Archive for July, 2006

“Granny Chic”

Monday, July 31st, 2006

It might be just me, however, I feel like the bold colors and large patterns of the 1970’s are back in style again. For example, check out the wallpaper used in Lucky Number Slevin.
Here is an article that claims it is not in fact the 70’s that are making a comeback, it is what […]

Modern Area Rugs

Monday, July 31st, 2006

http://www.charlotte.com/mld/charlotte/living/home/15129552.htm
Here is an interesting article on some modern rugs, such as ones with curved abstract shapes and flowers. Some of these designs are quite beautiful.
It all strikes me as very…San Francisco.

Dueling Furniture Shows

Tuesday, July 25th, 2006

Las Vegas is still trying to take the “United States Furniture Show” crown from High Point North Carolina. It would appear that hotel rates are a key feature at the moment. The plethora of hotels in Las Vegas appears to give it an advantage on this characteristic.

Fingertip Amputation Avoidance

Tuesday, July 25th, 2006

I know many people who aboslutly love Ikea. I have heard of this devotion reaching near religious zealot levels. I enjoy their minimalist designs quite a bit, however, I have never really understood such a level of devotion.
Ikea made the news recently for issueing an volutary recal of 100,000 or so folding chairs and […]