13 Mar

Posted at 22:20h in Design, Pillow Goddess Picks by
Modern angles on the Austin Modern Home Tour in home by Matt Fajkus architecture. More on The Pillow Goddess blog Modern angles and warm interiors were "de rigueur" for several modern homes in this 2nd post of a 3-part series on the Austin Modern Home Tour produced by Modern Architecture + Design Society. It was another FANTASTIC Tour!  I always find homes that inspire me - not to mention incredible architectural and design details - which make me want to run home fast to remodel.  (HA!! As we know, that's not always possible, but the kitchens dying for a remodel!) Last week we talked about everything Mid-Century Modern HERE.  This second post, of three (up next week is

10 Oct

Posted at 17:27h in Pillow Goddess Picks by
You know, sometimes you just have to say it.  I think the world would be a lot better off with women running the show.  Now, mind you, that is solely my opinion, but I also know first hand that there are some AMAZING women interior and product designers out there in the home design world.  So let's start there, shall we? Two of the top women product designers in the U.S. home furniture industry today are Robin Baron of Robin Baron and Tina Nicole of Nathan Anthony. They both happen to be launching incredible new furniture pieces at the upcoming fall Highpoint Market October 13 – 17th, starting this weekend, in Highpoint, North Carolina. When it comes to the launch of a new product for any design business,

13 Jun

Posted at 05:09h in Design by
Are you ready?  Because in order to make things happen in your life and business, you need to be ready to take action. Not tomorrow, but TODAY! This is what I've learned from Julia Molloy, founder of BOLD Summit, Leslie Carothers from Savour Partnership, and many other talented business owners, like my coach Cathy Kegley of Luxury Design Marketing.  Julia brought her BOLD Just Logistics workshop to Dallas in April for a 2-day Workshop of Mastery, of which I attended, during Dallas Design Week. And although

02 May

Posted at 18:09h in Art by
[caption id="attachment_15504" align="alignnone" width="584"] "Leaf Trinity" by Judith Simonds.[/caption] It's already May and the WEST Austin Studio Tour is upon us. Boy, are we excited!! It was so fantastic last year (our first time participating) that we decided to have our studio Deborah Main Designs participate again this year with SIX artists!   Not familiar with WEST? It's the west side of Austin's EAST Austin Studio Tour, and it has been growing rapidly. Hundreds of artists participate in both tours. EAST is always in the fall, and WEST is always in May. It's so fun to grab some friends or family and take

07 Mar

Posted at 20:52h in Design by
Whether in runway fashion or fashion for the home, it's time to pucker up with jewel tones! Jewel tones like bold reds, greens, blues, purples and golds, have a way of holding their own through any season.  I couldn't resist this provocative Instagram image above (via @lo_specchio) with Pantone's Color of the Year, Ultra Violet. Find out how you can add rich color

16 Jan

Posted at 00:13h in Pillow Goddess Picks by
2018 has been a jolt right out of the starting gate!  Starting off the year we've got a lot of irons in the fire.  To keep up with our studio's growth, we welcome our new student intern, Stephanie Munoz. While Stephanie's working on improving your experience with our Pinterest boards, I'll be focusing on implementing our studio's 2018 goals and ongoing marketing & sales training with Cathy Kegley of Luxury Design Marketing. (You'll be hearing much more about Cathy and other great masterminds from the BOLD Summit I attended last fall blog posts throughout 2018.) And of course attending Dallas Winter Market! If the looming drop in temp from 60 degrees to 20 overnight doesn't produce predicted icy roads, I'll be dashing up to

12 Dec

Posted at 20:09h in Design by
BLANCO takes function and beauty #BeyondTheKitchen with new LIVEN™ and QUATRUS™ R15 Single Bowl Laundry Sinks. Stop doing that laundry right now! Yes, you have my full permission to slack off and leave the laundry piles in the baskets or on the floor. When your spouse says "Hey, what's up with the laundry not being done??"  

22 Sep

Posted at 17:42h in Design by
Has there ever been a time in your life or your career where you had to really step outside of your comfort zone and take a bold leap of faith?  Well, I've done a few baby leaps of faith in the past 13 years of being a solo entrepreneur with Deborah Main Designs, and with everyone's love and support it has helped me get my business to where it is today. But, I must say, being bold enough to attend the BOLD Summit 2017 as a Showcase Designer is my boldest leap yet!  And I'm so very excited about it I could burst!!!   I must confess that

29 Aug

Posted at 11:10h in Design, Uncategorized by
ILVE Majestic Range Collection now offers Gloss Black as one of its standard colors. When I think of Italy, the Mecca for my favorite food, art, architecture, you name it, I think of high-quality, handmade craftsmanship. I also can’t help but think of the colors I saw on my recent trip to Northern Italy. Standing out against the backdrop of rich Italian colors such as sienna, sky blue, yellow and Venetian red, I noticed the striking color, black. From the architectural detail of a black filigree gate in Venice, to

03 Aug

Posted at 09:00h in Design by
[caption id="attachment_13797" align="alignnone" width="584"] EuroChef USA's Verona Classic range in new Light Blue color.[/caption] The Verona Classic series has a lot to offer pro-range lovers with trending colors, a sleek look and exclusive all-electric double and single ovens.
Are you thinking about remodeling your kitchen? Well then, it's time to turn up the heat this summer with the Verona Classic.  Made in Italy, and exclusively imported to the United States by EuroChefUSA, this popular series has a classic look and comes in an exclusive all electric option – in addition to gas and dual fuel. The series also comes in trending colors such as their new, calming, Light Blue and offers the only 36” double oven on the market today.

