Color Trend: Turquoise

Turquoise is predicted to be a "hot" color for 2010 - here are a few examples, ideas and bits of inspiration for how the bright and bold color can be used. It can define a space or be an added touch of fun...

Quadrille: Home Couture Collection

Fabricut: Pattern Parrallax

Clarke & Clarke: Versailles Collection

Vervain: Pattern Cosimo

Vervain: Pattern Victoria

Weekend Retreat

It's Friday, so let's pretend we are going on a little weekend escape to Provence, France. It will certainly be a breath of fresh air once you take in the smell of lavender and fresh alpine air. As for a place to stay, feast your eyes on this French Villa for rent...quite marvelous, wouldn't you say?

Happy Weekend!

Kitchen Envy

It's no wonder that food personality Ina Garten would have an elegant and unique home - she has a natural ability to create beautiful things . Otherwise know as the "Barefoot Contessa", Ina spends her days making lavish meals for guests and loved ones - but not only is her food mouth watering, so is her kitchen.

This kitchen is incredibly refreshing as you sense the simplicity and thought that went in to the space. Open and airy for entertaining, with an earthy color palette that is easy on the eye and cozy all the same. Everything from the ceiling beams to the extraordinarily long island makes it one of a kind. And how about the added touch of the transoms above each doorway...it is all in the details.

This is a kitchen with possibilities - could be a hive of activity or a quiet haven...always a place to call home.

Must have velvets...

We are loving these new S.Harris patterns for the Fusion Velvets Collection - featured in the February/March 2010 issue of Interiors.

Chunky texture, exotic shapes and a dynamic set of colors...one word, gorgeous!

Wall Art

A clever use of fabric or wallpaper as wall art creates a unique backdrop to these rooms. It adds an element of intrigue and style that gives the room character and somewhat of a story...

Refreshingly bright and clean look - a perfect use of yellow!

This rooms says "sit down and stay a while"...the eclectic use of an industrial looking table, over sized light fixture and panelled hanging fabric behind the oh so cozy love seat is so inviting!

Loving Lucy

New prints from our Lucy Rose Design Collection - to put you in the spirit for Valentine's Day!

Fireside

As most of us will stay indoors to weather the winter storm, firewood will be put to good use and many will spend the day lingering by open flames.

These fireplace settings speak to me in so many ways. Some are rustic and cottage like, surrounded by oversized furniture inviting you to curl up, while others are refined and unexpected, acting as a conversation piece. Whatever the size, shape or form, a fireplace has a quality about it that makes a house a home...especially on a snowy day.