looking back and looking forward

I am starting to form my game plan for next year. In January I will be attending a couple of home decor and gift shows. It’s always exciting to see and touch whats new for the season. I have always found that what I saw last season in the clothing trends are refected in the following season home fashion trends. Next season, I think we will definately start to see more grays, taupes and purple, done in warm tones. I started introducing these colors in the store already as I have been making last minute purchases for the end of the year.  I definately plan to get more for next season. Of course my personal style refects lots of color. My favorite season is summer and I like to be surrounded by the feeling all year round.  I think being a creative person makes me more aware of my surroundings and how it affects my state of mind. So when I finally finish my home I will post some pics and you will see just how much I love color.
I also see trends changing next year in regards to wood colors. The current trend is dark espresso colored woods. But as you may or may not be aware. Wood stain trends change back and forth every couple of years. The dark colors have been in vogue for quite some time now and as the birch and aged or recycled wood trends become more popular so will the lighter wood stain colors. Expect it to really kick into gear next fall season.
Despite the dark economic forecast Urban Abode is doing quite well.  So well in fact that I may not be back to blog until after the new year as I try to finish all my design projects before the holiday season ,so for now I would like to say Happy Holidays and see you in the new year.

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