Market Madness: Day Five- Misc Pics!

Last day to share my recent Dallas Market Finds with you!  Today I will show you some random pictures I took... things that just caught my eye.  Remember, that is a good way for you to start your decorating inspiration file- just collect photos of rooms, furniture pieces or ideas that you fall in love with.  Use your file as a head start when hiring a professional interior designer me to help with your design needs!

Hold on! Here goes....


Love these books! You can purchase them like this or use this idea to cover your own perhaps with scrapbook paper. Remember to group like items for impact!


Conversation starter! Keep your wine glasses close... clever storage from Bailey Street.


I do love that black and white! Favorite pick of the pic is the grouping of wall mirrors-


This artwork is special! A repeat of magenta and green from earlier this week!


Really thought this was unique! Buy this one or my custom artists can paint a large piece
split into sections. The bonus is the architectural piece mounted at the top... ooh la la!


Back to my gray and yellow color combo from Sterling Industries


Fun for my Oh, Canada! client!


This one too from The Rug Market


I have loved these wall sconces for a longgggg time and they are finally available off the floor. 
I didn't pull the trigger and now I wonder if I am too late! Courtesy of Jene's


Would love to do another baby's room... call me!


And- back to where we started this week at Global Views

I hope you enjoyed the week of inspiration from my eyes at the Dallas Summer Market.  Now, leave a comment below and let me know what was the favorite thing you saw from the photos!  I'm interested to hear what inspires you as well:).

Until next time,
Traci

Images via: Moi
Friday, July 2, 2010 Comments: 2
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Market Madness: Day Four- Love the Lighting


Wherever I go, interesting lighting draws me in-
No exception in the Dallas Market Showrooms last week.

After looking at this pic, I'm not sure if it was the lighting or the hot pink/ black and white combo!


Now I did say "interesting" lighting not necessarily, "practical"...
maybe for your nightclub, beauty salon or teen suite


For your breakfast nook- all above from Cyan Design


Love, Love, Love


Perfect for my your family room


Remember, it takes only one custom or unexpected piece in a room to catch the eye!
Gallery Designs


Neat for a kitchen desk or home office (by Sterling Industries)


Check out the egg shaped lamps and don't forget wall sconces by Global Views,
when you are limited on space


I ran into a friend who owns this sweet lighting line... the Jubilee Collection


Close up for baby's new nursery

These pictures scratch the surface... I am a light and lamp hound!  Now, why are all of you afraid of mixing and matching your lighting?  Tell me, tell me please!!!!!

Until next time,
Traci

Images via: Moi
Thursday, July 1, 2010 Comments: 0
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Market Madness: Day Three- Beautiful Bedding and Perfect Pillows


A New Bedding Line for You!

I stumbled across this great bedding and pillow line from Daniel Stuart Studio at Market last week and loved the variety of options!  It is affordable and very custom-

Constance Sky Bed:  Classic Style


Another look for Constance... like the addition of the rug


Ashley Floral Sienna Bed... love the coral color


With or without the faux fur pillow!


Walnut Creek Blue Mist Bed (check out their great lighting as well)


Fabulous pillows to put with the Walnut Creek bedding


The Sunflower Pillow

How fun are these?



Just a few more custom selections...

And a bonus pillow feature from Bougainvillea:


For your snappy side...



Quick tips for using pillows in your decor:


  • Purchase throw pillows in a variety of fabrics, including prints, stripes, paisley, floral and solids. Combine small patterns with large prints.
  • Fill empty corners or empty floor spaces with piles of over-stuffed pillows.


  • Place a patterned throw pillow on a solid color chair or sofa, or a solid color pillow on a patterned chair or sofa to add contrast.
  • Arrange throw pillows in groups of odd numbers such as three or five, rather than the more traditional pairs.


  • Add a splash of color by mixing a few small throw pillows among the larger ones. They are practical and can be changed often for a quick re-do.


Thanks for the inspiration!

Until next time,
Traci

Images via: Moi, Daniel Stuart Studio
Wednesday, June 30, 2010 Comments: 0
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Market Madness: Day Two- Creative Cabinets


Can you paint by number?



Another item that caught my eye during my Dallas Market visit was the hand painted
cabinet.  We all like to have pieces that are a bit out of the ordinary and express our
personal style, and these painted jewels do just that! 

Here are some great finds from Guildmaster. Try the dart board version in a little boys
room to store clothes or in a gameroom to hide toys.


With a little creativity and a lot of time patience, you could make this a do it yourself project!


For the young teen in love... ahhhhh-


Paisley, Stripes, and Florals... you name it!

Next batch is courtesy of Sterling Industries:

For my your foyer....


More fun and games-


Love the fresh green and chocolate together... Hello Beach House!


Magenta and Chartreuse...love those stripes!


Great curves!

Last pic is from an importer from Mexico... great kitchen options at great prices!




All of these great chests can be ordered, however, if you want more originality,
let's make it custom!

Call me and we'll brainstorm together (and then call in my muralists!).

Until next time,
Traci

Images via: Moi
Tuesday, June 29, 2010 Comments: 0
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Dallas Summer Market: 5 Days of Favorites!

"What is Market?  Is everything really cheap? Is there food? Can I go?"... these are some of the questions that I hear repeatedly about "Market" in Dallas.  It is actually an event that takes place twice a year at the World Trade Center in downtown Dallas, where furniture reps (as well as clothing, jewelry, etc) showcase their up and coming products for buyers from all over the world.

No... it is not cheap!  These are mostly designer furnishings that are of high quality and mostly only offered to the trade, however, affordable options are abound as well.  Lots of fun food, drinks and people!

My challenge to you is to report my Favorite Finds to you in Five Days!  I am so inspired by what I found, that I'd love to share it with you!

About midway through on Friday, I told my friend Barbara that I'd like her to take a picture of me in a room setting that matched my shirt (not sure why that came out of my mouth but....), so we turned the corner toward my favorite showroom, Global Views, and boy was I happy!



Turquoise and Tangerine Galore!


A new favorite color combo for me (also used in our Jonathan's Place project)


May be much for your family room, so how about tangerine in a guest room?


Great buffet for your dining room or entertainment cabinet


Fun way to add impact to your wall... grouping like items


Think about displaying accessories vertically in your home...
stacking items on display boxes will do the trick


Another thought... turquoise and orange at your beach house or uptown loft?


For your more conservative side, keep bedding neutral and
add a punch with pillows and accessories


A detour from our traditional light fixtures!


How fun is this? Maybe not quite so practical, but we can steal the ideas for
the glass containers and trays at least...


Couldn't resist a touch of whimsy!


Very satisfied after being treated to a yummy lunch of pasta, salad and Fred bread!

Thank you Global Views for the inspiration of fabulous merchandising and terrific products!

Stay tuned for the next four days of fabulous finds-

Until next time,

Traci

Images via: Moi
Monday, June 28, 2010 Comments: 0
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Up the Stairs Update!


Finishing touch on Mrs.White Walls iron baluster project I showed you last week.   The wood banister was stained dark and the project is complete... take a look-

Before


After


What a transfomation for Mrs.White Walls!

Until next time,

Traci

Images via: Mrs. White Walls
Sunday, June 27, 2010 Comments: 2
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