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Trend Report from the Spring 2013 High Point Furniture Market

May 2, 2013

We recently returned from North Carolina where we attended the High Point Furniture Market – the largest furnishings industry trade show in the world. It happens twice a year, with over 11 million square feet of furniture and accessories on display. We walked and saw so much – it was very inspiring. Here are some […]

The Accent is on Tables, Consoles and Chests!

April 9, 2013

2013 could well be called the Year of the Accent Table! Seriously, they are showing up everywhere and in a beautiful myriad of shapes, colours and materials – plain and simple, ornate, marble tops, painted with floral patterns or geometrics, antique, spindle legs, straight legs, Victorian, etc. Accent tables can be both decorative and functional. […]

How to Choose Upholstery: Decisions, Decisions, Decisions!

March 15, 2013

Fabric and pattern are a wonderful part of décor. Whether it is upholstery, linens or draperies, fabric provides an opportunity to add colour, texture, comfort and personality to a room. I think back to my grandmother’s lace doilies, handmade and placed lovingly on every bedroom dresser. Though dated now, they added charm, coziness and they […]

Traditional Decor: Where Luxury Meets Livability

March 8, 2013

The word “traditional” is often equated with words like “dated” or “old fashioned” – however today’s traditional decor is anything but! Traditional decor is luxurious, refined and has a sense of history, yet it is still supremely comfortable and welcoming. In years gone by, traditional may have been just a little bit stuffy; today, it […]