Kelly and I survived anotherHigh Point Market, you know this......

180 Buildings 11.5 Million Square Feet of Showspace 75,000 Attendees Each Market More Than 2000 Exhibitors 100+ Countries Represented Tens of Thousands of New Product Introductions

Even though it's hard work, we come back inspired and energized!

We love the classics but are always curious to see what's "trending" as well as what are we seeing in most showrooms, what colors keep showing up and what looks fresh and new.

Speaking of the classics, black and white seemed to appear over and over.  Here are a few of my favorites:

Some gorgeous vignettes from theGlobal Views showroom.

A few items from theTobi Fairleycollection.

Art fromSoicher Marin

This gorgeous cocktail table from Woodbridge Furniture.

Super comfy chair fromCR Laine.

Speaking of CR Laine, I spotted this gorgeousThibautwall covering in the bathroom of their showroom :)

This elegant chest fromCentury Furniture.

And one of our favorite lighting lines, Visual Comfort, introduced these newKate Spadelamps.

Thom FiliciaforVanguard Furniturecreated this chair in a "cerused" ash with a graphic linen fabric! What is "cerused"?  Here's a good description onHouzz.

If you're in the market for a bookcase, this handsome one fromFrench Heritageis at the top of my list.

You can't redo a whole room? Add a pop of black and white pillows fromRyan Studio.

I have ALWAYS loved black and white but there sure is a lot of buzz about it lately.  Just this week on Facebook:

Tobi Fairley - The expert in all things black and white!

Phillips Collection - A showroom of treasures!

Leslie Hendrix Woodof the award winningHadley Court Blog, as well as a contributor to marthastewart.com.

This will be a great event in Atlanta at Americasmartwith a bunch of my favorites:Sherry HartofDesign Indulgence, Betsy Riley, editor ofAtlanta MagazineHOME, Nina Nash, interior designer and buyer forMathews FurnitureandJason Mitchell, interior designer and owner of J Ansel Designs.

You can never go wrong with the classics!!

Joann