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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...

Renew Your Romance, Louis Armstrong Style!

Every year we start thinking of Valentine’s Day the day after all the Christmas ornaments are removed from the store.  Love and romance are the first words that come to mind when we begin decorating the store.  Like many of the lyrics from Louie Armstrong’s It’s a...

New Year, New Home

Thankfully, building and home values are at long last on the rise.  Perhaps 2013 is the time to reinvest in your nest.  While your family may not be ready to sell, it’s never too late to begin to update your home.  Not only will a remodel increase the value of your...

Restful, Blissful Retreat

Hopefully, this special season finds you and your family nestled all snug in your beds.  As you take a break from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, take a look around your bedroom.  Is it a place you can settle in for a really relaxing long winter’s nap? ...