Warm weather always inspires the confidence to be bold! Every summer, I love to welcome bright color trends back into the world of fashion and home decor. The trend that seems to currently be leading the pack is color blocking, a pattern that consists of a solid sections of color. This look has...

When many of us set out looking for inspiration to create fabulous, personalized spaces, we sit down with a stack of design magazines to leaf through, or head out to window shop. Yet often, many of the pieces that we drool over in catalogs, on Web sites, and in displays are actually inspired by n...

I generally try to stay away from fakes, but when it comes to faux bois, it’s a whole other story. In honor of Bastille Day this week, I thought it appropriate to call attention to this current design trend...faux bois is French for "fake wood." The design treatment that makes other materials loo...

Summer has arrived and it’s time to embrace the energy of the season! One trend exploding onto the design scene like fireworks in the July sky is the multi-colored stripe in bold, candy hues. Stripes are a classic do-it-all look that looks at home in any house. In a multi-color palette, stripe’s...

Citrus hues are popping up everywhere in the fashion world right now, from the collections of Burberry to Dior. If you’ve developed an orange crush, why not take the trend into your home? The color palette of lemony yellows, lime greens and bold oranges is just like a fruit cocktail—fresh, fun wi...