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Ten Tips for Creating a Naturally Beautiful Holiday

Kate Smith — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 04:41:20 +0000

My article ‘Bringing the Outdoors In: Ten Tips for Creating a Naturally Beautiful Holiday’ written on behalf of House Beautiful is posted on the Mohawk Flooring website. And don’t miss the video of Sean talking about Fall trends. Read the article

The Death of Trends?

Kate Smith — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:41:59 +0000

Fashion plays an important roll in defining color, texture and style trends for every market. JC Reports, Inside Global Fashion Trends, published a three part article discussing trend perspectives. How are countless sources of images and influences dictating what is stylish?

The Death of Trends Series

The Death of Trends, Part 1

The Death of Trends, Part 2

The Death of Trends, Part 3

These posts seem to have set off quite a debate

Red Sign of the Economic Times

Kate Smith — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:05:18 +0000

I had to laugh when I read the response UK Telegraph columnist Hadley Freeman gave her reader to their fashion question. She pokes fun at trend forecasting in ‘Recession chic’

In the red: apparently scarlet pieces are a sign of the recession

Question:

I read in last week’s Guardian that it’s necklines, not hemlines, that reflect the world’s economy. Are there any other fashion signs about global finances?

Bright Spots in Thai Design

Kate Smith — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 04:20:35 +0000

Colourful look gaining ground in Thai design world According to an article in the April 5th Bangkok Post more homeowners are getting bolder with their choice of colors While neutral schemes continue to dominate the interior, a subtrend has emerged with a bold few souls opting for bold, bright colours in

Trends: Identity Immixture

Kate Smith — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 01:36:46 +0000

We are in an age where creating our own reality has been an idea that has taken hold and it is easy to forget that this is a relatively new thought. Our parents or grandparents and those before them wouldn’t have even considered that their thoughts could

Trends: Eco Ego

Kate Smith — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 05:35:41 +0000

Our focus on the environment is nothing new but it is important from a trends perspective to note that a shift in attitude has taken place. While most consumers have agreed for some time that care and renewal of our natural environment is an issue that needs

Trendhunter Magazine

Kate Smith — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 04:25:38 +0000

TrendHunter.com is the world’s the world’s largest community dedicated to trend spotting & cool hunting.

Breakthrough ideas and strategic advantage hinge on the ability to anticipate trends and identify the next big thing. By tracking the evolution of cool, Trend Hunters generate ideas, stimulate creativity, and ultimately unlock cool.

Pantone’s “Color of the Year” for 2008

Kate Smith — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 03:54:31 +0000

UPDATE December 3, 2009: Pantone announces Mimosa as the 2009 Color of the Year. See more about this year’s color here and find even more on the sunny hue at Live In Full Color.

Pantone has selected its “Color of the Year” for 2008: Blue Iris Pantone 18-3943. The company said the blue-purple blend combines “the stable and calming aspects of blue with the mystical and spiritual qualities of purple,” and suggested this hue

Pantone Spring 2008 Fashion Color Trends

Kate Smith — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 11:48:48 +0000

The latest color trends forecast released by Pantone shows what they report to be the ten hottest colors for Spring 2008. See the colors and download a copy of the report here…

Trends in kitchen countertops

Kate Smith — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 05:06:47 +0000

Here is a well done summary of key product trends for kitchen and bath countertops that was a sidebar to the Product Trend Report at Kitchen & Bath Design News.

Kitchen and Bath Countertop Material Trends at a Glance

Both fashion and function are key drivers of kitchen countertop trends, with designers and their clients looking for materials that look good, are easy to maintain and that will endure the test of time Likewise, hygienic and maintenance concerns are key in bath countertops.
Because the kitchen is used for many purposes beyond just eating meals, there’s a growing trend toward mixing and matching counter surfaces in order to maximize functionality.
Quartz is a gaining ground in the kitchen due to its easy-to-maintain reputation and variety of patterns and colors, while glass is adding a decorative element to the bath.