March 13, 2022 – Ellen Phillips

a photo of pink velvet bar stools with brass legs

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The Resurgence Of Brass In Home Design

ByEllen Phillips March 13, 2022February 26, 2023

Did you live through the 1970s and the gaudy brass hardware phase? Yup, me too. Now, guess what? We are being thrust back into the age of brass – but it’s a new brass! So how will you design with it? How to keep this bold finish looking chic, without feeling dated? Let’s explore the…

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Taking A Closer Look at Very Peri

ByEllen Phillips March 13, 2022February 13, 2023

What is Very Peri? Last December, Pantone introduced its color of the year for 2022 and surprisingly they settled on Very Peri as the winner. A shade of periwinkle was an interesting choice. Generally speaking, my experience with any shade of purple is that it is quite a polarizing color. But I must remind myself that…