Earlier this month I attended Global Shop in Las Vegas. For those of you not in retail design, Global Shop is THE yearly trade show for all things retail. It covers everything from workshops on the latest trends to new shelving for store displays.
I attended the show this year, because many of my clients were going, and I like to keep up to date on the latest trends and challenges in retail. My approach this year was three fold. First, walk the show floor. This is a great way to spot new trends in retail as well as understand what is tried and true. Second, I network. The show is a great place to connect with existing clients and candidates and to meet new ones. I also enjoy the Retail Design Awards. The th
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Retail
According to a recent report of the American Institute of Architects, Americans are getting more real with home design. Instead of lusting after huge master bedroom suites, gigantic kitchens, two-story entry ways and living rooms, and enormous his n her bathroom suites, people these days are content with smaller everything, including less square footage, smaller master bedrooms, smaller kitchens, and an open floor plan that combines living room space with the dining room and kitchen.
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- I spent a wonderful day with floral design students at the Dallas Arboretum.
First-time floral designers and experienced arrangers converged at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens last Saturday for a few hours of inspiring floral creativity.
In planning the hands-on workshop with education director Joy Ijams, I worried that late February in Dallas could present some challenges. That is, when it came to procuring local and seasonal design ingredients. F
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Dallas
Bark Design Architects has created the distinguished Maleny house which sits on a rolling hill overlooking the Sunshine Coast of Australia. This modern and sleek home appears to hover over the land on which it sits, creating a feeling of lightness and simplicity. Angular rooms and large gaping windows provide a sense of connection between the surrounding environment and the structure itself. Shady trees and greenery add to the calming ambiance of the Japanese inspired design. Several vantage points allow visitors to embrace and experience the stunning scenery while enjoying the beauty and functionality of the Maleny House.
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