Classic with a Twist

Shaping Up in High Point

It's Saturday morning... no volleyball games, no carpool, no client meetings...

I'm finally catching my breath- and it feels good:)

I attended High Point Furniture Market a few weeks ago and have so much

to share with your regarding new trends and updated classics.

As I look back at the 700 photos I took (yikes), I can't help notice

that I'm infatuated with the a few shapes that are frequently incorporated

into furnishings... Take a look-

There's the trellis pattern which is all over the upholstery lines-

Getting comfy with Taylor King

A modified version of the trellis design...

New intro from Hooker

Transitional look from Surya Rugs

Circles all over...

A few looks from John Richards

Spring introduction from Hekman

Another beauty from Hekman

A few new items from Fine Furniture Design

Got this one on order from CTH Sherrill

This one too in a darker finish... ahhhh

And lastly, some random geometric shapes that caught my eye...

Mirror collage by John Richards

Nice X back from Hekman

Etagere by Fine Furniture Design

One of my favorites from Drexel Heritage

Fun Hooker chest

In love with this Surya pattern...

So much more to share... but this is a start!

Until next time,

Saturday, November 12, 2011 Comments: 0

Like Mother, Like Daughter: A Future Interior Designer

...and I heard it Thursday morning when I woke up at 4:45 am.

Kitchen: An empty can falling on the floor

Me: Hello in there?

Kitchen: Morning, mom?

Me: You are still up?

Kitchen: Yup, going to bed now.

Something is wrong when the 13 year old is going to bed

at 5 am on a school night!

A year and a half ago, I wrote about this same

school project... but it involved my son.

Check it out here

Middle school English requires the ~~parents~~ students,

to create an autography scrapbook of their lives...

And here's a peek at Avery's creation-

(29 pages in all!)

Each photo page required an essay...

Here's my favorite...

Avery's goal to become an Interior Designer

How cute is she posing in her room when she was tiny...

Even with all the crazy hours and incredible workload,

my 13 year old can see the joy in her mom

and she works a career that is so fulfilling.

I'm so lucky to do what I do!!!

Do what you love... and the rest will fall into place-

Even though it may be a process getting there:)

Until next time,

Saturday, October 15, 2011 Comments: 1

A Custom Kitchen in Progress: Part 2

Well, it has almost been three months and we are starting to see the finish line!

My client, New York, New York, has taken a small "facelift" of a project and

turned it into a complete "overhaul"!!!

This is what I've been looking at over there for the past two months...

Which started out like this...

And today looks like this!

Okay, I have to admit there is a long way to go... but this is progress!!!!

Read about the full project here...

As a recap, we settled on semi custom cabinetry by Kraftmaid

and designed this beautiful kitchen and

this awesome wine bar... yum.

If you are having trouble envisioning this...

here's some help-

and this...

A full suite of Viking appliances patiently awaits in the warehouse-

A combo of Caesarstone and Blue Azul granite go in soon!

And... multiple options for lighting

(which has been a power struggle...wink wink)

Here's some favorites:

Island pendant lighting... still pending-

While we are at it... there's more.

Powder Bath Before:

Last Week:

Today:

Emser Contempo Tile

Coming soon...

Sweet potty

Ridiculously difficult tile to source...

thank you Homero-

Kohler floating vanity...

Cool lighting from Restoration Hardware and

dark chocolate walls in Sherwin Williams

Well Bred Brown ...

New York, New York, has been an excellent general contractor

and lots of fun to work with... never a dull moment:)

There's so much more to show you... almost every room

in the house, so stay tuned for more.

Fingers crossed this kitchen is finished soon!!!!

Until next time,

Wednesday, October 12, 2011 Comments: 0

Client Project: Before and After- A New Family Room

What a joyous occasion when the braces came off my kiddos teeth...

both on the same day!

I was pleasantly surprised to see such a difference,

(I guess I should be after spending a few years and a small fortune)...

But the impact of the Before and After photos were most impressive,

which encouraged me to show you a recently completed project

for More, More, Moores

Before:

After:

Before:

After:

Big Changes:

*Hardwood floors

*Fireplace surround

*Paint color

*Custom furnishings

*New accessories

*Perfect artwork

*Re stained existing woodwork

-whew!!!

Bookcase Before:

Bookcase After:

Wet Bar and Banister Before:

Wet Bar and Banister After:

(really, you can just darken the stain for a richer look... consider it!)

And along the way...

Engineered hardwood through Prosource

Gorgeous custom furniture by Hekman Woodmark

Beautiful fabrics and trim by Kasmir

and cute bench by Global Views

Stunning rug by Feizy

Striking wall decor by Wendover and Global Views

Perfect lamps from Uttermost

More, More, Moores and I are so pleased with the

family room and now have started the redesign of the living room...

Get ready!!!!

Until next time,

Monday, September 26, 2011 Comments: 1

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