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Designers are able to shop and browse while attending markets around the world, looking for new products and ideas. Here are a few of our favorite finds. Rose Quartz We’ve seen a lot of Rose Quartz and we liked it so much that we used it in our Glen and Jamie collection with Van Gogh Furniture and added it to the Toronto showroom. Lux Fabrics Plush fabrics have been popular for some time now and there is no question that velvet has been one of the most popular fabrics used in upholstery. We love it because of the deep rich colors that velvet produces. We have noticed this past season, that deep green has become very popular, not only in upholstery but also in accessories, rugs, cushions and throws. It’s a color that works brilliantly with golds, blues and grays. Geometric Patterns Art Deco was a style that was born of the Art Nouveau period and is identified by its angular geometric patterns along with high round peaks. It has long been considered a very beautiful time in the history of art and architecture. We are pleased that it has again influenced design. It is more subtle than it was after the release of the Great Gatsby film a few years ago but it is still trending in furniture and accessories.