Overview: Trend Watching for 2009 Part One

It is of course that time again. Trends will be reported from every angle. I have decided to ponder them one glossy shiny magazine spread at a time. I love to ponder every layout, and choice then pick my favorites. Sometimes I am blinded by loving the most impractical trend, still I always find one inspiration to help change my existing decor.

the basics:
Every year Canadian House & Home features what they have selected as the new trends. They broke their selections down into the following 10 catagories.

Industrial - Loft meats commercial lines
Nomadic - Ethnic accessories
Modern Craft - Handhewn artistry with clean lines
New Byzantine - Think details, curves and lilac, with metallics. Arabian memoirs.
New Romantic - Punchy bohemian
Bleached - Beachy creams and whites
Iconic Collections -statement pieces
All-Out Decorating - over the top and into the details. Velvet, pattern and all professional.
Bold Blues - Hues of dark blue and vivid blues every where
Made-to-Measure - Focus is on the custom/ personal touches


least favorite:
I have to be honest I love to look at the rooms in magazines and my fingers ache to touch the fabrics. I admire the talent it takes to make each room perfect but at this stage of my life I can honestly say I would not want an All-Out decorated room. I love mistakes and the juxposition of items by accident.

favorites:
As I am always searching for new ideas and pondering the many home decor magazines, websites, blogs and books... I have to say this year House and Home covered the main angles. (they always do) I honestly am in love with the New Romantic. Though my house is mainly living in the realm of beige, white and chocolate brown. I have been coveting Anthropologie's home collection for about two years and must admit that in my linen closet amongst the white and beige bed sets one may find patterns featuring orange, dark purple, ochre and green. Maybe in a little time I will find a home for the colour....hmmm.

As one must always state the obvious.... the best trend is none. Follow your heart and pick items that you love.

Megan