Friday, November 20, 2009

Color Trends

In neutrals we're seeing ivory, white and gray. There are lots of grays from light silvery tones to stone and concrete and on to dark shades of charcoal.

Accenting the various shades of grey are fuchsia, plum, sapphire, yellow and acid green.

Color


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Trends

Trends are about keeping what you love and giving it a current, fresh look.
Thanks to Maxwell Fabrics for sharing the latest trends in fabric and color.

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Scalamandre'

Scalamandre' has always been known for luxurious silk fabrics. Now they have re-energized classics.

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Posted by PicasaThese fabrics are edgy and modern. The patterns include lime green chinoiserie, zebra print linen and fuchsia paisley.
A sophisticated, exuberant mix with a great take on color.

Friday, November 6, 2009

Auntie Mame

An amazing example of set decoration and its ability to tell the story is the movie Auntie Mame.


Mame is such a great character. A true bohemian in spirit and lifestyle. She lived in a wonderful Sutton Place apartment in New York City.

As the whims of Mame's interest changed so did her apartment. She would redecorate it as often as she changed her wardrobe. For Mame, her surroundings had to reflect who she was.

Whether it was 20's flapper, 30's elegance, a fascination with India or the new technology of modern design Mame's apartment was done to enhance her latest passion.

The apartment always showcased her free spirit and love of life.