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Shaping Up in High Point

It's Saturday morning... no volleyball games, no carpool, no client meetings...

I'm finally catching my breath- and it feels good:)

I attended High Point Furniture Market a few weeks ago and have so much

to share with your regarding new trends and updated classics.

As I look back at the 700 photos I took (yikes), I can't help notice

that I'm infatuated with the a few shapes that are frequently incorporated

into furnishings... Take a look-

There's the trellis pattern which is all over the upholstery lines-

Getting comfy with Taylor King

A modified version of the trellis design...

New intro from Hooker

Transitional look from Surya Rugs

Circles all over...

A few looks from John Richards

Spring introduction from Hekman

Another beauty from Hekman

A few new items from Fine Furniture Design

Got this one on order from CTH Sherrill

This one too in a darker finish... ahhhh

And lastly, some random geometric shapes that caught my eye...

Mirror collage by John Richards

Nice X back from Hekman

Etagere by Fine Furniture Design

One of my favorites from Drexel Heritage

Fun Hooker chest

In love with this Surya pattern...

So much more to share... but this is a start!

Until next time,

Saturday, November 12, 2011 Comments: 0

Find 3: Home Theater Rooms: All in One

Another surprise from my trip to Dallas Market last week~

I popped into the Patricia Group to check out some Surya rugs

from the Candice Olson line and ran into this...

Maybe it's me whose been living under the rock, but I haven't seen many

home theater rooms with this set up. Really, it's just like being at

Studio Movie Grill in your own home.

The Patricia Group has found a niche in Home Theater Design

and here are my top 5 faves from their showroom floor:

Love the shelf on the back of the sofa!

Next up... same idea but with an extra row of chairs in back.

(They are actually turn key... from furniture to audio equipment to the risers)

Just for me... a bit more transitional

Fabric acoustic panels to enhance sound quality

A bit of Hollywood here...

They even sell the popcorn machines and lit movie boxes!

Everything you want to make your Media Room the best on the block...

but you need me to get you in here!

Call me and we'll order you a room- pronto...

Until next time,

Friday, July 1, 2011 Comments: 0

Feizy Finds: Area Rug Relief!

I knew it was going to be a good trip to Las Vegas Market when the first showroom
I walked into had these!!!

Even more exciting is the fact that I carry this line (and receive good pricing:) of rugs by Feizy.
I have to say, I have not been pushing this brand lately because all my samples
are a few years old... and -

they make me tired!

Not any more! I'm ready to update my line with fresh new finds and here's the kicker...

#1 These specifically are power loomed with a silk blend

(which I typically never buy- but starting now!)

#2 Stocked in Dallas and pricepoint is superb!

I'm happy to say that my clientle is following my lead and stretching out
of their comfort zones...just a bit:).

You can add a transitional rug in a more traditional setting!

TRUST ME!

Don't forget area rugs in kid's spaces for a pop of color

Gray is the new beige... these would be perfect in your new family room!

Guidelines for Selecting A Room Sized Rug
Standard Size Rug		Approximate Room Dimensions
3' 0" x 5' 0" - Size Area Rug	For Room Size:	4' 6" x 6' 6" to 5' 0" x 7' 0" & larger
5' 0" x 8' 0" - Size Area Rug	For Room Size:	6' 6" x 9' 6" to 7' 0" x 10' 0" & larger
8' 0" x 10' 0"-Size Area Rug	For Room Size:	9' 6" x 11' 6" to 10' 0" x 12' 0" & larger
9' 0" x 12' 0" -Size Area Rug	For Room Size:	10' 6" x 13' 6" to 11' 0" x 14' 0"" & larger
10' 0" x 15' 0 -Size Area Rug	For Room Size:	11' 6" x 16' 6" to 12' 0" x 17' 0" & larger
The above sizes are obviously for reference only, simply because; although rugs may come in standardized sizes, rooms do not. Also, keep in mind that the above chart is helpful if you want to follow the 18" to 24" of bare floor showing around a room sized rug "rule of thumb". Most people feel that 18" of bare floor is the minimum around a rug, but that there is really no maximum amount of bare floor that should show. If it is a very small room (such as a foyer or entry way) you can get away with having less than 18" of bare floor showing around the rug - possibly just 8".