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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04276018897812515763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662135918781613306.post-50239596980830681902016-02-06T12:08:00.000-08:002016-02-06T12:18:48.538-08:00My Favorite Rugs - Feizy Rugs<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I am in Love with Feizy Rugs! </span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Valentines Day is just around the corner and I am getting in the mood. Here are just a few of the rugs that I am in love with from Feizy Rugs. It is so hard to pick favorites because I have so many. Feizy has such a large selection of rugs for every price point, style, color, and function that you are sure to find what you are looking for. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The rich vermilion hues of the fantastic Villi, reptile skin patterned rug are sublime and I love the color and the sheen of this design that make it seem to glow with richness. This rug is guaranteed to put some serious romance into any room. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> <b> <a href="http://www.feizy.com/shop/gustavia-in-tangerine/" target="_blank"> GUSTAVIA</a></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">What's not to love about this fine feathered floor piece? It is a great example of the ability of the design team at Feizy to translate emerging trends into well designed rugs that will bring your rooms up to date in style. I adore the colors and the feather pattern as well as the distressed texture that adds depth and dimension to the design. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> <b> <a href="http://www.feizy.com/shop/brixton-in-atlantic/" target="_blank">BRIXTON</a></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Brixton rug is a great interpretation of the trend towards natural materials translated into pattern. It has such a great organic flow and such subtle elegance but at the same time it packs a big punch of color and texture for any room. The jewel tones of the blues are right on trend and appeal to my love of color. This organic pattern could work equally well in a very modern or transitional space. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> <b> <a href="http://www.feizy.com/vivendi-collection/" target="_blank"> VIVENDI</a></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Vivendi is one of many rugs designed by Tracy Porter, Poetic Wanderlust for Feizy. I have been a fan of Tracy's design for years from her painted furniture to her tabletop designs and of course her rugs. She has such a unique design aesthetic that adds a dose of sophistication together with a big helping of Bohemia and mixes it up to create fantastic patterns that always sport a great palette that can mix into a multitude of spaces. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b> <a href="http://www.feizy.com/shop/lorrain-in-noir/" target="_blank"> LORRAIN</a></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love a good graphic pattern but I also love texture and patina so this rug hits it out of the park. Lorrain has strong bold graphics with a lovely fading patina that soften the hard corners of the trellis motif. I love the light play that goes on in this design and how the two worlds of graphics and texture mix together so seamlessly. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Estelle brings to mind Gustav Klimt's "Woman in Gold" with it's decidedly Art Deco tone. The natural hues and textures also remind me of stone and sand mixed together in the beautiful way that only mother nature can achieve. I also love the color gradation in this design. Depending on how you place this rug in your space it will look completely different from one end than from the other. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am so excited and honored to be designing rugs for Feizy as part of their <i><b>Haute Trends Collection</b></i> and I can't wait until I can post my designs here for you to see. Until then have a Happy Valentines Day and spread some rug love!</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04276018897812515763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662135918781613306.post-51477921028165794612014-11-20T19:05:00.001-08:002014-11-20T19:05:00.195-08:00Quick & Easy Thanksgiving Table Setting Ideas<p> </p> <p>With only a week until the big day we thought you could use some quick & easy Thanksgiving table setting ideas.  Exercise your creativity and use the resources you have on hand to put some of these lovely ideas into action to create a beautiful table for your family.</p> <p>First up is the star of the event your table centerpiece.</p> <p><a href="http://softdesignlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/357675efb9ed4dc424ef28d5d45fe264.jpg"><img alt="357675efb9ed4dc424ef28d5d45fe264" src="http://softdesignlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/357675efb9ed4dc424ef28d5d45fe264.jpg" width="683" height="1024" /></a></p> <p>We love these bare tree branches because they are dramatic yet you can still see the person on the other side of the 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studded with cloves.  Just think of the creative designs you can quickly carve into your citrus and there is the added plus of that great smell.</p> <p><a href="http://softdesignlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/thanksgiving-centerpieces85-620x310.jpg"><img alt="thanksgiving-centerpieces85-620x310" src="http://softdesignlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/thanksgiving-centerpieces85-620x310.jpg" width="732" height="366" /></a></p> <p>Raw wood rules supreme this year with these simple log cuts arranged in a tiered display topped with mason jar candles.</p> <p><a href="http://softdesignlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/ff6c2f032f7fd29838f6438c496d6a37.jpg"><img alt="ff6c2f032f7fd29838f6438c496d6a37" src="http://softdesignlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/ff6c2f032f7fd29838f6438c496d6a37.jpg" width="630" height="788" /></a></p> <p>Place Cards set the mood for a more formal affair and give your guests a sense of belonging.  There are many easy ideas that you can throw together to make them all feel at home.</p> <p><a href="http://softdesignlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/4adc6d232205.jpg"><img alt="4adc6d232205" src="http://softdesignlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/4adc6d232205.jpg" width="566" height="367" /></a></p> <p>Small log cuts with a groove sawn into the top make cute place card holders.</p> <p><a href="http://softdesignlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/7ce7df3b32356db64ed339148114927d.jpg"><img alt="7ce7df3b32356db64ed339148114927d" src="http://softdesignlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/7ce7df3b32356db64ed339148114927d.jpg" width="440" height="645" /></a></p> <p>Larger log cuts can serve as dramatic chargers.</p> <p><a href="http://softdesignlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/cc8e26d76ef6eaf9a44vv.jpg"><img alt="cc8e26d76ef6eaf9a44vv" src="http://softdesignlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/cc8e26d76ef6eaf9a44vv.jpg" width="441" height="518" /></a></p> <p>The lowly walnut can serve as a quick name holder in a pinch.  Spray them with metallic paint or glitter to dress them up.</p> <p><a href="http://softdesignlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/27c5a8b99d7bdbd0dce99e4057ec5715.jpg"><img alt="27c5a8b99d7bdbd0dce99e4057ec5715" src="http://softdesignlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/27c5a8b99d7bdbd0dce99e4057ec5715.jpg" width="441" height="469" /></a></p> <p>Put those Fall leaves to good use as place setters.</p> <p>Candles light the room and add warmth and a sense of calm to your table as well.  Avoid scented candles that will clash with the wonderful aromas of your dinner.</p> <p><a href="http://softdesignlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/15e4d93e7e4eb6071503e2d0f584d31b.jpg"><img alt="15e4d93e7e4eb6071503e2d0f584d31b" src="http://softdesignlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/15e4d93e7e4eb6071503e2d0f584d31b.jpg" width="450" height="600" /></a></p> <p>Jute string secures these mini pilgrim corn cobs around a simple glass votive.  Add a strip of sticky tape around the jar to be sure everything stays in place,</p> <p><a href="http://softdesignlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/63d982f956c2a7622046af77be21992b.jpg"><img alt="63d982f956c2a7622046af77be21992b" src="http://softdesignlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/63d982f956c2a7622046af77be21992b.jpg" width="342" height="512" /></a></p> <p>Burlap ribbon has a million and one uses at  this time of year.</p> <p><a href="http://softdesignlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/1513a6243b3cca2a78386890b7c0dbed.jpg"><img alt="1513a6243b3cca2a78386890b7c0dbed" src="http://softdesignlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/1513a6243b3cca2a78386890b7c0dbed.jpg" width="413" height="413" /></a></p> <p>More pilgrim corn around a large candle</p> <p><a href="http://softdesignlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/a90e70a7e24435d06d7be21985d66214.jpg"><img alt="a90e70a7e24435d06d7be21985d66214" src="http://softdesignlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/a90e70a7e24435d06d7be21985d66214.jpg" width="464" height="633" /></a></p> <p>Fresh vegetables are a nice addition to any table.</p> <p><a href="http://softdesignlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/aa51a6f87b298616c4b32885d4ec4fec.jpg"><img alt="aa51a6f87b298616c4b32885d4ec4fec" src="http://softdesignlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/aa51a6f87b298616c4b32885d4ec4fec.jpg" width="425" height="526" /></a></p> <p>Fruit illuminated in water is both beautiful and aromatic.</p> <p><a href="http://softdesignlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/c70a012c85ecbc950bde535ea236699f.jpg"><img alt="c70a012c85ecbc950bde535ea236699f" src="http://softdesignlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/c70a012c85ecbc950bde535ea236699f.jpg" width="349" height="347" /></a></p> <p>Hollow out small pumpkins and gourds for votives at each place setting or as a grouping in the center of the table.</p> <p><a href="http://softdesignlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/butterfly-leaf-dining-room-table-thanksgiving-centerpieces-with-candles-modern-interior-27.jpg"><img alt="butterfly-leaf-dining-room-table-thanksgiving-centerpieces-with-candles-modern-interior-27" src="http://softdesignlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/butterfly-leaf-dining-room-table-thanksgiving-centerpieces-with-candles-modern-interior-27.jpg" width="534" height="534" /></a></p> <p>Use those leftover apples that Grandma didn't put into the pie to hold some tapers.  If you don't have fancy candle spikes just bore a hole in the center of each apple for the candle.</p> <p><a href="http://softdesignlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/cc8e26d76vf.jpg"><img alt="cc8e26d76vf" src="http://softdesignlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/cc8e26d76vf.jpg" width="344" height="427" /></a></p> <p>Small twigs can be hot glues to the side of small votives for a rustic charm.</p> <p>Table Runners are an easy way to dress your table .  Here are a few fun ideas for DIY projects.</p> <p><a href="http://softdesignlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/thanksgiving-table-decvft.jpg"><img alt="thanksgiving-table-decvft" src="http://softdesignlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/thanksgiving-table-decvft.jpg" width="470" height="634" /></a></p> <p>Fall leaves are great if you've got them.</p> <p><a href="http://softdesignlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Thanksgiving-Table-Settings-1.jpg"><img alt="Thanksgiving-Table-Settings-1" src="http://softdesignlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Thanksgiving-Table-Settings-1.jpg" width="536" height="805" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://softdesignlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/thanksgiving-runner-complete1.jpg"><img alt="thanksgiving-runner-complete" src="http://softdesignlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/thanksgiving-runner-complete1.jpg" width="572" height="381" /></a></p> <p>If you are like me and live in an area where the leaves don't turn then improvise with stencils or stamps.</p> <p><a href="http://softdesignlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/il_570xN.368341390_tntb.jpg"><img alt="il_570xN.368341390_tntb" src="http://softdesignlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/il_570xN.368341390_tntb.jpg" width="540" height="810" /></a></p> <p>Burlap by the yard makes a great runner.  I love the way they tied the end here.</p> <p><a href="http://softdesignlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/table-runner-diy.jpg"><img alt="table-runner-diy" src="http://softdesignlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/table-runner-diy.jpg" width="545" height="531" /></a></p> <p>Upholstery strapping can be woven into runners or individual place mats.</p> <p><a href="http://softdesignlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/ma-runner3-lg.jpg"><img alt="ma-runner3-lg" src="http://softdesignlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/ma-runner3-lg.jpg" width="517" height="346" /></a></p> <p>Put that left over trim or ribbon to use to embellish your runners, place mats, or napkins.</p> <p><a href="http://softdesignlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/MA-Runner1_thumb2.jpg"><img alt="MA-Runner1_thumb[2]" src="http://softdesignlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/MA-Runner1_thumb2.jpg" width="560" height="376" /></a></p> <p>The bottom line is that we are all very busy and sometimes the holidays can sneak up on us but with a little imagination you can put together a lovely table for your family.  Just don't take it too seriously and have fun with it.  At the end of the day it's really about giving thanks and enjoying  our family and friends and no one will remember if your table was set perfectly.</p> <p>Wishing you and yours a fantastic Thanksgiving!</p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04276018897812515763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662135918781613306.post-34445059263306208112014-09-30T10:12:00.002-07:002014-09-30T10:12:37.893-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've been hard at work creating new patterns and products for a reboot of The Jackie Von Tobel Collection for Spring 2015. We will have a whole new website and a new line up of gorgeous fabrics for you to go crazy with! <br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04276018897812515763noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662135918781613306.post-88884307850786703352014-09-21T17:43:00.001-07:002014-09-21T17:43:17.095-07:00DESIGN EXPERT STATUS ~ Who Really Qualifies?<p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-JWsJ3bjH74w/VB9wkOd4I2I/AAAAAAAAHFk/ZOixRMZ8A0Q/s1600-h/Words%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="Words" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Words" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-CYnNsSggp-4/VB9wkvHbHUI/AAAAAAAAHFs/6aOgZcsdECw/Words_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="444" height="411" /></a></p> <p><font size="2">Over the past couple of years as we have worked hard to redefine the design industry and carve out new niches and business models  an alarming trend has emerged.  