10
Oct
It's week 2 & the nursery plans are well underway. Why do I feel like the clock is ticking 100 times faster than usual? Oh, right!!! We are down 2 weeks with just 4...
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26
May
Wow! What an amazing week! I had such a blast at Kravet’s Blogfest2012! I’m already ready for next year! I’m not sure how they’ll ever top all of the fun we had. In case...
15
May
Good morning design devotess! You’re in for a treat this morning. I’ve asked one of IBB’s designers, Brandy Scott, to blog for us & share some behind the scenes details from one of our...
03
Feb
Baby, it’s cold outside! Freezing is more like it. Much of the country is facing fierce winter storms. Many in Dallas & surrounding suburbs have been snowed in since Monday night & the kiddos...
01
Sep
The Greek Key is H-O-T in interiors! From fabrics to furnishings, I am definitely a huge fan of the classic design. One of my favorite furniture pieces is the Cypress cocktail table by Mariette...
24
Aug
Chinoiserie: a form of European decoration imitating techniques and motifs of the Orient; especially fashionable in the late 17th century and revived during the Regency, or as many say ~ a French term meaning...
20
Aug
For today’s post, I’ve asked my good friends & fabric experts over at Kravet to give us a lesson in what makes a fabric durable. Selecting the right fabrics & know where to place...
25
Jun
Today’s “Fancy Word Friday” is matelassé. Matelassé is a French word meaning quilted or padded. It’s a thick textile that appears to be padded, but actually has no padding within the fabric. It...
12
Jun
Having been in business for over 30 years now, IBB has designed quite a diverse range of projects for our clients. Today’s Sneak Peek Saturday is a look inside of a private jet we...
03
Jun
Who do you turn to when you need custom upholstery that not only looks hot, but is also comfy & cozy? On a project I recently completed for a client in California, I turned...
27
May
The kiddos will soon be out of school & begging to play in the pool all day everyday to beat the heat. If you’re looking for inspiration for your home’s color palette, why not...
21
Apr
Even if you’re not a huge fan of the Beatles, you probably instantly recognize the iconic group pictured on this fabric. It’s the photo from the back cover of their album Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely...
06
Apr
Last Friday on GMT, I gave viewers some helpful pointers on things to look for when shopping for upholstery. I have to give a big shout out to my Twitter friend Carl for suggesting...
27
Mar
Look what just came in to IBB for one of my clients! I’m a huge fan of adding small benches & ottomans to a room. They give you additional seating & can also be...
25
Mar
Dear Designer Detective,I often hear you refer to a welt cord when pointing out things on the furniture you showcase on Good Morning Texas. What exactly is a welt cord?~Tina D.McKinney, TXDear Tina,Great question! ...
15
Mar
Friday on Good Morning Texas I showcased a fun spring inspired little girl’s room & adjoining play area. The bright fun color palette was inspired by spring and has the type of design longevity...
13
Mar
Talk about being socially savvy & totally with it! Furniture manufacturer CR Laine has hit the height of uber (or should I say cyber?) creativity. As part of their new spring line of fabrics,...
12
Feb
Last week I featured my 4 tips to start your bedroom makeover on GMT. You can watch it here. I figured you may like to have a little additional eye candy to help inspire...
27
Jan
It’s time for a make-over! It’s a mini project for me. I’ve finally had it! My office at IBB is in major need of some TLC. You see, we’ve been at our current...
22
Jan
Greetings design lovers! It’s still winter time & there’s nothing better than a cozy environment during the cold winter months. Today on Good Morning Texas, I gave a few pointers to help you create...
06
Jan
I’ve been geting lots of e-mails about how to use the 2010 color of the year, turquoise, in your home. So, I thought I would post ideas as I run across them. I’ll be...
28
Dec
Shay,I watched a show on GMT (quite awhile ago now) where you showed a sofa upholstered in a “new” leather like material. I think you said that it would be very durable. Can you tell me...
15
Dec
Kravet, one of my very favorite “go to” fabric lines had a wonderful post today on their blog about selecting the right fabrics for upholstery. Even as a design professional, I found the knowledge...
22
Oct
So, remember when I was telling y’all that my favorite new color combination is turquoise & tangerine? Well, I’m just ecstatic to report that it was shown all over the fall furniture market in...
05
Oct
Dear Designer Detective,Need to find out what to do about window coverings in our family room. We don’t want to block or distract from any of wonderful view, but leaving them plain just doesn’t...
28
Sep
So, I happened upon this stunning new fabric by Lee Jofa the other day while pulling fabrics for a client…I instantly fell in love with all of the rich jewel tones and the gorgeous...
21
Sep
As I was walking through our showroom today, my eye was caught several times by this gorgeous apple green that’s so hot right now. It’s all over the design world. From fabrics to pillows...
17
Sep
The temperature is dropping & the kiddos are back in school. Before you know it, you’ll be sitting in front of your fireplace with a nice cup of hot cocoa. Fall is here! I...
03
Jul
In case you haven’t heard, Kravet carries a fabulous line of fabrics from famed interior designer, Candice Olson. You may recognize her from her hit HGTV show Divine Design.Candice is probably my favorite tv...
15
Apr
Schumacher has done it again! Style icon and fabulous fashion designer Trina Turk has crossed over into home furnishings. Could we be more excited? Wait… it gets better. Her collection of fabrics are all...
10
Feb
Have a design dilemma or topic you need help with? Need some fresh ideas, paint or fabric advice, or just want to be up to date on current design trends? Need an opinion on...
21
Jan
Yellow is so energizing & happy that I’m just bursting while writing this post. Doesn’t yellow make you happy just thinking about it? Think sunflowers, mimosas, baby chickies, a warm sunny day…Yellow can do...
16
Jan
We’re bringing sexy back! Curved sofas have been around for ages, but they’re rapidly growing more & more popular. Rounded or curved sofas are
14
Jan
Feast your eyes on this marvelous chair by Century. If you want to make a beautiful statement, here’s how you do it: Step 1)
23
Sep
Title: GMTLocation: WFAA Channel 8Link out: Click hereDescription: Tune into Good Morning Texas this Friday as we show how one family’s design wishes came true in this fabulous family room. Learn how we made...