Home Accents

Eclectic

Eclectic design encompasses a variety of periods and styles. Stick to a few neutrals, like the black, white and navy palette of this dresser vignette, to pull an eclectic look together. Another key component to this style is to mix in different finishes and textures.

Modern

Clean and streamlined, modern style keeps accessorizing to a minimum. Look for accessories in smooth, polished finishes and neutral hues. A modern must-have: strong, graphic artwork that makes a statement in the space.

Romantic

Romantic accessories should evoke femininity and softness. Luxurious fabrics and a pastel color palette take center stage in romantic design. Add in a little sparkle and pretty flowers to complete the look.

Traditional

Classic accessories, like oil paintings, gilt frames and pillows or throws in damask, floral or solid fabrics, set the scene for a traditional room. Warm woods and colors also help to create the sophisticated atmosphere associated with traditional design.

Designer Finds/Pottery Barn Accessories

Woven Metal Bowl

I love home accessories and I found these great pieces at Pottery Barn. Classical proportions and a distressed finish give this decorative bowl its style. Use it to display botanicals or natural items you discover yourself.

17" diameter, 13.5" high
Made of iron with a gray painted finish.
Indoor use only.

Mirrors reflect the vintage Victorian ceiling tiles that inspired them. Mirrors, especially in great frames, add so much to a room. I totally love these, the frames add a lot of character!!!!

17" square
Made of intricately embossed iron.
Features a rustic whitewashed finish that’s edge-rubbed for a vintage patina.

Inspired by the elaborate, pressed-iron ceiling tiles of Victorian homes.
Each mirror in the set has a unique finish.

Set of 3.
Catalog / Internet only.

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it!!! This has tuscan written all over it. Each terra cotta piece is hand thrown and hand glazed in white with a rustic crackle finish.


Unfinished areas provide textural contrast.
All are watertight; urns feature side handles.
Medium double-handled urn, cachepot and small double-handled urn are shown. via

Interiors Market Place

Introducing you to Interiors Market Place
Charlotte NC

Created in 1993 out of a passion for the home and all that it embodies, Interiors Marketplace is the South's premier resource for the procurement of fine home furnishings, antiques, art, and accessories. Originally located in the Atherton Mill in Historic Southend, the Interiors Marketplace has recently relocated to the landmark Myers Park Hardware in the heart of Myers Park. " We continue to provide a wonderfully unique offering of beautiful wares for the home and garden," said John Vieregg, who owns the Interiors Marketplace with his wife Kelley. A loyal following, including some of the world's most renown designers shop with confidence, relying on the discerning eyes of more than 40 distinct merchants housed in this charming shop.

Interiors Marketplace has received numerous awards, including the national 1997 Retailer of the Year ARTS Award.

Interiors Marketplace has been featured on the nationally syndicated HGTV show Interiors by Design, as well as ABC television's Extreme Makeover Home Addition and has been recognized by numerous publications including Southern Accents, Southern Living, Veranda magazine, Charlotte's Best magazine,The Charlotte Observer, The Charlotte Business Journal, Furniture Today, US Airways magazine,Accessory Merchandising magazine, Highpoint magazine, and Elle Decor. In addition to being recognized by so many leaders in the industry, Interiors Marketplace believes strongly in giving back to the community and has been a supporter of the Mint Museum of Art, The Mint Auxillary, Winghaven, The Charlotte Symphony, Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools and many other organizations. Most recently Interiors Marketplace has partnered with Common Grounds, a farmer's market, to raise money for Urban Ministry.

You owe it to yourself to visit their untique gallery and follow their blog for the most up to date information about,"what's going on", at the Market place and learn more about their featured artist's and their cretive works.

