Monday, February 6, 2012

SUGARBOO DESIGNS-ATLANTA

Rebecca the creative force behind
SUGARBOO DESIGNS creates products
that remind people of the ones they love
with a lot of whimsy thrown in.
This is a wonderfully simple very
large art print.  It measures 3 feet by
6 feet but could be hung or sold as
two pieces.

Everyone loves dogs and this
dancing dog will make you smile.






Elephants are also very prevalent in
the Sugarboo collection, and I really
like the new pink elephant.


This slated elephant is available in
six different colors and says "Love you"
in six different languages.

Love the new pillows




One of the most popular art prints is
the You are My Sunshine

It now has a larger 3 piece version

There is a lot to be said for
Simple and sweet
 

Saturday, February 4, 2012

AIDAN GRAY-ATLANTA

This is what I call a great entrance.
Small tables were a big focus for the new
introductions from AIDAN GRAY HOME.
The Astre and Marlene side table
both have a gold leaf finish and antiqued
mirror tops.  Both are small, so will
fit in many locals and also will add
a touch of sophistication to the room.


Percussive side table is a tribute
to percussive instruments and can
easily be relocated whenever you need a little
extra space.

 The Cross Hatch is both industrial and delicate.

Eight hand carved wood scrolls are the
focal point to the Colette table.  Natural wood
peeks through its chipped cathedral white finish.
This is a real beauty.
The AMERICA collection is a group
of tables with concrete tops that are
made and assembled by AMERICAN artisans.
These table can be ordered with either
a dark or light top.

They have been inspired by French bistro tables
but given a modern twist.



The Blake table comes tall and short
and can be nested together or used separately.
They also can come with a reclaimed
barn wood tops.  Some tops may include
cracks, chipped paint, worm holes and other
"perfections" that are inherent in old wood.


The Isaac table has a complex heavy
gauge wire base that is allowed to
rust outdoors before it is entirely sealed.
Combined with the reclaimed barn wood
top gives it a rustic look.
Through out the showroom is a collection
of art work by Texas artist, Carol Benson Cobb.
This is a new and exciting category for
Aidan Gray.  Her work adds color, that
does not distract but only enhances.
The pieces have a very calming effect.





Here are a couple of my favorite style shots



One of the high lights from this show season
was the 23rd Arts Awards of Achievement given
at the Dallas Show.  Randal Weeks the owner
and designer of AIDAN GRAY HOME
won PRODUCT DESIGNER OF THE YEAR.
Very proud moment for all of us
associated with this company.


Sunday, January 22, 2012

ATLANTA SHOW-DASH & ALBERT

Happy New Years.  It has been a busy and crazy
couple of months so I have been away from my
blog, but now I am back.
I never feel like the year has started until I have
been to the Atlanta Gift Show.  I just got back and
it was wonderful as usual and a little more
exciting for me with the additional of my two new
lines.  I was looking forward to seeing the new
rugs from DASH & ALBERT.  I wasn't the least
bit disappointed.  The CMA showroom looked
great as usual.


The largest introductions were in the indoor/outdoor
category, this being the fastest growing in the
company.  I could not wait to see the new
thicker rope collection that are all solid colors.
This is a first for DASH AND ALBERT,

and I think will open up a whole new market.
The white and Ivory are wonderful, especially
when you realize how easy they are to clean.
Not to worry about that, take them
out in the yard and hose them off.

to coordinate with the solids there are two
new stripes.

and a beautiful light blue

with matching bags and throws


and a dark brown called charcoal

and one of my favorites, platinum that
is in the grey family.





There are also some great color combinations
in the ever popular woven cotton rugs.



Love the brights in the bags.  Can't help
but start to think of spring.

If you prefer pastels, these are a nice choice.



Cotton Micro-hooked rugs weren't left out
either.  What a great look for a
family room, game room, also for
a contemporary look with sleek
modern furniture



and something a little more traditional




The brindle stripe is very popular
in the tufted wool rugs and I think
this new dusty plum will be a hit.


I hope your as excited about these new rugs
as I am.  Contact me if you have any questions
or would like one of the new catalogs.