HIGH POINT :: FASHIONABLY LATE

It's a fact that I'm usually about 10 minutes late wherever I go. Something I've been working on lately and I think I've gotten much better at. But a month late to post? This is ridiculous.

Between my trip to High Point Market and now, there has been so much going on that I haven't been able to sit down and focus on selecting all my favorites ... until now! I thought we'd start with one of my sponsors - Thomasville and Drexel Heritage - before we move into some trends and other showrooms.

You may remember that I visited these same showrooms last market (which you can read about here and here) so I'm going to skip some of the stuff we've covered before and go straight to my favorite new additions. 

I obviously loved these chairs.... LOVED. If I had a dressing room , these would be in there in a hot second! The deco style with that starburst fabric made them look totally vintage. Plus, they swivel. Who doesn't love a swivel? 

Here's a better shot of the chairs, without me in them. Another cool thing that Thomasville has been working on is their custom ottoman program (they also come in square sizes). I think we've seen such a resurgence of ottomans and little stools being used in living spaces, it's great to know that this retailer has such custom options! 

A lot of what I was really drawn to at Thomasville was the attention to details in their upholstery programs. Beautiful tufting and tucking and skirting and shapes - along with perfectly chosen fabrics - made a huge difference in their line. Pieces felt a little more special! 

On to Drexel... The new introductions here were called 'Vintage Originals' and played off of the idea of taking really classic or vintage pieces and adding a new dimension to update them.

For example - the pulls on this very classic chest were in a high-shine nickel instead of your typical brass, giving them a modern feel. This worn leather chair was simply stunning - it looked like it could have been 100 years old with the technique they use for the fabric. But it was really the nailhead detail and shape of the piece itself that got me! 

Something I noticed a lot of in the showroom - contrast detail. And not in welting where we usually see it, but in the finishes, which I really loved. Plus, look a these gorgeous shapes! A good line on a sofa or chair can make me swoon - and that console needs to find its way right into my home! 

 
Another win in the textile department for Drexel! They always find a way to stay on trend with their fabric choices. These all felt very fashion forward to me - the tropical and the tie-dye especially - with the tweed feeling quite Chanel. And apparently I was very obsessed with chairs on this trip.

And last, but certainly not least - the bar stool room. You guys. It is so hard to find a good custom bar stool. I think it's something that people have been asking for more of in the market and I was thrilled to sit in all of these little beauties (I wish I had gotten a better photo!). The bench seat was my favorite!

Much more market reporting to come throughout the week!