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Heavy Metal in the Home!

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Well I am not referring to Metallica or ACDC…on the music scene…but rather “Mixed Metals” that have been on-trend for the last few seasons in the home.

In the past many of us would NOT mix metal finishes but would rather find a certain metal like a stainless and adhere to the same finish! Well those days are over and today we can happily say that “Metal Mixing” is in, while “Matching Metals” is out!

Mix those warm and cool metal surfaces allowing a personality of style to shine through your home. Today we are seeing metals mixed with matte black finishes as well which give us an updated industrial sensibility.

Remember it’s all in the mix…supporting your sense of style in the home!

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Creative Manufacturing- Design of the Future

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Finally, manufacturers that actually get it…today’s design is about tomorrow future!
Returning from an aspirational design show such as Maison Objet in Paris really makes one think about the future of design around the globe! Guess what all…it’s not about the size of your company anymore…it’s the “content that counts”!
Yep, you heard it here first….great to see the smaller manufacturers “killing it” at the show because their brand was “Trend Right” NOT trendy!
When a brand speaks to the consumer the way that Dasras did it allows people to buy exactly what they want without making it themselves…think DIY folks…how can your brand look a bit more “home made” at a retail level. The consumer today is looking for a connection to, for and with a product…

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The Softer Side of Color

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Wow…what a busy week at Heimtexil in Frankfurt Germany! I love when I find products that still have that connection to art and illustration…check out these children’s graphics on bedding. The color…LOVE…the technique…Love…the creativity…Love!
No chaos here, just refreshing product that looks updated and fresh!
More color and creativity to come as I am at KBIS in Las Vegas today and tomorrow and off to Maison&Objet in Paris for the weekend!
Stay connected to Color, Chaos & Creativity.

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Typography Treasures

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On my way to the press office at Heimtex in Frankfurt this morning I stumbled upon these vintage typography posters and could not resist sharing them! As a designer I just love finding these treasures that make me stop and think about design, color and creativity…no chaos here! My favorite is on the bottom left because the message is like a visual puzzle. Let me know which is your favorite and why.

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” Frankfurt Trend Find”

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Me again…posting from Frankfurt and had to share my “Frankfurt Trend Find”…who knew that Acid Yellow would be trending in this small village outside of downtown Frankfurt. I love when I explore places off the beaten track and stumble upon a trend find like this..so good that I am updating my KBIS trend presentation next week for my HGTV 2015 Trends in Las Vegas and updating my “Acid Yellow” slide with this very groovy trend-right yellow house. Had to update you on the “Color” part of my Chaos and Creativity! More to follow as Heimtextil opens today…more trend ahead!

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