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
Antique & Design Center April 5th 1pm Design Tech Summit “Where is Tech Taking Us?” Deb Barrett will be speaking at High Point for Design tech Summit at the Antique & Design Center April 5th at 1pm for what may be the most powerful panel discussions on design and technology. Our four part panel […] Read more
IDS is taking a tour to Decorex 2014! Join us on a five night stay in the heart of London, England, September 19-24, 2014 to experience one of the top interior design events in the world. I am leading this educational tour sponsored by IDS- Interior Design Society. We’ll explore London and all it has to offer […] Read more
I was honored to be a part of the inaugural Design Tech Summit at High Point Market in October and now Katy Garrett, its founder, is bringing it to Vegas as part of Vision14 and Design and Construction Week. She has outdone herself the FREE Summit has some amazing tracks speaking about technology, web platforms […] Read more
Join me if you are in the area for these design events in January 2014. IFDA IL Chapter, Arlington Design Center, Arlington Heights, IL January 14, 2014 TMS Menagerie, Orlando FL, January 15, 2014 Budget Blinds National Conference, Washington, DC, January 19-21, 2014 can’t wait until February for Vision14, Las Vegas, February 4-6, 2014…It’s […] Read more