Individuals of questionable levels of design education, experience, training, and practice are claiming <strong><em>EXPERT</em></strong> status in an attempt to differentiate themselves from the pack. </font></p> <blockquote> <p align="left"><font size="2">Claims are wide ranging and are worded to place the person behind them at the very top of an ever growing pile of competitors.  </font></p> <p> </p> <p align="center"><font size="3"><strong><em>“THE LEADING EXPERT”</em></strong> </font></p> <p align="center"><strong><em><font size="3">“AMERICAS #1 AUTHORITY”</font></em></strong></p> <p align="center"><strong><em><font size="3">“THE RECOGNIZED LEADER”</font></em></strong></p> <p align="center"><strong><em><font size="3">“THE CERTIFIED EXPERT”</font></em></strong></p> <p align="center"><strong><em><font size="3">“THE TOP SPECAILIST”</font></em></strong></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="left"><font size="3"><font size="2">The problem with these claims the use of one little world – <strong><em>THE</em></strong> .   These individuals are not just claiming that they are experts in a segment of design or design in general, they are claiming that they are <strong>THE</strong> TOP EXPERT, <strong>THE</strong> KING OF THE MOUNTAIN, <strong>THE </strong>BE ALL AND END ALL OF KNOWLEDGDE AND EXPERTISE.</font> </font></p> </blockquote> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-sFwDbyVAUMw/VB9wlJ-rAOI/AAAAAAAAHFw/D6Vk0MHfElw/s1600-h/how-to-be-an-expert1%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="how-to-be-an-expert1" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="how-to-be-an-expert1" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-6iAMvLgiFHw/VB9wlj--4KI/AAAAAAAAHF8/QzxZ-lo92bo/how-to-be-an-expert1_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="453" height="291" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p>The definition of <strong>EXPERT</strong> is:  A person who has special skill or advanced knowledge in some particular field.</p> <p>The definition of <strong>THE TOP EXPERT is:  </strong>A single person who has more special skills and advanced knowledge than anyone else in a particular field. </p> <p>While there are many levels of expertise in any given subject there can only be one top spot.  The problem that I have with using this verbiage to describe your individual skill level is that there is no way for anyone to vet your skill level and it is easy for anyone to make a similar claim. </p> <p>In his book <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Outliers-Story-Success-Malcolm-Gladwell/dp/0316017930">The Outliers</a>, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Outliers-Story-Success-Malcolm-Gladwell/dp/0316017930">Malcom Gladwell</a> illustrates that exceedingly successful people who become top leaders in their fields have spent on average, approximately 10,000 hours of totally immersive study and practice, over at least 10 years honing their skills and perfecting their craft. </p> <p>At the very least I think we can all agree that <strong>it takes many years of  education, study and practice to become proficient enough at anything to become and expert at it. </strong> Attending one lecture or online course, or reading a pamphlet on a subject is simply not enough to certify a person with expert status.  </p> <p>Today it is very easy for anyone to find information on any subject online and reword it as their own hard earned knowledge and many people seem to be taking this shortcut to set themselves up as the go to source for a particular niche.  The problem with this scenario is that without doing the hard work themselves they are merely putting out borrowed information that they don’t truly understand and calling it expert advice at the same time.  </p> <p>I have seen some really unbelievable example's of this online lately from misleading blog posts to  lectures full of inaccurate information at trade shows and industry events, to <strong>“advice from the EXPERTS columns”</strong> in leading shelter magazines that are giving out incorrect information.  </p> <p>As an industry of professionals it is vital that we have industry standards and best practices that have a basis founded in legitimate expertise and experience so that the quality of service, workmanship and product has a level of excellence and  consistency that the buying public can rely upon.  </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-FOKbUnlxzlQ/VB9wmGBiNWI/AAAAAAAAHGA/b-8iC4rGRmw/s1600-h/Certified-Stamp-iStock_000019216221Small-300x240%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="Certified-Stamp-iStock_000019216221Small-300x240" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Certified-Stamp-iStock_000019216221Small-300x240" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-93SO9xATaas/VB9wmgBXWDI/AAAAAAAAHGM/A_1vN0RA0T8/Certified-Stamp-iStock_000019216221Small-300x240_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="358" height="286" /></a><em><strong></strong></em></p> <p>In addition to this self appointed, top of the pile <strong>“EXPERT STATUS”</strong> some individuals are also handing out their own private brand of <strong>NICHE</strong> <strong>CERTIFICATION</strong>  to other designers who frequent their websites or blogs, attend classes given by them or buy self published booklets they have produced.  This is unaccredited certification for sale to anyone and it is a potentially dangerous trend that will undermine legitimate accreditation and weaken our industry. </p> <p><strong>Certification</strong> is defined by Wikipedia as:   The confirmation of certain characteristics of a person. This confirmation is often, but not always, provided by some form of external review, education, assessment, or audit. Accreditation is a specific organization's process of certification.</p> <p>There are very few professions in which members can appoint themselves as certifying bodies and hand out official certifications to their peers.  A lawyer cannot grant another person a certification stating that he is an expert in law.  That person must go to law school, pass his Bar exam and become legally licensed in order to call himself a lawyer.  In the area of design we have many legitimate organizations that provide the education and guidance necessary for an individual to garner certification on a variety of niche topics. </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-wZ0MC0dQpzk/VB9wnK2orrI/AAAAAAAAHGU/RPD4o8fOHhs/s1600-h/Untitled-1fgh%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img title="Untitled-1fgh" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="Untitled-1fgh" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-No7XD_khxjA/VB9wnvQXpgI/AAAAAAAAHGY/qXEoRd6EpQI/Untitled-1fgh_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="483" height="614" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><font size="3">Certification</font></strong> usually consists of the following component's:</p> <ol> <li>Intensive, scaled, and targeted education provided by instructors sanctioned by the certifying body. </li> <li>A standardized test of your skill level administered by the certifying body.</li> <li>Continuing education to keep your skills fresh and current as a condition of continued certification.</li> </ol> <p>My advise is to leave certification to the legitimate licensing bodies.  Don’t fall for false and empty certification scams. </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEL-2WfHavNyimmJ-1JraoDbA5Xn0yVUdrIxNmYQ65-rD2IUIGYGnz8f4JbJ6FuDz-8ZOOf7vlgnTsJNI13sZzG7pgn6jCd2FRdUlIEeYDZgmubB32zxFUPLp8jtYFFWX1XQjeGZYCRa6v/s1600-h/23539CR_100%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="23539CR_100" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="23539CR_100" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-9ERjyxlJcRM/VB9wo3eTuJI/AAAAAAAAHGs/ULeToqvkaqc/23539CR_100_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="499" height="385" /></a></p> <p><strong><font size="3">Certification vs A Certificate of Attendance, Participation, or Achievement.</font></strong></p> <p>An alternative to an official certification that can be a benefit to the individual designer is a <strong>Certificate of Attendance, </strong><strong>Participation, or Achievement</strong>.  This type of document certifies that a person has participated in or attended an educational event.  This is a legitimate document that anyone providing educational content or events can award to their attendees without crossing the blurred lines of official certification.  </p> <p>Any designer can proudly display such a certificate without any doubt to its validity. </p> <p><strong></strong></p> <p><strong><font size="3">FINDING a</font> <em><font size="3">REAL EXPERT</font></em></strong></p> <p>I would advise anyone that if they are seeking out advanced or continuing education in design that they do some homework and at least Google the individual or group offering that education to see if they are truly legitimate.  Here are a few guidelines to follow:</p> <ol> <li>How long have they been practicing in their particular area of expertise?   Is this a new niche for them?  Do they have a history of providing education in this niche or are they just now jumping on the bandwagon? </li> <li>What type of formal education do they have in this niche?</li> <li>What type of certification do they have in their particular field?  </li> <li>Are they affiliated with professional organizations or associations in their field?</li> <li>Are they recognized by their peers as an industry expert or are they just tacking expert onto their name? </li> <li>Have they published books or professional articles on their subject of expertise? If they are advertising themselves as authors do they have a legitimate publisher or are they selling self published material.  The term author is historically reserved for professionally published writers and as the author of 4 books for the trade it is a distinction that is very hard to earn and one that I cherish as such.  That being said, self published material can be very well put together and full of real expert education and information – just be wary of the “fluff”  that some people are generating right now. </li> <li>Have any of your peers taken any of their classes or purchased educational products from them?  What was their opinion of the material? </li> </ol> <p><strong><font size="3">Experience vs Education</font></strong></p> <p>Education and Certification do not always trump life experience. There are many individuals who have honed their skills over years of practice and have become true experts in their fields and excellent teachers in their own right.  Most of the time they will have well documented proof of expertise on their websites and a long history of practicing their craft that you can easily track.  </p> <p><strong><font size="3">MOVING FORWARD</font></strong> </p> <p>The educational landscape in Design is getting more crowded everyday and there is an increase in competition for every dollar being spent and every open slot at educational events. Unfortunately there is no easy way for you to know who is legit and who is faking it. So it is up to you to do the research and make the judgment call on whether or not the person in question has some real substance and good information.  If you do take some time to vet the people who are offering you their services you should have no trouble finding great educational opportunities.  </p> <p> </p> <p><font size="1">Jackie Von Tobel is an award winning interior designer who attended the Interior Design Institute of San Diego. She ran her own successful interior design firm, Plush Home in Las Vegas for 20 years before writing her ground breaking series of books The Design Directory of Window Treatments, The Design Directory of Bedding, The Power of Marketing, and Slipcovers ( Gibbs Smith publisher) She is an award winning product designer in the categories of Drapery Hardware, Home Décor Fabric, Quilt Fabric, Gift, Garden, Home Dec Accessories, Tabletop,  and much more.  Jackie has been teaching  her fellow designers subjects relating to design on an advanced level at the leading design trade shows and furnishing markets in the US and abroad for over 10 years.</font> <font size="1">She is a founding partner of Soft Design Lab an online think tank and center fr education on soft furnishings. </font></p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04276018897812515763noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662135918781613306.post-61107042477519921932014-09-18T10:37:00.000-07:002014-09-20T14:37:17.995-07:00Upholstery Nail Heads - The Ultimate Source Guide<p> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-KCmzwOQ6O6Q/VB3zCZKsmXI/AAAAAAAAG8c/9NAFBJSgLp4/s1600-h/images11.jpg"><img title="images" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; src: "file:///C:/Users/Jackie/AppData/Local/Temp/WindowsLiveWriter1286139640/supfiles462BDC9/images.jpg"" border="0" alt="images" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-c3ZL-w0Vatc/VB3zC8NcfRI/AAAAAAAAG8k/--ppX4ob9AE/images_thumb4.jpg?imgmax=800" width="521" height="256" /></a></p> <p><font size="6" face="Architext"></font></p> <p><font size="6" face="Architext">Decorative Nail heads</font> are one of the oldest forms of decoration used in the construction of furniture.  Dating back as far as to the Iron Age, craftsman have created a decorative head to the lowly nail to make it beautiful.   Today we are seeing more and more ingenious and elaborate applications of nail heads in all areas of decoration. </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-NugUevJiE6o/VBCjb-PEYbI/AAAAAAAAG5U/NUg1GCMWeV0/s1600-h/10358575_730332207039045_7763446558672767588_n%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="10358575_730332207039045_7763446558672767588_n" style="float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="10358575_730332207039045_7763446558672767588_n" src="https://lh4.ggpht.com/-lUGKliQ9DKg/VBCjcYZSP0I/AAAAAAAAG5c/jILfXctJzPU/10358575_730332207039045_7763446558672767588_n_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="531" height="355" /></a></p> <p align="center">From the traditional application </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-3LPjMlvW1io/VB3zDQ65i-I/AAAAAAAAG8o/QYGTF8HW6AE/s1600-h/77c620e422556e44bf51708bec46bbff4.jpg"><img title="77c620e422556e44bf51708bec46bbff" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="77c620e422556e44bf51708bec46bbff" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-wxNohny0Nok/VB3zDjTCHLI/AAAAAAAAG80/hEkJtBRFh-0/77c620e422556e44bf51708bec46bbff_thu.jpg?imgmax=800" width="443" height="553" /></a></p> <p align="center">to the sublime</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-hGBySs3GfqM/VB3zEeNJpeI/AAAAAAAAG84/W-U737ivCL0/s1600-h/82fbf53bd5b813eab173aec7cc8f6e774.jpg"><img title="82fbf53bd5b813eab173aec7cc8f6e77" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="82fbf53bd5b813eab173aec7cc8f6e77" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-6wXAAvkgAIM/VB3zE4QdtMI/AAAAAAAAG9E/XPEI0csYuyQ/82fbf53bd5b813eab173aec7cc8f6e77_thu.jpg?imgmax=800" width="442" height="616" /></a></p> <p align="center">the options are endless.   </p> <p align="left">The key is to be able to find the right product for your particular application. So we are helping you out by putting together:</p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Architext"><strong>The Soft Deign Lab Ultimate Source Guide for Decorative Nail Heads</strong></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="2">We have compiled the most complete directory of decorative nail head manufacturers, distributors and sources available to the trade as well as a few retail sources for DYI’ers. </font></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="left"><font size="2">First up is the big player in the Decorative Nail Head biz</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-voNMP4s9iyA/VBCjZ63EYNI/AAAAAAAAG4w/ZjH3Jl6JYvE/s1600-h/DesignersChoice1THUMB2%25255B2%25255D.gif"><img title="dadsNailCatalog" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="dadsNailCatalog" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivhk0YLoweCNiJpix0fiWE7GknLsrNPUmhgciQ-SoOJ18RpJBgrxhmgyd73v0YBAbEcP8DWFHtzeuXvky7fkpy3l-J1jugIjrb80nCy45scVJstQxi9HGvtOItG_vMrFEBvUMQrC0ytN0G/?imgmax=800" width="386" height="499" /></a></p> <p align="center"><strong><font size="6" face="Architext"><a href="http://dadsnails.com/">D.A.D.S.