

The Magic of Design
Hello Everyone! I was chatting with some other designers the other day and an interesting topic was brought up. We were talking about how the latest generation of designers seem to concentrate on the individual parts of a design instead of the magic that happens when everything is put together. So, that's what I'll be discussing with you today: Magic. Design is an art The first, and possibly most important, thing to remember is that design is an art. I don't mean that in a


Four Things to Consider Before Buying Accessories
Hello again! I recently read an article by one of my vendors (one that I printed out and now can't find the url for, so sorry) that summed up a lot of the design process in just four words: Style, Color, Pattern, and Size. Now, Distinctive Carpets & Rugs used this to outline the things you should consider before buying a rug, but it works with pretty much every type of decorating I can think of. These four, simple words apply to everything, from choosing a new area rug to dec