Wow, time sure does fly!  It’s already time again for IBB Design Furniture Showroom’s fabulous First Saturday in Celina warehouse sale.  I got a sneak peek at some of the great deals they’re offering yesterday.  What better way to decorate your home than to get stylish name brands at up to 90% off?

This is the sale that all of your friends & neighbors talk about!  Furniture, art, rugs, accessories & more with insanely cheap prices.  Everything is marked up to 90% off.

Details:
When:  Saturday, October 2, 2009
Where: IBB’s Celina Warehouse
200 S. Louisiana
Celina, TX 75009
Time:  10:00-4:00

So, I happened upon this stunning new fabric by Lee Jofa the other day while pulling fabrics for a client…

I instantly fell in love with all of the rich jewel tones and the gorgeous pattern.  My mind was racing with ideas of where & how I could use this insanely fabulous fabric.  Master bedroom drapery panels or bedding?  OMG, this would be awesome in a family room because of it’s bright happy color palette & eye catching pattern.  So many options!!!  SO, in true Designer Detective form, I whisked out my trusty iphone to snap a photo because I just HAD to share this with all of you.  It’s funny how something so fresh, new & lovely can get a designer’s heart racing!

I quickly uploaded the photo to twitter to share with the world!  This morning @LeeJofa sent me this in a mention via twitter…

LOVE IT!  They’re running this as one of their new ad campaigns.  Watch out people!  We have a hit on our hands!  This fabric single handedly contains all of the “It” colors that the design world is raving about right now ~ Apple green, tangerine & jewel amethyst purple!  Beautifully done!

Hey fellow design lovers!  I need your help!  I am working on an upcoming Good Morning Texas segment where we will feature viewer questions.  Here’s your chance for some free design advice!  Shoot me an e-mail shay@ibbdesign.com or just post your questions here.  We will post the questions & answers here on the Designer Detective blog & also answer as many as we can on Good Morning Texas.  So, ask away!

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

Do you think you’re smart?  Kravet fabrics wants to know!  On Wednesday, September 23rd, Kravet employees across the country wore red in true fashion to celebrate the launch of Kravet Smart (read more about the celebration & excitement here).  This is a new brand under the Kravet Fabrics umbrella featuring fabrics, trimmings & more with a cost conscious approach.  Their focus is to give designers & consumers the unrivaled Kravet style at affordable prices.  That IS smart, especially in this economy.

Here’s how Kravet defines “Smart”:
1) Great Value
2) bright & fresh in appearance
3) sophisticated or fashionable
4) stylish
5) clever
6) essential

Kravet New York City window display

Who doesn’t want their home looking fabulous without spending a fortune?  Bravo Kravet.  SMART thinking!  So excited to try out this new line & can’t wait to see all of those fabulous fabrics!

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As I was walking through our showroom today, my eye was caught several times by this gorgeous apple green that’s so hot right now.  It’s all over the design world.  From fabrics to pillows & accessories.  I love the color green.  It pairs so well with a variety of colors.  One of my very favorite combinations is apple green & chocolate brown.  Doesn’t it just sound scrumptious?  I snapped a few shots with my iphone of some of my favorite accessories featuring green.

I’m a sucker for animal print & the apple green just gives you that special pop of color to make your room say “Oh la la”!

I am SO over Ivy in home decor!  It can really date a house so quickly!  Now I’m using cool new grass & twig designs like this.  So chic!

This pillow rocks!  I love the criss-cross ribbon design.

Great example of the apple green/chocolate brown color combo.  LOVE this floral/twig design.  Perfect for a bookcase, coffee table or end table.

The temperature is dropping & the kiddos are back in school.  Before you know it, you’ll be sitting in front of your fireplace with a nice cup of hot cocoa.  Fall is here!  I love fall and everything that represents it.  This time of year, I use a home fragrance around my house called Harvest Spice.  It’s a plug in that I fell in love with the year my daughter was born & I’ve used it ever fall ever since.

Fall colors are warm, inviting & cozy.  Schumacher’s line of fall fabrics for 2009 vividly represent the best of fall.  From intricate paisleys to lush palampores (a tree of life design) the collection offers something for everyone.  Here’s a sneak peek at some of my favs.

Love this bright bold paisley.  I’m also a fan of red & gold together.  Reds & golds seem to offer a timeless tradition for color palettes.  The design of this paisley is based off of an antique pattern.  Bravo Schumacher!  Love it!

I love the muted colors used in this version of the Paisley pattern.  Very soft & subtle.  It doesn’t scream paisley at you.  This fabric would make fabulous draperies or bedding!

I could see this on a pair of carved wood chairs with a rich brown finish or on pillows for a sofa for an added pop of color.

Happy Labor Day everyone!  Looking for a great deal?  Huge savings today at IBB Design Furniture Showroom!  All purchases today are TAX FREE!  If you’ve been contemplating re-doing a room in your home or buying a new sofa, today is the day to do it.  So, gather up the kiddos & your hubby & head over to IBB for super style & super savings.   Happy Labor Day shopping everyone!!!

Grab your friends and gas up your trucks & SUV’s!  The deals this weekend will be outta this world! This is one Labor Day Weekend Sale you do NOT want to miss!  These are the sales that all of your friends & neighbors talk about!  Furniture, art, rugs, accessories & more with insanely cheap prices.  Everything is marked up to 90% off.  If you’re decorating on a tight budget, this is certainly a great way to get name brand furniture & accessories at amazing prices.

Details:
When:  Saturday, September 5, 2009
Where: IBB’s Celina Warehouse
200 S. Louisiana
Celina, TX 75009
Time:  10:00-4:00