IMAX Trends: Palm Beach
Who doesn’t like color? Especially when it figuratively pulls you to the bright sunny beaches of Palm Springs, FL.
With this collection of crisp, preppy accents mixed effortlessly with white high gloss finishes you can create you own Palm Beach inspired oasis.
We expect this look to be hot, hot, hot in fashion and home design this spring. So, with welcoming pineapple shapes and bold color combinations, this dynamic trend is one worth buying into.
IMAX Trends: Yacht Club
Ever dream of taking to the seas and sailing to faraway places? Well, climb on board.
The sea, with its bi-polar moods of tempest and calm and its mysterious depths, has captivated us since the beginning of time, inspiring a rich maritime history around the world. It brings with it a sense of nostalgia, history, adventure and romance which speaks to our souls. It is these sentiments which have made nautical decor the lasting trend that it is today.
This season, evoke the spirit of the ocean with a more sophisticated take on nautical living. The color palette is simple, marrying navy and white, and tempering their contrast with soft golds, silvers and khaki. This marriage of high-contrast elements places the emphasis on the accessories rather than any one piece of furniture. Clean lines, bold silhouettes, contrasting finishes and striking color create a truly upscale nautical experience.
Carolyn Kinder Talks about Good Design
There are many ways to make a living, but few are so focused as the home accessories industry on the actual quality of life. Living well, based on the character of our home and its core role, is the goal for us and for our customers.
As we offer new designs, we need to focus on our end customers and their preferences. In the current challenging economy, we need to realize shoppers are more cost-conscious, more aware of value and perhaps more interested in adding accessories rather than major furniture purchases to brighten their homes. Changing a lamp or adding a handsome vase can give shoppers a lift without guilt over spending too much money.
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Harmony Ceramics – From Production to Perfection
Harmony Tall Ceramic Bottles
Every product starts with an idea. It is the job of a product designer to take that idea and carefully craft it into tangible, sellable merchandise.
I’ve posted some product sketches and production photos of our new Harmony Ceramics below to help give you an idea of the creative process behind the products that you carry.
Harmony Ceramics
The Harmony Ceramics are among my personal favorites. The pieces are reminiscent of classic Greek vessels, and feature large, rich patterns, giving the set a unique flare that you won’t find anywhere else.
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Sneak Preview
We all work in a creative industry, so I know you understand how exciting it is when your ideas come together. I would like to share a few items with you that I am really proud of; our soon-to-be-released Nostalgic Camera Boxes and Bookends and Nostalgic Microphone.
Nostalgic Camera Bookends
Nostalgic Camera Boxes
The cameras are a lot of fun. The bookends even have a secret compartment! I wanted to give them a glammy, silver finish with a bit of an antiqued blackened patina to reflect the nostalgic perspective. I think what I like most about these is that they are functional, but will still make a great gift for anyone.
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