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MOODY FLORALS ARE POISED TO BE HUGE IN 2018

Dramatic, moody florals are once again, a thing. Dating back to the 17th Century, Dutch still life paintings have been timeless examples of bold, stylized florals on a black background. Kohler has taken it to the next level by offering…

GREETINGS FROM LAS VEGAS MARKET

Hello Friends! Yes, I’m having a blast at the Las Vegas Market along with thousands of buyers and exhibitors from all over the world. “Weren’t you just at High Point Market in October and Atlanta Market just last week?” Indeed I…

HELLO FROM HIGH POINT

Today marks my last day at High Point Market and what an inspiring and productive trip it’s been! If you follow me on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter you would’ve seen some of my favorites in real time. As a High…

TREND WATCH: ENCAUSTIC TILES

[tps_header]Turn the pages of almost any shelter magazine and you’ll find that cement tiles, also known as encaustic tiles, are all the rage. If you’ve traveled a little or at the very least had a history course, then you’ll find…

TREND WATCH: ETERNAL FLORALS

In a post earlier this week I shared with you the release of the Spring 2016 High Point Market Style Report. Within the report I named two emerging trends—Scalloped Edges (click to see summary) and Eternal Florals. What are exactly Eternal…

TREND WATCH: SCALLOPED EDGES

I can’t even begin to tell you the fun I had last April as a Style Spotter for High Point Market, the largest home furnishings trade show in the world. I spent four days scouring over 2000 exhibits from vendors representing…

LIVE TWITTER CHAT ON TODAY’S DESIGN TRENDS!

I’m back from the spring High Point Market and have so much to share with you about the latest and greatest in today’s design trends. As mentioned before, the High Point Market Authority awarded me the honor of being a Style…

PANTONE COLOR OF THE YEAR 2016: Serenity and Rose Quartz

Master Bathroom by Robert Burg We are barely a week into the new year, yet the interwebs are teeming with gorgeous finds featuring Pantone’s not one, but TWO colors of the year Serenity and Rose Quartz. This year is Pantone’s…

REVIEW: LAMPS PLUS COLOR PLUS COLLECTION

Thanks to everyone for their kind comments on my master bedroom makeover! In the evenings I love settling into a room layered with warm neutral hues especially because I spend my day immersed in color. However, during the final stages…

TOP 5 BATH TRENDS FOR 2012

[dropcap]L[/dropcap]ooking to renovate your bathroom this year? Before you swing the hammer, read this quick update on my favorite bath trends of 2012. Many of the trends you are about to see are consumer favorites from previous years, others…