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White. Bone. Snow. Ecru, Linen, Cream. If you’ve ever shopped for new paint or fabric, you’ve seen a lot of different names for colors. Is there really a difference between these colors? Maybe, maybe not so much. Sometimes, there is a definite difference. Most people would pick which color is white and which is cream […]
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Next week, our founder Kristen Dettoni joins a panel discussion at the Texprocess Americas Virtual Symposium: Monthly Webinar Series. Industry 4.0 and the Evolution of Printing takes place on January 13, 2021, at 2:30 PM, EST. Moderating the discussion is Cary Sherburne, Senior Editor at WhatTheyThink. In addition to Kristen, the panel includes Kerry King, […]
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No conversation about sustainability exists without mentioning transportation and cars. And most of that conversation tends to center around our driving habits and gas emissions. We don’t think much about the actual car interior that we’re sitting in. That is changing though. Helen Scott, Head of Fabric Design at Borgstena Textile North America, spent much […]
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Many of you have followed along with me this past year as I have volunteered with the Building on Hope renovation of the Nashua PAL Youth Safe Haven. My responsibilities included designing the lobby of the building. I knew from the start the lobby is what makes the first impression. Therefore, I wanted to include […]
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Our goal on the Design Pool blog is to create original content that you find inspiring, educational, or just plain entertaining. We love talking about our favorite topics such as trends, color, and pattern. We also love introducing you to designers and artists through our series of interviews. As we look forward and plan out […]
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Each year we like to round up all the paint companies’ colors of the year. It always gives insight into where we were in the year that’s closing out and where we’re heading. When it comes to picking a Color of the Year for 2021, the colors differ from company to company. Yet, their picks […]
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We’re heading into the weekend with hot cocoa on the brain. For sure, this marshmallow snowman here for all the snow tired vibes we’re feeling. This time of December is when Instagram switches from photos of pumpkin pie to photos of cute kids on a sugar high posing with their gingerbread houses. I love seeing […]
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Colors of the year for 2021 have been announced by Pantone and many major paint companies. The colors may differ from company to company, but their picks for 2021 Color of the Year all had something in common: comfort. For many, 2020 meant a lot of time spent at home and with a lot of […]
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This past year, I have been volunteering with Building on Hope’s renovation of the Nashua PAL Youth Safe Haven. I was inspired to join the project when I heard about the work the Nashua PAL does for the kids in Southern New Hampshire. As well as their need for an upgraded space in which to […]
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It seems like everyone started decorating for the holidays early this year. For those last hold outs, Thanksgiving is officially behind us, there are no more excuses! It’s time to break out your winter decor. It’s easy to get overloaded on red and green this time of year, so we’ve been looking for inspiration in […]
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