June 18, 2015

“Thank you, Dad”

Recently, I finished reading the book, “The Art Forger” by Barbara A. Shapiro, and the memories it stirred up have been both a surprise and a gift.  The story centers on the heist of millions of dollars of artwork, including an important Degas painting, from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum,  in Boston in March of 1990.

My father, who was an artist, took me to this fabulous museum when I was eight years old.  It is a gorgeous Italian-inspired villa with lush gardens and grand piazzas; it was the most beautiful place I had ever seen.  Little did I know that it would turn out to be an experience that influenced my future.  It inspired my yearning to travel and study abroad, and my life-long love of art and design.

April 30, 2015

New Market Finds

The High Point Market is the largest furnishings industry trade show in the world.  It spans over 11.5 MILLION square feet of space and brings more than 75,000 attendees.  While it’s nearly impossible to visit every showroom, we pack as much as we can into our stay.  Here’s just a glimpse into some of the new things that caught my eye!

April 23, 2015

Just A Little Bit Edgy

The most eye-catching designs at the International Furniture Market this spring were just a little bit edgy…

This linen showroom was really creative with the edgings on pillows and ottomans.