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About Heidi

Blogger, trend-spotter, Charles Luck brand aficionado, stone fanatic, logophile (lover of words, not logos) recovering perfectionist, foodie, mom of four little ones searching desperately for the elusive 8 hours of sleep, curious about people and places, and Director of Brand Marketing.

Tranquil Mood Board from VCU Fashion Design Student

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As part of our ongoing partnership with the VCU Fashion Design and Merchandising school, today’s post features a mood board from Leslie Hamilton. The students were given the assignment to read our upcoming forecast around the TRANQUIL trend and then design their own visual interpretation of the trend. Leslie created a dreamy, moody board that [...]

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LUMENHAUS – Award-winning solar house from Virginia Tech

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The American Institute of Architect’s Honor Awards program recognizes achievements for a broad range of architectural activity to elevate the general quality of architecture practice, establish a standard of excellence against which all architects can measure performance, and inform the public of the breadth and value of architecture practice. Charles Luck Stone Center was honored [...]

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The Palest of Pinks – Mood Board

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If it doesn’t snow, I find few redeeming things about this time of year.  It’s cold, dreary, and there is not enough sunshine.  But I do love the sunrises.  They offer up gentle, soothing colors – the palest of pinks, soft, powdery blues and grays, and undertones of peach and orange.  Pale pinks and skin [...]

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Shopping at Mood Fabric in NYC for VCU Fashion Design Project

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Move over “Project Runway” … here we come! The second week of our partnership with VCU’s Fashion Design and Merchandising Evening Dress Class (read our previous blog to learn more) led us to Mood Designer Fabrics in NYC.  Yes, the now infamous fabric store featured on Project Runway.  Courtney Simons (our Multi-Media Specialist), Professor Henry [...]

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Alligator House

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While searching for notable (and super cool) architecture designed and built in 2011 I came across the “Alligator House,” an inventive home built in the Central City neighborhood of New Orleans that reflects the delicate marriage of form and function. Named for its front porch and awning that resembles the gaping mouth of Louisiana’s State [...]

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