Category Archives: Fabrics
Bright Green & Blush Pink: New Colors For Your Home This Fall
Have you noticed the new colors this Fall? Whether you are looking at fashion runways or home decorating magazines, you won’t see the same old sage green and rust. The new color trends for Autumn are both bright and soft. …
Design Trends: Ikat Fabrics Add Pattern & Color To Your Rooms
Ikat patterns are showing up everywhere, especially in shelter magazines. The unique fabric style is being used on drapery panels, upholstery, pillows, and accessories. We’ve picked some of our favorites for you. See them under Our Picks in the fabric…
Mix, Don’t Match: How To Coordinate Fabrics Like A Design Pro
Do you like a lot of color or do you prefer a neutral palette? Either way, we encourage you to mix, not match, the fabrics in your home. It will make your rooms more interesting. Here are some of our…
Jewel Tone Accessories For The Holiday Season
Add rich jewel tones to your home with our favorite picks for December. We’ve chosen pillows, stools, dinnerware, lighting, and more. See all of our jewel tone inspirations under “our picks”. Need decorating answers that save you time, money, &…
Great Marigold Color Accessories To Buy Now
This month we pick marigold as our color inspiration. Have you thought about adding marigold accessories to your home to warm up your interiors during the chilly months ahead? We’ve chosen perfect side tables, wonderful new lamps, pillows and other…
Dorm Room Decorating Ideas
Do you have a college bound student? Make their dorm room the best with our inexpensive style solutions. 1. Start with one item that sets the tone for their dorm room. We started with the fabulous picture just above the…
Product Spotlight: Jan De Luz Monograms For Furniture Slipcovers, Pillows, Towels, & Robes
We first discovered Jan De Luz years ago when it was a fledgling new store in Carmel, California. Now expanded with online shopping, you can buy their wonderful products from wherever you live. We love personalizing things for the home…
Bravo TV’s Million Dollar Decorator, Kathryn Ireland, Tells Us How To Summer In France
We love Kathryn Ireland. Her fabric designs are whimsical and bright. They make you feel like you’re on vacation. Kathryn has a wonderful new book, Summers In France, which features her home and lifestyle there. You will get all the…
Create An Outdoor Room For Warm Weather Entertaining
Summer and outdoor entertaining go together. It’s the time of year when we get to take the party outside. We love this photo of Janus Et Cie Umbrellas. Get inspired with our new selection of favorite outdoor fabrics. Choose one…
Designer Secrets: Coordinating Fabrics For Your Room
Have you ever struggled with trying to pick fabrics for your home? You’re not alone. But designers make the process look so easy. Here are some strategies that the pros use to get the best results every time. 1. Before…
Home Design Trends: The Inside Scoop on What You’ll Be Seeing Next In Magazines & Stores
WestWeek is attended by thousands of design professionals each year. Last week, over 70 programs provided vital information about new products and directions for the design industry. We wanted to share some of the highlights. Besides being informative, it was…
The Benefits of Using Laminated Fabrics In Kitchens
February is the month of love. We say “love the messy parts of your life.” Your breakfast area should welcome you like this beautiful example from Country Living Magazine. Don’t let spots and spills make it a mess. To solve…
Window Coverings Solutions For Bay Windows
Bay windows can present some design challenges when you are trying to add window treatments. Hooks can be used on the curved wall surfaces, metal rods can be shaped to the wall by a professional installer, or fabric valances can…