</a></font></strong></p> <p align="left">There are only a few key players in this industry and <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-voNMP4s9iyA/VBCjZ63EYNI/AAAAAAAAG4w/ZjH3Jl6JYvE/s1600-h/DesignersChoice1THUMB2%25255B2%25255D.gif">D.A.D.S</a>. is one of the largest and well recognized manufacturers. They  have a huge range of style, sizes, finishes, and novelties nail heads available at wholesale.  They are sold by the box at full put up.  If you want small quantities from these manufacturers you can purchase them through to the trade reseller and distributors or retail outlets which we have listed below. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-cc-Adczoz0w/VB3zGJuyzoI/AAAAAAAAG9U/zHXUDHjoVRY/s1600-h/SCBoardFsize72dpi4.jpg"><img title="SCBoardFsize72dpi" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SCBoardFsize72dpi" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcsqzzSR6CxnKua74dxnBApqfs2foML-hFHdQKNJ9H4JdMRV8aMJ57cxKUokVCEV73apz8sxSpJyWhPpWSUByBYGQNl-Y2gCWraOA27IipSSr7yfXwaTSiadkzeTCuocOxwkza_08J5ujj/?imgmax=800" width="319" height="406" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-huKg_3NSdx8/VB3zG_2rUuI/AAAAAAAAG9k/gfuF-SHeq6M/s1600-h/OWBoard72dpi4.jpg"><img title="OWBoard72dpi" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="OWBoard72dpi" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-OIgS0iDJMBg/VB3zHf8NWPI/AAAAAAAAG9o/GiwP0hoWOrc/OWBoard72dpi_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="314" height="404" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-uIzVwuTCurI/VB3zH2v-YmI/AAAAAAAAG9w/1w7tQ4US3ZA/s1600-h/DesignersChoice1THUMB23.gif"><img title="DesignersChoice1THUMB2" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DesignersChoice1THUMB2" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-wJq4av92pfo/VB3zIHA4NfI/AAAAAAAAG94/na3FPze5ksA/DesignersChoice1THUMB2_thumb1.gif?imgmax=800" width="317" height="437" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-r_Kh8o-Q-O4/VB3zIu4yK0I/AAAAAAAAG-A/HvLoByZZ-sU/s1600-h/ZincDecorTHUMB13.gif"><img title="ZincDecorTHUMB1" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="ZincDecorTHUMB1" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy3Y_2OnFmQlGRRFyeALM4gtgcEiG0XeAFXlC70EnkDbHS74AF0mqHJ02FfWgeqhyphenhyphen8TtoOmVLJ79wxy6-zDn7nDt8vPei6V9_CywPZrnWbvznjfe9YccPV8t8NF0GGjSWQ8qQRDS2GaVVt/?imgmax=800" width="283" height="438" /></a></p> <p>At <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-voNMP4s9iyA/VBCjZ63EYNI/AAAAAAAAG4w/ZjH3Jl6JYvE/s1600-h/DesignersChoice1THUMB2%25255B2%25255D.gif">D.A.D.S.</a> they  have hundreds of styles and most are usually in stock and ready to ship.  There are downloadable catalogs and sample boards available for purchase. </p> <p><a href="http://www.heico-direct.co.uk/shop/decorative-upholstery-nails/pageno-1.html"><img title="logo" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="logo" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-iQSwNoi0oIM/VB3zJYSKAKI/AAAAAAAAG-I/SX3iSI0-1os/logo6.gif?imgmax=800" width="207" height="86" /></a></p> <p>Next up is <a href="http://www.heico-direct.co.uk/shop/decorative-upholstery-nails/pageno-1.html">Heiko Direct</a><font size="6" face="Architext"></font>.  They are also manufacturer and they have some unique styles available in many finishes styles and sizes.  Their website is a bit hard to navigate but they have catalogs and sample boards available.  If D.A.D.S.doesn’t have what you are looking for chances are that <a href="http://www.heico-direct.co.uk/shop/decorative-upholstery-nails/pageno-1.html">Heiko</a> will have it. </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-863KB3pJzSo/VB3zJ4ITVLI/AAAAAAAAG-Q/IhYSxRglYH8/s1600-h/40mm_Greek_Key_W_4d2db7e6a244b4.jpg"><img title="40mm_Greek_Key_W_4d2db7e6a244b" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="40mm_Greek_Key_W_4d2db7e6a244b" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-gwmsIoPFBqI/VB3zKc-zWYI/AAAAAAAAG-c/_mfTMFdiD_M/40mm_Greek_Key_W_4d2db7e6a244b_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="311" height="241" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Sv-K7WZesNE/VB3zKyPz2-I/AAAAAAAAG-o/6QEo6drTdbY/s1600-h/UdSF26123.jpg"><img title="UdSF2612" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="UdSF2612" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-KE259egoZGU/VB3zLfFR_pI/AAAAAAAAG-w/ulFjeMbS-P4/UdSF2612_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="327" height="218" /></a></p> <p>I love this Greek Key design and they have many other unite shapes and finishes. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-_JDZBG2s0mY/VB3zLgl01JI/AAAAAAAAG-8/z7iDu9Sw_MQ/s1600-h/Raised-Star4.jpg"><img title="Raised Star" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Raised Star" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-RCURXY1KwBQ/VB3zMLhBPhI/AAAAAAAAG_A/WLdXBo6z7R0/Raised-Star_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="308" height="207" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-r-fSiscKrnQ/VB3zMijq00I/AAAAAAAAG_M/ubo1t9TEBf4/s1600-h/Braided_Anvil_Br_4d2dbee999e3d4.jpg"><img title="Braided_Anvil_Br_4d2dbee999e3d" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Braided_Anvil_Br_4d2dbee999e3d" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-PNKoyKtAYK8/VB3zNqOcHiI/AAAAAAAAG_Q/vZ9lkB_Hp6w/Braided_Anvil_Br_4d2dbee999e3d_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="316" height="194" /></a></p> <p>One of their specialties are two pronged decorative nails.  These are great for corners and They work great anchor points in your designs that you can connect with less expensive standard round nail heads.  They look particularly good on cornice boards. </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjndPzlX-zs5OkVvdlkX8dDvfCFRpQpQg7KiQQ7hz85ockK-uBmeAllJHtr6CykaGV-Q_fLkwyk1BzAw29nWs-PhVadndp3RVPck9FvHapSTiPp3GwWQvRa1Us5Vxdoxf5xNIXIz6ZQmQQw/s1600-h/Filagree_Copper__4cefa037b5ea34.jpg"><img title="Filagree_Copper__4cefa037b5ea3" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Filagree_Copper__4cefa037b5ea3" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-9KC3XLlQdMg/VB3zOuCZCLI/AAAAAAAAG_g/XpRuEyGZYBg/Filagree_Copper__4cefa037b5ea3_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="310" height="140" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://www.dkei.org/decorative-nailheads/"><font size="6" face="Architext"><strong>D’KEI</strong></font></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.dkei.org/decorative-nailheads/">D’Kei</a> is a distributor for D.A.D.S to the trade.  If you don’t want to open an account with D.A.D.S. you can purchase through <a href="http://www.dkei.org/decorative-nailheads/">D’Kei</a>.  You still have to purchase by the box though.   However in my experience I have never had a situation where I didn’t need at least a couple of boxes and you always want to have extra on hand. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-DDbe2jgzqUY/VB3zOzoN4xI/AAAAAAAAG_o/6tZEiTQr66c/s1600-h/dkei1.jpg"><img title="dkei" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="dkei" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Ka_NOaeRZG4/VB3zPcjKzeI/AAAAAAAAG_w/2T8W167bR18/dkei_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="304" height="393" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAR7z_b4WYHOXH-OwKIOjJsJYzEUyeLOUQOOXi-67RzLgyuX8aXk0Bd74SCIcjIq1KCKm3Xq7lsCTnM6voq6jhbfEihbWn5uTGkcux0iq8CBsH__2_7tPgEkXXC8ZbXEu-ISNhCBwvNzBj/s1600-h/SA736014.jpg"><img title="" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-W-KJxA-j4Tw/VB3zQDPHGqI/AAAAAAAAHAA/WSqj5081bTc/SA73601_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="293" height="392" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjPWaD4Y_cOIbYA9nv1VjCxYAJT7xuPbYsxzAORFiq0Txrrw6C8yVTX-PGsFgT23kcbnp9Emx8oSYbmPcxVAlBcqSNc1CvkeXUCx025jo3h-y6NohVdhks4svXwsAi28AIDbWyHuBwGci7/s1600-h/SA735014.jpg"><img title="" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgToSnyMKp2yQtKzWHdZVe9Q4hrhdMMxuh_OjUQJDzPZkuSN0-0saZIkc_ufq1g05FJx6ZE_6tHe5swoNwP0ogTCgJL9-9NWm3V0Zv0vDT9N_KBO2YVvmCSSuZgVhxhOztAKCEFwROrGmDU/?imgmax=800" width="303" height="392" /></a><a href="http://youtu.be/g_4Ts3_hZBY"><img title="BD2" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="BD2" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-EN2WYfiGZh0/VB3zSDx2A1I/AAAAAAAAHAc/_L0BN9BZll4/BD24.jpg?imgmax=800" width="295" height="381" /></a></p> <p><font size="6" face="Architext"></font></p> <p><font size="6" face="Architext"><a href="http://www.dkei.org/decorative-nailheads/">D’KEI</a> </font>has a great tool that allows the user to attach any nail head directly to loose fabric as a decorative element!  The STARLOCK tool applies a locking washer to the back of the nail head that locks in place allowing you to clip off the nail portion of the head.  This tool and others like it have really expanded the possible uses for decorative nail heads in design.  Now you can use nail heads as trim on draperies, rugs, linens etc.  Imagine the possibilities!<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-cGz1GYLcyN0/VB3zSj5KzhI/AAAAAAAAHAg/xkPiO1q_59E/s1600-h/Jeweled-Flyer-Webv5.jpg"><img title="Jeweled-Flyer-Webv" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Jeweled-Flyer-Webv" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-FlLxVgdGqyE/VB3zTHKmMpI/AAAAAAAAHAo/N_Rfx0l7GLI/Jeweled-Flyer-Webv_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="542" height="373" /></a></p> <p>They also have a button back application for their Jeweled nail heads which adds a button shank to the back of the nail head.  </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-pZTvRiwZ72Q/VB3zTUOq7QI/AAAAAAAAHAw/jB31iAZTbQY/s1600-h/Jeweled-Flyer-Webvbbh5.jpg"><img title="Jeweled-Flyer-Webvbbh" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Jeweled-Flyer-Webvbbh" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Iw_n5qmtKxkYDlDTSiw6d9KHXulw16bYP-iKFLW8PDwYXZMo76knT_bXhTFIohv_rOyM_Sk8WopWN6k8kaVQV2xf9BowlazWkHZiJK9wDzbQHgiMJtQschV_7vhhO6UpK6YwNCFmJZAp/?imgmax=800" width="551" height="319" /></a></p> <p><font size="6" face="Architext"><a href="http://diamondheadupholsterytack.com/">Diamond Head</a></font></p> <p><a href="http://diamondheadupholsterytack.com/">Diamond Head Upholstery tacks</a> where dreamed up by a friend of ours Bree who is as beautiful and sweet as her products.  These fancy tacks can be nailed in, screwed in, or can be fitted with a button shank for a variety of uses.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-UfA9RJ8jWKE/VB3zUNRUr9I/AAAAAAAAHBA/uqgJ91kFlPk/s1600-h/New_Diamond_Head_Samples_Bd_w_Stones%25255B1%25255D.jpg"><img title="New_Diamond_Head_Samples_Bd_w_Stones_HR_large" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="New_Diamond_Head_Samples_Bd_w_Stones_HR_large" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-togA6vtu7GM/VB3zUvPgmTI/AAAAAAAAHBI/Et9RY57KuIY/New_Diamond_Head_Samples_Bd_w_Stones%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="444" height="577" /></a></p> <p>You can purchase directly from <a href="http://diamondheadupholsterytack.com/">Diamond Head</a> or go through a distributor such as <strong><a href="http://www.rowleycompany.com/">Rowley Co.</a></strong> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-KyapHkXXlTU/VB3zVMD6MuI/AAAAAAAAHBQ/6ijX3UGRekk/s1600-h/Sample_Board_copy_1024x10243.jpg"><img title="Sample_Board_copy_1024x1024" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Sample_Board_copy_1024x1024" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-MdCWQ40lw3E/VB3zVf9Un6I/AAAAAAAAHBY/WEbjNJ5B-7Y/Sample_Board_copy_1024x1024_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="456" height="351" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://diamondheadupholsterytack.com/">Diamond Head Upholstery Tacks</a> </p> <p> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-9ICOFbF_LB4/VB3zV2zOQoI/AAAAAAAAHBg/GdnOAHhf61U/s1600-h/dfm-logo-top3.jpg"><img title="dfm-logo-top" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="dfm-logo-top" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-7BWaSSuGIsY/VB3zWXzICnI/AAAAAAAAHBo/eWpMznOz0tM/dfm-logo-top_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="352" height="208" /></a></p> <p align="left"><a href="http://www.directfrommexico.com/"><font size="6" face="Architext">Direct From Mexico</font></a> is a great source for rustic upholstery tacks and larger sized decorative nail heads that can be used as clavels on doors, cabinets, cornices, etc. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-JINQ6T1l-4o/VBCjiNR0yoI/AAAAAAAAG60/y11IcODJYgo/s1600-h/directfrommexico_2273_244359589%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="directfrommexico_2273_244359589" border="0" alt="directfrommexico_2273_244359589" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcqiJKGaD9JqwyitcLF1Jf0trO4C7XbilS263gL8rH6jHNHlpGWI-aOsLF3rK0wzTAJJyoW4BHfn5PcppYMeiOVRW3niZCRbdk0hjpt39IzwX3b54enhzwVPmG_YWXiSO7ZrAljHQBHSXD/?imgmax=800" width="314" height="241" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-hclQNaFrpEA/VBCjet6cCjI/AAAAAAAAG50/GxcLPtMyNII/s1600-h/directfrommexico_2271_106359357%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="directfrommexico_2271_106359357" border="0" alt="directfrommexico_2271_106359357" src="https://lh5.ggpht.com/-2pLRxL1a98s/VBCje0eN66I/AAAAAAAAG54/o3mL71JA0rY/directfrommexico_2271_106359357_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="311" height="237" /></a></p> <p>They have a great range of interesting shapes and sizes but they come in a limited selection of colors.  I have used these and painted them with Rustoleum spray paint as a base coat and then finishes them in my desired finish and they have turned out beautifully.  The advance here is that large size. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-iwIZVoVMO4E/VBCjdaN-dPI/AAAAAAAAG5k/XjzzvDdwgKw/s1600-h/directfrommexico_2271_107550377%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="directfrommexico_2271_107550377" border="0" alt="directfrommexico_2271_107550377" src="https://lh5.ggpht.com/-KlckhD0UVfY/VBCjd2DVi9I/AAAAAAAAG5s/2ppyALYJgw4/directfrommexico_2271_107550377_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="312" height="238" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-MI7Cy7wjacg/VBCjhbtx2kI/AAAAAAAAG6g/zBBbXFQNrOo/s1600-h/directfrommexico_2273_103926730%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="directfrommexico_2273_103926730" border="0" alt="directfrommexico_2273_103926730" src="https://lh4.ggpht.com/-afAJRgSWQ40/VBCjhj2pL_I/AAAAAAAAG6o/o9rd4s-LoV4/directfrommexico_2273_103926730_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="282" height="277" /></a></p> <p>The clavels with a center hole are a favorite of mine and I have used them for lots of interesting applications.  </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-BYc-ko4zTb0/VBCjgUsYAZI/AAAAAAAAG6Q/_442dAvQpxQ/s1600-h/directfrommexico_2271_181064994%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="directfrommexico_2271_181064994" style="float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="directfrommexico_2271_181064994" src="https://lh6.ggpht.com/-7jEWgV7uzAU/VBCjg8leG5I/AAAAAAAAG6Y/7AgcNviZplY/directfrommexico_2271_181064994_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="457" height="264" /></a></p> <p>On a separate note if you’ve read my books you will know that I LOVE gate hardware as decorative ornament!  