Archives for 2022
Nature Inspired Upholstered Furniture and Furnishings
This post is all about the use of nature inspired upholstered furniture and furnishings. Natural motifs of floral elements, animals of all kinds, and textures can all be used to create environments that bring us closer to nature. Choosing upholstered pieces that have patterns and images are a great way to do that. As a […]
Michelle Ford Design- Designer Spotlight
Nature…Every Season Inspires Me Michelle Ford Photo Courtesy of Michelle Ford Design I’m really excited to bring you this first interview for our new Artist and Designer Spotlight Series. I have known Michelle Ford of Michelle Ford Design for many years, admire her work, and have even had the pleasure to work with her on […]
What Is Organic Clay Pottery And What Makes It Biophilic?
Organic Pottery is uniquely Biophilic. Biophilic Design, for those who do not know is the act of designing spaces and furnishing them with decor that satisfies our need to connect with nature. It has been shown to improve our health and wellness so it is worthwhile on so many levels. This can be achieved in […]
Happy Thanksgiving
Paisley: A Perennial Place in Design
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Thanksgiving Tabletop Decor: Runners, Flowers and Fruit
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and I have been surfing the net in search of a selective curated list of Tabletop Decor including runners, flowers, and fruit. The holidays are the best opportunity to dress your table gathering in all that nature has to offer. This post features those that I would want for […]
Best Guest Room Designs
As the holidays approach many of us will be hosting family visiting from other places. Guest rooms often become a catch all for everything that does not fit elsewhere. In anticipation of house guests this was very much on my mind this month. I had out of season clothes crowding the guest closet. Shoes stacked […]
Halloween Seasonal Decor That’s Chic Not Kitsch
Sometimes I find that Halloween seasonal decor is a little bit too Halloweeny. Kitschy decor can be fun and if that’s your thing that’s OK-no judging here- but this post might not be for you. If on the other hand you like seasonal Halloween decor that’s chic not kitsch read on. I love Halloween, don’t […]