Nov 2nd 2009 10:00AM
Fabric trends come and go, from last year's boldly colored zebra stripes to perennial favorite Marimekko. And now, born from the recession, comes the latest must-have upholstery material: burlap. Yes, the fabric of potato sacks and coffee bags has suddenly become de rigueur on such items as French reproduction chairs and... Continue Reading »
Oct 16th 2009 5:00PM
Remember "shabby chic"? Yesterday, The New York Times wrote about Rachel Ashwell, the L.A. designer whose "Shabby Chic" brand went bankrupt a year ago and has been revived thanks to a new flock of investors. Shabby Chic, like comfort food and knitting, seems to be the type of down-home coziness people are looking for... Continue Reading »
Aug 24th 2009 1:00PM
Designers and manufacturers from around the world put their best pieces forward this week at the The New York International Gift Fair in New York's immense Jacob Javits Center. Shop owners, interior designers and, of course, RentedSpaces was there scouting the endless aisles looking for this winter's it item, it color and... Continue Reading »