This is a great source for flat hinge elements and gate hinges that can be used in a variety of interesting ways.  If you need inspiration check out my books,</p> <p><font size="5" face="Architext"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Design-Directory-Window-Treatments-The/dp/1423602161"><strong>The Design Directory of Window Treatments</strong></a></font> </p> <p>and </p> <p><font size="5" face="Architext"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Design-Directory-Bedding-Jackie-Tobel/dp/142360444X/ref=pd_sim_b_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=1B5MYCV9YZWB4P4MT12Q"><strong>The Design Directory of Bedding</strong></a></font></p> <p><font size="5" face="Architext"></font></p> <p><font size="6" face="Architext"></font></p> <p><font size="6" face="Architext"><strong></strong></font></p> <p><font size="6" face="Architext"><strong>Nail head Trim By The Yard</strong></font>  is a great way to go if you are doing it yourself.  This great product is just what it claims to be; an endless link of connected nail heads that is sold by the yard that is applied by nailing in individual nail heads at regularly spaced intervals along the yardage.  It takes the guess work and much of the labor out of application. The downfall here is that upon close inspection it is obvious that it is not separate nail heads as the links can be seen. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Gp8k-qSn0NU/VB3zWv2hwaI/AAAAAAAAHB0/VMv0gQqb3rM/s1600-h/nailheadtrimpackage3.jpg"><img title="nailheadtrimpackage" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="nailheadtrimpackage" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ur_JVm74szQ/VB3zXPvZHRI/AAAAAAAAHB8/SXnZ0WiIFFQ/nailheadtrimpackage_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="374" height="376" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-S6Bj-d4FOeg/VB3zXoqECzI/AAAAAAAAHCA/4JyM4CoEQww/s1600-h/nailheadtrim3.jpg"><img title="nailheadtrim" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="nailheadtrim" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYyeeTdrYXiPIwxwGNjdPdAVbdCb1d-ZcA_9bY8LeZgjh65xDSipmuPyXrr-7ewq4n6Ij89ismMNLJaMXUJ-Mi6XL0Gutf5QbGsV7S9r9RwtE2zbSGKsG0KJ4NyiZieqvXtb401Is7ruRN/?imgmax=800" width="159" height="375" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.beaconfabric.com/vindex.html?cat148.htm"><font size="6" face="Architext">Beacon Fabrics and Notions</font></a><font size="6" face="Architext"> <font size="3" face="Calibri">is a great source to buy this product at discounted retail.  </font></font></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-QQtXhWKZ-SM/VB3zYjXwRTI/AAAAAAAAHCU/W3OFHGjVbzs/s1600-h/nailmedlely4.jpg"><img title="nailmedlely" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="nailmedlely" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-RI6i65LHMGI/VB3zZNzv30I/AAAAAAAAHCY/hNkXVW2cG68/nailmedlely_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="565" height="346" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p>This popular post from <a href="http://www.designsponge.com/2012/02/diy-project-bronze-nail-ceiling-design.html"><font size="6" face="Architext">Design Sponge</font></a> shows how versatile this product can be when used creatively on this DYI ceiling pattern.  </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-JxQtkwjw1Yc/VB3zZQrmNOI/AAAAAAAAHCk/Rx9wQwh4rfA/s1600-h/ds_tack_ceiling_diy_processv5.jpg"><img title="ds_tack_ceiling_diy_processv" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="ds_tack_ceiling_diy_processv" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-kKfN_hUma_c/VB3zZyaIc0I/AAAAAAAAHCo/2qnjoCt8UVk/ds_tack_ceiling_diy_processv_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="412" height="827" /></a></p> <p><font size="6" face="Architext"></font></p> <p><a href="http://www.beaconfabric.com/vindex.html?cat148.htm"><font size="6" face="Architext">Beacon Fabrics and Notions</font></a> also has a few exclusive style of regular nail heads as well. </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8G6eN7A0uyrZr3Ma0bg0xsxai1W2VAayDMX1KbPn2OmKdJ23-Guw6NJ8ornMwxORS49Nov_IZyzqym_hnBQr1YyH9URSwDeRotENWuJ-MarW4kBQAbb9wrsxxWXYDUgKgIPuc9VILRgz9/s1600-h/beacon-fabrics3.jpg"><img title="beacon fabrics" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="beacon fabrics" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-1bT6PMsCww8/VB3za-gjOjI/AAAAAAAAHC8/GrVFYUyWTtw/beacon-fabrics_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="515" height="264" /></a></p> <p><font size="6" face="Architext"></font></p> <p><font size="6" face="Architext"></font></p> <p><font size="6" face="Architext"><a href="http://www.diyupholsterysupply.com/upholstery-nail.html"><font size="6" face="Architext">DIY Upholstery Supply LLC</font></a>  <font size="2" face="Century Gothic">is another great source for nail heads by the yard and D.A.D.S. </font></font>products at retail and in small quantities for the DIY’er.      </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-JINQ6T1l-4o/VBCjiNR0yoI/AAAAAAAAG60/y11IcODJYgo/s1600-h/directfrommexico_2273_244359589%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="new_logo" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="new_logo" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/--4Ur-l1YrWc/VB3zbYG4FgI/AAAAAAAAHDA/dmEzAzIBNWg/new_logo4.jpg?imgmax=800" width="516" height="222" /></a></p> <p>                  </p> <p align="left"><a href="http://www.rhinestoneguy.com/NailHeadsHF.html"><font size="6" face="Architext">The Rhinestone Guy</font></a>  is a source for heat set faux nail heads for those applications where you need to apply tight to the surface without nailing in.  This great for soft furnishings such as drapery panels, pillows, table linens, etc.  They are washable but be sure to provide replacement pieces in case they do come loose or fall off in the wash.  They come in a variety of sizes, shapes and designs and there are a lot of other interesting products available on this site as well. </p> <p align="left"> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-2S7NcTdcgPo/VB3zb5c7HzI/AAAAAAAAHDI/B25kb6qHqjU/s1600-h/DiamondCutConvexSize2.jpg"><img title="DiamondCutConvexSize" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DiamondCutConvexSize" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixLwHZGch_UfxmWGwW4k-nYk5QhfRcjaLZPlBoaFJliyPeqXbRLFTwtOchZK9IItbhD7yPLTTBzanwExlItJVsnW0vDk_Dz3yrMyy1CDT1rmxYQDgbbyzVDfi4svuANvia5oMgR-uCDKqT/?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-GZGCqLf2o5E/VB3zclCGUxI/AAAAAAAAHDY/CvkIGxtXPcM/s1600-h/DCConvexG4.jpg"><img title="DCConvexG" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="DCConvexG" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-nPNds9CoWCg/VB3zdNRFJ6I/AAAAAAAAHDg/1sYx-xeTRKA/DCConvexG_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="209" height="243" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Y4XZaJxL1bs/VB3zddHZxRI/AAAAAAAAHDo/gTaj-P7TU10/s1600-h/ConvexPSizes2.jpg"><img title="ConvexPSizes" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="ConvexPSizes" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-HYxDzADEGfk/VB3zd1O_bHI/AAAAAAAAHD0/eVcsY1teZDg/ConvexPSizes_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-JF9kE0RNCjo/VB3zeel37nI/AAAAAAAAHD8/iL9a7-av2eI/s1600-h/ConvexPyramidAGold3.jpg"><img title="ConvexPyramidAGold" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="ConvexPyramidAGold" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTh9jCpIVj0_-eEgPpJK8kHh5bKPDxRIqbn0vaEjvLzQC-w1LVJZnggcbD3cEmhVTwSBJiBewOxX9HV0n0ELQQWcEvFd2iRCEFR-GlqsYyzfi8QN-IOJdfJ6joGi_Jr0uwOJv6ZoMN_y6D/?imgmax=800" width="210" height="244" /></a></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="left"><a href="http://www.vandykes.com/s547-flexible-nail-strip-38-12-holds-100-nails/p/205694/"><font size="6" face="Architext">Van Dykes Restorers</font></a>  is one of my favorite places to go for everything you need to restore or refinish furniture but they also sell this ingenious product. It is a clear plastic track with holes in the center of each circle so you can easily place your nail heads in a straight line without a lot of measuring labor.  The only downside is that it only works for 3/8” nails.  That is the most commonly used size however so chances are that might be just right for you. </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-oG-EiH76nwI/VB3zfegGu9I/AAAAAAAAHEI/PsoCj9m8Bic/s1600-h/VD_Logo_20138.png"><img title="VD_Logo_2013" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="VD_Logo_2013" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-TA_gjluUrWY/VB3zfz5anFI/AAAAAAAAHEU/WBkAgbmbr3s/VD_Logo_2013_thumb4.png?imgmax=800" width="485" height="102" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Dsqemdyse6k/VB3zgEOCpPI/AAAAAAAAHEY/kSXy-HY04WE/s1600-h/2056948.jpg"><img title="205694" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="205694" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-CrAB7NoilEA/VB3zgkAoTmI/AAAAAAAAHEg/NTpxApmyeyA/205694_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="487" height="392" /></a></p> <p>Van Dykes offers  Wholesale pricing on their exclusive products. </p> <p> </p> <p align="left"><strong><font size="7" face="Architext">Distributors </font></strong></p> <p>If you don’t want to open a wholesale account with  the manufacturer and buy your nail heads by the box for the full put up you can buy them in small quantities from these distributors.  </p> <p><a href="http://www.rowleycompany.com/"><img title="index" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="index" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-rWttnTTy9u4/VB3zgy2_Y4I/AAAAAAAAHEo/xia4SLP7DUg/index9.jpg?imgmax=800" width="330" height="122" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.rowleycompany.com/"><font size="6" face="Architext">Rowley</font></a> offers D.A.D.S. nails at wholesale and also sells nail head placement guides and application tools and they offer a free series of instructional videos that show some different techniques of application and how to use there tools.</p> <p><a href="http://www.chervan.com/component_pgs/nails/naillead.html"><img title="title" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="title" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-HJKm8QLZEbU/VB3zhcm21VI/AAAAAAAAHEw/ZLms0p8k004/title5.gif?imgmax=800" width="332" height="104" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.chervan.com/component_pgs/nails/naillead.html"><font size="6" face="Architext">Chervan</font></a> offers nail heads along with replacement furniture legs and feet if yours are worn out. </p> <p><a href="http://www.leesdecorativeshowcase.com/"><img title="NewLogo" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="NewLogo" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-boNLRMxBwZY/VB3zhrOPweI/AAAAAAAAHE4/Na81mXS2NBU/NewLogo11.jpg?imgmax=800" width="251" height="130" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.leesdecorativeshowcase.com/"><font size="6" face="Architext">Lees</font></a> has a huge assortment of goodies and is a source for D.A.D.S. nails in small quantities. </p> <p><a href="http://www.kastfabrics.com/hardware-showcase.php"><img title="kast-fabrics-logo" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="kast-fabrics-logo" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Pbw6ktxFobs/VB3ziD-d5sI/AAAAAAAAHFA/_e8_8GPfDCQ/kast-fabrics-logo7.jpg?imgmax=800" width="218" height="178" /></a></p> <p><font size="6" face="Architext"><a href="http://www.kastfabrics.com/hardware-showcase.php">Kast Fabrics</a></font>  offers the entire line of D.A.D.S. products at wholesale to the trade as well as great fabrics and trims. </p> <p> </p> <p>Deb and I hope you’ve enjoyed  </p> <p><font size="5" face="Architext"><strong>The Ultimate Source Guide for Decorative Upholstery Nail Heads</strong></font> </p> <p> </p> <p>Look for other fantastic industry source guides from <font size="6" face="Architext">Soft Design Lab</font> in the near future. </p> <p> </p> <p><a 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<a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/extension/" style="background-image: url("data:image/png; border: medium none; cursor: pointer; display: none; height: 20px; opacity: 0.85; position: absolute; width: 40px; z-index: 8675309;"></a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04276018897812515763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662135918781613306.post-26323747038299020642014-08-04T17:52:00.001-07:002014-08-04T17:52:55.622-07:00PATTERN ALERT: IS CHAIN LINK THE NEW TRELLIS<p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbEYVrdIBZQLH6FJ9c_O7NGIyHP-R5NFnpWkjdW4ypGxo2L2X3oE8J-d5jLEjbEvRDV-ZFVuZXt5UiMIARwKof4yvOv0ADSO3Q5raeCBJTiWfvQh3PeEsLpBRXIP7S76kMkwKUlbDrwYs/s1600/Kelly+Wearstler_imperial+trellis+pink+wallpaper_photo+by+Elouise_via+Oh+Happy+Day+blog.png" width="365" height="548" /></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://absolutelybeautifulthings.blogspot.com/">Anne Spiro</a> </p> <p align="left">Since the moment, a few years ago, when <a href="http://www.kellywearstler.com/">Kelly Wearstler’s</a> Imperial Trellis hit the scene, the trellis pattern has become a staple for most soft furnishings vendors.  Intersecting lines have intertwined in an unending variety trellis designs ranging form simple to elaborate.  Now, it seems a new trend is emerging of a trellis stipe or chain link for lack of a better name. </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-pqbhGX6cEfw/U-Aqzd_WAqI/AAAAAAAAG2s/htT0GbzojFU/s1600-h/402244_392540920819837_652086450_n%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="402244_392540920819837_652086450_n" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="402244_392540920819837_652086450_n" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-E_vHkq-lyWw/U-Aq0BjFAJI/AAAAAAAAG2w/h96XEhVXdgQ/402244_392540920819837_652086450_n_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="510" height="549" /></a></p> <p align="left">In this new version of the classic motif the interlocking pattern runs in a directional stripe as a border or as a repeating stripe.  </p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-65RXrRy3PU0/U-Aq08lSxHI/AAAAAAAAG28/w8s8SG9GeD8/s1600-h/IMG_0661%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_0661" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_0661" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-hAMgjpEeP8I/U-Aq1QhZa6I/AAAAAAAAG3A/Q6vmK2xWKUc/IMG_0661_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="426" height="567" /></a></p> <p align="left">The overall design of these chain link patterns is more sleek and sharp in its delineation with harder angles and thinner surface width. </p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-G_hskiytI90/U-Aq2EX405I/AAAAAAAAG3M/5wOrzZMUCRM/s1600-h/IMG_0645%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_0645" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_0645" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-z_HeLem_SGI/U-Aq2g_s2DI/AAAAAAAAG3Q/M_ImNiOLgqo/IMG_0645_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="428" height="569" /></a></p> <p align="center">Simplicity is the key and these new patterns seem to be more about exploring the relationship between positive and negative space rather than creating an equality in it. </p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><img alt="Trellis Stripe Pattern #: WC4395" src="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/2f/c8/56/2fc85655b30e59b27ac02bdbfa37fd44.jpg" width="320" height="298" /></p> <p align="left">Harder lines and angles make for a more modern look. </p> <p align="center"><img alt="ON SALE Woven Trellis Pattern Vinyl Wall by wordybirdstudios, $55.21" src="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/80/bb/74/80bb747a4550fc159c7e40b16299f3c0.jpg" width="400" height="424" /></p> <p align="left">Even the DIY world is picking up on the trend with stripes of trellis linking in chains down one wall as a highlight. </p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="center"><img alt="Circle mirror with lattice wall panels!" src="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/236x/1c/f4/11/1cf4113f9d691da2d5ea86f5370c0730.jpg" width="412" height="515" /></p> <p align="left">Here sections of wood trellis are used to create a striped effect. </p> <p align="left"> </p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="center"><img alt="Rugs USA - Area Rugs in many styles including Contemporary, Braided, Outdoor and Flokati Shag rugs." src="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/2c/c6/1b/2cc61bbe44264348357126247dacb635.jpg" width="394" height="613" /></p> <p align="center">Rugs USA </p> <p align="left">This rug design shows a more rounded take on the design giving it a retro feel.