Hickory Furnituture Mart

Hickory Furniture Mart, the nation’s leading home furnishings resource offers a diverse selection of 100 factory outlets, stores and galleries, representing 1000 fine furniture manufacturers. You’ll find everything you need under one roof. Open to the public 6 days a week: Mon - Sat, 9am-6pm. Shop & Stay packages available. Hickory Furniture Mart is the ultimate furniture destination. Choose from countless selections at affordable prices, featuring the most reputable manufacturers, designers and expert craftsmen within the furniture industry. For fine furniture from all over the world and topnotch service to match, there’s truly only one place to go…………Hickory Furniture Mart.

They also offer a Personal Shopper Program which is another example of Hickory Furniture Mart’s dedication to providing exceptional service for their shoppers. This complimentary program was specially designed for busy individuals that need to furnish multiple rooms if not an entire house. Let one of their Personal Shoppers guide you throughout their extravagant North Carolina furniture galleries and assist you in finding everything you need to bring your design plans to life!

Check out their furniture blog for up-to-date information on what's going on with new designs and more.

Great Things

While shopping in the wonderful maze of "The Arboretum", located in Charlotte NC, I found, "Great Things". To my surprise it was an upscale resale shop with an array of designer clothing and accessories as well as unique home and furniture items. I was greeted with a warm welcome and introduction to the owner, Jeanni Law and her daughter Kim.

Everywhere I looked there were lovely displays of accessories and unique furniture and home decor items. You owe it to yourself to visit her quaint shop and be prepared to spend a few hours browsing, so you don't miss a thing.

The resale industry is one of the few recession proof segments of retailing. Not only does it survive during economic slowdowns but it grows and thrives. The appeal is twofold… Consumers are attracted to buying quality merchandise at a fraction of the original cost and the financial incentive to sell, consign or donate their unused or unwanted items.


With gas prices at record highs, food costs increasing, and housing expenses rising, it is no wonder that consumers are feeling cash and credit constrained. As they run out of purchasing power, they cut back on discretionary spending and change they way they shop_ but don’t be mistaken, people will still shop! Some people shop because it makes them feel better, others shop out of need… professionals still have to look good,  newly weds and college students need to furnish their dorms and apartments. I love to recyle and refresh my decor, and prefer the intimate shopping of smaller establishments.  In this uncertain economy_ when people are shopping cautiously and focused on getting more for their money_ resale is the natural choice. The industry offers the best of both worlds… the chance to SHOP AND SAVE.

At Great Things Showplace you will find quality pre-owned furniture/home décor and beautiful designer clothing and accessories. Many items never or barely used. Best of all, nearly 98% of all items brought into the store sell, and quickly. Everyday new items arrive.” It always changes, which is why you need to shop regularly, so you don't miss a "Great Thing".

Mixed Bag Designing with Black

Kelly Wearstler is a decorator with her own studio, House of KWID (Kelly Wearstler Interior Design) and is particularly well-known for colorful mod-baroque commercial interiors, such as those of the Viceroy hotels in Palm Springs and Santa Monica, the Avalon in Beverly Hills, and the Tides in Miami Beach. She is currently a design judge on the second season of Bravo reality television show Top Design, and her books include Domicilium Decoratus (Harper Collins, 2006) and Modern Glamour: The Art of Unexpected Style (Collins Design, 2004).
Kelly Wearstler designs featured at Neiman Marcus

Below are more mixed bag ideas for using black in your home decor color scheme.





Armani inspired custom pillows

Sometimes the most sophisticated nuances of any home décor are in the subtle accents and props that create design harmony. Décor that is interesting as it is beautiful can be achieved by maintaining a comfortable balance between the look and function of a room.

The simplicity of the black bar stools adds elegance to the black bar.



Armani inspired fashions and accessories using basic black



Bath designs using black accents simply speaks elegant

I love this for a bistro theme, the tassels don't seem to fit. I would have added a colorful accent rug to blend all of the colors in the room for a focal point.

Tables and lamp accents in black




Coco Chanel and Armani all use it as a base, now trends using black in kitchens are making their debut. When using black make sure their is plenty of natural light. You can create light by spot lighting certain areas in the room, then go wild with your colors. Bring in the glass, chrome or mirrors, which will also keep it light and airy!