BRASS IS BACK!!!!!
One trend for the Fall of 2013….Brass and Gold, coming around again!!
On my last visit to the New York Now Show and Barb’s visit to the Highpoint Furniture Market, it was apparent brass and gold are making a comeback. Brass and gold give warmth to a room and a gleam of class and elegance. … Continue reading
Get Cozy with a Throw for Fall
The warm secure feeling of being wrapped in a blanket is like no other. We are wrapped up in a blanket when we come into this world and to this day when I wrap myself in my favorite throw I feel warm, calm and secure. Even living in Florida a throw is essential, especially if your home is… Continue reading
INSPIRATION FROM ABROAD
You can find inspiration anywhere. I recently returned from a trip to London and Ireland and was taken in by all the beauty and fun use of color at every turn. From man made to the countryside it all made me smile…
This bright bird was recently placed as a temporary art installation in Trafalgar Square by a… Continue reading
Sarah Richardson has arrived at Tassels!!!!!!
Sarah Richardson
Photo courtesy of Sarah Richardson
OK, well maybe not physically, but samples of her new line of fabric for Kravet have arrived!
For those of you not familiar with Sarah – GET READY!!! Sarah is an award winning designer and TV personality. I have been, along with fans all over the world, watching her four… Continue reading
FALL INTO FALL – 5 DECORATING IDEAS TO WELCOME THE CHANGE IN SEASON
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Growing up in Michigan the fall is synonymous with leaves, piles and piles of leaves, bright beautiful colors, and the change to cooler temperatures. Sweaters and coats come out, and bathing suits and shorts are packed away.
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It is sooooo different here in Florida!! While the weather MAY get dryer and a little… Continue reading
WHERE DO YOU FIND YOUR INSPIRATION??
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We all need an inspiration piece to start a room design. It could be a piece of fabric, painting, rug, or a picture from a magazine. Maybe it’s an image captured while travelling. Our options are ENDLESS!!! One of my favorite rooms of all time,… Continue reading
Best fabric for upholstery
I have always wanted a cream color sofa in my family room, but……..a light color is not the most practical for a family of five and two dogs. It’s not so much the family, but the dogs. It doesn’t matter if I pile pillows on the cushions, or stand the bottom cushions upright, the dogs ALWAYS find a way… Continue reading
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New Thibaut Resort collection!!!!
Many of you know that I am a bit of a “fabric-holic”! My favorite part of doing what I do is “the hunt” – finding just the right fabrics for my customers. I love to search high and low through the endless sample books here at the store and also through my professional resources on… Continue reading
"What do I do with my sliding glass doors?"
I have been asked on countless occasions by customers, “What do I do with my sliding glass doors for privacy?” In Florida, and same goes for other warm weather states, nine out of ten homes have sliding glass doors. In a lot of homes they open up to a pool area, or an outdoor living space, and the… Continue reading