HGTV Home Partners With Bassett Furniture

05.15.2012

Since HGTV understands design trends , it didn’t surprise me to see a beautiful line up of furniture from the new HGTV Home / Bassett Furniture collaboration. The line was introduced a few weeks ago at Highpoint market and will be available in stores within the next few months. Don’t the girls look fantastic in their vibrant colors!?

Impressive numbers of HGTV:

  • Over 65 million tv viewers each month
  • Over 5 million website visitors each month
  • Top 10 brands on Pinterest
  • Over 2 million Facebook fans
  • HGTV magazine has over 500,000 subscribers
  • #1 Cable channel for upscale women (median household income of $63,000)

Their styling focus will blur the lines of modern & traditional and will comprise of two main categories: Fresh Classic and Fresh Modern.

Fresh Classic: Think paisley, scrolls, and medallions

Fresh Modern: Crisp with pops of color, but not overly modern

Meadowbrook Manor is an updated traditional collection featuring a harlequin patterned signature piece. (sorry for the not so great quality photos…it’s the best I could get of a projection screen!)

Classic Chic tells a 20th century modern story with a 1920′s vision. Wood furniture is accented with white paint as well as deco handcuff hardware.

And for their 2013 Trend Preview:

  • Community – “Craft” Inspiration, celebrating a mixture of pattern & color saturation
  • Modern Heritage – An architectural story, traditional pattern with oversized motifs, lots of gray & teal
  • Voyage – A rustic Indonesian journey with casual textures such as raphia, wovens, & bamboo
  • Overexposed – Alter ego of Modern Heritage, the answer to ‘no color’ color, whites, beiges, metallics
  • Graphic Control – Freedom of expression, bold color based with white

Here are a few showroom photos before my camera died:

Thank you Nancy Fire, Taniya Nayak, & Sara Peterson for a lovely presentation and to Kathy Wall & Cathy Lloyd from The Media Matters for the invitation and showroom tour! I look forward to seeing the new collection in stores!

 

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Barbara Barry

05.02.2012

“In design, as in life, nothing stands alone, not a chair, not a lamp, not a spoon. Each is part of a larger whole, and the interconnections must be taken into account at the earliest stages of the design process.”

-Barbara Barry

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Highpoint Market – Beauty Meets Function

04.26.2012

I know how Dorothy felt when she was clapping her red glittery heals! She probably couldn’t wait to get to Kansas because I’m sure her feet were killing her after all that walking. Dear Dorothy: if you’re reading this, I want to introduce you to the most amazing flats I’ve ever found! I’m telling you, it’s like you’re walking in tennis shoes!

I just got back from Highpoint Market in North Carolina. With over 10 million square feet of furniture, lighting & accessory showspace, you can see why comfort is a must! I found several new vendors, got to catch up with old friends, and met several new ones! But before I show you the rest of my beauty meets function finds, I have to thank my friend Traci Zeller for inviting me as her guest. She is an incredibly talented designer & blogger from Charlotte and the mother of twin boys!

Traci was selected as one of the 8 StyleSpotters for Highpoint market. She captured and uploaded 25 of her favorite market finds to Pinterest. PLEASE oh PLEASE, repin and like her boards on Pinterest! The winner of the most pins & likes gets to be a StyleSpotter again for next market, but most importantly, they get bragging rights! Click Traci’s Pinterest link HERE and see what she found.

As for my finds, I was certainly shocked to discover that these gorgous pillows from Elaine Smith were outdoor pillows! The fabric is from Sunbrella & the inserts are weatherproof, but if you prefer to use indoors, simply replace with a down filled insert.

My next find were these stylish & functional slipcovers from Chair Apron. You don’t have to worry about stains on your dining room chairs, and they are perfect if you want to do a little updating!

Join me next week for the rest of my million square feet tour!

 

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Leah Richardson

04.25.2012

“Emphasis…when we place a special importance or significance on something in the room, we create emphasis or a focal point.”

-Leah Richardson

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Windsor Smith

04.18.2012

“My taste is eclectic, and I’m attracted to many different things – but color comes first.”

-Windsor Smith

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Tuesday’s Tip: How To Bring Spring Into Your Home

04.17.2012

Are you tired of living in a cave? Do you feel like your environment is draining your energy? With a few changes, you can bring a fresh, spring feel into your home! I don’t know about you, but I feel like a turtle peeping out of its shell from the cold winter months. My clothing is even being inspired by all these wonderful colors blooming in stores. (I’m tired of all the black!) I’ll show you how a minor changes can make a major impact.

Color is a major factor that affects your mood. There is scientific evidence that certain colors can raise your heart rate and others can have a calming effect. Bringing in a fresh color pallet can be just the cure you need! Before you start making purchases, it’s important to define what your goals are for the space so you know which hues to incorporate.

Take note of the wood pieces you have. Are they dark and heavy? Change out dark furniture for metals or a mirrored finish to bounce light around the space. Adding an upholstered coffee table as I did below can also be an effective to bring in lighter pieces.

Accessories and artwork can be a game changer in your space. If you’re gun shy about color, try a few pillows, lamps or even a colorful flower arrangement. (Think 2 dozen yellow tulips in a vase…it doesn’t take much!) If you have dark walls, consider a predominately light background in your artwork…and go large!

What type of rugs do you have? If they are dark and your eye goes straight to them, look for a natural option like sisal or seagrass.

Do you see a major difference in the two rooms I created in Olioboard?

BEFORE: Fall Inspired

AFTER: Spring Inspired

Tip: Don’t forget to look in other rooms of your home. There may be accent pieces you can switch out.

How do materials or color affect your space? I’d love your feedback!

If you’re ready for a change, email us at: stacynaquin@cox.net or visit the website.

 

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