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The Great Gatsby: A Glorious Era in Furniture – Back Again!

May 10, 2013

Ah, the roaring 20’s. It was a time of prosperity, of indulgence, of “ritzy” living. This was the setting for “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald. It is not only a great novel, but a lifestyle inspiration. Today, the movie The Great Gatsby is released and it’s inspired a resurgence of interest in everything […]

Trend Report from the Spring 2013 High Point Furniture Market

May 2, 2013

We recently returned from North Carolina where we attended the High Point Furniture Market – the largest furnishings industry trade show in the world. It happens twice a year, with over 11 million square feet of furniture and accessories on display. We walked and saw so much – it was very inspiring. Here are some […]

The Accent is on Tables, Consoles and Chests!

April 9, 2013

2013 could well be called the Year of the Accent Table! Seriously, they are showing up everywhere and in a beautiful myriad of shapes, colours and materials – plain and simple, ornate, marble tops, painted with floral patterns or geometrics, antique, spindle legs, straight legs, Victorian, etc. Accent tables can be both decorative and functional. […]

Traditional Decor: Where Luxury Meets Livability

March 8, 2013

The word “traditional” is often equated with words like “dated” or “old fashioned” – however today’s traditional decor is anything but! Traditional decor is luxurious, refined and has a sense of history, yet it is still supremely comfortable and welcoming. In years gone by, traditional may have been just a little bit stuffy; today, it […]