Top Picks and Trends for 2012

More than 50 years ago, AmericasMart started with a vision - today AmericaMart is the World's Global Wholesaler Market. Everything that you need is all in one place. There, thousands of manufacturers, reps and artist display and take orders for the entire retail world. Just about everything that you find in a store is there and it is THE best place to see what’s next in design and trends.  Le’s start with COLOR, my favorite!


YOUR FIRST CRAYON BOX

Basically, think back to your first box of crayons and you will find all the answers to the hottest colors this year.  Chinese red, tangerine orange, lemon yellow, turquoise blue, grass green, black and white.  All bright and saturated with the exceptions of a few tamed down colors. Dusty purple (the new Mauve) and a gray taupe. A perfect blend of earthy brown with a touch of gray.

This delicious collection is from OOMPH

I feel in love with these amazing bangles from www.wimberlyinc.com

two's company showroom 

LET THERE BE WHITE!

High gloss white furniture and accessories. The perfect back drop for any color. Want to change your decor well white will let you accessorize with any color scheme.

NOT YOUR GRANDMA’S GOLD AND BRASS

That shiney stuff is back and it is as luxurious as ever. It’s a softer gold and brushed brass that just reeks elegance and charm.

BURLAP and BARK

Everywhere you go look for burlap, linen and all things organic. These amazing tiles are made from wood chips that have been artfully put together on a web backing and have been coated with a wax protective seal. They are pliable and can be used to cover almost anything. At $14.95 a square you can adhere these bad boys to anything... a glass vase, old table , accent wall or column, even a kitchen backsplash.

perfect example of organic meets modern

FRANCHOPHILES UNITE

Fans of Paris and all things french look out for the updated version of country french.  Look for an abundance of Eiffel Tower images, vintage egg basket chandeliers and gray-washed distressed furniture. The language of love is in.

RECLAIMED GREEN DESIGN

An old teapots and egg baskets turned into lamps and chandeliers. Tennis racquets become mirrors. Old doll parts be come chic candlesticks. You name it. Nothing is thrown away anymore. 

BOHO CHIC

Hippie chicks unite for this fresh approach on spirituality, color and new age of living.

The Good Life line. 

These hand carved indian blocks can be used to make  everything from note cards to one of a kind custom fabrics. 

THE WRITTEN WORD

Inspiration words and thought as artwork have been creeping up on the design world for a few years now under a country decorating style. Well, they have entered the design world at full steam in every genre of decor. Look for single words to long phrases as artwork and the single letter as a piece of art. Its a perfect way to have your home tell something about you.