FALL | 2025 THIS ONE IS FOR THE DOGS... Who knew our canine companions were setting design trends long before it was cool? Take houndstooth, for example—elegant, a bit playful, and perfectly named after its dog-tooth look. This eye-catching pattern started out in the Scottish wool scene of the 1800s, made its way onto cozy country blankets, then leapt onto mid-century furniture and smart textiles. Today, you’ll spot it everywhere from chic rugs to stylish wallpaper.   These

FALL | 2025 BROWN IS THE NEW BLACK We've been seeing a trend brewing... shades of brown and bronze are the new neutrals and we are here...

SUMMER | 2025 THE BIG CHILL   Summer is the perfect time to celebrate American-made furniture and textiles that bring a relaxed yet...

SUMMER | 2025 THE PERFECT PAIRING     Pairing design elements thoughtfully across different environments—like workplaces, restaurants,...

SUMMER | 2025 IT'S FAIR SEASON!    Furniture and design fairs across the U.S. and Europe are like the Oscars of the design world—minus...

SPRING | 2025 BOUCLE ALL DAY!   May celebrates National Textile Day! Textiles—made from woven fibers, whether natural or synthetic—are...

SPRING | 2025 THE ELUSIVE_____ Unicorns—those glittery, horned enigmas of the mythical world—are the epitome of rarity and wonder, much...

SPRING | 2025 PATTERN PERFECT. Quilts are like the love child of art and storytelling, each patchwork square whispering its own little...

WINTER | 2025 Simmering in Cozy Vibes... Just like whipping up a zesty soup, design gets a whole lot tastier when you toss in a medley...

WINTER | 2025 Take care and talk soon... Winter weather often brings a peaceful beauty to our world, with snow gently covering the...

SUMMER | SEPTEMBER 2024  LET'S REMINISCE... We had a blast this Summer! It was full of parties, connecting with client-friends, project...

WINTER | February 2023 Issue IN LIVING COLOR Pssst... hey you! Guess what? This past February we celebrated the official Launch Month of...

WINTER | January 2023 Issue FULL MEAL DEAL. One stop shop. Total Package. You get the vibe right...? We've been building a collection of...

WINTER | DECEMBER 2022 Issue PEACE OUT. On this Winter Solstice we are preparing for a calm and quiet transition to the official start to...

FALL | NOVEMBER 2022 HERE WE GROW! Please join us in welcoming a new team member to SPEC'd, Elana Goldenberg. She is our Director of...

FALL | OCTOBER 2022 Issue SWEATER WEATHER. Finally FALL! It's that time of year where those crisp days are still warmed by the Sun and...

FALL | SEPTEMBER 2022 Issue WEAVING A COLOR STORY September is the best month of the year. Ya. We said it. Not only is it Virgo season,...

SUMMER | AUGUST 2022 Issue Diēs Caniculārēs aka DOG DAYS! Just when you think something is obvious, like why do we say, 'Dog Days of...

SUMMER | JULY 2022 Issue SWINGING IN HOT! HOT DAYS turn into HOT NIGHTS - that's why we've got some plans to catch a breeze and spend...

SUMMER | JUNE 2022 Issue AND JUST LIKE THAT... June is a wrap - NeoCon is in the books and the Summer is just getting started. Congrats...