New textured frames have arrived. And with names like Hammered Blue Steel, Brushed Espresso and Brushed Champagne they invite creativity and imagination! These contemporary frames can update your tired artwork without overpowering it. Watch for the introduction of similar type frames in the upcoming year. They reflect qualities forcasted for 2012/2013 by the Trend Forum

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Tangerine Tango is spirited reddish orange that is energetic and a provocative attention getter. “Sophisticated but at the same time dramatic and seductive, Tangerine Tango is an orange with a lot of depth to it,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Colour Institute®. “Reminiscent of the radiant shadings of a sunset, Tangerine Tango

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Pantone is recognized as the global colour authority for the fashion and home furnishing industries. Every year they pick a “Colour of the Year”. This year Honeysuckle was chosen for its energizing qualities. “Honeysuckle lifts spirits and imparts confidence to meet life’s ongoing challenges.” So what does all this mean to you? Expect to see

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Experts at Heimtextil, the largest international trade fair for home and textiles, converge every January to identify design trends.  The trend directions recognized are not accidental.  They are connected to how we currently live and our changing needs. The 2011/2012-design trend is “Reconnect” and includes: Sobriety – a return to the essential and traditional Mix

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Want to get a feel for up and coming home décor trends? Look no further than the runway and fashion magazines. (Photo from style.com; click on the photo to see a larger version) The trend to R-e-c-o-n-n-e-c-t as recognized by experts at Heimtextil is very evident especially in fall fashions. As people are craving nostalgic

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