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Fabulous Finds #52

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Interior Design Color Trend: Black and White

A big color trend that we are seeing in the interior design world is the combination of black and white.  Black and white was everywhere during Fall Fashion Week 2012, showcasing Spring 2013 fashion trends.  And you may remember my post on Christy's trip to Brizo's Fashion Week Event, Jason Wu's runway show for Spring 2013 consisted mainly of a black and white color scheme.

Jayme Thornton Photography

It's also popping up everywhere in industry magazines and at various interior design trade shows.  Black and white is a classic color scheme that will always stand the test of time.  It's always the trusted go-to look for fashion, and is beginning to be a staple go-to look for interior design.  You just cannot go wrong with black and white!

Black and white has been a backdrop for interior design for centuries, from the flooring at Versailles Grand Trianon...

Versailles The Grand Trianon

 to this modern bathroom designed by Christian May...

Christian May, photographer John Ellis California Home and Design

Black and white is popping up in the showrooms as well!

 House Beautiful Chair Chase 2013 theme was Old Hollywood Glamour, and what better way to describe that era than black and white!

Zoe Murphy Design via 

Kelly Wearstler

Tile at Filmore Clark in LA

Steven Gambrel

Zoe Murphy Design

Donghia showroom in L.A. has an entire area with black and white as the backdrop for soft purples and grays.

Beautiful pieced cocktail table in black glass and polished nickel at Donghia's L.A. showroom.

Interior Architect Remy Meijers via 

Designer Tobi Fairley, photographer Werner Straube, Traditional Home

Celerie Kemble via blog, photographer Hulya Kolabas

Some beautiful black and white wall papers from Thibaut.

Thibaut

Gabriel Woven, in Black by Thibaut

Tiles I'm thinking of using for one of my client's bathrooms...black and white so classic!

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Black doors with this gorgeous white stencil design!

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What do you think?  Are you a fan of black and white?  

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Houston, TX 77070

Fabulous Finds #51

Happy Good Friday friends!  I know you are all gearing up for the Easter holiday and mentally preparing for the dishes to be made for your Easter meal.  I hope everyone enjoys spending time with family and friends and has a wonderful Easter weekend!

But before you go, here are some great interior design Fabulous Finds!!

A beautiful clean transitional swivel chair, Delta Swivel Chair, by Jessica Charles.  Great button detail on chair back as well!

Jessica Charles

Add an unexpected twist with Rohl's Turn Faucet from the Jorger Collection.  The faucet design was inspired by the Infinity Tower in Dubai, and is perfect for a contemporary bath or home. 

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A fresh approach to this "baroque"-inspired mirror, Angelica, by Made Goods.  Beautiful mint green frame with gold embellished carving on the top and sides as an accent.

Made Goods

I love these pillows by Kravet, fabrics and trims from the Jonathan Adler Collection.  Aren't these perfect for spring and a great way to bring pops of color in your interiors!!

Kravet

The Small Arrow and Leaf Chandelier by Circa Lighting is clean, transitional approach to a traditional design.  Finish shown is in Antique Burnished Brass.

Circa Lighting

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Houston, TX 77070

Around the Table: Easter Inspiration

Sunday is Easter, and in my home it's a day of family spending time together and gathering around the table.  After all isn't that where most of our holidays take place, around the table?

An inviting table decorated with the season's best and holiday's decor is always a great way to add cheer in your home.  And what a better compliment to your home than having your family gather around the Easter table adorned with festive fresh spring flowers and fresh homemade dishes.

Enjoy these examples of beautifully decorated tables, and it's not too late to use these ideas for your home!

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Martha Stewart

These would be great decor on the table for Easter!

Terrain via Remodalista

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Eddie Ross via

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Houston, TX 77070

#HPMKT Twitter Chat & High Point April 2013 Sneak Peeks Part 1

Last week, we participated in the bi-annual High Point Market Twitter Chat hosted by the Decor Mentor team.  The Decor Mentor team picked 30 of their top picks out of the 300 options High Point Market News submitted.  The chat participants consisted of talented interior designers, design bloggers, and the furniture brands who submitted their images for the Decor Mentor team to select from.  It was a whirlwind of chat, an hour long and tweets going a mile a minute!  Also, #hpmkt become the number 1 trend on Twitter during and after this chat...amazing!!

I'm going to do a two-part post on the top 30 images the Decor Mentor team selected, and below is my first selection.  I hope you enjoy these sneak peeks for April High Point Market 2013!!

Devon Ottoman by Thibaut Fine Furniture

Eustis Lamp by Arteriors Home

Paula Deen River House Collection from Universal Furniture

Morris Chair by Bernhardt Furniture

Conrad Table by Worlds Away

Harper Large Pendant by Made Goods

San Marino Dining Table by Mr. Brown

Revenel Bookcase by Henredon in the Celerie Kemble Collection

Micah Chair by C.R. Laine

Jared Desk by World's Away

Barnsley Table by Bernhardt

Tulum Stackable Greystone Sliced Cylander Lamp by Lumitonic

The Lakeshore Cocktail Table by John Strauss Furniture

Avanti collection by Loloi Rugs

I look forward to sharing with you part 2 next week, and what I see at High Point Market!

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Houston, TX 77070