COME CREATE WITH US!

The marketplace continues to blossom & grow... much like Spring & we are very thankful for that! WE LOVE to watch as spaces are updated & vendors continue to bring in more exclusive options for customers to update their homes! Recently, our custom wallpaper & monogramming vignette space has expanded. Yippee! IT'S PERFECT FOR CREATING & DREAMING UP THE IDEAL DESIGNS FOR YOUR HOME!

Your home is the place to express yourself & to create a friendly environment for your family! Wallpaper is making an incredible COLOR SPLASH these days with all the bright & cheerful patterns to choose from. Have you considered adorning your walls with a statement paper or spicing up your linens with a fresh monogram design?

Wallpaper & vintage inspired monogram designs are a great way to liven your home! And, don't be afraid to choose a bright color palette! Seems us Southern folks have quite the thing for monograms... so, if your looking to steer clear of an expected design... then come visit us & be surprised at our unique selection of styles!

We delight in seeing our customers bedding, shower curtains, & linens come to life! Adding a monogram personalizes your design & sets it apart. At the marketplace our styles range from traditional to modern & can be customized to fit to your taste! 

So, if your wanting to update your home then... COME CREATE WITH US! You are welcome to bring in your already existing pillows, shams, shower curtain, etc. Isn't that fabulous? We can add an exclusive monogram design to what you already have!  Just stop in & we can assist you.

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WELCOME SPRING WITH A PASTEL PALETTE!!!

There is something unique about a PASTEL COLOR PALETTE, it has a way of making life feel a tad softer & lighter! It seems the cool color tones just have a way of speaking "Spring" to you! Have you taken in the pastels around you lately... the breathtaking beauty of an icy crystal blue sky, the blooming of a itty-bitty rose bud, or even the faint hint of golden on your freshly dyed Easter egg!

Image L via Dreamy Whites blog

If a pastel palette tends to bring a sense serenity & peace then why not incorporate these lovely hues into your interior? This original painting "Blonde Woods" by NC artist & illustrator, Trip Park, tells quite the story.  Can't you see the way the trees are welcoming Spring! The icy tones of blue, gold, & ivory glisten off the canvas. Wish I could walk down this path...

You can easily bring the serenity of the coast into your home by incorporating a fresh color palette into your interior decor! See how cream (sand) & mint (water) upholstery paired with with a pop of coral (sunset) on the coffee table make this living room both delightful & cozy?

Image L via Coco Cozy

So, if you are wanting to WELCOME SPRING into your life & your home then begin with a pastel palette!  The colors teal & chartreuse are a great combo that help liven up both neutral upholstery & case goods. Our vendors are bringing in lovely accents daily that represent an array of Spring tones & pastels! We continue to love the packaging of the Illume candle line - fun packaging & delightful scents for a new season! 

Be sure to stop by the marketplace & be inspired! Hope you & your family have a wonderful Easter.

  

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MIRROR MIRROR ON THE WALL!

As you look around your own home or a friend's home - you might just notice a handful of mirrors! Mirrors are not only a practical design choice for your bath, powder, or dressing room - but, they can be used to make quite the DESIGN STATEMENT! 

We would like to agree with designer, Andreea Rusu, & her suggestion... that there are never rules when it comes to mirrors.  "Mirrors bring light & depth into rooms - they're like decorative windows you can move around & place as you'd like," she says. WE LOVE THIS IDEA!  When you can create in your home without having to adhere to rules... you have a blank canvas & an opportunity to become a unique artist.

Decorative Windows

According to designer Andreea Avram Rusu there are never rules when it comes to decorating with mirrors. "Mirrors bring light and depth into rooms — they're like decorative windows you can move around and place as you like," she says. Mirrors have several benefits and can "reflect and emphasize views and colors from art and/or adjacent walls creating special effects," designer Celia Berliner says. Design by Andreea Avram Rusu.

