KAZA, local design shop and entreprenuer extraordinare, was recently chosen NH Hampshire Magazine’s “Editor’s Pick for Shabby Chic Revival!”  But wait – there’s more!  Home Accents Today (a national publication) also named KAZA as one of the 50 Retailers for 2010!  (I am so proud, I am busting!)

Located at 202 South Main Street in Concord, KAZA is an absolute gem.  Stop by or visit www.kazadesigns.com to see for yourself what all the buzz is about.  You’ll be a raving fan too!

KAZA:  Recycle.  Trade Fair.  Live Funky.

While innocently perusing pages of Facebook, I was quickly distracted by an advertisement for DecorDreamHome.com.  Since I’m such a sucker for beautiful things, I couldn’t help but investigate further.  The pillows!  The accessories!  Very exciting…

Spring is just around the corner — and not a moment too soon.  After another dreary New England winter, I have a serious craving for color.  Delicate and subtle shades are all well and good, but right now I want bold, delicious, breath-taking color.  Below are a few designs to help shake those winter blues.  Enjoy!

Shown are images from Domino and desiretoinspire.blogspot.com – love them!

What a find!  Located at 57 North Main Street (lower level) in Concord, many of you have probably passed this store countless times.  Peggy Anne carries a fantastic selection of colorful textiles you simply can’t find elsewhere.  The geometric and modern floral patterns top the list of my favorites, but the batiks and vintage designs are great too. 

Whether you are looking for materials to sew a sensational quilt or spruce up a space with new pillows, be sure to stop by Peggy Anne’s shop for unbelievable fabrics.

As you will soon get to know about me, I love that which is hand-crafted.  Block printing is a technique that has been around for thousands of years and is still utilized in many cultures.  Unlike many machine-made fabrics, these embody the character and culture of the artisan by whom it was made.  Best of all, a true hand or block print is likely to have tiny imperfections such as a drop of paint or the mis-aligned stamp.  But it’s not just the principle behind this process that I admire, look how gorgeous they are!

Shown are Galbraith & Paul, John Robshaw, and Lee Jofa.