Fall Flavored Before & After
October 9, 2010
Fall is one of my favorite times of year for many reasons. 1) Fall & Spring give us the most beautiful weather here in
Gorgeous Gray & Vibrant Amethsyt
October 1, 2010
Today on Good Morning Texas I featured a beautiful living room with a silvery gray & luscious purple color palette. Click HERE to watch
I is for Ikat
September 29, 2010
I am a sucker for a great Ikat (pronounced ‘ee-KAHT’) fabric. Ikat means “to tie” or “bind”. I love the bold colors & patterns found
Off to have some fun with Nate Berkus!
September 20, 2010
Greetings my fellow design lovers! I hope you are having a marvelous Monday! I am writing today’s post from 30,000 feet up in the
H is for Hand-painted Finishes
September 13, 2010
I am just wild about hand painted finishes on furniture. It’s such a sassy way to liven up a piece to bring color & life
DVF is coming to my house!!!
September 10, 2010
Well, not the actual Diane Von Furstenberg in human form (but the invitation is certainly open! Mi casa es su casa Diane!), but her famous
Cool Kid’s Spaces & On Magazine
September 3, 2010
Hey friends! The new issue of ON Magazine is hot off the press! This month we’re focusing on the family & I’m talking about designing
G is for Greek Key
September 1, 2010
The Greek Key is H-O-T in interiors! From fabrics to furnishings, I am definitely a huge fan of the classic design. One of my favorite
F is for Finial
August 31, 2010
Finial: an ornament at the top of a piece of furniture, lamp, spire or gable, or used as decoration at the ends of drapery rods
D is for Drop Leaf
August 26, 2010
A drop leaf table is a multi-purpose table that has a stable center section and hinged side panels that can be raised to enlarge the
C is for Chinoiserie
August 24, 2010
Chinoiserie: a form of European decoration imitating techniques and motifs of the Orient; especially fashionable in the late 17th century and revived during the Regency,
Fabric 101 ~ A Lesson in Durability
August 20, 2010
For today’s post, I’ve asked my good friends & fabric experts over at Kravet to give us a lesson in what makes a fabric durable.
A Lesson in the Custom Home Building Process
August 18, 2010
For today’s lesson, I’ve asked my good friend Mike Scarlett from Scarlett Custom Homes to give us his five best tips for advice on building
B is for Bergere
August 17, 2010
A bergere (pronounced burr-jair) is an upholstered French enclosed armchair which originated in Paris around the 18th century. Traditionally styled bergere chairs call for a
ABC’s of Design: A is for Accessories
August 16, 2010
Accessories are like jewelry for your home. Without them, your home will feel naked & as if something is missing. Check out a few of
Yummy Yellow & Gorgeous Gray!
August 11, 2010
You may remember that last year’s color of the year was Mimosa, a warm sunny shade of yellow. At IBB, we love color. There’s nothing
Tip in a Zip: Time to Edit!
August 4, 2010
Yearning for a quick makeover that won’t cost you a dime? It’s time to edit! Update your traditional style by de-cluttering & ridding your
Idzinechat offers FREE Design Advice TOMORROW Night!
July 26, 2010
Our last #IDzinechat was so successful that we decided to make this a regular thing! I am very excited to announce that I am taking
Fancy Word Friday: Case Goods
July 23, 2010
If you’re around a professional designer for any period of time, chances are you will probably hear them use the term “case goods”. This industry
Update With a Twist!
July 15, 2010
Do you have cushions on your kitchen chairs or barstools? For a quick update, say “Bye Bye” to bows & tassels. Clean it up with
4th of July Favorites
July 4, 2010
We love to grill & cook lots of yummy food for our family & friends. You may want to try one of our favorite 4th
Good Old Red, White & Blue
July 4, 2010
In honor of the 4th of July, let’s talk about some All-American colors! Friday on Good Morning Texas, I showed you different ways you
Expert Installers
June 30, 2010
I have to take a moment to give a big shout out to the guys over at Special Projects. They are professional art installers &
Fancy Word Friday: Matelassé
June 25, 2010
Today’s “Fancy Word Friday” is matelassé. Matelassé is a French word meaning quilted or padded. It’s a thick textile that appears to be padded,
Fancy Word Friday
June 25, 2010
As designers, we use certain design terms on a daily basis, but people outside the industry may not always know what we’re talking about. So,
Pretty Swanky Powder Bath
June 19, 2010
Today’s Sneak Peek Saturday comes from a project we recently installed for one of our Dallas clients. We love to have fun & think outside
It’s ON!
June 17, 2010
I’ve got exciting news my fellow interior design aficionados! I’m thrilled to announce my editorial debut & partnership with ON magazine. Now, you’ll be able
Nail Head Know How
June 15, 2010
Have you ever looked at an amazing piece of furniture & wondered to yourself “How did they make that?”. We all drool over & daydream
It’s Nate Day!
June 14, 2010
Did you know that today is Nate Day? And, yes I am referring to the uber-fabulous Nate Berkus, celebrity interior decorator extraordinare. If you’re active
Jet Set Style
June 12, 2010
Having been in business for over 30 years now, IBB has designed quite a diverse range of projects for our clients. Today’s Sneak Peek Saturday
Have it Your Way
June 3, 2010
Who do you turn to when you need custom upholstery that not only looks hot, but is also comfy & cozy? On a project I
Patriotic Parfait
June 1, 2010
I served these light & yummy parfaits yesterday at our family’s Memorial Day celebration. The colors from the fresh strawberries & blueberries give it
Sizzling Summer Colors
May 27, 2010
The kiddos will soon be out of school & begging to play in the pool all day everyday to beat the heat. If you’re
It pays to be Eco Chic!
May 17, 2010
Did you know that you can get up to a $1500 tax credit on your 2010 tax return just for adding shutters to your home?
Hibiscus Martini
May 12, 2010
The Hibiscus are blooming in my backyard right now & it makes me want to just sit on the patio & gaze at them for
Wallcoverings that Wow!
May 11, 2010
If you have yet to be informed, let me dazzle you with some exciting news… Wallpaper is back & with a vengeance I must say!
Happy Mother’s Day!
May 9, 2010
Wishing all of my mommy friends a wonderful Mother’s Day. I hope your day is sweet, that you get pampered & you get
Never a dull day!
May 6, 2010
Hello design friends! I apologize for being MIA over the last week or so. After I returned from furniture market in North Carolina, I hopped
Sneak Peek Saturday: Designer Nursery
April 24, 2010
Today’s Sneak Peek Saturday is from IBB designer Shannon Gidney. Shannon is just weeks away from delivering her first child, a baby girl. We
HP Highlights: Innovative Designs for Today’s Lifestyle
April 22, 2010
We’ve just returned from our buying trip to High Point, North Carolina and I’m happy to report that several furniture manufacturers & designers are really