Point Furniture Market.  The Greek key pattern has always been associated with the world of fine art and ancient sculpture and is quickly becoming one of the most sought after...

Spring Furniture Market Blooms with Color and Ideas

This spring market had an air of excitement and optimism that was indeed contagious.  As a matter of fact, my associates and I are in the process of planning ways to redesign the showroom and design center to reflect some of the exciting trends we observed. ...

Spring Forward with Market Trends 2013

I am delighted to report that the Spring Furniture Market in High Point is blooming with a new crop of colors.  As always, when my staff plans our annual market visit, we include the local, quality brands we know and love.  Pearson, Miles Talbott/Michael Thomas,...

Don’t Be Afraid To “Go With the Faux”

This month I would like to dispel a myth.  Someone was recently visiting my retail shoppe and interior design center and commented that they loved all the different faux finishes on the walls and would love to put some faux finishing in their home, but they had heard...