- See more at: http://www.hgtv.com/accessories/10-tips-for-decorating-with-mirrors/pictures/index.html#sthash.fZx7Y5pL.dpuf

Decorative Windows

According to designer Andreea Avram Rusu there are never rules when it comes to decorating with mirrors. "Mirrors bring light and depth into rooms — they're like decorative windows you can move around and place as you like," she says. Mirrors have several benefits and can "reflect and emphasize views and colors from art and/or adjacent walls creating special effects," designer Celia Berliner says. Design by Andreea Avram Rusu.

- See more at: http://www.hgtv.com/accessories/10-tips-for-decorating-with-mirrors/pictures/index.html#sthash.fZx7Y5pL.dpuf

Decorative Windows

According to designer Andreea Avram Rusu there are never rules when it comes to decorating with mirrors. "Mirrors bring light and depth into rooms — they're like decorative windows you can move around and place as you like," she says. Mirrors have several benefits and can "reflect and emphasize views and colors from art and/or adjacent walls creating special effects," designer Celia Berliner says. Design by Andreea Avram Rusu.

- See more at: http://www.hgtv.com/accessories/10-tips-for-decorating-with-mirrors/pictures/index.html#sthash.fZx7Y5pL.dpuf

Image L via SAS Interiors | Image R via Vintage Luxe

STARBURST MIRRORS continue to be used throughout various room designs. They can dress up any dull foyer & add a unique twist to a tired dining room! If you stick to starburst mirrors in gold, silver, or bronze tones - then they tend to blend well with both contemporary & traditional looks.

We love it when our vendors bring in wall decor that adds a touch of elegance! How lovely is the gold oval starburst mirror featured (image R) in a vignette by our vendor, Embellish? We are drooling over it's intricate detail! It would be perfect in a entryway or a dressy powder room.

Image L via Nestify

Mirrors CAN BRING LIFE to your walls - just like art does, they create additional light, & they add reflectivity to make a space appear larger than it actually is! So, if you are looking to add some VISUAL APPEAL to your home then consider a mirror... you can't go wrong.

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LIGHT YOUR LIFE IN STYLE!

We are SO THRILLED to be offering a lovely line of custom order lamps at Cotswold Marketplace. These beauties are spicing up everything... from foyers to kid's rooms!

It's always exciting to see how decor items available at the marketplace are finding their way into the most stylish room designs! Here are some great ways to incorporate the lighting we offer at the marketplace into your home!   

Cheers to you, Decor Pad & Chinoserie Chic... you continue to inspire us!

If you haven't seen the full line of gourd lamps at the marketplace, then surely stop by & take a peek in person! There is an amazing assortment of COLORS & SIZES available! The unique style of the lamp provides an instant  pop of pizazz to your room decor.

Image via Chinoserie Chic

We are loving the application of the pink gourd lamps & the delicate french side tables in this room design! Don't hesitate to mix styles - that just might be the way you will find your BEST LOOK!

Image Via Decor Pad

As you can see, colorful gourd lamps are appropriate in both elegant foyer designs as well as funky teen rooms! It's amazing to see the diversity of how the unique lighting can be used. So, if anything... CHOOSE LIGHTING THAT MAKES A STATEMENT! 

If you are looking to LIGHT YOUR LIFE IN STYLE... then stop by & we would be happy to assist with our fabulous lighting options! To get the look you know where to find us. Hope to see you at the marketplace very soon!

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COLOR CRUSH: SHADES OF EMERALD!

As most of you know by now, Pantone selected EMERALD as the 2013 color of the year!  And, we have been crushing on it a lot daily! This new found love for emerald, a color Dorothy knew so very well,  might have started when a particular pair of pillows made there way into the marketplace. Obviously, we are not the only folks lusting over the bold CHINOSERIE print!  This pair of pillows can add shine to your bedroom decor & on your sofa.

Image via Pinterest

Speaking of lusting over home accessories... glass jars in various sizes have also become a new fave at the marketplace!  And, it just so happens they wear icy emerald very well! If you are looking to add some pizzazz to your home - add details that enhance design! A pop of emerald perhaps?

Image L

Trellis drapery panels paired with a seagrass wallcovering can create a atmosphere of coastal serenity. We love a layered look + a shade of emerald!