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ipszwifnGUk/U-Aq3GGMJrI/AAAAAAAAG3c/2xwkVjDXfKY/s1600-h/IMG_6185%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_6185" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_6185" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKp2kcDMhPdP9CHV1gVnsfUyB8MVY3vZLN43SK8isSfzm769ZC57mNiCa4YY4qPaDY_tww7YLHG5u1m-c0luV5IAaiFMBmcDz03rliee8jTeJT20yusuX32hn98ZMthHDfAPLIQt6I-2IL/?imgmax=800" width="450" height="600" /></a></p> <p align="left">Alternating shapes run in vertical stripes within the trellis create a strong graphic pattern in this drapery panel. </p> <p align="left"> </p> <p align="center"><img alt="Aqua Embroidered Trellis Stripe on Sand Linen" src="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/d1/3d/89/d13d89d6e9e5ed73e54986fd5c6ae28b.jpg" width="434" height="434" /></p> <p align="left">This pillow follows the trend by using a trellis embroidery pattern to create a stripe as an embellishment. </p> <p align="left"> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-g-lVJhmOvE0/U-Aq4vW-jzI/AAAAAAAAG3k/rFakD6eh3cY/s1600-h/IMG_5907%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_5907" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_5907" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-T_W8kK1EXcc/U-Aq5I4bTDI/AAAAAAAAG3w/JmvOzGjTP0A/IMG_5907_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="619" height="465" /></a></p> <p align="left">Although his fabric featured on chairs from <a href="http://www.crlaine.com">CR Laine</a> is a complex pattern the central motif runs vertically creating a striped effect at the center. </p> <p align="left"> </p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="center"><img alt="Low prices and fast free shipping on F Schumacher. Search thousands of patterns. Item FS-5003282. Swatches available." src="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/e2/c8/24/e2c824f54a24396b80e1efb0da7b3656.jpg" width="425" height="617" /> </p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="center">Schumacher</p> <p align="left">This wallpaper pattern overlaps a chain link pattern in a simple graphic design. </p> <p align="center"><img alt="Love this. Nice pattern, great colors, especially the aqua and turquoise with this orange red." src="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/d3/e7/67/d3e767a6af339dbf813181831e31970d.jpg" width="411" height="514" /></p> <p align="center">Trina Turk </p> <p align="left">Designer Trina Turk imparts a tribal feeling to this faceted design.  Tribal and modern southwest designs are popping up everywhere and take these patterns in a whole new direction that imparts an ethnic vibe. </p> <p align="center"><img alt="Gray dotted trellis dwell studio decorative by pillowflightpdx, $28.00" src="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/236x/46/cc/ca/46ccca374017eeeed2fc329b34519a1e.jpg" width="361" height="292" /> </p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="left">This intricate pattern created with the applique of decorative trim on the face of this pillow has an almost aboriginal look that blends well with new emerging trends. </p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><img alt="Anna Spiro has designed a striking wallpaper collection for Porters Paints. Just recently released at DesignEx I am looking forward to having brunch @ Porter's on Thursday so i can see the whole collection!" src="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/4e/62/15/4e6215d708ab47a4e123d9c736446289.jpg" width="364" height="544" /></p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://absolutelybeautifulthings.blogspot.com/">Anne Spiro</a></p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="left">This wallpaper from <a href="http://absolutelybeautifulthings.blogspot.com/">Anne Spiro in Australia</a> also feels as if it were taken straight from a piece of aboriginal folk art. I think we will see the evolution of this chain link look into bolder and more colorful ethnic designs as these design trends come full circle.  </p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04276018897812515763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662135918781613306.post-54856363103676474852014-07-22T12:49:00.001-07:002014-07-22T16:25:10.073-07:00Dolce Gabbana Takes on Traditional Home Design Motifs<br />
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I am thoroughly obsessed with the new Sicilia collection by Dolce Gabbana! It is a stunning take on handcrafted Italian tile designs and traditional Majolica patterns. As we all know home décor often follows fashion trends but this time the designers are taking their cue from a traditional home décor theme and imagery. <br />
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The fabrics are digitally printed to capture all of the nuances of tile glazing and colors and the designs come to life with the addition of jewels and gilded crowns. This trend of using bold colors and bright contrast is in line with what seems to be happening now in home décor. Manufacturers are showcasing bright colors in primary contrasting hues for a knock out effect that is a welcome relief to the bland color we have been seeing for the past few years as we have dug out of the recession. <br />
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The use of bright colors in fashion and in home décor usually signifies an upturn in the economy and a positive attitude about the future.. Since I am Sicilian I am especially drawn to these motifs and of course to the beautiful scenery captured on the Isle of Capri.<br />
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This particular collection not only shows bold choices in color and pattern but it seems to be a return to classicism and the comfort of deeply rooted cultural design. It reminds us that the richness of life doesn’t always come with financial excess, sometimes it is rooted in the simple images of our culture and history.<br />
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As you can see in these close ups the digital printing process has really come of age with its ability to capture all of the minute detail and texture of the original tile designs.<br />
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This is one of my new surface and pattern collections that I just debuted for manufacturers at Surtex in May. It will soon be out in the marketplace on a number of home décor products. I was really struck by the the similar motifs and the traditional yet current feel of both of them. We are seeing trend this play out all over the Home Décor market.<br />
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I may not be able to afford a Dolce Gabbana couture original but I can afford a pretty plate or two that will take me back to Capri . Yes, I have been there - I went on a romantic private boat ride around the island with my fabulous hubby who immediately got sea sick and remained green the whole 1 1/2 hour ride around the island but Rodolfo our boat captain and I had a wonderful time. The hubby still won’t get on a boat to this day! Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04276018897812515763noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662135918781613306.post-81215859032890442602014-06-19T13:48:00.001-07:002014-06-19T13:48:00.629-07:00My new quilt fabric collection ~ Sweet Things<p> </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijK8TFa5PKtQMh0qTFXidQj6l8VJitXXme4jHtNmYrIXAY_pMnvVWu1O3auVFtmP5G3O7Tu4nW0UlS9Z6cgZOjNQwzmYTXbHSxahuA2ODqyCY32ohofE4GxxGrrxz-r9i0ZcXcszb0s0DQ/s1600-h/ImageProxy.mvc%25255B11%25255D.jpg"><img title="ImageProxy.mvc" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="ImageProxy.mvc" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhusv_UNmKQh9n4JH9OzKNqtSUEDHv6aeP4ThA3-ELmAgrLYCXGX6ow8rkHvhmuDlO257QBI_KuOabh5Gbwf0n75PQoyWzZrE9ocLHxzJxEb48ZdCbgTaa6Elv5KI7WkIxSGKYvD4S4nNqd/?imgmax=800" width="492" height="768" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.northcott.com/index.cfm?sid=2&layout=2col&content=fabric_details&fabid=18&colid=743&colorid=1168"><strong>Sweet Things</strong></a> is my newest collection of quilt fabric for <a href="http://www.northcott.com/index.cfm?sid=2&layout=2col&content=fabric_details&fabid=18&colid=743&colorid=1168"><strong>Northcott</strong></a>.  It’s a fun collection of luscious pastries, cupcakes, candies, and delectable edibles that is perfect for celebrating life's special moments.  </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-am1dY9lFaEg/U6NMbijOqfI/AAAAAAAAGzE/PK0NP_NgtwY/s1600-h/ImageProxy.mvcbg%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img title="ImageProxy.mvcbg" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="ImageProxy.mvcbg" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc4UUd0Qpv7qhXVL0sch5s4xRwlYKY-X4A3GTH7esZQ7b8Xb_gjtrrf_xxtNT7H_DxlbLYmXIDZZ22SjAaLA8cW-5607AFsgZ3T0w6PHTjZcBRD8HQhqhGS-UopD3ojxmrIpl721XDx9oX/?imgmax=800" width="685" height="407" /></a></p> <p>The talented team at<strong> </strong><a href="http://www.northcott.com/index.cfm?sid=2&layout=2col&content=fabric_details&fabid=18&colid=743&colorid=1168"><strong>Northcott</strong></a> have put together some great patterns and ideas for the collection including the use of their favorite accessory twinkle lights which you can actual sew into your project for some added pizzazz! </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-MW7qrkj12ss/U6NMcxmdyoI/AAAAAAAAGzU/XbJVfwUBNjg/s1600-h/ImageProxy.mvccd%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img title="ImageProxy.mvccd" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; padding-right: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="ImageProxy.mvccd" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-X9TGgIdqoPY/U6NMd_MEekI/AAAAAAAAGzc/yHZfwuKEdc8/ImageProxy.mvccd_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="665" height="463" /></a>Norah McGuire_MacLeod designed the features quilt pattern and Margie Ullery put together this cute table runner and centerpiece.  I wish my baby girl was still little so I could give her a party decorated with these cute fabrics. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-K8bgTDYOuk4/U6NMedqrq4I/AAAAAAAAGzk/vEaYYm8UuTI/s1600-h/cupcake2%252520flat%25255B7%25255D.png"><img title="cupcake2 flat" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="cupcake2 flat" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-RmbrOjMaZjM/U6NMfsBk1ZI/AAAAAAAAGzs/HEgTmW5MZpU/cupcake2%252520flat_thumb%25255B7%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="501" height="696" /></a></p> <p>It is so fun working<strong> <a href="http://www.northcott.com/index.cfm?sid=2&layout=2col&content=fabric_details&fabid=18&colid=743&colorid=1168">Northcott</a></strong> to design quilt fabric because you get to be whimsical and just get creative.  It’s very different from designing home dec fabrics!  We start with the original motif designs and then add textures, stripes, toss prints, etc. to make a well balanced collection for quilters specific needs. </p> <p>You can see the whole collection <strong><a href="http://www.northcott.com/index.cfm?sid=2&layout=2col&content=fabric_details&fabid=18&colid=743&colorid=1168">here</a></strong> and find a retailer near you who will be stocking it. </p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04276018897812515763noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662135918781613306.post-7178996292373056862014-06-01T13:20:00.001-07:002014-06-01T13:35:50.633-07:00Are You Ready to Profit Through Your Own Signature Products?<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Today I’m thrilled to be able to share more in depth info on my fantastic
new class on designing and selling your own line of signature products which I
will be teaching along with my partner in crime Deb Barrett at the Atalanta’s
Mart at the Deco Zone on July 7 from 1 – 6 pm.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Many of you probably know that I design my own signature product lines and
work closely with manufacturers to develop their product lines. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">You may also know that I have written four books and have helped build the
massive design image library for Studio from Minutes Matter Inc with all of my
illustrations from my books. But did you know that books and software are
considered signature products? There are so many ways to distinguish yourself
and elevate your personal and business brand through the development of
signature products. It has never been easier or more profitable for an
individual designer or small retailer to capitalize on this lucrative segment of
our industry. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Signature or Private Label product offerings are not just for super star
designers anymore. You can be the master of your own destiny in a new and
exciting field.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Here is the class outline for our half day event in Atlanta - it is so full
of information, step by step, instruction, resources, and even one on one
consultation time with Jackie, that you will walk away with everything you need to get started.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">JACKIE VON TOBEL AND DEB BARRETT
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">July 7, 2014 1 – 6 pm AMERICAS MART - ATLANTA</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Take advantage of new technology and services available today to easily
design, manufacture, and sell your own “signature” product lines to your
customers.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Would you like to open a whole new stream of revenue for your business by
offering signature fabrics, pillows, decorative throws, upholstery, candles,
trays or any number of beautiful high quality décor items to your clientele that
reflect your design aesthetic and signature style? Deb Barrett and Jackie Von
Tobel, the creative team behind The Soft Design Lab can show you, step by step,
how to enter into and profit from this lucrative market while using it to
elevate your brand at the same time. Signature products not only add to your
bottom line but they impart a level of professionalism and expertise to your
business that sets you apart from your competition. Don’t be left behind, join
us and get your beautiful signature brand ready to sell!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Jackie Von Tobel is an award winning product designer, author and interior
designer who has self-produced signature product lines as well as licensed
signature lines through established manufacturers in many home decor product
categories from fabrics, drapery hardware, tabletop, gift, garden and many more.
