By LIN ELLIS
DavidsonNews.net

There has been a lot of chatter in the blogosphere as of late speculating about the slow demise of bookshelves as we traditionally know them due to our shift to reading on ipads, tablets & various other e-readers. This was fueled even further when Ikea’s iconic Billy bookshelves, originally designed at book depth, were reinvented & they introduced a much deeper unit ~ suitable for bigger coffee table books, tchotchkes & other decor accessories. I personally want to live in a world that has both!

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By LIN ELLIS
DavidsonNews.net

When I think of tile, I think of its usage on floors & in bathrooms, but a trend I have noticed as of late is the liberal use of tile on kitchen walls. Not just as a back splash, but on entire walls.

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By LIN ELLIS
DavidsonNews.net

Lush, plush & totally inviting ~ I have posted about about flokati rugs ~

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By LIN ELLIS
DavidsonNews.net

Cruelty-free animal heads are all the rage. Sophistication meets whimsy, most of these taxidermies are made of paper-mache. And, the truly great part, a lot of these are hand-made in Haiti, a country that needs all the help it can get.

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By LIN ELLIS
DavidsonNews.net

Metal or wood beds have traditionally been the predominate choice when selecting a bed, but an upholstered bed can be much cozier & luxurious. A major trend in bedroom design has been to re-create the look of a high-end boutique hotel room & an upholstered bed or headboard can be the linchpin of evoking that calming & zen-like feeling.

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By LIN ELLIS
DavidsonNews.net

I am amazed at how many owls I continue to see in the design marketplace ~ I first wrote about this trend over 2 years ago. Owls are cute, yet mysterious, nocturnal & their huge eyes make them unique in the bird world.

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