By Sophie Zeigler Pantone, the self-described standard for color communication, named ‘Living Coral’ as 2019’s color of the year. Coral is a color we have used in our in-store vignettes and client homes for years, and we are happy to see it finally getting the recognition it deserves. Living Coral is an animating and […]
on January 2, 2019
All puns about a certain book-to-movie aside, gray’s many shades make it a wonderful “color” to decorate a home. It’s a neutral shade, which means it goes well with any other colors going on in a room. It’s also a contemporary color trending now in the design world. Gray can make a strong […]
on January 27, 2015
Timeless, classic and always pretty, blue and white might be our favorite seminal color combination. A staple in traditional decor, it seems as if almost anything pairs nicely with blue and white. And it’s one of the most livable color schemes, evoking a peaceful, elegant aesthetic that is hard to tire of. The versatility […]
on March 21, 2014
Nothing says that Spring is coming quite like the first sight of a brightly colored bird against a cold grey landscape. The contrast of this Goldfinch’s bright yellows against the greys of winter is such a welcome sight! “Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face.” -Victor Hugo A creative way to […]
on March 3, 2014
Paint a Room – Get a New Look Whether you have moved into a new home and want to make it your own or want to refresh and/or update a current room all it takes is a little time. Painting a room is the fastest and least expensive way to rejuvinate a room […]
on October 22, 2012
This week we are lucky to have a guest blog post from Abid Ilahi from Asmara Inc. which manufactures many of the beautiful needlepoint rugs you can find in our own stores. After reading all the great posts by Abid on his own blog I thought it would be a treat to have him share […]
on August 27, 2012
Interior design has a powerful affect on our everyday lives. Our built environment can affect the way we feel and function within a space. Psychologically, color is one of the most influential aspects in interior design. There have been studies on color psychology and how it affects the way we feel. Ancient Egyptian and […]
on June 5, 2012
Every so often I am asked about what inspires me while decorating. My immediate answer is fabrics and color, which I adore. It’s the easy answer because the real answer takes some explaining. My inspiration is intangible, it is the feeling I get when I go to a beautiful New England beach. The […]
on March 21, 2012
Have you ever started decorating a room from scratch and ended up with pieces that you like but just don’t gel together? Most people tend to shop first for what they need the most which tends to be functional pieces like sofas and chairs. This may make sense at first but you will end up […]
on March 14, 2012
