HighPoint Market 2014 Trends …

Good Morning!  After a week at HighPoint Market, I have to tell you my head is exploding with ideas, images, new information, sheer design delight … I am breaking down my thoughts and photos so that I can truly digest it all and use the information to make my business better, to make my clients even happier and to really just let my creativity flow.

So as I break it down … I will share my notes with you!

Last week I shared a few clips on my Friday Snip-Its about HighPoint Market.

First and Foremost to me …

Details. Texture.  Layering.

It is Everywhere and it is coming on STRONG!

These photos represent a big departure from the 

neutral zone!

Pillow Details from ES.

I cannot remember the showroom with this sofa … it was just a prop to hold some more pillows!  Nothing was left "untouched".

Even The Doors Went Glam at Wesley Hall … 

Velvet. NailHeads. Greek Key.

Yep.  Pretty much had it all!

Chair Details were the norm … these beauties are from  CRLaine.

And then to the Divine Detail of them all … Alexa Hampton's Sofa at Hickory Chair.

Red Buttons on a Black and White Tweed.  I could Die.

I will share more inspiration and forecasting for the next round of design coming at us … but the details were abundant and it seems the world just might be ready to take a break from the all things neutral and add a POP into their homes.  Quite frankly, I am a fan … but even if you are still embracing the neutral zone … make certain to give your room texture and depth.  That will keep it fresh and current.

Happy Monday … I can help you add a little punch in your rooms if you are willing!

Making the World More Beautiful.  One Room at a Time.

xo,

kim

Friday Snip - Its … HPMKT 2014!

1.  My new friend Kelly and I won these beautiful stone bracelets from CRLaine!

2.  Even Alexa can dig a little DIY.  Loved this!

3.  Antlers go Glam!

4.  More Alexa Goodness.  Details Abound.

5.  C2 Paints Custom Colors by Barry Dixon. You are going to be able to buy them here this summer!

6. HGTV using IG to get us all on snapping photos! 

7.  Cookies mimicking these from Traci Zeller and CRLaine.

8.  Yeah, I didn't post this week.  

Next week will be Double Good!

9.  Yellow Leather and Turquoise.  Perfection.

I spent the last 5 days at HighPoint Market 2014.

I was a First timer and will be back again next year!

Thanks to all those who made the Show so successful and for bringing so much creativity to the Design World!

Making the World More Beautiful.  One Room at a Time.

xo,

kim

Friday Snip - It's ... Details to Follow!

1.  Texture is becoming a more and more important detail to me.

2.  Celebration Sushi night ... check in with me on Monday and I'll share the details!!

3.  Hardware detail.

4.  Persian rug ottoman.  I like this detail.

5.  Lamps coming into a client's home.  A detail that can't be overlooked.

6.  Beautiful Fall Day in Boston.  Iron Detail.

7.  Carved Furniture.  Without this detail this piece wouldn't be worth a look!

8.  Traditional Ethan Allen is bringing in the Fun Detail ... finally!

9.  Hand Painted Persian Box.  Color and Movement Detail.

I have been very focused on these details this week. 

Are you noticing the details?  Kind of like smelling the Roses.

Notice them this weekend!!

Making the World More Beautiful.  One Room at a Time.

xo,

kim

Schumacher and Mary McDonald ...

I love watching the video clips of Designers sharing what they vision.  

Mary McDonald's new Line for Schumacher Doesn't disappoint!

Notice the all the places she finds inspiration. 

My kind of Girl who gets inspiration from CAKE!

Tangerine ... Why Yes!!

She Rocks a Mood Board!

It's all in the Details!! 

All Images via Schumacher.

Not just in Design.  In Life.  It's the Little Things That Count ... And Set you Apart!

Don't skimp on the Details!! 

Have a GLORIOUS weekend!

xo,

kim

Monday Morning Push!

Happy Monday and Thanks for hanging in with me!   ... the past few days have been kind of a whirlwind with family and Easter and wrapping up a couple of projects ... trying to get the finishing touches on.  

I have been a horrible blog friend and haven't checked in on my favorites ... I am going to be busy catching up this week ... I know I have missed alot of creativity going on!

The Monday Morning Push is to wrap up a few projects.

So today, I am shopping to finish up an office space ... I showed you the Raw Space here.  

This week the office Goes To Work!

Details like this ... 

Spray Paint Is Coming out for some vase and dog transformation!

Texture and height for Bookshelves.

More Color and Punch.

This space wraps up today ... and I will bring you the full Before and After later this week!!

Then back at the home front.  Remember this?  Yep, my inspiration fabric and tile for my powder room.

I think this was over a year ago as well.  So it has changed!

I will always love this Quadrille pattern, and tried to order it in wallpaper.  Then I decided on Shrimp!

It is available, but only on a special order ... which costs more.  And when you order a special RUN, you have to have a minimum number of rolls.  I can justify alot of things.  But I just couldn't justify the cost involved for this little room.

So ... Plumber came, Toilet and sink are OUT for prepping walls and new floor!

Remnants of the past hiding behind the toilet!  I'll keep the new wallpaper a surprise (being hung on Tuesday!!).

Statuary White Marble Floor with Platinum Grout.  I am loving it.  I pass by and peek in.  Then have to run upstairs to actually use a bathroom. 

Because, here is my Toilet!!

In the Family Room, in front of the fireplace and showing you my lanterns with Christmas balls still inside.  I just thought they were still adding a little sparkle.  I will remove them when the toilet goes!

I hope you had a wonderful Easter ... and if you don't celebrate I hope you enjoyed the Sunshine and birth of Springtime.  We head to the "Pond" in town every Easter for a Sunrise Service.  It is early ... but such a treat ...

Here's to tying up loose ends this week!  I feel pretty energized and ready to go as the weekend was full of Sunshine and Family celebration!

xo,

kim