Rose Hued Hits that Inspire

 Valentine's Day is just around the corner and we're getting into the spirit with classic frames and unique accents in rosy hues.  Transform your living room with a classic frame in a bold color or add a pop of color with a fantastic pillow.

If you're looking for the perfect piece of art for that special someone, why not try these framed vintage tattoo samples? A great piece of classic Americana in pen and watercolor. Available at Weisshouse.

The Halifax Chair is a great go-to if you're searching for the perfect contemporary accent chair. Bold upholstery lends itself well to this laid back industrial frame. 

A sleek tailored frame with a striking upholstery sure to brighten any space. The Atwood's solid wood base and blind tufted seat, back, and arms brings an air of sophistication to a space while remaining young and modern.

Pillows are a great way to transform a room without breaking the bank. Update your color scheme with these embroidered felt pillows.

The London chaise is a polished version of the quintessential English arm style chaise. A rich velvet in an eggplant shade will bring a bit of romance to your favorite reading nook.

Just Announced: The Pantone Color of the Year is Marsala

There has been a lot of buzz around the announcement of Pantone’s 2015 Color of the Year – Marsala.

This subdued hue seems a swift departure from last year’s Radiant Orchid or 2013s Emerald. Instead, Marsala offers a subtle warmth that serves as a hearty statement color for the chillier seasons. And while some have expressed some reservations about the color’s strength to weather Spring and Summer styles, we think that the welcoming red-brown is a bold accent that will make your pastels pop.

While exploring our floor, we found Marsala sprinkled throughout the showroom. Below is a sampling of our favorites in next year’s hot hue.

Clockwise from top: Floor Lamp, $545  |  Leman Chair, $1420  |  Inlay box, $250  |  Metropolitan Chair and Ottoman, $4854  |  Vintage Signed Silk Screen Print, $295

Neutral Decor With Pops of Color the Weissway

Neutral decor that includes large investment pieces thoughtfully chosen in warm earth tones or cool grays is always a wise investment. A well designed chair with great lines and bold color is a smart way to add interest to a muted palette. Bright artwork, accessories and pillows can also brighten a space beautifully. Check out a few of our favorite pops of color below.

Visit our showroom and website @ www.weisshouse.com for more design ideas.

Miners bottles as "objets d' art"

When searching for the perfect pop of color in your home, look no further than Miners bottles. These interesting accessories have an equally interesting story to tell. Made by miners in eastern Europe (probably Poland or Czechoslovakia), they are woven from detonator wires around discarded wine bottles. These objects were not made for their own use but for sale to tourists or other village people. The miner’s made them as they were waiting for their shifts to start or perhaps when the mine had to be evacuated for explosive gases. We liken this folk craft to scrimshaw objects which the sailors made during their long sea voyages. Circa 1960’s, 1970’s, 1980’s or 1990’s.

Equally cool are Zulu telephone wire art bottles and pots featured in the July-August issue of Veranda magazine. Colorful plastic-coated copper wire is woven into baskets and around glass bottles of various shapes and sizes to create beautiful little works of art. David Arment, an avid collector of Zulu telephone wire art began going on safaris in 1992. It was during his travels that he first became interested in the swirls and zigzags often portrayed in African art. Today, Arment's collection consists of over 1,000 pieces.

Whether you decide to include 1 or 1,000 bottles in your own collection, the addition of Miners bottles is one that will bring about much interest and conversation.

South African Imbenge basket artist Jaheni Mkhize demonstrates "soft basket" construction in Santa Fe, July 2005.