It’s time to get your savings on!  IBB is holding another fabulous warehouse sale next weekend.  Amazing deals on furniture, rugs, accessories, art & more.  Get your trucks & SUV’s ready!  You won’t want to miss these savings!!!  Here’s the skinny:

When: Friday, February 27^th & Saturday February 28^th
Where: IBB’s Celina Warehouse
200 S. Louisiana
Celina, TX 75009
Time:  10:00-4:00

Directions:  Take Preston North approximately 8 miles past Hwy 380, turn left on Pecan, left on Louisiana

Dear Designer Detective,

Where do I find the mirrored piece that you have in your entry in your home? Also, what are the measurements?
-Debra Williams
Dallas

Dear Debra,

The eglomise console that I have in my entry at my home can be found at IBB Design Furniture Showroom. It’s a stunning piece by John Richard and would make quite a statement in your home. The dimensions are 36″x21″x60″. It’s one of my favorite pieces in my home.

Thanks for your question!  -Designer Detective

Think Navy is an outdated color?   Well, think again.  Browse thru your local mall today & you will find the classic blue hue in an abundance of stores.

Background on blue:
Many color experts use these words to describe blue ~ fresh, comfort, calming, soothing, tranquility, mystery & unique.  Mineral & ice blue have been dominating color palettes for a few years now, but deeper shades of blue are re-emerging in fabrics everywhere.

These deeper shades are a great start to a color palette because they offer great contrast to colors such as yellow & white.  Navy is a classic color.  Navy is considered a dominate menswear color, so be on the lookout for prints such as plaids, pinstripes, & herringbone featuring navy.

Have a design dilemma or topic you need help with?  Need some fresh ideas, paint or fabric advice, or just want to be up to date on current design trends?  Need an opinion on your latest design project?  Here’s your chance!  Write in to the Designer Detective.  All next week we’ll be focusing on questions asked by you!  Check in daily to find out what design dilemma we’re solving for that day.

Then, tune in to Good Morning Texas on Friday, February 20th to see the design dilemmas and practical solutions discussed on live television!

I can’t wait to hear from you!  Happy decorating everyone!

Add some pazazz to your furniture & nail the look you want.  Sorry for the pun.  I just couldn’t resist

A technique once used out of necessity is making a huge comeback in a very sophisticated stylish way.  Nail heads can really liven up a Plain Jane sofa, chair and other accessories.   They date back to the period of 1560-1643 and the advent of French Country Style during the reign of Louis XIII.  The Os de Mouton chair marked the introduction of nail head trim

A nail head is a decorative accent that is used to embellish upholstered furniture & even some case goods.  They can accentuate the style of the piece and is usually used on arms and rails.  Nail heads are most commonly used with leather-upholstered furniture, particularly leather sofas, chairs and ottomans.

Ideas for how & when to use:

• *can be used to add accents, decoration, or “jewelry” for your furniture
• *when re-upholstering your own furniture to add a finished look and to hide staples or imperfections
• *nail heads come in many designs, sizes and finishes ~ plain to ornate, polished brass or brushed nickel
• *can be found at hardware stores and home centers
• *nail heads must be hammered in one by one by using a tack hammer

Today on Good Morning Texas…Get resort style living in your home. Tour a fabulous Highland Homes model home in Allen in the Star Creek subdivision.  This fabulous family room features crisp ivory linen drapery panels contrasted with rich woven wood shades.  We used a rustic terracotta tile & laid it in a gorgeous Versailles pattern.  The stone fireplace and dark cedar ceiling  beams give the room a warm cozy feel.

My absolute favorite item in this room are the super cool accent chairs in the foreground of the photo.  I love the dark wood frame and light neutral fabric.  We finished the chairs with a medium sized nailhead for a stylish touch.

Some admirers may call this look British West Indies or tropical.  I call it simply fabulous.  Now, all we need is a margarita & a cabana boy !

Join with millions of women, as well as companies, organizations and cities across America on National Wear Red Day, Friday, Feb. 6, 2009. By wearing red and making a donation, you’ll help the American Heart Association support ongoing research and education about women and heart disease.

For more information log on to http://www.goredforwomen.org

Is something missing from your home?  You’ve bought all of the big furniture pieces, but it just doesn’t seem right.  You may take a look around & realize that you’ve forgotten to accessorize.  Accessories are like jewelry for your home.  They can help tie your whole look together.   Here’s a few ideas to pull your look together & make your home super stylish

Find a fabulous piece of art.  Use a floral and pottery to pull out the dominant colors of your color palette.

Here’s a fresh take for some coffee table decor.  I love the mixture of textures on these decorative balls.  Some are leather, some are smooth & shiny & some are adorned with seashells but they all compliment the same neutral color palette.  Combined in a bowl together, they make a beautiful statement.

Dress up a casual leather recliner with a luxurious faux mink pillow.  Va-va-va-voom!!!

Animal prints are not just for fabrics.  Try these sleek zebra decorative boxes.  They’ll most definitely liven up a bookcase.  Or, try a more practical solution & use it to hide unsightly remote controls in your family or media room.