DSC_0026 OUR MAY FURNITURE SALE
May 11th, 2012 in Uncategorized
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A Spring Vignette Beginning today, May 11th, and running until the 31st, the Kellogg Collection is conducting our Spring Furniture Sale. All sale items have been tagged and are ready for your perusal. Price reductions range from 20 – 50% off and include cocktail tables, end tables, consoles, dining tables, chests, bookcases, beds and more! [...]

Highpoint – Spring 2012
May 8th, 2012 in Uncategorized
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What a whirlwind trip to Highpoint this year, literally.  The wind was strong enough to turn umbrellas inside out.  And trying to cover Highpoint in two days is a challenge.  But we found great new things for the store. These new pillows will look great with our cotton rugs and new dhurris.   Perfect for summer. [...]

You may want to separate the room to function for different activities. As you can see, having 2 separate area rugs will help separate the space visually and allow for an intimate seating area as well as a game table or dining area in the other half of the room. 1 Room: 3 Floor Plans
April 19th, 2012 in Uncategorized
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One of the challenges in interior design is figuring out the puzzle of space planning.  Every client is different and wants the space to function to their specific needs.  It could be a large family that wants a casual room with lots of seating or a single person that wants a room to be intimate [...]

JWESLEY29B Spring Upholstery Sale
April 11th, 2012 in Uncategorized
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While Spring came early this year due to the warmest March ever in Washington, for many this will be remembered as the winter that wasn’t. March went out like a lamb and early April reminds, and always surprises us of the beauty that this city is in springtime. This is also the same time of year [...]

An assortment of seasonal gift trays. Tray Chic!
March 30th, 2012 in Uncategorized
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  Often, customers inquire about our selection of trays in various shapes and sizes. It’s an accessory that I think is frequently overlooked but one that can serve many different functions.  It can be given as an unexpected housewarming gift, used as your all-purpose serving tray, or placed on a coffee table to unite a [...]

dana-gold bedroom without bench Where does inspiration come from?
March 21st, 2012 in Color Inspiration
By: | 21 Mar 2012 | One Comment

Every so often I am asked about what inspires me while decorating.  My immediate answer is fabrics and color, which I adore.  It’s the easy answer because the real answer takes some explaining. My inspiration is intangible, it is the feeling I get when I go to a beautiful New England beach. The combination of [...]

For a more sophisticated look, a simple floral arrangement for a centerpiece will always look nice.  You can also mix different flatware as a point of interest. Entertaining 101: Easter Brunch
March 15th, 2012 in Uncategorized
By: | 15 Mar 2012 | 2 Comments

Daylight savings time has finally arrived which means we have officially sprung forward and are excited for the longer days, blooming plant life, and warmer weather which always brings out the social side in all of us.  Easter is just around the corner and a wonderful time to spend with family and friends.  It is [...]

A Parchwork Example Moroccan Berber Wool and Silk Rugs
March 7th, 2012 in Rugs, Uncategorized
By: | 7 Mar 2012 | One Comment

Beginning Friday March 9th, and running until the 24th, we will be having a special sale on all of our rugs.  All five of our stores are participating in this event. During this period all rugs will be discounted 20%  with additional markdowns for our Aubusson, Needlepoint and Asmara Oushak rugs. The highlight of this event will [...]

Two-tier Coffee Table So Many Coffee Tables, So Little Time…
February 29th, 2012 in Tables
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  Where should I start? A new coffee table is an easy way to update a room and introduce a statement piece or transitional element in an otherwise traditional room. Depending on the size of your room and your furniture arrangement, there are various shapes–squares, rectangles, rounds–or finishes–glass-top, mirror-top, wood/painted, any combination of the above–to choose from. Selecting a size [...]

By starting with this oil painting in a brushed gold frame you add a touch of formality to your room.  Add brass accents, floor lamps and fresh fun pillows you get an updated, tradtional room that exudes warmth. Change the look of your room – Accessorize it.
February 24th, 2012 in Color Inspiration, Lamps, Sales, Sofa, Tables
By: | 24 Feb 2012 | One Comment

Do you have the basic pieces for your room but the room still feels unfinished?  Perhaps you want a new look but don’t want to invest in new furniture right now. Accessorizing is a great way to update or finish a current room in your house.  Adding lamps (instead of using the overhead lights all [...]