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First Place!
Our very own designer, Teddy Karl, wins first place in the "Central West End Holiday Window Walk, People's Choice Awards!" Teddy added his design creativity to the Chess Club's window. Just imagine what he could do with that special room in your home!
Designer Teddy Karl Featured in True Transitions
The real challenge when marrying traditional and contemporary design is incorporating new furnishings in a way that won’t make older pieces look dated. Principal designer Teddy Karl of The Great Cover-Up achieved true transitional - we’re talking simple, clean, and utterly timeless - by striking a flawless balance between past and present in this 25th floor urban high-rise. Formal Dining Room: The formal dining room represents a transitional aesthetic at its very best because, well, it...
Find Hundreds of Design & Decorating Ideas on Pinterest
Perhaps you have heard of or even fallen under the spell of Pinterest. A client brought Pinterest to my attention in its early stages when she revealed her idea board. The photos she showed me were instrumental to her decorating project. Pinterest did not immediately appeal to me, but I established an account and began “pinning.” I began to follow people with exquisite taste whose pins I repined to my board. You can even comment on your own or other people’s pins. I often leave feedback about...
Blue Willow & Blue Canton Patterned China
For centuries, blue and white porcelain has been collected by those with a discriminating eye for fine objects of art. Patterns in Blue Canton and Blue Willow dominate this pursuit. Blue Canton and the later pattern Blue Willow both have their roots in the Chinese export trade of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Blue Canton was manufactured in inland China then transported to the port city of Canton, hence its name. Pieces then were exported to Europe and America. Although many designs...
Grasscloth: What is it and How Can I Use it In My Home?
Creating a warm and inviting room begins with the walls. This is the key to setting up the backdrop for artwork and precious family pictures. Grasscloth, made of woven plant fibers, is a stylish option when you are wanting to add texture and depth to a room. The color palette is endless from timeless neutrals for a more traditional feel to shimmering metallic for that statement room. Grasscloth it is! My personal favorites are the printed grasscloths. They have a rustic texture and then add a...