We got a good chuckle when we came across this weeks Wacky Wednesday pick. Is it really a surprise these are on sale?! While we would have made it in a more neutral color (grey, white, beige or black perhaps) we do love all things aqua/teal/turquoise and are sure there's a mother out there who knows that aqua and white, turquoise and grey and teal and orange [...]
It's travel Tuesday and this week we're off to Highpoint, North Carolina ... a town you have likely never heard off, unless you live in furniture land! Lets get our bearings ... yes that's in North Carolina, and called High Point because it is the highest point in the four regions it's location borders. With the official slogan of 'North Carolina's International City' 100k + exhibitors [...]
Hot off the press in the furniture world this week. The product previews continue for the Spring 2015 Highpoint Market. Here are a few our of fav's that caught our attention this week. Note: if you see something you like Ask a Stylist to get you details With a focus on unique and striking Made Goods newest collections combine petrified wood, vertagus shell and sophisticated raffia. [...]
Its Fab Friday and Arteriors continues to hit it out of the park. Founded by Mark Moussa in 1987, their collection now includes lighting, wall decor, accessories and furniture. With a focus on classic materials like leather, brass, bronze, nickel, wood, glass, ceramic and porcelain, they have partnered with a stellar line up of experienced artisans around the world. They endeavor to launch approximately 400 [...]
8 days to go until the launch of the Spring 2015 Highpoint Market and the product previews are driving both anticipation and excitement. Today we turn to Georgia based Surya who are taking innovative constructions and richly textured designs to new heights. Pillow Talk Their pillow offering now clears 1300 different options; what's new for 2015? Fabric manipulation techniques like iron pressing and pinning and sewing to [...]
Our wacky wednesday tradition continues! This piece peaked our interest because nailhead trim is usually reserved for upholstery. Full marks for originality. We love the brass nail heads in the overlapping or abstract zig-zag pattern and are digging the mango wood. Better are the overall dimensions - 40" w x 40" h but just 16" deep its would seriously add some wow factor to any narrow hallway. [...]
The land of black, yellow and red is throwing down; Condé Nast Traveler didn’t name it one of the “Top 15 Places to Go in 2015” for nothing! If you haven't been paying attention, Pittsburgh my friends, is the latest and greatest in the worlds of arts, sports, architecture and business! It’s one of the great comeback stories in the country: a down-on-its-luck steel town comes roaring [...]
April might bring showers but it also brings a SALE (and who doesn't love that!) Lets recap: In Stock But Limited Quantities $1 Shipping Duties Included to US/Canada Prices listed are in USD $ but you can pay in US or CAD. If you want to order Ask a Stylist; we will quickly check stock and send you an invoice for checkout provided the item(s) is still [...]
Hot off the press in the furniture world this week. With the Spring Highpoint Market now 2 weeks away our inbox is chalk-a-block with new product previews. More sneak peeks that caught our eye this week (we are taking pre-orders; if you see something you must have Ask a Stylist to put you on the list) Stanley Furniture is debuting a new European cottage line that says relaxed living like [...]
Rattan. Seagrass. Wicker. If those words conjure up thoughts like this ... you are about to be completely reformatted! More than 40 years ago, Allan Palecek, son of a Kansas fame, began traveling the world seeking inspiration in a centuries-old tradition of basket-weaving from the indigenous peoples of Asia (Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines). Amazed by their use of quickly renewable materials he returned home to design [...]