Adding that special touch of glamour

Whether inspired by the Golden Age of Hollywood or the lifestyles of the rich and famous, there is a popular movement towards adding glamour to everyday life. Forget the "latte factor," with financial gurus encouraging us to save our daily coffee allowance in order to add $1,000 a year to our savings account. The mentality now is that it's well worth $1,000 to feel special every single day of the year.

This philosophy is being embraced by the furniture and design communities. You can't open a shelter magazine or turn a corner at the High Point Market without seeing a touch of glamour. We no longer have to live vicariously through TV coverage of celebrity homes. Glamorous touches are now within reach and can be mixed and matched to add charm and elegance to all of our customer's current décor.

Glamour is not about price. It's about feeling important and unique. Exquisite details like the following will satisfy our customers craving for the extraordinary:

• Touch me fabrics and textures are highly desirable. Buttery soft leathers and plush, deep-pile velvets involve the senses and give physical comfort which says, "I'm worth it!”
  
  
• Luster and a shimmer of light that catches the eye is a nice surprise. Mirrored furniture, precious metal inserts, iridescent fibers and exaggerated jewelry embellishments cause us to stop and appreciate the beauty.
  
  
• Personalization with engraved or embroidered initials will transform a pretty piece into a valued family heirloom. Such custom touches guarantee exclusivity.
  
  
• Fine furniture with classic appeal will be appreciated and cherished over the years. Donald Trump says, "No matter how rich you are, no one wants to waste a million dollars."

But people will invest in their future family legend.

The human touch in a design makes it clear the creator loved the process. Hand carvings in wood, meticulously matched grain, dressmaker details and embroidered patterns contribute to the overall enchantment of a piece.It's all about the unexpected fine points which add elegance to a room. The perfectly glamorous life may be just a fantasy for most of us, but it's so much fun to add an occasional touch that will allow us to dream!