Courtney Porter

Spectra Home partners with Bargain Mansions star Tamara Day

Tamara Day, interior designer and host of Magnolia Network’s top hit show Bargain Mansions, is known as the purveyor of glam and cozy lifestyle looks for families like hers. The partnership with Spectra Home will focus on creating upholstered seating that fits into Day’s practical family-friendly style that is also affordable, attainable, and aspirational. The Tamara Day by Spectra Home upholstery collection will debut at the October 2023 High Point Market.

Hotels that feel like home with Jill Cole

The intertwining of restaurants, gyms, homes, hotels, and residences is emblematic of a larger narrative. Our lifestyles are evolving. They are influenced by the fluidity of contemporary living, the pursuit of individualized experiences, a focus on wellness, and the commercial opportunities arising from this symbiosis. What emerges is a mosaic where the traditional demarcations between hospitality, design, and what it means to live well are redefined, offering a glimpse into the future where spaces are not confined by their initial purpose, but rather thrive on their ability to adapt and transform. 

PAR KER Made x Ayara makes boho line work for your walls

A match-made-in-heaven partnership between Parker Heath and Ayara was born from a chance meeting at Las Vegas Market, where Parker was exhibiting to gain further exposure for his own brand, Par Ker Made. What blossomed was the Par Ker Made x Ayara luxury removable wallpaper collaboration. 

In Style & On the Money — Start with Art

Oliver Gal to Host “Start With Art” Expert Panel at The Point During 2023 Fall High Point Market

Furniture that makes you feel good with Austin Allen James

This Summer at Las Vegas Market, artist and product designer Austin Allen James unveiled his new collection of art, case goods, lighting, and soft goods with Stylecraft. This week we caught up with Austin for a wide-ranging conversation about the intersection of art and functional product design, how you know when the work is finished, the pursuit of universal beauty, and why he is glad he didn’t know anything about the business of art and design before committing to it.

The Shade Store expands its collection with Alexa Hampton

From New York City to Hangzhou, China, Alexa Hampton’s project portfolio encompasses luxe,  beautifully layered urban apartments, expansive town and country residences, private airplanes,  and yachts. Newly inaugurated into the Architectural Digest’s AD100 Hall of Fame and a member  of the Elle Décor A List and House Beautiful’s Top Designer list, Hampton translates the classical  principles of good design and decoration into some of today’s most elegant, enduring, and  functional domestic landscapes. 

Luxury Tile and Stone Company, Walker Zanger, Hosts Grand Opening of Costa Mesa Showroom on August 3

This cutting-edge experience will feature a captivating new concept, curated exclusively by Walker Zanger, culinary delights from Michelin-starred Knife Pleat and Tesla test-drives. Alongside the excellence of their innovative showroom, guests will enjoy exclusive entertainment with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. 

Jennifer Farrell designing on and off television

Jennifer Farrell, a renowned celebrity designer and television host, has captivated audiences with her shows and designs for over two decades. She gained national recognition as the host of the long-running series Find & Design and currently hosts popular shows like Million Dollar House Hunters, Find Me a Beach House, and Most Amazing Homes.

Having the Pinterest house won’t make you happy and other design lessons with Wendy Glaister

Wendy was an early adopter of Houzz, advertising on the platform as far back as 2015. She still attributes much of her success to Houzz, and specifically being an early adopter. For a designer getting started today, they may not have as much success on the already saturated platform. It may behoove them to get experimental and trailblaze a newer platform. Find the place in the Wild West that doesn’t already have a populated boom town and become the mayor.