05
Feb
Happy Tuesday design devotees! I’m letting IBB Designer, Kevin Wild take over the blog today. He’s offering up some easy tips to kicking off your design projects in 2013. Take it away Kevin…Anyone who...
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03
May
Well my friends, the fun is almost over. I’ve had such a blast pinning all of my fabulous finds for the Style Spotter contest
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)...
10
May
Many people have a favorite spot to sit in on their sofa. Over time, you will notice that one side, or that certain “spot” will look smooshed and flattened out. Rotate your sofa cushions...
28
Apr
Dear Designer Detective,
HELP! Our family spends most of our time congregating around the island in the kitchen & we never seem to have a
13
Sep
I am just wild about hand painted finishes on furniture. It’s such a sassy way to liven up a piece to bring color & life into a room. Hickory Chair will allow you to...
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...
31
Aug
Finial: an ornament at the top of a piece of furniture, lamp, spire or gable, or used as decoration at the ends of drapery rodsCan you say fabulous???!!! Hand blown glass drapery rod finials...
23
Jul
If you’re around a professional designer for any period of time, chances are you will probably hear them use the term “case goods”. This industry term refers to home furnishings that are made primarily...
15
Jun
Have you ever looked at an amazing piece of furniture & wondered to yourself “How did they make that?”. We all drool over & daydream about where to put the gorgeous pieces we find...
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...
22
Apr
We’ve just returned from our buying trip to High Point, North Carolina and I’m happy to report that several furniture manufacturers & designers are really in tune to today’s needs & how people are...
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...
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...
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...
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...
09
Nov
Fun with neutrals.Who says a neutral color palette has to be boring? This birthday wish is for all of those scared to commit to color. I wish for you to take a few risks...
09
Nov
A beautiful bedside table.A bedside table can help make or break a bedroom. I often like to mix & match. However, when you find something really fabulous, I say go for two! Take these fabulous options...
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...
21
Oct
Yesterday I had the great pleasure of getting a VIP tour of Hickory Chair during their blogger breakfast. One of the highlights was getting to hear Alexa Hampton discuss her designer collection of furnishings...
13
Oct
Well, instant gratification when it comes to custom upholstery that is…This is really great news my fellow design lovers! One of my fav furniture makers, Hickory Chair, has developed a plan to get you...
26
Jan
Looking for a fabulous finish to a stylish sofa or a great pair of chairs? Read on to get the perfect ending…SquareNeoclassical End table by Hickory ChairRoundround lamp table by Hickory ChairGold & MetalSquare...
19
Jan
No, it’s not 5:00 and time for cocktail hour. Sigh. However, when it is… you better have this to set your drink on! This beautifully finished round cocktail table by Hickory Chair is where...
22
Oct
Today’s Design Dilemma:Dear Shay,I need to create a home office, but I don’t have an actual room to use. We just need a place to pay bills & place a laptop. How can I...
21
Oct
I love this table! This fantastic end table by Hickory Chair offers not only gorgeous style, but also superb functionality. It’s actually a French bar cart. The two tiered design features a top tray...
17
Oct
These are a must-have for your home! Functional, movable & so super stylish. They can go just about anywhere in your home. Place them