Blue by You

Bungalow 5

I am still recuperating from my quick trip to High Point Market.  It is a whirlwind of sights and sounds,  new introductions, up coming trends, parties, reconnecting with friends and colleagues.  It is a blur of the fabulous and inspiring.  I kept thinking, "Why has it taken me so long to attend?"  

While the color of the year, radiant orchid is still a story, I saw an awful lot of blue continuing to be introduced in everything:  accessories, furnishings, beautiful lacquers on case goods.  These were mainly in inky or indigo blues, but there were some peacock and turquoise thrown in for good measure.

Dransfield and Ross

Visual Comfort

Century

Mr. Brown

Worlds Away

Century

B. Pila

Vanguard

Bliss Home

While I did see much blue, don't count out the power of purple.  It is still a popular choice, especially going into Spring 2014.  Both happen to be versatile colors, mixing easily with other bold warm or cool colors.

Julian Chichester

CR Laine

Julian Chichester

Century

Would you consider mixing them together ??

Festoni 

Mr. Brown

Fresh, right?

Headed to Market

I am so excited to be heading to High Point Market.   Twice a year more than 75,000 people head to the biggest furnishing trade show.  With more than 11.5 million square feet of show space and 180 buildings, I am more than a little overwhelmed!

I am looking forward to new discoveries, meeting up with colleges and blogger friends.  Follow along as I tweet some favorite finds or check back as I will most certainly share what's new, what's next, great finds in design and maybe a party shot or two.  Insider secret ~ Designers work hard and play hard.   Follow friends as they share their market inspiration or check in with me  @cleskowitz on twitter or carrieleskowitz on instagram.

See with you on the other side. 

Design Morsel ~

In a new feature that I am doing; Design Morsel, I will highlight something I love that I am sourcing for a client or something particularly fabulous and noteworthy.  I'm nothing if not a sharer!

I discovered and wrote about Isabelle de Borchgrave when I saw her magnificent paper costume creations at Hillwood , Marjorie Merriweather's estate in Washington.  See the post here.  She has done many a licensed collection for tabletop, paper goods and textile companies; marrying her love of fashion and art.  Her newest passementerie collection for Fabricut has me swooning.  I love the Moorish feel and the vibrant colors.  I'd be hard pressed to pick a favorite but I am choosing one to trim chairs with for a beach house.

It's amazing what a little trim can do right?