Sense of style is an evolving thing, and mine is still a work in progress. While I am by no means a trendsetter, I'm happy to have developed a stronger sense of what I like over the years, which helps me to make better buying decisions over time. That said, here's a list of "what I like" in home furnishings.
1) Pottery. Hand-crafted. Favorite: Ayers Pottery in Hannibal, Mo. http://www.ayerspottery.com/
We received several pieces of Ayers Pottery for our wedding, and have been slowly adding to our collection ever since.
2) Fiesta Ware. Cobalt blue is my shade. Both of my aunts use Fiesta Ware, and they got me hooked. Love how durable their products are. My dad gave me several pieces, which makes them even more special to me. I have a long list of other pieces I'd like! Again, it's nice to have a collection like this that can be added to over time.
3) Folk art. My favorite is Warren Kimble of Brandon, VT. http://www.warrenkimble.com/ I have three Warren Kimble prints, and wish I had more!
4) Distressed tin. I have it in picture frames, ceiling tiles, and wall art. This is probably fairly trendy, too, but it's one of those things that I started collecting before it was "in", so I'm going to keep mine!
5) Trend of the moment: mercury glass. I saw this trend emerging in the last year or so. Around that same time, I really felt that the display space around the TV needed brightening up, so I picked up a couple of mercury glass pieces, and they did the trick! I didn't spend a lot of money because I know eventually this fad will pass!
