Posts Tagged ‘fabric’
Family Friendly Style at the Boston Design Center
Today I had the opportunity to attend the Boston Design Center’s annual open house, “The Look” – albeit for only a couple of hours (babysitter constraints!). I spent some time perusing the showrooms, and introducing myself to folks as a newly minted member of “the trade.” During my abbreviated visit, I had my radar up…
Read MoreCustom Upholstered Furniture on Sale at Stores Near You
It’s that time of year – in with the old and out with the new at our favorite retailers. I’ve recently learned of some decent discounts on custom upholstered furniture that I thought I would share with y’all, in case you are in the market. I’ve also pulled some of the upholstered pieces I love…
Read MoreNot My Cup Of Tea…Or Is It?
We all have them. Pet peeves. Pre-conceived notions. Things we passionately hate about “bad” design. It’s different for everyone. Some people loathe wallpaper, in general. Others can’t stand the sight of shiny brass hardware, or an overstuffed recliner. Everyone is entitled to their opinion – and we all have the right to love where we…
Read MoreA Soft Landing
Until recently, I’ve resisted thinking about furnishings and decoration for our new house (which is under construction, about to enter blue boarding phase!), in order to focus on the “bones” and other things that are a higher priority to address now. But I’m starting to succumb to temptation, partly because of some great sales I’ve…
Read MoreIkat Inspiration
There is no doubt that ikat prints are very hot right now. It doesn’t feel right to call ikat (that’s eeee-cot) trendy, though – after all, these are patterns derived from ancient textile dyeing techniques. Somehow it looks just as fresh and bold today as it surely did then (we’re talking several hundred years ago).…
Read MoreNursery Theme Thursday 6: Scotland Yard
Today’s nursery theme is actually bit of a misnomer. I needed a clever way to say “all things Scottish” – but all I could think of was this: …and I didn’t want to call it “If it’s not Scottish, it’s crap!” So, this is not a theme about British law enforcement, or a (brilliant) Saturday…
Read MoreSunbrella Fabrics Come In From The Patio
I have talked to so many people who are nervous about investing in good upholstered furniture because they have children. With good reason – I have witnessed said good upholstered furniture permanently stained unwittingly by a child who had just gotten her face painted. We all saw it happening, as if in slow motion, but…
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