Image L via Tobi Fairley

 It seems another chic lady, Tobi Fairley, is fond of the same color palette as Dorothy! Be inspired by the look Tobi created in a recent room design (featured above.) Voila! A glamorous statement comes to life by combing an elegant starburst mirror +  gourd lamps + emerald geometric prints.

So, the next time your in the marketplace... keep your eyes open to all the LOVELY SHADES OF EMERALD! And, don't hesitate to make a statement with this bold color... consider using it on a trellis wallcovering in your powder room! And, don't leave with out your very own COLOR CRUSH!  Maybe yours is a shade of EMERALD too...

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FRESHEN UP WITH SPRING GREENS

We love seeing Pantone's 2013 SPRING GREENS making their way to the marketplace! This lovely trio can add the vibrant touch to your home's design. Could they be more FRESH + FABULOUS?

 

Image via Pantone

What type of mood are you wanting to create in your home?

• Emerald: this lovely, radiant green brings sophistication and classiness
• Grayed Jade: this subtle, hushed green with a gray undertone brings about a mood of quiet reflection
• Tender Shoots: this vibrant, invigorating, active, and cheerful yellow-green is like the first sign of Spring

Image R via Eastern Accents

WE PERSONALLY LOVE THE COMBO OF TENDER SHOOTS + GRAYED JADE! Eastern Accents did an incredible job of featuring this color combo at the High Point Market!  Go with greens this Spring & give your home the fresh look it deserves!

Art is always a wonderful place to start when looking for inspiration! Not only does it bring life to your walls - but, it can be a FOCAL POINT that pulls your room's overall design together.  Love that the "tender shoots" green is popping out through the background of this abstract piece! Come see the incredible layering of colors in person at the marketplace. 

We are THRILLED that our vintage monogram collection by Karen Keffer Baucom continues to grow! The intricacy of each of her custom designs inspire us & we eagerly await to see more. If you are looking for the perfect details to add to your home - a unique monogram & a designer wallcovering is the perfect combo!

With our vendors fresh back from market - their vignettes spaces are being replenished daily! If you haven't stopped by in 2013 - be sure to! Changes continue to emerge...  

And, we are very excited to welcome more NC artists to our family, to see our boutique clothing space, "Pieces" grow,  & to have a new custom upholstery line launching this month!

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A NEW YEAR... FULL OF NEW COLOR!

We can't help but be excited about the NEW YEAR & the Spring 2013 Color Forecast! With these delightful colors headed to the marketplace... surely, you can add a fun twist to your home & your wardrobe!  So, take a peak at the full COLOR forecast for Spring 2013... 

 Image R via  My Personal Artist

 It's always amazing to watch as our vendors fill the marketplace with LOVELY finds that beautifully compliment the trends of each season.  We are loving this chevron dress in navy & cream. Check it out in our new clothing vignette, Pieces!   And, if your are wanting to add a pop of color to your outfit... bedazzle yourself with a sweet kiss + gold necklace. 

Image L via Stylesight

Be on the lookout for your favorite GEOMETRIC PRINTS in the New Year! We have already begun to see such colorful textiles headed into the marketplace. If you want to add a twist to your traditional Southern style, consider pairing a hounds tooth upholstered chair with a vibrant geometric!

The original artwork arriving at the marketplace continues to inspire us! Each of our artists are uniquely gifted in their ability to use color, texture, & various mediums! They never fail to bring life to any blank canvas... in this piece, the rich hues of navy & plum brings personality to the trees.

With the New Year headed this way, be open to fresh ideas, a new look & updates that will make you fall in love with your home all over again! Your interior style can be both bold & beautiful.... but, most importantly let it be a space that you & your family can enjoy. 

 Image R via Blonde Episodes Image L via Domino Magazine

Thanks to all of our truly talented vendors, our kind customers & your precious kiddos for making the marketplace a place of joy, design, inspiration, conversation, & creativity! It's been a wonderful 2012. And, we look forward to all that 2013 will bring! Cheers to you & your family in this upcoming  NEW YEAR...

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