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My good friend,  Jackie Von Tobel ( and partner in design crime!) and I are so excited to announce the launch of Soft Design Lab.  We both have been setting the trends in soft design for over a decade, and when our paths crossed we would always talk about how we could collaborate.  While at  IWCE […] Read more

The Fifth Annual DECO-Zone is two-day information packed event geared to the decorating and staging professional. It takes place in the heart of  AmericasMart Atlanta, one of the largest to-the-trade-only markets in the country on July 9, 8:30-4 and July 10, 8:30-12.  Not only will you advance your skill set and learn new ones, you […] Read more

The April 2014 edition of High Point Market had loads to offer. Great ideas were everywhere- fresh color schemes, a floral frenzy and a trimmings comeback are just some of the things I loved at market. The best part of High Point Market is always making new design acquaintances. This time I met and partied with the […] Read more

I’ve selected some of my favorite trends from the recent catwalk season that are crossing over into interiors to showcase here: Americana The simple life embraces classic comfort and basics on the Spring ’14 runway with a resurgence of deconstructing and reconstructing American basics. It’s inspiration is a mix of French Country and American pastures- […] Read more

Caleidoscope Color is a  one of the new 21st Century collaborative design tools. They create the designs, and you create the color! It’s a resource for professionally designed home-furnishing wallpaper and textile designs, custom colored specifically for your clients with your artistic vision. I came across Caleidoscope Color at Design Bloggers Conference and loved the […] Read more

Google Helpouts  are the new online interactive way to learn or get help anytime from people with expertise across a range of topics – teachers, counselors, doctors, home repair specialists, personal trainers- even interior design pros. Clients can choose who to get help from design pros based on qualifications, availability, ratings and reviews. Also, they […] Read more

Create your own dream trip to Paris--with a little help from me -Deb Barrett and my friend Susan Schultz- experienced Paris devotees.  In our 10+ years of regularly visiting Paris for the amazing Maison&Objet show, we’ve gathered an amazing list of resources–design ateliers, boutiques, restaurants, hidden museums, insider experiences and much more. From our base […] Read more