We were there to hear important news about the future. We all hoped we would be able to make great things happen, based on what we would learn today. In September, the hottest ticket in town for interior designers was to hear the president of the Color Council, Catherine Stein, speak about color trends. On the plane ride home, my eyes would ache from the onslaught of color and pattern I had seen. I'd like to coincide a trip in January with the Biennale, my very favorite show that takes place every other winter.
Silk is in.
Satiny silks are replacing the chenilles and velvets that replaced the floral chintz fabrics of the early '90s. Wait a minute. Some folks would line the interiors of their cars with a floral chintz if it could be done. Well, that depends on a number of issues. A bleaker financial outlook will dampen our enthusiasm for color and turn things a bit muted and murky.