Among many other fellow bloggers and thousands of industry members, I attended the spring 2012 Highpoint Market under the repeated kind sponsorship of
Hooker furniture last weekend (see my posts from
last fall and
last spring) Everyone always asks what the new trends are at market and Hooker was right on point with these.
Color was huge again this market, but bright BOLD color. The Belgian influence is around as well, as evidenced by the french gray Pagoda chest from Hooker's Melange collection.
Pattern isn't making its presence known just on the runway, but in furniture as well!
I loved this orange leather Davin sofa from Bradington Young.
And this turquoise upholstered leather seating arrangement was really fun!
Even purple leather was making a show with ebonized legs.
One of the coolest chairs at Hooker though was the
Aunt Jane. Believe it or not it's actually a VERY comfortable recliner; style AND function!
Basic slipper chairs get a makeover with options on fabrics, skirts and legs. It's amazing how different the same chair frame can look with these options.
Are you getting the color theme? Not just in fabrics but painted woods as well.
Traditional upholstery was alive and well, like this best selling Kirby chair from Bradington Young.
Or the stationary sofa from the Seven Seas collection. Really love this collection.
How about a little art deco club chair, also from the Seven Seas collection.
It wasn't all upholstery though, the case goods saw color and pattern, like this Vessaro chest from the Melange collection.
Or if you're feeling patriotic or are excited for the upcoming Olympics, how about the Union Jack chest?
This plaid mirrored chest from Melange was really fun, especially when contrasted with the Farrah Flowered Chest.
There just may be a place in my new apartment for the Classique Secretary. When it's closed up it looks just like a normal dresser.
I still love the Sanctuary hutch, seen here in a parchment finish.
And this fretwork pattern on the mirrored Sanctuary console was really fun.
A new collection out this market was Rhapsody. The pieces blend together classic design elements in a grand scale with rustic finishes. We all know this is very popular!
I loved the desk from the Rhapsody office collection. Those scrolled legs!
If your room needs a little more architectural character, how about this Jewelry storage mirror. The mirror opens to reveal acres of shallow storage!
The Rhapsody dining collection invite you to linger at the table in large comfortable chairs.
I loved the details in the woodwork.
These scroll nesting tables just may find a place in my new apartment too!
Along with those tables, the tufted sleigh bed may just be coming home with me too. Not only is the headboard upholstered for ease of reading in bed, the matching footboard is as well.
Join me this week as I bring you some of my other finds from Highpoint! Many thanks to
Hooker Furniture for making it all possible!
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This weekend while in Charlottesville on the ICAA tour of UVA and Blue Ridge Farm I stopped at "And George" - a charming shop with loads of great furniture, household items, and gifts.
I love shops which are arranged with beautiful things as far as the eye can see, like in a house rather than just on shelves.
I loved the etagere in the foreground filled with candles and the console table along the back wall.
As you can see the shop is full of perfect furniture, like this brass and wood coffee table.
Every display in the store is picture perfect. Bellocq tea and William Yeoward crystal made up this vignette.
This little desk area reminded me of Charlotte Moss's office.
If you find yourself in the Charlottesville area (home to many attractions) be sure to stop in at And George, located at 3465 Ivy Road on Route 250. You just may find me the perfect gift -haha.
Along with some gorgeous antique furniture, she will be offering quite a selection of art, including this delightful watercolor of an art deco board room.
You'll have to beat me to this charming drawing of the Walpole shell bench. Be there or be square to support our blogger friends!
Another showroom I visited while in Highpoint was 
Strong color was in evidence at Vanguard as well as the other stores but with a more homespun, cozy feeling.
Thom Filicia was on hand showing his new wares, seen above. That man has enough nervous energy to fuel and empire but he knows what he's doing!
I loved this drinks table in bleached walnut - the legs have such great lines and the casters are so useful.
These nightstands also had graceful lines. The pullout tray is always such a nice feature.
These Cerello ottomans were also striking -especially paired like this. The cliffside gray finish is really popular right now but I've always loved it.
This colorful game table was covered in a beautiful leather and the nailhead trim is such a great detail. I was so pleased and impresed with so many great furniture makers still in the USA!
The chairs are even more stunning (and comfortable) in person than in photographs.
Bright colors and florals (one of the market trends I talked about) was shown here as well.
This shelter-back wingchair was great and I loved the printed linen fabric.
This little stool would be great in a dressing room or at the foot of a bed. Be sure to check out the new offerings from 
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