Today, we are sharing the story of Gib Crockett, a political cartoonist who worked for the Washington Star (a daily newspaper in DC from 1852-1981). Crockett was a dear friend of my Great Aunt and Uncle, and many of the gifts from Gib to them were passed down to me as well as some of …
Coastal is another one of our favorite styles here at MWI. There is just something so relaxing about a cozy coastal space! Despite the name, coastal or coastal-inspired interiors are not exclusive to beach homes. Keep reading to learn the essential elements of this design style, and how we used this style in beach side …
It’s time to talk about white, the most commonly used color for interior spaces due to its versatility. We will also discuss the importance of undertones in this article, which is such an important element when creating a space that fits you and your needs. Before you keep reading, make sure to read our previous …
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As we established in our blog post last week, color psychology is so important to interior designers and something that designers and homeowners should be aware of. Before you continue reading, go review our previous blog post on Color Theory which focuses on primary colors. Today we will move on to the secondary colors Orange, …
Did you know that the colors you use in your space can affect your mood and influence your emotions? Keep reading to learn more about how to use colors that best suit your needs. WHAT IS COLOR PSYCHOLOGY AND WHY DOES IT MATTER? Color Psychology is an aspect of Color Theory which has been studied …
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One of our favorite design styles here at MWI is French Modern. The style is so chic and sophisticated and blends modern pieces effortlessly with antique Parisian charm. Juxtaposition is a major must for the French modern style whether you are working in a historic building with original detailing, or a new build made to …
While I was in Napa recently for the SKS Experience, I was lucky enough to visited Yountville, a small town in the center of wine country. It’s a beautiful little (1.5 square miles!) town with lots of character! My mother’s maiden name is Yount, and we’ve always talked about this little town and our distant …
This past February, Margery visited the SKS Experience and Design Center in Napa Valley, California with other members of the Design Trust Ltd (DTL) where they got a first-hand look at the product lines and even cooked using SKS appliances. We’ll discuss more about her amazing experience after introducing SKS and their vision. About SKS …
We can’t wait for the upcoming trends from Spring High Point Market 2023! In anticipation, we are reflecting on one of our favorite trends that we saw in High Point last fall – one being layered tables and ottomans. You’ve heard about layering things before, so why not your tables too! Nesting Tables are not …
Here are some more trends we spotted while at High Point Market this past fall. One of the main purposes of market for Interior Designers is to look at what the industry is expecting to trend now and in the upcoming years. Design is constantly evolving, and it’s important to keep our designs fresh and …
Details, Details, Details! More High Point Market Trends- Fall 2022 Read More »
