The Lotus Bar from Century Furniture is one of my favorite furniture pieces from one of my favorite companies. The design is bold and dramatic and the piece itself is commanding. At 54" wide and 74" tall, it makes a statement in any room. Although its...
It’s hard to believe that summer is rapidly coming to an end. Labor Day is just 2 weeks away, and as soon as you come in from the lake, the cabin and the pool, you will begin . . . perhaps reluctantly . . ....
Last week I shared with you 5 fantastic furniture finds from the High Point Furniture Market I attended a few weeks ago. Today I want to share with you 5 more great furniture pieces I ran across. I can’t wait to use them is some...
After coming back from 4 days at the Spring High Point Furniture market, I am finally having the time to look over the hundreds of photos I took and to reflect on all that I saw. I had intended to share with you my 5 favorite...
I made a whirlwind trip to High Point, NC last week to attend the International Furniture Market. Although I was barely there for 48 hours, I managed to cram in a lot of showroom visits and to check out what is coming down the pike...
The Brewster chair was introduced this spring at the High Point Furniture Market and for me; it was love at first site (and first sit!). I love the clean lines, the architectural element of the continuous chrome support and the supreme comfort of the style. ...
We’ve all heard the old saying: “Every room needs a touch of black”. Even as a teenager I remember a designer that my mother was working with making this statement. And through the years it continues to be a staple among designer’s essential principles. Now,...
When arranging furniture, make sure that a table surface is within an arm’s reach of each seat. This provides your guest – or you – a convenient place to sit a drink, place the remote or phone. Chairs and tables were meant to go together –...
As we enter March, my thoughts turn to green; not only because of upcoming Saint Patrick’s Day, but also that spring is just right around the corner. As a green-a-holic, one of my all-time favorite green things ever is malachite. This semi-precious stone has been used...
This versatile piece has been a staple of mine for many years. It has a wonderful ability to go everywhere and do anything. Available in 2 heights, it can act as extra seating in a family or living room, placing them in front of a fireplace, tucked...