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Ready for great new fabrics at Spring High Point Market?

Here are a few images that are a mere sample of the thousands of fabrics that we’ll see at the Spring High Point Market starting Saturday April 2nd: We’ll have four people at market this spring: Marlene, Laura, Bonita & Kevin. We think this will be one of the best markets ever for new products, [...]

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Laura Beeler: Color Inspiration from Nature

On a recent visit to Key West, it became evident to me why nature-inspired color schemes make sense. Our emotions are effected by the landscape around us. As I look at the brilliant turquoise blue-tones of the ocean, I am calmed. I have always liked to decorate in shades of blue in my own home. Since I consider my [...]

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Candice Olson video on her Norwalk Furniture collection

Here is a video of Candice Olson speaking from the High Point furniture market about her Norwalk Furniture collection (exclusively shown at by Design in Des Moines): CANDICE OLSON HQ VIMEO from TheHome.com on Vimeo. Please come into our store just 2 blocks north of I235 on 86th Street in Clive.

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2010 Pantone Color of the Year

It’s no secret that there is more to color than meets the eye. Color (and the method in which it is used) profoundly affects human behavior and feeling. Each color has its own psychology. Often that psychology varies from culture to culture. I will touch on both of these subjects in another blog post. On [...]

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What’s hot for Fall in furniture and home furnishings?

Fall ’09 Design Trends At by Design we’re fascinated and excited by the color and design trends that are constantly reshaping our designs and homes. We hunt for news that we think is relevant to our customers in Des Moines and Central Iowa. We would like to occasionally provide you with outside points of view [...]

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New from Spring Home Furnishings Market at High Point

In the home furnishings and interior design world the High Point, North Carolina market is widely acknowledged to be the largest, most important event of the year. And it happens twice a year!
Each April and October…

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