Furniture

Dallas Market

This past Friday, the design studio I work for took all of the designers, assistant designers, and support staff to the Total Home & Gift Market in Dallas.  I was totally pumped because this was my first trip to a residential market (I’ve been to NeoCon in Chicago), and my first time to the Dallas Market Center.

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We flew up for the day, so we had a lot of ground to cover in 11 hours.  I’m talking 15 floors.

But we made a list of all the must stop shops… and hit up a few of the clothing and jewelry floors as well.

My pictures might be somewhat random, but here are some of the really cool things I saw:

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A spin on the classic cafe chair, available in a plethora of funky colors.

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I love anything made from nature.  A great (& sustainable!) choice for an accent table.

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Another obsession: anything Moroccan inspired. LOVE!!!

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Great bedding concepts and fabrics.

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Umm yes please.  You don’t have to ask me twice!  By the way, I was totally a fan of all the free food and drink being thrown at me all day.

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Crazy about the red interior of this cabinet!

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These wire pendents were awesome.

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Great line of throws – fun patterns and so unbelievably softttttt.

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Lovely linen striped drapes.

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But it wasn’t all glamorous.  Like these stuffed REAL raccoons (think taxidermy on crack). I guess someone felt the need to have them go on a canoe expedition?? WHO DOES THAT???

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One of my favorite things about interior design is the unexpected.  Red bottle cap mirror or console could totally blow minds in the right space.

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Beautiful accessories.

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More accessories, supercharged this time!

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This was such a great display wall idea:  fabric covered panels put together in a quilted pattern.

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Great option for plastic tableware.  Fun prints at a great price.

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Well I think this is all enough for now! I’m sure your brain is on information overload, so tomorrow I will post pictures from my favorite showroom of the trip and the great cheap jewelry I bought.  XOXO.

color story: winter white

White is pretty much my all time favorite color.   It’s fresh.  Classic. Refreshing.

 The myth that white is just for summer or the beach has officially been busted!!  As we cross our fingers today for Punxsutawney Phil not to see his shadow, why not look at the beautiful white that can be found during this time of year?  Here’s some pictures to inspire you!

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Maybe it’s because it’s been almost 4 years since I lived in the snowy tundra, but images like this just make me happy.  So pretty to look at (but I sure don’t miss shoveling it!).

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Aww these guys are so cute!

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White nails!

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White flowers in a white vase makes me MELT.

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Love this old barn!!

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White done right.

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(All images via Pinterest – if you’re not already on that site you are crazy )

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Looking for a way to rock that white but can’t wait until spring?  Don’t worry – here’s the hookup:

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a) Bombay Fog Pillow by CB2- On sale now for $24.95!

b) Braided Cardigan by Kenneth Cole – only $31.99 when you add it to your cart.

c) Madison Leather Abigail Shoulder Bag by Coach

d) Alpine Snow nailpolish by OPI

e) White Ceramic Cylinder Vases (found at my old workplace, Pizitz Home & Cottage!)

f) Contented Sweater Skirt by Anthropologie – was $118, now $59.95!

And the Pantone 2012 Color of the Year is…

Tangerine Tango!

Pantone describes the color on their website as  “a spirited reddish orange” that “continues to provide the energy boost we need to recharge and move forward”.  Perfect for 2012? I think so.

It’s vivacious and fun, but also bold and modern.  For me, it also has a retro vibe to it.

Yeahhhh, that’s where I’ve seen it before!

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Here’s some ways to incorporate this year’s hue into your home and wardrobe:

Even though it’s a bold color, it’s still easy to pull off.  My tip: a little goes a long way!  Use it as an accent pillow or as an accessory to an outfit.

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a) Lamp by Jonathan Adler

b) Tobi Wing Chair by Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams

c) Pillow by Safavieh

d) Tank by Anthropologie

e) Dress by Deja Vu

f) Pumps by Charlotte Russe

g) Candle by Kobo

h) Flats by Anthropologie

i) Mug by Jonathan Adler

j) Oblong Scarf by Target

k) Chain Pillow by Hable Construction

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Colors that make up the rest of Pantone’s Spring Color Board are:

My favorites are Margarita, Cockatoo, and Driftwood.  How about you??