Every spring and fall the MDI teams takes a field trip to High Point Market in North Carolina. It’s hard to describe this experience. It’s the largest furnishings trade show in the world.
Inspiration
2017 Pantone Color of the Year
Each year Pantone picks a “Color of the Year”; a symbolic color choice that reflects what the Pantone Color Institute believes is an expression of a global mood. This year’s color? #15-0343, affectionately known as “Greenery.”
Interior Design Trends 2017
Interior design trends are taking a definite turn in 2017. Some tried-and-true elements that have anchored décor for nearly a decade are on their way out, making room for fresh, new interior expression.
Dining Room Tables + Charleston Wine + Food
A sure sign of spring is the Charleston Wine + Food Festival. Wine and food bring people together, and some of our happiest memories are made sharing a meal with family and friends. Plus, we just love food. And wine.
Favorite Bedrooms
Now that the holidays are almost behind us, it’s time to think about a nice, long rest. To inspire you, here are some of our favorite bedrooms:
Favorite Interior Design Coffee Table Books
Art and design coffee table books are such a wonderful indulgences, not to mention providing creative inspiration. If you’re looking for the perfect gift for an art or design lover, here are a few of our favorite new releases:
Margaret’s Favorite Kitchens
This time of year most of us are spending a lot more time in our kitchens. Gone are the days of tomato sandwiches and cold shrimp lunches – Fall and Winter have us back in the kitchen making more elaborate meals and traditional favorites to accommodate a steady stream of parties and house guests. In honor of the hardest working room in the house, we’re reflecting on some of our favorites:
Room to Breathe
One of the most important concepts in good design is giving important art, furniture and objects room to breathe. That means leaving enough space around them so that you can appreciate them, either consciously or subconsciously.
Creative Inspiration from Scott Antique Market
We all know Margaret never misses a chance to for creative inspiration, no matter where she travels. Recently she found time during a wedding weekend in Atlanta to visit Scott Antique Market, and to visit the Egyptian ballroom at the Fox Theater. Here’s here trip report:
Chihuly in Atlanta
Margaret is obsessed with American glass sculptor Dale Chihuly. Today she writes about why she loves his work and her recent trip to Atlanta where she got up close and personal with a special piece…