In the Spotlight!
Interviews and stories covering the creative artists, craftsmen, and manufacturers we meet...
Fun Fashion Inspired Home Furnishings!
OK, so the amazing stand alone products in this post may not tuck neatly into one of our “Emerging Design Trends” categories… but they definitely caught our attention. …
Nature Get’s a Makeover! No Longer Rustic!
On Location- Emerging Trends Video Interview Below
Using elements of nature in home furnishings and decor designs is not a new trend. What is emerging are fresh new designs that are taking a more glamorous approach to products inspired by nature. That’s right, designs inspired by trees, leaves, animals, etc are no longer limited to typical literal rustic representations. Nature’s new look allows these hot new products to be used in any super chic interior space. …
Not So Boring Beige
Perhaps one of the most predominant emerging trends at the Spring 2010 High Point Market was beige/ neutrals/ washed out colors. At first glance one might accuse designers and manufacturers of “playing it safe” or just being “boring”. However, although neutral in color, these products are anything but boring. …
Vintage Revamped- Not Your Mother’s Antiques!
Antiques and/or antique reproductions are being taken apart and pieced back together in new ways to create fresh and sometimes ultra modern decor. Today’s consumer has a nostalgic affinity for treasured pieces that remind them of the past… but they do not want their homes to look like a museum. All over the Spring 2010 High Point Market, talented artisans, designers, and manufacturers exhibited products with an almost fanciful approach to nostalgia. …
Debbie Marie Arambula
Monday morning, while on twitter, I discovered a woman named Debbie Marie Arambula (twitter @debmariegallery). I was instantly drawn in by the vibrancy of color in her tiny little twitter profile pic. and upon linking to her website www.debbiemariegallery.com I was overwhelmed with inspiration. Even before reading her story, and the story behind one of her pieces (’Nurturing’) the use of color, depth, and texture to breath energy and life into otherwise simple forms is impeccable. Then upon reading her story, I discovered her inspiration… her “heart”… behind her featured piece entitled “Nurturing’. …