She will share her industry secrets and show you how to follow her lead into his
lucrative sector of the industry.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">This class is an intensive crash course on signature product design using
newly available fulfillment resources that can enable you to create product
offerings to your clients on a short run basis. Many of these new resources
eliminate the need to buy inventory or stock product. Jackie will show you how
to utilize print and produce on demand services that automate fulfillment for
you direct to your customer’s one item at a time. You will lean the basic
techniques and skills needed to easily design signature products and bring them
to market. Use these products to turn your website and blog into a profitable
source of residual income through product sales while growing and promoting your
brand at the same time.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Point
of Sale Systems</span></span></div>
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comprehensive overview of the DYI signature product development and design
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04276018897812515763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662135918781613306.post-8692039100985784482014-05-22T19:44:00.000-07:002014-05-22T22:21:51.234-07:00Soft Design Lab Live kicks off at the Atlanta Gift Market<p> </p> <p><font size="2">Are you planning on attending the Atlanta Gift Market, July 7 – 15,  or do you live in the Atlanta area?  If so don’t miss Jackie and Deb’s fantastic classes at The Deco Zone. </font></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-xsQyuAn1Ulk/U37a4X2GTjI/AAAAAAAAGwE/JmzZPkEf4jc/s1600-h/bb81b8_9160e9c254ce40eebcd96d9938987%25255B1%25255D.jpg"><font size="2"><img title="bb81b8_9160e9c254ce40eebcd96d9938987886_jpg_srz_142_177_75_22_0_50_1_20_0" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="bb81b8_9160e9c254ce40eebcd96d9938987886_jpg_srz_142_177_75_22_0_50_1_20_0" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-DsQLKyaykcU/U37a4xxaJ2I/AAAAAAAAGwM/Dvm-feI5gY0/bb81b8_9160e9c254ce40eebcd96d9938987%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="232" height="288" /></font></a></p> <p><font size="2">First up is our class on designing and producing signature product for your business.</font> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Iocq8xkSxZs/U37a5d9yIJI/AAAAAAAAGwU/aO7Rz6RG1S0/s1600-h/MainPage_Image_36.jpg"><img title="MainPage_Image_3" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="MainPage_Image_3" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Sra9hzFu5y0/U37a590GDYI/AAAAAAAAGwc/ESFwW9sY4CA/MainPage_Image_3_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="641" height="311" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p><font size="2">Have you every thought of producing  signature products of your own for your business but don’t know how to get started?  Whether you are interested in simple promotional items with your companies logo to a full line of home décor fabrics or pillows this seminar will give you the in-depth knowledge, processes and sources to make your products a reality.</font>  </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-KO64zMSYnuA/U37a6gXEbsI/AAAAAAAAGwk/MriLLUED2e4/s1600-h/Pagoda-Pillow-Proggression14.jpg"><img title="Pagoda Pillow Proggression" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Pagoda Pillow Proggression" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-VlOSeCCJXyk/U37a7H2l4kI/AAAAAAAAGws/n8h4ndUfJmU/Pagoda-Pillow-Proggression_thumb8.jpg?imgmax=800" width="636" height="227" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p><strong></strong></p> <p align="center"><strong><font size="3">BUILD PROFITS & ELEVATE YOUR BUSINESS WITH SIGNATURE PRODUCTS</font></strong></p> <p align="center"><strong><font size="3">Friday July 7, 2014   1:00 p.m.  – 6:00 p.m. </font></strong></p> <p><font size="2">Take advantage of new technology and services available today to easily design, manufacture, and sell signature product lines to your customers. Would you like to open a whole new stream of revenue for your business by offering signature fabrics, pillows, decorative throws, candles, trays or any number of beautiful high quality décor items to your clientele that reflect your design aesthetic and signature style? Deb Barrett and Jackie Von Tobel, the creative team behind The Soft Design Lab can show you, step by step, how to enter into and profit from this lucrative market while using it to elevate your brand at the same time. Signature products not only add to your bottom line but they impart a level of professionalism and expertise to your business that sets you apart from your competition. Don’t be left behind, join us and get your beautiful signature brand ready to sell! Followed by wine and cheese reception.</font></p> <p><font size="2">Jackie Von Tobel is an award winning product designer, author and interior designer who has self-produced signature product lines as well as licensed signature lines through established manufacturers in many home decor product categories from fabrics, drapery hardware, tabletop, gift, garden and many more. She will share her industry secrets and show you how to follow her lead into his lucrative sector of the industry. </font></p> <p><font size="2">This class is an intensive crash course on signature product design using newly available fulfillment resources that can enable you to create product offerings to your clients on a short run basis. Jackie will introduce you to  new resources that eliminate the need to buy tons of inventory or stock product and show you how to utilize print and produce on demand services that can automate fulfillment for you direct to your customer’s one item at a time. You will lean the basic techniques and skills needed to easily design signature products and bring them to market. </font></p> <p><font size="2">Don’t have artistic skills? – no problem, Jackie will show you how to use stock image resources, affordable local talent, and starving artists and students to help you create and produce your vision.</font></p> <p><font size="2">Use these products to turn your website and blog into a profitable source of residual income through product sales while growing and promoting your brand at the same time.</font></p> <p><strong><font size="2">Product categories that will be discussed include:</font></strong></p> <p><font size="2">Fabric - Home Décor Textiles and Accessories - Wall Art - Wallpaper - Tabletop</font></p> <p><strong><font size="2">Attendees will also receive these valuable resources:</font></strong></p> <p><font size="2">A one hour post-class phone consultation with Jackie to fine tune your product design plan. Detailed source list                                                                                                                              Step by Step instructional digital handbook</font></p> <p><font size="2">Brainstorming session and wine and cheese reception following the class from 6PM – 7PM</font></p> <p><strong><font size="4"><a href="http://softdesignlab.com/events/decozone/">Learn More or Sign Up Here</a> Today ! </font></strong></p> <p><strong><font size="2">attendance is limited</font></strong></p> <p><strong><font size="4"> </font></strong></p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04276018897812515763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662135918781613306.post-11969673707969746302014-05-14T20:42:00.001-07:002014-05-14T20:42:40.110-07:00Chinoiserie Takes High Point by Storm<p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-iF_l7x1HAMI/U3Q3Mqa1WCI/AAAAAAAAGtM/DgiJSsh5fmA/s1600-h/IMG_59904.jpg"><img title="IMG_5990" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_5990" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-WczGuoOmI0k/U3Q3Oz3C3HI/AAAAAAAAGtU/qEKPDXDrqEk/IMG_5990_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="338" height="464" /></a><font size="1">Global Views</font> </p> <p>Classic design motifs and genres are making a big comeback and <strong><em>Chinoiserie</em></strong> is at the forefront of this movement.  If you‘ve followed me for any length of time you will know that it is probably my favorite historical element to mix into interiors for a dash of the exotic.  It’s clean lines and bold colors make it a natural compliment for todays vibrant interiors and todays forward thinking manufacturers are serving it up in large doses. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-y7HJxcC40IE/U3Q3PlBK3VI/AAAAAAAAGtc/6vswGFG7s1A/s1600-h/IMG_57134.jpg"><img title="IMG_5713" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_5713" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-RHcyUSoggKc/U3Q3QZbdciI/AAAAAAAAGtk/Yq4giT5guC8/IMG_5713_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="341" height="485" /></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.globalviews.com/"><strong>Global Views</strong></a> had several vignettes featuring bold <em>Chinoiserie</em> prints paired with a vibrant tangerine palette and bright white accents.  </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-bWEPsN-0--M/U3Q3RXhSsgI/AAAAAAAAGto/b_oSgE-27YI/s1600-h/IMG_58997.jpg"><img title="IMG_5899" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_5899" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-4MnC1bep0Vk/U3Q3SVWBY0I/AAAAAAAAGt0/5tceWQAaBsU/IMG_5899_thumb4.jpg?imgmax=800" width="443" height="414" /></a></p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.crlaine.com/">C.R. Laine</a></strong> went all in with the majority of their showroom sporting one derivative or another of the popular style.  Their front window was a great example of how manufacturers are pairing these traditionally busy prints with modern styling to create a lively mix of culture and contemporary design.  Silhouettes and simplified prints bring the motifs into a more relevant form for todays designer and consumer. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-yzMtGrpFb5c/U3Q3TBGAFCI/AAAAAAAAGt8/cFK00CMh0ZU/s1600-h/IMG_59055.jpg"><img title="IMG_5905" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_5905" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-c0uN7aL4pnU/U3Q3UVjz-DI/AAAAAAAAGuE/f_tV1P2iAWk/IMG_5905_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="428" height="617" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-RrxY_d5YSOU/U3Q3VALOtAI/AAAAAAAAGuM/XiVqYjz7T5E/s1600-h/IMG_59924.jpg"><img title="IMG_5992" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_5992" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-wDKZ-mUScFI/U3Q3gPNRlHI/AAAAAAAAGuY/Mb6MWGsMMeQ/IMG_5992_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="445" height="772" /></a><font size="1"></font></p> <p><font size="1">Décor 55</font></p> <p>Simplified Asian style toiles were in abundance and most often paired with zebra prints for a touch of contemporary exotica.  <strong><a href="http://www.decorfiftyfive.com/#">Décor 55</a></strong> a semi custom, drapery manufacturer showed off this pairing with their high quality ready made panels complete with interlining and superior workmanship!</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-aj_JE_TXtBk/U3Q3g7zL1zI/AAAAAAAAGug/3DCJhqrUeIA/s1600-h/IMG_59355.jpg"><img title="IMG_5935" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_5935" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-WTEZQnviQe0/U3Q3h7T1N1I/AAAAAAAAGuk/zjktc5CFWAc/IMG_5935_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="446" height="606" /></a></p> <p><font size="1">Surya</font></p> <p>Always on trend – <a href="http://www.surya.com/"><strong>Surya</strong></a> debuted a beautiful painterly selection of vibrant Chinoiserie styled pillows in a large range of colors and styles.  Printed on silk these pillows raised the bar for Suryas extensive pillow program. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-E6Hgr6EDYMs/U3Q3i94KMDI/AAAAAAAAGuw/Jkod-mPps9E/s1600-h/IMG_5713n3.png"><img title="IMG_5713n" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_5713n" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-_gOAwsgvc54/U3Q3j55p3nI/AAAAAAAAGu0/0Lrl9T2Dsqw/IMG_5713n_thumb3.png?imgmax=800" width="438" height="353" /></a></p> <p><font size="1">Wesley Hall</font> </p> <p>The <a href="http://www.wesleyhall.com/"><strong>Wesley Hall</strong></a> showroom never disappoints and it was clothed in a wide assortment of Chinese décor from lamps to art, upholstery and drapery; they truly embraced the Eastern vibe.  We fell in love with this trellis style “lantern” fixture. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-B48UpW3EoxI/U3Q3k_c-XFI/AAAAAAAAGvA/5EuLjJAcRzk/s1600-h/IMG_58655.jpg"><img title="IMG_5865" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_5865" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-EIxe4-uG7C4/U3Q3mM0LnBI/AAAAAAAAGvE/bSYz_gNiP9A/IMG_5865_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="536" height="467" /></a></p> <p>In our last post we discussed the broad use of Greek Key trim by vendors and <a href="http://www.wesleyhall.com/"><strong>Wesley Hall</strong></a> was among those who used this classic element to tone down the busy visual of Chinoiserie prints and add a tailored edge as seen in the trim applied to the dust skirt of these lovely chairs. Never underestimate the power of a little bit of trim!!</p> <p> <img title="IMG_5897" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_5897" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Kcn4VHxsI0Q/U3Q3m-zV0jI/AAAAAAAAGvM/-D4rjCnhJMY/IMG_5897_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="323" height="542" /></p> <p>While they do not sell the wall art that adorns the showroom we have to give a shout out to the design team for providing a complete theme throughout their vignettes with superbly chosen wall décor that brought the rooms home. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-vgZa7RHbPeg/U3Q3oH7JACI/AAAAAAAAGvc/bq3GsTIh5YE/s1600-h/enchantment-bmb-lttc-zm%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img title="enchantment-bmb-lttc-zm" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="enchantment-bmb-lttc-zm" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-YaZdAGyU0m0/U3Q3pVPWAMI/AAAAAAAAGvg/_zizNFdaqpo/enchantment-bmb-lttc-zm_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="536" height="764" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.thibautdesign.com/index.php"><strong>Thibaut</strong></a> has always had a selection of Chinoiserie patterns in their line up but their new <a href="http://www.thibautdesign.com/collection/roomset_high_res.php?nID=584&col_id=117&col_name=Enchantment">Enchantment Collection</a> features a diverse blend of traditional Eastern motifs and graphic patterns that create a fresh, trend forward coordinated look. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-lISTV6_Wyfg/U3Q3qRt826I/AAAAAAAAGvs/xQcKibb_tfM/s1600-h/IMG_5784%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_5784" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_5784" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-yFhWiT7zjyg/U3Q3rEWuhNI/AAAAAAAAGv0/el6NaJEiwm4/IMG_5784_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="537" height="450" /></a></p> <p>From beautiful embroidered medallions to a boldly graphic toile, there is something for everyone in this well defined selection.  </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Terms you should know</strong></p> <p><b>Chinoiserie</b>  <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_language">French</a> for "Chinese-esque", Chinoiserie is a recurring theme in European <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_styles,_periods_and_movements">artistic styles</a> since the seventeenth century, which reflect <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_art">Chinese artistic</a> influences. It is characterized by the use of fanciful imagery of an imaginary China, by <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asymmetry">asymmetry</a> in format and whimsical contrasts of scale, and by the attempts to imitate <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_porcelain">Chinese porcelain</a> and the use of lacquerlike materials and decoration.</p> <p><i>Chinoiserie</i> in a broader scope refers to a mixture of Eastern and Western stylistic elements for both the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decorative_arts">decoration</a> and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shape">shape</a>. The style held particular favour during the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rococo">Rococo</a> period and the court of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_XV">Louis XV</a>, with which its fanciful, ornate and idyllic imagery is commonly associated.</p> <p><font size="2"><strong>Toile </strong>or <strong>Toile de Jouy </strong>is the term for a style of decorative pattern consisting of a plain ground color with an overlayed pattern usually depicting scenic subject matter which is most commonly printed in one color. Modern toiles can be multi colored, rendered in silhouette, or colored in reverse with the background being a dark color and the toile pattern done in a lighter color.  