

2015 World Market Trend Report
Mixing, rather than matching, is clearly the mission in 2015, whether it’s old and new furnishings, smooth and distressed finishes,...


PASTELS: World Market Trend Report
I recently blogged about the resurgance of an 80's trend, GOLD, returning as a current design element in fashion and interior design. ...


MCM / MOD STYLE: World Market Trend Report
For almost a decade the popularity of all things Mid-Century Modern (MCM) has been growing into what is now categorized as a top trend...


GOLD: World Market Trend Report
Regarding another current design trend. . .we haven't seen this much gilted "bling" since the 1980's. When we hit the final decade of...


DARK BLUE: World Market Trend Report
Blue has been forecast as being a big color for 2015 (an easy transition from the grey trend we have been experiencing). Even Honda has...


LAS VEGAS: World Market
This week my wife and I embarked to Las Vegas to attend the annual World Market for furniture/home decor/gifts (Jan. 18-22) along with...


MARSALA: Pairing Color Schemes
When I first saw Marsala as the Color of the Year for 2015, I immediately thought of it as being equally feminine and masculine in any...


Color Alert: MARSALA 2015 Color of the Year
Pantone has announced the color of 2015. A wine red tint is going to rule over fashion and interior design this coming year. Named after...