You’ll enjoy reading this article from the Hickory Daily Record. Just click on this link. It captures the spirit of one of those unheralded modern day craftsman who works behind the scenes — just doing it. President Obama said in his inaugural speech, “In reaffirming the greatness of our nation, we understand that greatness is [ read more… ]
Yellow is the color of optimism. Pantone has chosen Mimosa as the color for 2009. Click here to see the article. Yellow signifies hopeful reassurance and happiness.
The New Year is a time to start fresh, to turn the page and begin again. New resolutions, new goals, new budgets; new semester, new courses, new schedules. And in stores — since the first store opened back when time began — a new season and new spring colors.
2009 is likely to bring some changes in the stores. Oh, the Valentine candy display has already banished the chocolate Santas from the shelves, and spring bathing suits are sure to follow; but there’s a prevailing sense of moderation and caution that mirrors temperament of the public at large. It’s something fashion and merchandising have [ read more… ]
Throughout history the hearth, or cooking and heating center, of the home has been of primary importance. Today especially, we think of the kitchen as a warm family gathering center. Toms-Price designer Jo Ann Hunter’s client, Kathy from North Barrington (shown in her kitchen), has graciously let us visit her beautifully decorated home in this [ read more… ]
Don’t you appreciate living rooms that can really be lived in? This is such a comfortable looking room in which to gather the family or holiday guests. Jo Ann and Kathy have come up with just the right seating arrangement. I also love the curio placed in the entry way to the living room and [ read more… ]
Fresh evergreen gives fragrance to a holiday house and brings the green inside during winter’s long cold. It can represent our hope of new life in the coming spring. The dining room in Kathy’s house glows with chandelier light and lovely decorations. Isn’t it beautiful how she has placed little red feather wreaths throughout the [ read more… ]