Toiles can be used on fabric, wallpaper, and other decorative surfaces. </font></p> <p> </p> <p><font size="1"> </font></p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04276018897812515763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662135918781613306.post-10332592421949271692014-04-23T12:59:00.001-07:002014-04-23T12:59:40.954-07:00The Greek Key Makes a Bold Statement at High Point<p> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-2V8CzD-YJTY/U1gbSG9CXtI/AAAAAAAAGok/ktig-mND5S0/s1600-h/9412-01-greek-key%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="9412-01-greek-key" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="9412-01-greek-key" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF2dpKFv0SZNgkxMG4r-KJgnvlI26BClUmxF5oDOnk4MwNUe7djvyXhiEr8NLBmbfRNuZg4MgweeBLA17xpU3dpiVZmVcIKERDGNxwnbSw8lxV55aHH5-IRNwGqspR0DZrmVKFaYYUb0zr/?imgmax=800" width="452" height="484" /></a></p> <p align="center">The classic Greek Key motif has burst upon the scene this Spring at High Point market in such a comprehensive way that it seems like all the manufacturers got together and decided that this was “the year” for the classic design element to reign supreme.  </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-TTgfdg5F9tg/U1gbTp-p_7I/AAAAAAAAGo0/cC389bWTut0/s1600-h/2489_40RM%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="2489_40RM" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="2489_40RM" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-s4vSXe6BBck/U1gbUdzA49I/AAAAAAAAGo8/nh_WPzJS458/2489_40RM_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="448" height="597" /></a></p> <p align="center">The motif was on everything from case goods, to mirrors, fabrics, and trims.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-M25VqtSEYS4/U1gbVErYV8I/AAAAAAAAGpE/NeSQNxVyLR8/s1600-h/53480b31697ab0684400415b._w.540_s.fit_%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="53480b31697ab0684400415b._w.540_s.fit_" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="53480b31697ab0684400415b._w.540_s.fit_" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Yxw_uGbLzA8/U1gbV04m0LI/AAAAAAAAGpM/bng3jkwOl7s/53480b31697ab0684400415b._w.540_s.fit__thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="481" height="362" /></a></p> <p align="center">This fantastic table was  a bold usage of the old school element that was given a fresh new interpretation by the addition of the nail heads as trim.  I LOVE it !!  </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-a1eidrO5AYI/U1gbWdd42BI/AAAAAAAAGpU/qR6F7R9eqIY/s1600-h/IMG_5869%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_5869" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_5869" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-M68nhI-MJ9A/U1gbXOCIdkI/AAAAAAAAGpc/PcExtyJB8Oc/IMG_5869_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="435" height="484" /></a></p> <p align="center">Even lighting was trimmed up with the stuff. </p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-RMDSWn86eYs/U1gbXy1I7DI/AAAAAAAAGpk/nl-TRDSxJJQ/s1600-h/IMG_5852%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_5852" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_5852" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-VdcJM5Vthrg/U1gbYdWFZ-I/AAAAAAAAGps/I6GjP1QHjhY/IMG_5852_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="529" height="398" /></a></p> <p align="center">Eastern Accents served up a beautiful collection featuring our favorite fretwork in several different cvaristions.  There use of flat trims and textures was perfection in creating these classic pillows and bedding. . </p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Nl_3DCHevRE/U1gbZZ6wh-I/AAAAAAAAGp0/_ySBuuHwAx4/s1600-h/IMG_5723%25255B2%25255D.png"><img title="IMG_5723" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_5723" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-3j2vtyjpJok/U1gbaCr5w9I/AAAAAAAAGp8/YVPkBWHTQDE/IMG_5723_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="519" height="786" /></a></p> <p align="center">Mirrors at Global Views sported a circular take on the usually square key. </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-wD_Ev6DuJ_A/U1gbbKoYpOI/AAAAAAAAGqE/B-ZzFa4pUqY/s1600-h/IMG_5874%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-kzB4tkFdZus/U1gbb8wivUI/AAAAAAAAGqI/jbisXpSK9xw/IMG_5874_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="644" height="249" /></a></p> <p align="center">Greek Key trim tape was used in every conceivable combination and direction on upholstered goods and throw pillows as well as on screens, mirror frames, upholstered tables and lighting.  </p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAZMqqoSCfw7CN1SZOpfOuvZuw9E3AehIXqEagm8hr7vJ4tmnVoNGTMI355STIT8TyalvibNI_sDnPSRooWcjpepCOyNqKNqcTVKWjF_aYGTfjpi7NAp-s5yQI7YOkzLHWmub1E8_V_kIM/s1600-h/IMG_5879%25255B2%25255D.png"><img title="IMG_5879" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_5879" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-pkguZj2GMJs/U1gbe_O45uI/AAAAAAAAGqc/CV6Cu8Uey9s/IMG_5879_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="443" height="528" /></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-I-k5z4QQbd0/U1gbfjR-VsI/AAAAAAAAGqg/7DUoHl4PN-U/s1600-h/IMG_5773%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_5773" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_5773" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-_86onjxkZvA/U1gbgRhnD8I/AAAAAAAAGqs/lYfYKuUU0dA/IMG_5773_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="630" height="484" /></a></p> <p align="center">Mary McDonald used it in several unique ways such as this banding on her beautiful settee that was part of her collection for Guy Chaddock.  It was stunning. </p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-pQF3UFvg-vQ/U1gbg-QCuwI/AAAAAAAAGq0/FIeY-Ivmtls/s1600-h/IMG_5907%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_5907" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_5907" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Fxzw0NWG0uU/U1gbhr7GuTI/AAAAAAAAGq4/FG9eZnaLE4U/IMG_5907_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="620" height="484" /></a></p> <p align="center">The key was also evident an many different upholstery fabrics but I really fell in love with this trellis version. </p> <p> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-lMuOPAhLxGw/U1gbiE4CgRI/AAAAAAAAGrA/ynx7rZuikRk/s1600-h/160205-M305-670X345_0%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img title="160205-M305-670X345_0" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="160205-M305-670X345_0" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ZZzQpvW9RBw/U1gbinyXzPI/AAAAAAAAGrM/hEfSYgPy9i0/160205-M305-670X345_0_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="435" height="226" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-37SYCZj1hlc/U1gbjZsPT8I/AAAAAAAAGrQ/QTNP2yOEjWk/s1600-h/160205-M305-670X345_0%25255B14%25255D.jpg"><img title="160205-M305-670X345_0" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="160205-M305-670X345_0" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-aH5uMTWzVrU/U1gbj8RYjqI/AAAAAAAAGrY/sbgSPbXZvDE/160205-M305-670X345_0_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="435" height="226" /></a></p> <p align="center">My own admiration for the Greek key motif is evident in my drapery hardware collection for Helser Brothers.  These pieces were a “must include” for me when building the collection and I am so happy to see that a collection that I designer almost 3 years ago is so relevant today. I adore my Greek key finial.  It can be hung facing up or down and can also be used as a tie back. </p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-jx5T7O1770U/U1gbkhOdy7I/AAAAAAAAGrg/xqrUcYxR4L0/s1600-h/160603M-M302-670X345%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img title="160603M-M302-670X345" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="160603M-M302-670X345" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ugWYDPpyJOo/U1gblPS8jzI/AAAAAAAAGrk/IoeIy35evNY/160603M-M302-670X345_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="421" height="243" /></a></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">My Greek Key medallion is a super versatile piece of the collection.  I wanted to give designers the maximum flexibility possible for them to use each piece in the collection in a variety of ways.  These medallions have screw holes at all four corners and can be connected with the addition of a small bracket to create an endless combination of designs suitable for whatever your design needs may be. </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-jpaMnkDNAco/U1gblrlyQzI/AAAAAAAAGr0/LxfQy0ZFlI0/s1600-h/160603M-M302-670X345.png"><img title="160603M-M302-670X345" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="160603M-M302-670X345" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-cGCa5PS3BNs/U1gbmRlBF-I/AAAAAAAAGr4/SoBKanslMsM/160603M-M302-670X345_thumb.png?imgmax=800" width="244" height="222" /></a></p> <p align="center">Square </p> <p align="center">Here are just a few of the variations that you can choose.  </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-FZAa5CXsk-o/U1gbm4aOM3I/AAAAAAAAGsE/tky1tyrQS1k/s1600-h/fftgh%25255B1%25255D.png"><img title="fftgh" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="fftgh" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-nXC2F26ka3k/U1gbnWpmPYI/AAAAAAAAGsI/CvAgghUHbxk/fftgh_thumb%25255B1%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="124" height="222" /></a></p> <p align="center">Vertical </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-_PQsENdCNnA/U1gbn2cRGHI/AAAAAAAAGsU/001iHk1saeo/s1600-h/fft%25255B1%25255D.png"><img title="fft" style="border-top: 0px; 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border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_5603jj" border="0" alt="IMG_5603jj" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ls2DXQoJg40/UyoL_-2oy-I/AAAAAAAAGmk/DPIq79MCOjA/IMG_5603jj_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="606" height="768" /></a></p> <p>Get well and Encouragement cards from my <em>Tea Time</em> and <em>Neon Garden</em> collections for Divinity.</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-pNDiB9Zh-W0/UyoMAQW7ylI/AAAAAAAAGms/0foiGPznD1s/s1600-h/sell%252520sheet%252520tea%252520time%25255B2%25255D.png"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="sell sheet tea time" border="0" alt="sell sheet tea time" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-VQ7DFOHRuLE/UyoMBSH_ZqI/AAAAAAAAGm0/jvm_jA4fmF4/sell%252520sheet%252520tea%252520time_thumb%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="566" height="768" /></a></p> <p>It’s so fun to finally get samples after working on collections so long ago.  Seeing the finished product is always a happy surprise especially when they turn out so cute.  </p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFNZpqyBc85NRN_T25VZEvrakh-AIjvRJSat4JjxMfOQlJoMxsMiDEj4L-TFrOOvyM0GLIIYsqPCvJ222mhxdLhh4QVGD_eeNRPfJCimrEJm8ArVnZtmOdljOVgbrZYyppwL4mRiu7vN8N/s1600-h/IMG_5595ml%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_5595ml" border="0" alt="IMG_5595ml" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-V7H2on98ADY/UyoMCuWXEJI/AAAAAAAAGnE/x-lwcx3uq7I/IMG_5595ml_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="619" height="480" /></a> </p> <p></p> <p>We also got a selection of bright and happy yard flags from my <em>Floribunda</em> collection in two cute designs from Carson.  All of these products are available for sale through retailers across the US.  Unfortunately I cannot sell them myself so you'll have to look for them in stores near you!  </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-1UkZyoBcUNM/UyoMDNMrH_I/AAAAAAAAGnI/roOi8QrfhBo/s1600-h/IMG_5581nh%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_5581nh" border="0" alt="IMG_5581nh" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Ij06r9QpPKY/UyoMDsMtf6I/AAAAAAAAGnU/SQg9MG1hxOE/IMG_5581nh_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="636" height="480" /></a> </p> <p>I hope you are all getting that Spring back into your step and getting ready to enjoy the beauty of the season, particularly my friends who have had such bad weather this winter!  </p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04276018897812515763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662135918781613306.post-70489684468738205912014-03-13T21:15:00.001-07:002014-03-13T21:18:42.417-07:00Anyone Can Learn to Draw<br />
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I had the pleasure of teaching a private session yesterday of my Anyone Can Draw class to the fabulous design team at Colours Inc. in Las Vegas. Over the past 25 years my good friend Leslie Parraguirre has built Colours into one of the premier design firms in Nevada.<br />
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She and her talented design team were great pupils for my full day immersion class that teaches design professionals how to easily and accurately draw professional quality design renderings that will knock the socks off their clients and help them communicate with their workrooms and installers.<br />
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Here they are showing off some of their drawings done in class. They really rolled out the red carpet for me with gourmet pastries for breakfast, a fabulous lunch, and delectable deserts and wine after we finished.<br />
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It was a long day full of creative learning but they all took to it like the pros they are. My favorite part of teaching this class is seeing the finished renderings at the end. They are all so well done and beautifully executed. Thank You Leslie and Colours Inc. for making me feel so welcome and for being open to new ideas and creative growth! <br />
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04276018897812515763noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662135918781613306.post-20296057608328935482014-03-05T22:43:00.001-08:002014-03-05T22:43:01.967-08:00Who are the Best Design Bloggers?<p> </p> <p> The best design bloggers are ones who work hard at improving their message, content, and voice by taking the medium of blogging into new directions and stepping out of the lines.  </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-TsLOT0TlFGI/UxgY3eKb9sI/AAAAAAAAGiE/wwxOqrb4wxo/s1600-h/IMG_5520df6.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="IMG_5520df" border="0" alt="IMG_5520df" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-1gs0ZqfJpcg/UxgY4MsZ6RI/AAAAAAAAGiI/lFXwvGqg-bk/IMG_5520df_thumb4.jpg?imgmax=800" width="634" height="480" /></a> <font size="1">The beautiful stage setting designed by Currey & Company – just look at those flowers! </font></p> <p>I just got home from my second Design Bloggers Conference run by the gregarious and always entertaining Adam Japko and his fantastic team at <a href="http://www.digitalsherpa.com/">Digital Sherpa</a> where I was once again challenged to step up my game.  This years conference was held in Atlanta and it featured A-list designers, blogging superstars, TV personalities, marketing experts,  magazine editors,  a fantastic wine tasting and some of the top home dec brands in the industry. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-DmIzZ5jTLHE/UxgY4i84ndI/AAAAAAAAGiU/aW-6yCoJqaE/s1600-h/img679nj3.png"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="img679nj" border="0" alt="img679nj" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikMUSjk3KM8xgzOaEUxKI-Symx31dgItaLeWeqERCt6RZ2KUcJIwfM6yNcIvMwE1WDiumM4chPxiq08wg51tC6WvXZJRG-s2vHsylZxB9dpPPmfzBmNPwJ5dG2ftPvESGVtrolSJc7CK_-/?imgmax=800" width="610" height="480" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><font size="1">sketch of the gorgeous flowers by Currey & Co on the stage set.</font></p> <p>Aside from the beautiful decor and those flowers the conference is an intensive immersion into the nuts and bolts of design blogging and the future of the medium.   Digital Sherpa hosted in depth blog analysis for all attendees who wanted to participate so they could have key questions answered or just get a broad overview of their blog by experts.  It was a huge success for everyone involved.   </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Kxs4EfP4Rso/UxgY5xzUkyI/AAAAAAAAGig/o9OXbcr3Y-8/s1600-h/IMG_55156.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="IMG_5515" border="0" alt="IMG_5515" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv8XQR_HhO28GxcA99Jg2Gm1rvFlpnIqG8MI1-8wLPyxqBM3OIlq01xF9C2rWfqkTpF03EE5POL4LgrXIJFfh0-RsHPLDh3ogTwdJgX2du_NkSlFbybZQoREdmJQoAAZIVMKmPh7FMZRnD/?imgmax=800" width="640" height="480" /></a> </p> <p>One of the highlights was Candice Olsen giving a lively talk on the importance of texture and contrast in design as well as tips to create a good lighting plan.  Other speakers included Timothy Corrigan, Suzanne Kasler, Jeffrey Allen Marks, Susanna Salk, Tobi Fairley, Jennifer Bowles, Andrew Joseph and many more.  It was quite a line up. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/--Fvh-KNPTvg/UxgY6pc38tI/AAAAAAAAGiw/sWMWrX5_45Y/s1600-h/IMG_55083.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="IMG_5508" border="0" alt="IMG_5508" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-0qOzWbGz2xU/UxgY7XnvsjI/AAAAAAAAGi4/XCVYQ8yAEps/IMG_5508_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="359" /></a> </p> <p>Melissa Galt, Deb Barrett, and Shannon Leclaire enjoying the annual wine tasting hosted by <a href="http://www.digitalsherpa.com/">Digital Sherpa</a> and wine expert Jeremy Parzen of “<a href="http://dobianchi.com/">Do Bianchi</a>” There is nothing like a room full of 350 design bloggers with three fabulous glasses of wine in front of them.  Cheers!</p> <p> </p> <p><img alt="" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/t1/1620481_10151981240408575_1467453589_n.jpg" width="640" height="479" /></p> <p>After the educational portion of the conference was over for the day the parties began with Kravet, Sunbrella, and Ethan Allen partnering up with Traditional Home magazine to host three fabulous nights of revelry, great food and drink including a swanky Oscars viewing party on Sunday night. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-cc7EB1afdfs/UxgY77jZA9I/AAAAAAAAGjE/p0CNZw-Xyd8/s1600-h/image%25255B7%25255D.png"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-raodXhhSKYQ/UxgY83fPnPI/AAAAAAAAGjM/xGuFwsrSJ5w/image_thumb%25255B3%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="476" height="480" /></a></p> <p> Next years event will be held again in Atlanta if you want to join in on the fun.  Thanks to Adam Japko and the <a href="http://www.digitalsherpa.com/">Digital Sherpa</a> team for putting on such a fun and worthwhile event.  See you again next year.  </p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04276018897812515763noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662135918781613306.post-6181439996153975202014-02-17T14:34:00.003-08:002014-02-17T14:34:39.086-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here is a preview of my new collection of quilt fabric for <a href="http://www.northcott.net/index.cfm?sid=2&layout=2col&content=fabric_details&fabid=18&colid=715&colorid=1132" target="_blank">Northcott</a>. I think it would make a really cute Easter dress for a little one! Click <a href="http://www.northcott.net/index.cfm?sid=2&layout=2col&content=fabric_details&fabid=18&colid=715&colorid=1132" target="_blank">here</a> to see it online.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04276018897812515763noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662135918781613306.post-91105440781835485222014-01-16T18:14:00.003-08:002014-01-16T18:15:45.540-08:00New JVT Dinnerware from Keller Charles My new dinnerware collection from Keller Charles has made it's debut at the Atlanta Gift Market and I love how it turned out.<br />
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Each collection starts out as a group of art that I paint that is ready to be modified for lot's of different types of product from wall art, fabric, stationary, dinnerware, etc. <br />
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Once the collection is selected by a manufacturer for a particular product I go to work customizing the individual elements used in the original designs to fit the product. Here are some of the finished designs I did for Keller Charles. They did a great job! <br />
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More new products coming soon!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04276018897812515763noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662135918781613306.post-64856816793714617822013-10-28T12:36:00.001-07:002013-10-28T12:36:00.454-07:00In The Studio Today ~ Christmas Decorations<p></p> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-H5-NvffT8t4/Um68eo7t0ZI/AAAAAAAAGcI/ivIAoz3Q7sI/s1600-h/IMG_5288%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_5288" border="0" alt="IMG_5288" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ETw6LxJUoms/Um68fIrHO6I/AAAAAAAAGcQ/Ou09tApw4x8/IMG_5288_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="360" height="480" /></a>  <p>It’s Christmas today in the studio with a whole box of decorations arriving  from my holiday collection with Sunset Vista.  </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-yqfeeNjaVT8/Um68gSq540I/AAAAAAAAGcY/MzObwBoJkOg/s1600-h/IMG_5279%25255B7%25255D.png"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_5279" border="0" alt="IMG_5279" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-O1p_hrTdxlY/Um68jEvyDdI/AAAAAAAAGcg/wZa5XWog8pc/IMG_5279_thumb%25255B7%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="640" height="463" /></a> </p> <p>The collection is fancy but fun with detailed ornaments and larger door signs.  </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-VyISz_BkL_I/Um68kqv-ZZI/AAAAAAAAGco/uIvo0ERIF5s/s1600-h/IMG_5281%2525204%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_5281 4" border="0" alt="IMG_5281 4" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-tcVUIcrJCfA/Um68lMU19XI/AAAAAAAAGcs/yWd5BxRCA60/IMG_5281%2525204_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="374" /></a>  </p> <p>Some fun embossing and a dose of gold flitter make them sparkle.</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-NAOGlZMy0AU/Um68nMRhozI/AAAAAAAAGc4/VTLzfAZnd0c/s1600-h/IMG_5290%2525203%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_5290 3" border="0" alt="IMG_5290 3" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3r3dnWWD2j-mOHFVemzPXUhmeb3o1Np06W2esrFQGsXq4V3lMvg4xTDGgmsODHOCmIe8KvBHDmLrhotgSTOrHIL5cLnKKE5bJK-IooMm069-7v-RANr_-jbnZ6jaumuZYtPpH1B6JWWLe/?imgmax=800" width="295" height="480" /></a></p> <p></p> <p> </p> <p>These are hung from bouncy springs so they move if you hang them outdoors.   I can’t wait to decorate my tree this year! </p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04276018897812515763noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662135918781613306.post-32511991102851293162013-08-29T16:23:00.001-07:002013-08-29T16:23:55.633-07:00I am a Quilt Fabric Designer * Northcott Fabrics<p> </p> <p> </p> <p>I am so excited to finally announce my first collection of quilting fabric is new available through Northcott Fabrics !!!  This has been a long time goal of mine and I am so happy to be able to achieve it with this wonderful company..</p> <p>  <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-PTZygZknhN8/Uh_X8XTE8sI/AAAAAAAAGXc/rbTKjscmb6U/s1600-h/IMG_4647%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_4647" border="0" alt="IMG_4647" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-tmL4CZ3zxpg/Uh_X83BJ5FI/AAAAAAAAGXg/K3wSudw53mg/IMG_4647_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="431" /></a> </p> <p>The collection is called “Enchanted” and it features whimsical fantasy florals and butterflies.  The extra large stripe  pictured above is  one of my favorites.  </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhpGHPm3_mLfpg6K2XMvf2IsUWIGT0tvWH2JbilRfJhuseLLQh7cN7i7-3HiHtVOjtHvqAKXhHKGuZ0b0yfxLdiGwR9vuZQgQSHZ2j5Sm3tzqajOwbwBpp7X5mn4h1KkWjxP8tgqojqRR7/s1600-h/IMG_4657%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_4657" border="0" alt="IMG_4657" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-w2SOLppRUvo/Uh_X9lD5pQI/AAAAAAAAGX0/nh5ybw5ft5U/IMG_4657_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="359" /></a> </p> <p>It comes in two colorways;  Black Magic and Summer Sun.  <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-cwQ6AIgM8RQ/Uh_X-Be-faI/AAAAAAAAGX8/mke0XybN_OA/s1600-h/IMG_4663%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_4663" border="0" alt="IMG_4663" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-BO7j08NobSM/Uh_X-g6kvcI/AAAAAAAAGYE/uO0TsI2iL9k/IMG_4663_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="362" /></a> </p> <p>So far I have just recieved the sell sheets and I am still waiting for yardage.  I can’t wait to get my hands on it and start sewing. </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw0U9afvD7KuZo_vYldYV1qYX5gDnI5qicDsWJ_QprToaN8s0zaz-AOiBKI6vMkHINLLeJhG3_IHBXP70Pcii__RSsB_g7dXpm55X2L3Or5acajC5oiJ2KRmmmhii_oC_3rmWnCsQ7rD_-/s1600-h/IMG_4660%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_4660" border="0" alt="IMG_4660" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-t0rZvQSNYHc/Uh_X_XIWDxI/AAAAAAAAGYU/SRn0EaAtXZ8/IMG_4660_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="335" height="480" /></a></p> <p> I see some cute dresses in my twin 3 years old nieces futures.  </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/--w_RkS6YUw0/Uh_X_zvifWI/AAAAAAAAGYc/AuaRKOP2oJM/s1600-h/IMG_4659%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_4659" border="0" alt="IMG_4659" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRq3Y5CrreuJQUeNlKXDjPnq7Kv-LmDLhI237TyW3QMMC8rUqool2Q12yGCj-sgtiK-nFcuPEfpX1wWEWJ7psvhpUxDSNUWrnMkyuvukrpv5cFvbxIb6QZF6XtPck4Fo9gFBtDo87XoX_7/?imgmax=800" width="345" height="480" /></a> </p> <p>Northcott Fabrics tag line is “Cotton that feels like silk” and they are true to their word.  This fabric has a fabulous hand and superior drapeability compared to other quilt fabrics.  </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-bSeQvE73jmc/Uh_YA9xoY6I/AAAAAAAAGYs/VyphC2OyZBs/s1600-h/IMG_4664mlfgdd%25255B1%25255D.png"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_4664mlfgdd" border="0" alt="IMG_4664mlfgdd" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-DEpjg_koKXY/Uh_YBc48LBI/AAAAAAAAGY0/YZStzwpIi9U/IMG_4664mlfgdd_thumb%25255B1%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="548" height="480" /></a></p> <p>To view the collection go to <a href="http://www.northcott.net/?sid=2&layout=2col&fabid=1&content=fabric_details&colid=645&colorid=1040"><strong>Northcott Silks</strong> here.</a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/--YH64IfXTUE/Uh_YB58-nJI/AAAAAAAAGY8/GmFLuaOeLZ0/s1600-h/IMG_4664mlfg%25255B1%25255D.png"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; 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My beautiful daughter Angelica graduated from design school in December and she has hit the ground running. <br />
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She's got great job with a firm in San Francisco; Woodsen & Woodsen and is knee deep in interesting design projects and staging assignments. I am so thrilled that she found such a great group of people to work with. Here is a picture of one of their recent jobs. <br />
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She is also making some great accessories of her own including this lovely dream catcher she just finished.<br />
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Geli is a chip off the old block if there ever was one. I am so proud of her!!!!!! <br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04276018897812515763noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662135918781613306.post-35834524254163104792013-07-05T11:59:00.001-07:002013-07-05T11:59:30.597-07:00On My Table Today ~ Fun Floral<p> </p> <p> </p> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-2L7-XxHPI8k/UdcXi1fEFfI/AAAAAAAAGRA/0fKnV1ouQyg/s1600-h/IMG_4393%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_4393" border="0" alt="IMG_4393" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ebHbc8tyIA8/UdcXjT2v6yI/AAAAAAAAGRI/jnbH7R8MngY/IMG_4393_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="480" /></a>  <p>Spending the holiday weekend working.  Here's what's going on. </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-L2NILsVWxx0/UdcXjglMtvI/AAAAAAAAGRQ/5EfpfySxFPs/s1600-h/IMG_4398%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_4398" border="0" alt="IMG_4398" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-cKQW_RtE6aU/UdcXkPqt_II/AAAAAAAAGRY/phElO66rFY8/IMG_4398_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="433" /></a> </p> <p>Cheery flowers for summer.   Have a great weekend everyone. </p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04276018897812515763noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-662135918781613306.post-23771278393650550372013-06-24T16:11:00.001-07:002013-06-29T08:55:00.379-07:00A Tale of Two Rooms<p> </p> <p>I’ve been working from home for the past few years and I truly love it.  I am much more productive and less distracted so I can get more done from home.  I am the type of person who works all day, every day,  so having my “stuff”  around me here is a great benefit.  Up until the last year I had my office and my studio in the same room and it tended to get cramped and very messy at times.  The office is right off my master bedroom and you can see it from there so I like to have it neat and tidy if I can.  So, after my daughter was gone at college for three years I decided to bite the bullet and take over her bedroom as my new art studio.  </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-V_K7capYiJc/UcjSD8ssDTI/AAAAAAAAGPI/klC53sVzWRU/s1600-h/IMG_4374gh%25255B5%25255D.png"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_4374gh" border="0" alt="IMG_4374gh" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-9eCfr_ANRcE/UcjSEvF2JtI/AAAAAAAAGPQ/YEO4Q-0MFZI/IMG_4374gh_thumb%25255B5%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="539" height="480" /></a></p> <p>Now I have plenty of room for my sewing machines, fabric, art supplies and everything else.  It is still very much a work in progress.  I am looking forward to putting up some Jackie Von Tobel drapery hardware from Helser Brothers soon so keep tuned.  </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-eOEw6v9IkOA/UcjSE96goQI/AAAAAAAAGPY/1_Fr35FOEiE/s1600-h/IMG_4370ml%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_4370ml" border="0" alt="IMG_4370ml" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Zzn11yR3Agw/UcjSFcK6ShI/AAAAAAAAGPg/ULW3PIAUOPU/IMG_4370ml_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="480" /></a> </p> <p>I did this room on a serious budget of $100.  I used all existing furniture that I had.  ( Yes, I can be a pack rat and had a lot of stuff in my garage including some old furniture I had made for my husbands office that he outgrew)   The only thing I bought was a few gallons of white paint and a couple of unfinished doors to serve as tabletops.  I slapped a coat of white paint on everything, including the floor, and called it a day!  </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-SkA6g-il5kk/UcjSF6gQunI/AAAAAAAAGPo/e44dZJMmvVc/s1600-h/IMG_4378nh%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_4378nh" border="0" alt="IMG_4378nh" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-3vJnQ1AyplU/UcjSGZb14TI/AAAAAAAAGPw/kypbP_7lhag/IMG_4378nh_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="367" height="480" /></a> </p> <p>My favorite piece in the studio is a rolling cart that my sister Trudi gave to me.  I can roll it out into the center of the room and walk around it 360’ or I can tuck it neatly under my larger table so it’s out of the way.  I am also filling the walls with my kids art that they did as little ones.  I would much rather look at that than anything else. </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-2vFQpSykjpU/UcjSGuPsdUI/AAAAAAAAGP4/pNv1qdNaCD0/s1600-h/IMG_4383b%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_4383b" border="0" alt="IMG_4383b" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-MOghb86WLRY/UcjSGz9gjAI/AAAAAAAAGQA/qfNmehBVEUw/IMG_4383b_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="632" height="480" /></a> </p> <p>I have tons of storage plus a huge closet that is far to messy to show you.  I’m sure I will fill it up in no time.  My office helpers above are hard at work fighting with each other!   Just like the real thing…..</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-hIo5myL3Oc8/UcjSHaI3zyI/AAAAAAAAGQI/WYtVqVjmMc0/s1600-h/IMG_4361mk%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_4361mk" border="0" alt="IMG_4361mk" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-blaaoe9owag/UcjSH5zpT8I/AAAAAAAAGQQ/j8XcsIs6g7g/IMG_4361mk_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="438" height="277" /></a></p> <p>This is what they can usually be found doing. </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-dQ24m6Wzelw/UcjSIIuzssI/AAAAAAAAGQY/mKNRFwhNW04/s1600-h/IMG_4364ml%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_4364ml" border="0" alt="IMG_4364ml" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-hBuXh9zxXm0/UcjSIluVc1I/AAAAAAAAGQg/M_Nltn-LO8U/IMG_4364ml_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="538" height="480" /></a> </p> <p>I love working in the new room.  It is so bright and sun filled and most of all it’s a constant reminder of my beautiful girl.  I left her yellow paint just as it was, warts and all.  It makes me smile every time I walk in there.  </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-8t4vAy1ixro/UcjSIxrEzPI/AAAAAAAAGQo/nlfzBsaOAsA/s1600-h/IMG_4389%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_4389" border="0" alt="IMG_4389" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-8b2NCNWJq7E/UcjSJYxqwNI/AAAAAAAAGQw/wPFHjSj5oRc/IMG_4389_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="480" /></a></p> <p>You would think with all this new studio space that my old office would be perfectly organized and never messy but here is my desk today.  It’s just as crazy as ever but that’s how I like it. </p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04276018897812515763noreply@blogger.com2