Wondering what’s on trend for this year? Let me introduce you to Marsala, Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2015. Marsala is a deep, earthy red that is sure to please. Not only is this color gorgeous with a variety of skin tones, making it an instant sensation in beauty and fashion, but a rich, sophisticated color that …
Room In Focus: Blissful Bedrooms
As we jump back on our tour of incredible spaces, let’s adjourn to the bedroom. Essential characteristics for a successful space: Think COMFORT – soft textures, pleasant lighting, cozy furniture. Think RELAXING – chose colors and patterns that make you happy and peaceful. Think PERSONAL – this is one of the most private …
On Trend – Episode 3
Apparently “Vintage” is in… but was it ever out? Regardless of whether you consider it vintage or retro, I call it classic. The wildly popular TV series Mad Men may have increased visibility for vintage fashion and décor in recent years, but many contemporary retailers have delivered this aesthetic all along. For …
On Trend – Episode 1
Spring is officially here. Whether or not we still have 2' of snow in New England is another subject.... If you're wondering what is trending for Spring 2014, read on. From fashion to your front door, sticky sweet pastels are in bloom this spring. Rather than committing an entire room to this trend, I'm probably more …
Ikat Everything
In case I haven't mentioned it before, I have a MAJOR thing for Ikat fabrics. They are graphic, they are colorful, they are exotic, and simply sensational. Ikat (pronounced e-cot) is a dying technique utilizing a resist dyeing process (sorta like using rubber bands in tie dyeing). The yarns are strategically dyed prior …
Snuggle Up
This right here is super snuggly weather. And for super snuggly weather, you need super snuggly stuff. Check out these super snuggly shots :) Sources: 1, 2, 3, 4 …