elements of nature: trends at las vegas market

This year was the first time Kendall and I had the opportunity to attend the Las Vegas Furniture Market, and we were inspired by what we saw.  A move toward the simple, natural, and raw seemed to be a recurring trend in every showroom we entered. It is  a return to nature and the exquisite […]

artistic inspiration

My first trip to a Las Vegas Furniture Market was very inspiring! There were many different mediums, materials and unique ways to mount art. Wall art and accessories have a great impact on a design concept as they are the final touches. This tour ignited my passion for art selection, and it is exciting to see such a fun aspect of design! Three-dimensional figurines mounted to […]

Antiquing in Round Top

I’m sure you are wondering where the PPDS team goes to purchase our most interesting furniture and accessories. Who would have thought that this tiny Texas town could host a world-class Antique Market? Thousands of vendors come from all over the world to sell their wares ranging from French Antiques to reclaimed wood tables. All […]

2014 las vegas design market trends

Modern, Retro, Vintage. . . Are you drawn to more than one style when choosing furniture? Mixing and matching various textures livens up a space! Don’t worry about adhering to one. There were three new trends that caught our eye at the Las Vegas Design Market this January. Keep reading to find out more about […]

TRAVEL INSPIRED SHOPPING – OR SHOPPING INSPIRED BY TRAVEL…

Anyone who knows me knows there are two things I live for: Travel and Shopping. On a recent trip to Hawaii I took advantage of the local design opportunities. Many think that it’s difficult to find resources when you travel, but I encourage you to explore, drive around, and read local journals. Look for items […]

organically L.E.D.

Everything seems to be under the sea or in the sky with these organic LED light fixtures I discovered during a recent trip to Europe! (Left to right, from top to bottom) 1. Softly colored purple orbs are playful and beautiful. 2. Cloud-like fixtures create in an indoor skyscape. 3. An indoor grassy experience is complimented by fragmented light fixtures. […]

PAPER 2: A Collector Series

Gallery Shoal Creek is currently hosting a show that no one should miss. You can see it from now until October 2 and is titled PAPER 2. The gallery features the art of one of PPDS’ favorites, Leonard Lehrer, as well as pieces from Melissa Jay Craig, Catherine Dudley, Karen Kunc, and Francesca Samsel. “PAPER […]

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