High Point Market Trend Recap, Fall 2014

High Point Market Trend Recap, Fall 2014   I returned from High Point Market late last night after six full days of non-stop action.  First and foremost of things to do was to fulfill my duties as one of the … Read MoreHigh Point Market Trend Recap, Fall 2014

The 2014 Sunset Idea House, Los Angeles – Part 1

The 2014 Sunset Idea House, Los Angeles Last Thursday I had the privilege to join Sunset Magazine while I previewed their first ever Sunset Idea House in Los Angeles, which will be featured in Sunset Magazine‘s November 2014 issue.  This … Read MoreThe 2014 Sunset Idea House, Los Angeles – Part 1

My Top Picks of Extraordinary Finds from High Point Fall 2013 Market

If you’ve been following Cozy•Stylish•Chic for some time, you probably know that one of my favorite past times is to identify trends and scout out interesting finds.  I recently returned from High Point, where I sought to find new resources … Read MoreMy Top Picks of Extraordinary Finds from High Point Fall 2013 Market

It’s Shark Week and Shagreen is IN!

This week is Discovery Channel’s much anticipated SHARK WEEK, and to commemorate the occasion, I am bringing you SHAGREEN, shark and stingray leather, which has a rough and granular texture.  As reported in my recent recap of High Point Market, shagreen … Read MoreIt’s Shark Week and Shagreen is IN!

Ahead of the Curve Trend Recap – Las Vegas Market, Summer 2013

The “Ahead of the Curve” tastemakers –  Alexa Hampton, Ron Woodson, and Windsor Smith I’m finally back in LA after spending 3 days in Las Vegas for Market Week.  After every market, I swear to myself that the next time … Read MoreAhead of the Curve Trend Recap – Las Vegas Market, Summer 2013

Zebra and Shagreen – Not your average animal skins, but hotter than ever at High Point Market

Zebra and Shagreen were seen all throughout market.  If the actual hide/skin wasn’t used, it was printed, embossed, manipulated so that it looked like the real thing.  Forget about leopard or cheetah skins – zebra and shagreen were the two … Read MoreZebra and Shagreen – Not your average animal skins, but hotter than ever at High Point Market