Popping up Paisley

In our latest Trend Intelligence™, retail trend book, we forecasted paisly as an upcoming trend for the 2008 season. It appears our prediction was accurate, as celebrities such as Kate Hudson and Catherine Zeta Jones were featured in the pages of the latest People magazine in bohemian style dresses covered in paisley patterns.

You'll see paisley taking many forms this year. When woven together in bright colors such as purple, orange, red, pink and navy blues, the pattern is reminiscent of the 70's era. However, when paisley is seen in softer colors; beige, black, white and midtones, the look has an elegant, classic appeal. Either way, paisleys are sure to keep popping up in fashion, home decor and seasonal.

Gloria Duchin genuine pewter filigree star ornament with red paisley ribbon.

A Citrus Spring

A palette of citrus colors are emerging this spring in fashion and accessories and is reminiscent of the'70s. Floral hair accents, lemon and lime handbags and summer dresses are taking center stage.

Celebrities are once again augmenting this style statement ....Katherine Heigl was spotted in on the pages of Life & Style in a bright green jacket and new mom Melissa Joan Hart was photographed holding her new son Braydon wearing a lemon yellow sundress.

I love the color statement when accented with strong neutrals such as black or white. Create a dramatic evening look with powerful color blocked designs in silk, or pair a lime sundress with a white cardigan for a conservative and colorful work outfit.

Our popular gardening and whimsy ornament collections capture spring for the holidays as well. Our new "Hoppy Holidays" frog ornament hand-painted with translucent green epoxy and tied with adorable bug rubbon will be hitting the store shelves this season.

Silver Chic

Last week, I reported about the strong presence of metallics especially in home furnishings. To this point, I continue to see silver making a stronger statement for this season than ever before.

Silver fashion feature from the latest issue of In Touch.

From high fashion to the tabloids, models and celebrities alike are embracing silver and metallic pewter. Dresses, jewelry, shoes and handbags are making a statement for spring, that we think will continue through summer and into the holidays.

Add some silver shine to your tree this season with Gloria Duchin's silvertone diamond ring ornament accented with chunky silver glitter and emblazoned with "diamonds are a girl's best friend".