Try some of our floral wall coverings. This one called Marrakesh is going up in a bathroom soon!

Pheww and they are off!  I spent the morning checking and double-checking new products for Atlanta's trade show which starts next week! I'm ashamed to say I tend to leave things to the last minute, especially when they involve decision-making.  Introducing new products can be stressful as fashions change and it's always, in the end, a calculated guessing game. Thankfully in the world of home decor the changes are not as swift as in apparel. New colors creep in and out of fashion and products once very popular, are not so popular anymore.  

One example of this is my favorite shade of orange,  persimmon, and it is finally making a comeback.  For half a dozen years, no one touched it.  Color is just one thing that changes in the home decor market. The rise of totes and travel bags was steady and quick for a while there but seems to have cooled off.  What am I bringing to market this year?  As Spring is getting closer, there will be plenty of colors (which is expected for me as I’m not a fan of  drab and unremarkable interiors).  I'll be introducing a new Jacobean-type design on jars and pillows called Jabo.  See below.

Medium Ginger Jar, Fleck in Green by Dana Gibson

Dana Gibson Medium Ginger Jar in Chintz
Dana Gibson Green Bedford Ginger Jar, Small

This design nods to classical motifs but it is presented on up-to-the-minute decor like jars and throw pillows. Multi-colored accents like these are just what is needed to add that spark of joy.

My Tulip in the Blue pattern will make a repeat debut as this design is "made" for Spring decor. 

Tulip on White Pillow                        

If tulips are the mascots of Spring, mushrooms in pretty colors may also remind you of my very favorite season.  These colorful mushrooms add a jolt of color and pattern. 

Dana Gibson Mushroom Pillow                    

The Gem Palace Lamp, which makes a nod to colorful cut stones, is a wonderful graphic to mix in with any florals or busy patterns. 

The Gem Palace Lamp will come in four colors-- for every room-- including a neutral.

Finally, my new King and Queen of Poppies art prints for Grand Image will be arriving soon.  These stunning portraits hang side by side with other colorful new art for  Grand Image. New Art is showing at Codarus in Dallas as well as Atlanta. For those of you attending the market, the Atlanta show starts Tuesday, Jan 10th, and continues through to the following Monday. Hope I see you!

Dana Gibson King and Queen of Poppies, A Set

It's never too late to add a little creativity to the holiday table, especially if you are hosting the holidays. 

Key elements of a room can do the mighty task of Making a Statement.  This item should be commanding and bold and quite often it is oversized.  Implementing  a statement  piece in your decor takes some guts but if the piece looks good to you, you will never regret it.

I love how this multi colored ikat chair takes command of the entire room, adding a jolt of excitement.

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To make sure your statement piece will be successful,  there are a few key points.

• It must be something you love.
• It should be large and commanding
• It could, but not always, break some "design rules".

Some examples of  statement pieces that can make (or break) a room are a large scale print, a saturated pair of lamps, commanding pillows or a sculptural item like a sleek bathtub in a bathroom or a giant horse sculpture in your living area.  Paint is another way to add some oomph.  I love  how this cupboard is painted a shocking pink in an otherwise subdued kitchen.       

In the world of fabrics there is a category called statement prints. These are typically intricate patterns, a bit over-scale,  imaginative and over the top.  Manuel Canovas has some of my favorites. I'm sure you have a favorite or two.  Statement prints like these guide you in choosing the other fabrics and textures for a room. 

Lately I've been seeing larger pieces of furniture, like sofas and club chairs, upholstered in neutrals or solids. The excitement is introduced though pillows or another interesting accent piece.  It would be smart to invest in  a couple of yards of your favorite --and perhaps out of reach-- fabric and cover a small bench or make a pair of pillows to spice up a   room. 

Every room should have at least one statement piece and more if the dimensions can handle it.   Not everything should scream "look at me, look at me".  While I love the statement making lamp or pillow I also  offer a large selection of quieter pieces  that  act in a supportive role to  aid in a room's elegance and overall appeal.  The Devon Lamp in a whispery grey is a soft accent I'd mix with something more dynamic like this new pattern , Fiesole.

Dana Gibson Devon Lamp in Grey with Grey Thumb Print Shade

Some other examples of how and where to introduce a statement piece are via art, accent pillows and lighting         

Dana Gibson Fish Triptyque

Leopard Lumbar in Pink

Dana Gibson, Delilah Pillow in Chartreuse

Unexpected, even hedonistic touches, heal the soul. 

Here are some of our favorite home decor items at Dana Gibson, based on our trip to Ireland. 

"Seconds" quality is a term used to describe  products that have small flaws and defects that are cosmetic only. Many times, the defect is barely noticeable and only a discerning eye would recognize the flaw.  We inaugurated a Year Round Sample sale during Covid since people who normally visited our outlet shop couldn't.  Items are generally 20-40% off retail. We would never send out an item that was truly defective or in terrible shape.  We have some that fall into this category here at the outlet and customers are welcome to take them home if they want.  We only ship out the best quality 2Q so everyone stays happy.

Green Ming Wastebasket 2ndQ

Bamboo in Parsi Green Frame 2ndQ

Our product is made out of sheet metal and cast aluminum. The most common flaws are minor dents which can be seen only at one angle and when the light hits it just so.  Another issue may be one side of a cachepot or jar has a scratch we can't fix.  Once the item lives in your home, you won't notice the flaw that makes it both unique and affordable.

Dana Gibson Coral in Navy Cachepot, 2ndQ

As well as  featuring 2Q category products in our Year Round Sample Sale, we have some items that are either discontinued or one of a kinds.  All of the furniture is professionally upholstered and refurbished antiques.

Bamboo in Navy Picture Frame by Dana Gibson 2ndQ