And what makes it a classic? Why did I pick paisley for my logo? I've always loved it but it goes beyond that. I like how universal and versatile it is. It can be masculine: Or feminine: We sleep in it and on it: We wrap it around us: It's ancient: It's retro: It can cover your walls, your windows and your chairs, whether your taste is modern, … [Read more...]
New Year, New Color
A new year is almost upon us so that means it's time for Pantone to name their new color of the year. And for 2015 it is . . . Marsala! and my reaction is . . . I'm not lovin' it, to tell you the truth. Which may be a surprise to my friends who are familiar with my fondness for wine. Per Pantone Color Institute, "Much like the fortified wine that gives Marsala its name, this tasteful hue … [Read more...]
For the Love of Lamps
I have a little thing for lamps. Almost as bad as my thing for side tables, but at least lamps take up less space. The right lamp can totally elevate a room, just as the wrong one can look oddly out of place. So how do you choose the right one? What is the correct size? How do you pick a shade - should it be fabric or hardback? And what is hardback anyway? Then you have to know what the heck a … [Read more...]
