With July Fourth upon us, we are officially in the thick of summer. Sooner than we think, however, we will be asking ourselves "Where did the season go?" Mountain life makes for short summers so get out and enjoy it while you can. With temperatures higher...
YES! Tweed Interiors "kan" definitely do ikat. Ikat patterns became hip a few years back, but this trend does not appear to be fading away anytime soon. From ikat pillows, lampshades and wallpaper to dresses, skirts, bags and scarves, ikat is everywhere and here to stay. For...
We, over here at Tweed, are currently obsessed with the “it” color of spring -- anything and everything yellow. Vibrant yellow is making a splash in interiors and fashion alike. From kitchen islands, wallpaper, accents and evening gowns -- yellow is not so mellow. It...
While the rest of the country is experiencing March madness, the world of design is enjoying Moroccan madness. Spotting Moroccan influences in interior design is nothing new; there has always been an allure to its sensuous and exotic mystery. But now, Moroccan inspired decorating accents are...
I have to admit a topic for Décor 8750 this week was not easy. We at Tweed always have lots to say about stripes and color and tile, etc. but my design partner and I seem to have the same discussion over and over about...
It’s the perfect day to pay homage to one of the greatest designers that ever lived. Verner Panton is known to all of us in the design community, certainly at Tweed, as one of the most influential and creative innovators of all time. Panton, (1926-1998), was...
A common question we interior designers are asked all the time is this: “ Where do you get your inspiration?” Answers will be as varied as the places we come from (literal and metaphorical), so I speak just for TWEED when I say one of...
When you mention wallpaper most people have a negative reaction. I am not sure why, I have always loved wallpaper and how it adds texture color and pattern to a room. True, I have visions of my own grandmother's house when I think of wallpaper...
While we are all making New Year’s resolutions to eat less and exercise more why not add home improvements to our lists of self improvements? Personally and professionally, I am a firm believer in living in an environment that makes us happy. Below is a list...
Who'da thunk it? Hunting season may be over, but the remains of the day are everywhere. We are talking deer and elk antlers in home decor, a trend I could never have predicted. And no, we are not dissing those accessories as kitsch. We are...
