On the Couch With Erika Powell

Born with a passion for creative endeavors, this Florida designer isn’t afraid to raid the neighborhood trash cans while putting a new spin on "beach chic."

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Buck the Trend

MHI: What current trend do you think we'll be so tired of in five years? What current trend do you love?

EMP: I really try to avoid trends. Patterns such as ikat, houndstooth, damask, and brocade all have historic precedence and have, unfortunately, become trends. I still like them in small doses and unexpected applications but would caution people to use them wisely.

That said, I'm a sucker for ikat -- the true woven ikat, not to be mistaken with printed versions of the woven classic. Dedar has an ikat that is too gorgeous for words -- it makes my heart melt. I'm also a fan of Madeline Weinrib's ikat pillows.

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