I just returned from the Atlanta Market, and they don’t call it Hotlanta for nothing. Not in temperature (it was extremely cold), but trend wise. Saw all kinds of new stuff and bought lots. It is always so fun to see everything looking perky and new.
One of my favorite new looks is also the big trend of Bohemian Mix: very casual and very bright. Fun light fixtures mixed with great multi-colored patterns for textiles. I bought some beautiful pillows to throw on your beds and chairs and wonderful scarfs for your tables. Speaking of scarves, I had to talk sternly to myself to stop buying them when I realized how many I had purchased. Scarves and shawls are wonderful this year….throw them on your table for an accent or wear them…it’s all fun.
At the opposite end of the spectrum is Industrial Vintage Chic. It all about the mix of metal and wood and aged pieces. They don’t even have to be old. At Market, it is shown with mostly neutral colors like cream, beige, grey, and brown, but I loved it when there was some color with it. This is an update of the Cottage Chic or Shabby Chic we have been seeing. It is also a little bit more adaptable to Texas living. Mixes great with Traditional, Texas Hill Country and Tuscan. I bought some fabulous tables and wooden panels with images applied and then scuffed up. A couple of my favorite boards are already in: they look like old doors that someone used as a canvas for their art work.
Anybody remember what a collage is? It’s back, but of course it’s not like the old days. It’s not as shiny, but much more subtle, sometimes half erased. Images on canvases, boxes, plaque, and pillows. We have in great collage boxes and canvases already.
Come check it all out, because the best part is you can mix it with what you already have. And hey, who doesn’t need a new scarf?
