Over the last few years ( after wallpaper and paint with personality dropped out of favor) I have watched different accessories trends come and go. People are always looking for something unique and safe to hang on our nice beige or white walls. Mirrors became the thing because they come in all sizes and price points and are safe for a non pro because they don't clash with anything and it does not take the commitment of a piece of art. What could be wrong with that? I am going to give you a new perspective when you are considering using a mirror in your decorating plan. I love to use mirrors in my projects! But I am aware of all the positive and negatives involved in the placement of reflective glass. For instance, a few months ago I was seated in a very trendy restaurant. The designer had used mirrors abundantly in the decor and it had done all the things mirrors are suppose to do...made the space feel larger and reflected the light fixtures t...
High Point Market April 2018 We all need inspiration in our creative lives and for me it is a week in High Point North Carolina Furniture Market every April. (They also have a Market in October but it never fits into my schedule as well.) The journey to High Point North Carolina is not for the faint of heart. There is no airport serving the city, so you must fly into one of 3 that are each at least an hour shuttle ride from your destination. And forget about staying in the city of High Point. Vendors and Furniture dealers with multiple stores, have standing arrangements with hotels and their version of the Air B&B. For decades, the residents of High Point get the heck out town when it is market time. They have standing arrangements to lease out their homes to companies with several attendees. I once joined one of my furniture reps and slept on the top bunk of a " princes room". Room was free but I did pay a "price". As a seasoned attendee, I now o...
Twenty years ago, this was a luxurious guest bath. Now it is time up date it to be shared by a teen brother and sister with a distaste for flowers. This room needed to be functional and stream line for the users and neither masculine or feminine. They both loved it. Job Done!
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