01 Aug

Posted at 23:51h in Design by
[caption id="attachment_14005" align="alignnone" width="960"] DXV contemporary penthouse by interior designer Alison Habermehl of Habermehl Design Group for the DXV 2017 Design Panel.[/caption] The possibilities are infinite! Designing for the future means many things to different people, cultures, generations, and diverse industries. From fashion to architecture, to manufacturing cars and homes, to what interior designers do every day - designing magnificent rooms with state of the art, high-quality products - our society is experiencing

31 Jul

Posted at 14:44h in Design by
[caption id="attachment_13818" align="alignnone" width="584"] My fave photo of New York City interior designer, Robin Baron, in her new Dallas showroom in front of her magnificent orange credenza with her bold hardware "Jewelry for the Home".[/caption] Meeting The Baroness, New York City interior designer Robin Baron, and attending the Grand Opening of Dallas Market's NEW Interior Design + Home Center (IDHC), was the #1 reason I went up to Dallas Market's June Total Home & Gift Market one day earlier in June. I had already planned to attend as

14 Jul

Posted at 06:12h in Design by
[caption id="attachment_13759" align="alignnone" width="584"] Interior Designer Michelle Workman, debuting her new FACET Collection for French Heritage at Dallas Market, June 2017.[/caption] Well, I lied. Sort of. I said last month I would take some time off and it would be my last blog post for the summer. But I HAD to share my exciting June trip to Dallas Market's Total Home & Gift Show seeing Michelle Workman's new FACET Collection for French Heritage.

03 May

Posted at 17:04h in Art by
Join me in kicking off the West Austin Studio Tour at Due WEST on May 11! My artwork will be featured, along with the work of nearly 300 other local artists. Tickets on sale now: west.bigmedium.org/duewest.html  The 4 images above are pieces you'll see at the Group Exhibition Due West at the Dougherty Arts Center in Austin on Thursday May 11th, from 7 - 10 p.m. Clockwise from bottom left: sculpture by Judith Simonds, encaustic painting by Annie Darling, floral painting by Denise Jaunsem and textile pillow art by myself, Deborah Main. To view

29 Mar

Posted at 04:30h in Design by
Spring is my favorite month of the year and our Shumard Red Oak has almost all of its fresh green leaves on it!  (I'm sorry for those still suffering through winter, but maybe this post will put a spring into your step!) I also love the month of April because it's my wedding anniversary and birthday, back to back, and this year I've been working on my garden to get it all ready for the special occasions. I love nature and it feels great to get back to gardening.

01 Feb

Posted at 20:07h in Art by
Happy Texture Tuesday!  With all that's going on in our country and the world, I thought I'd give your mind (and mine) a break with this week's Texture Tuesday.  I feature three textile art pillows I've submitted to apply for art exhibitions. Some exhibitions your work gets accepted, and others it doesn't. I'm currently waiting to hear back from two. I thought you might enjoy seeing the creative process that goes on behind the scenes in the Deborah Main Designs studio for each art piece I handcraft.

27 Jan

Posted at 11:15h in Design by
Remember last week I said it was Tradeshow Season with Color and Texture On Trend?  Well, Las Vegas Market is wrapping up, and since I'm not there, and had no time to share all my wonderful photos from that AMAZING whirlwind trip last year, this week's Texture Tuesday is dedicated to:

17 Jan

Posted at 21:39h in Design by
It's Tradeshow season and the hottest trends are color and texture! How perfect for Deborah Main Designs since color and texture are the hallmark of my work. This week's Texture Tuesday features luxury silk pillows from my Essential Decorative Series. If you are a wholesale or interior design buyer, please stop by Peninsula Home showroom (WTC-525) at the Dallas Home & Gift Market today through January 24th to shop for my designs and their amazing home furnishings.

03 Jan

Posted at 08:46h in Travel by

Happy New Year! I hope you and your family and friends had a lovely holiday. I don't know about you, but I'm NOT one of these people who bolt out of the gate come Monday, January 2nd, with all my goals and plans set for 2017. No, no...I'm one who always wishes for TWO weeks between Christmas and New Years because I need more time.

09 Dec

Posted at 23:44h in Art by
[caption id="attachment_12539" align="alignnone" width="584"]Friends, Vintage French trim, textile pillow art, vintage designer scarf pillows, Kumi Jewelry (by my daughter Qin) & more! Friends, Vintage French trim, textile pillow art, vintage designer scarf pillows, Kumi Jewelry (by my daughter Qin) & more![/caption]

Cozy fire and hot toddies await you this Saturday at my EXTENDED Holiday Open Studio & Sample Sale, 12 - 7 p.m. I know....I know...you Northerners are looking at us as woosies, but anything below 60 and I've got a scarf on...seriously!!  Here I am going out last night to a couple local events with my new black Lambsy knitted by fashion designer Kristine Rodriguez of RESPONSIVE TEXTILES. And my neck surely stayed warm!

[caption id="attachment_12540" align="alignnone" width="584"]Me snuggled into my Lambsy Muff knitted by RESPONSIVE TEXTILES. Me snuggled into my Lambsy Muff knitted by RESPONSIVE TEXTILES.[/caption]

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