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Carrie's Design Musings
http://carriesdesignmusings.blogspot.com/
An Interior Design blog where I muse about a project I am working on, what's going on in the marketplace or someone/thing that inspires me. CDM is predictably unpredictable, with a concentration on the intersection of fashion to home and vice versa.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 421 )
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Fall Market 2013 Round Up ~ Part 1
Robert Allen is celebrating its past, present, and future. 75 colorful years in the business offering the trade fine fabrics, trim, and hardware. Read more
Posted on 06 October 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
The Adventure of the Hunt
Fall market started off strong. The D and D building is expanding its treasure trove of riches for and with in the industry. New showroom openings and expansion... Read more
Posted on 04 October 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
Architecture: Château Du Grand-Lucé
In my wildest fantasy, I imagine after a day of discovering treasures in the flea markets of Paris, I bring them home to my château in the Loire Valley. ... Read more
Posted on 30 September 2013 ARCHITECTURE, CULTURE, HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
I'm Lovin ~ Kravet's Painterly Fabric
I gravitated towards Kravet's Delacroix fabric the minute I saw it. The optimistic,impressionistic fabric drew me in. I have been seeing painterly fabrics on th... Read more
Posted on 27 September 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
Wishing on a Wishbone
On my radar right now is Hans J. Wegner's wishbone chair. I think it would be a great accent to a zinc table I am doing for someone. Read more
Posted on 23 September 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
Spotlight On : Miriam Cabessa
Isn't it funny when you just learn of something ~ you never heard of it before and then all the sudden you hear it over and over? Read more
Posted on 19 September 2013 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Cobalt's Coming On Strong
Have you noticed we’re in a blue period? Blues are an important and popular mainstay in design, mostly for its calm, tranquil effect on us. Read more
Posted on 15 September 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
Spotlight On: Brandon Sun
I am thrilled by many things, and one of them is discovering a new designer whose aesthetic I have fallen in love with. Quite by accident, I stumbled upon... Read more
Posted on 12 September 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Life Imitating Art
"You must look to the past in order to see the future." That seems to be the trend among Fashion and Interior designers, or they're brushing up on their art... Read more
Posted on 08 September 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
All Eyes Are On Fall
Trending this season, the symbol or suggestion of the eye is gracing everything from fashion to lighting. In some cases it seems what's old is new again. In som... Read more
Posted on 03 September 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Back-to-School Dorm Decorating Guide
Posted on 29 August 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN, SCHOOLING -
Hampton Showhouse ~ 2013
I feel I am woefully behind posting on all the activities happening this summer. It has been a whirlwind!I can't forget the Hamptons' Show House. I plan my... Read more
Posted on 24 August 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
Talk to the Hand
@ !st DibsI have long been swooning over the iconic Pedro Friedeberg hand chair. It is equal amounts edgy, cool, and functional. Surprisingly, it is... Read more
Posted on 20 August 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
Comerford Collection
It's always a great surprise when I go into a store and I love everything in it. I was thrilled to have discovered Comerford Collection a couple of years ago... Read more
Posted on 16 August 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
Picnic by Design:Inspiration and All
Have you bought your tickets for Picnic By Design yet? Indulge in a picnic, including wine and cheese, or join us for cocktails and a movie on a rooftop in Soho... Read more
Posted on 13 August 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
Another Year Older ~
and always a work in progress. A few words about happiness ~ these are 24 things that happy people do:1. Stop worrying, if it supposed to happen it will2.... Read more
Posted on 08 August 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
Interaction of Color
Josef Albers a German born American painter was as well known for the art he created as he was for the forward thinking educational programs he designed. Read more
Posted on 05 August 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
Ship Shape
Canopy DesignsI love interesting lighting. For me it's the jewelry in a room. This ship chandelier comes across my path now and again, and I am amazed at the... Read more
Posted on 01 August 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
Brizo +Target House: My Memphis Education
Target House, the long term patient living facility is a welcoming place that families can take refuge in while their children are receiving life saving care... Read more
Posted on 27 July 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN -
Brizo + St Jude :The Power of Dreams
I just had the most incredible experience ~ but first, a little background. Remember when I was invited by Brizo for an all expenses paid trip to New York? Read more
Posted on 22 July 2013 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN