02
Jan
2K15 is here! New Year! New Look! Let’s get ready 2 tackle the design projects throughout your home in #2015!1. Update your space with a stunning lamp2. Use a fabulous piece of artwork to...
color
04
Jun
I love it when the magic of design comes together for a client and brings out a deep connection between their life & their home. Today, I’m offering you a sneak peek inside a...
02
May
Don’t be afraid of color! Have no fear, bring in the color for fresh and fun cheer!!You see vibrant colors and room combinations all the time and may find yourself saying, “Wow! This is...
14
Dec
We’ve made it easier than ever to shop for home accessories! You all loved shopping by color for accessories in our warehouse & now we’re color coding the showroom as well! Our back wall...
06
Dec
Pantone announced this morning that 2013’s color of the year will be Emerald. “A vivid, verdant green, enhances our sense of well-being further by inspiring insight, as well as promoting balance and harmony.” Sounds...
27
Oct
Happy Saturday design devotees! I’m super excited to share a sneak peek with you at my upcoming “Statement & Style” curation for Joss & Main. The sale will go live tomorrow 10/28 at 9:00...
13
Oct
We had a fabulous first day at the High Point Home Furnishings market. I was super excited to walk into several showrooms today & see one of our favorite color palettes featured – turquoise...
27
Apr
I am very happy to report that color was abundant at the Spring 2012 High Point Home Furnishings market. Lots of saturated color! If you follow our work, then you know we (at IBB)...
02
May
Hello my design devotees! I’m working from home on this dreary Monday Dallas morning. One of my little princesses is home sick. I’m sourcing for a couple of different projects I am working on...
10
Jan
We’re kicking off the new year with some bold color! Friday on Good Morning Texas, I unveiled the color of the year for 2011 and showed a few ways you could incorporate it into...
06
Jan
If you follow me on Twitter, then you probably already know that the 2011 color of the year is Honeysuckle. I announced it after receiving the press release from Pantone back in December. The...
16
Aug
Accessories are like jewelry for your home. Without them, your home will feel naked & as if something is missing. Check out a few of my favorite budget friendly accessories that I showcased on...
11
Aug
You may remember that last year’s color of the year was Mimosa, a warm sunny shade of yellow. At IBB, we love color. There’s nothing better than seeing neutrals come alive with beautiful pops...
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...
11
May
If you have yet to be informed, let me dazzle you with some exciting news… Wallpaper is back & with a vengeance I must say! I asked my good friend Shelly Rosenberg to give...
30
Mar
Almost every day I see an item or fabulous home furnishing that arrives at IBB & my mind starts rolling on where & how to use it. So, I’m creating a new section on...
23
Mar
I’ve got answers!!! I will be answering viewer questions on an upcoming GMT segment. Post your questions here on the Designer Detective blog now! If your question is used on the show, you’ll get...
20
Mar
Today’s Sneak Peek Saturday is from a super fun project I’m working on right now. We’re converting this vintage claw foot bathtub into a fun reading area for the family’s kiddos. The adjoining bedroom...
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,...
29
Jan
If you’re looking for that special something to liven up your decor, a fabulous chair or pair of chairs can easily do the trick! I recently highlighted my top 5 favorite chairs of the...
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...
11
Jan
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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...
08
Dec
I am giddy with excitement today! Pantone, the global authority on color, announced that 2010’s color of the year is… drum roll please… TURQUOISE! Can we say YIPPEE!!!??? As I told you previously, my...
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...
15
Oct
Dear Designer Detective,What are the latest color combinations for home decorating? What combinations do you view as timeless?~HollyDear Holly,What a great question! I love talking about color. My favorite new hot color combination right...
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...
28
Jul
O happy day!!! O happy day!!! Check this out! OMG, I am having a blast playing around with my latest iphone app. Paint selection just got a little easier thanks to Benjamin Moore. That...
12
Feb
Think Navy is an outdated color? Well, think again. Browse thru your local mall today & you will find the classic blue hue in
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...
09
Jan
I am in love, love, love with this look. I am SO into color & this definitely emanates color! As a matter of fact, this room consists of all of my favorite colors. All...
07
Jan
Expert color forecasters are saying that blue is here to stay. Take note. The mineral and ice blues that were oh-so-popular last year are getting cozy with some warmer deeper blue hues. So, you...
03
Dec
This just in!! Pantone, the global authority on color, announced today the 2009 color of the year ~ Mimosa. Get ready for some happiness!!! This
16
Oct
This week on Good Morning Texas…
How to use bold colors in your bedroom without losing any sleep! I’ll give you helpful pointers on
09
Oct
Today’s Design Dilemma: Using color to make your room say WOW!Take a monochromatic or neutral color palette from drab to fab! Add a few simple pops of color to create some drama like we...