Install of the Day !

Hey!

Morgan is the oldest of all the sisters I installed last week.   Her request, blue.   It was time for a larger bed and a more sophisticated look.  I love this paper and have used all but this color way.  It was my starting point. Maggie jumped in and helped with pulling fabrics for pillows and windows and together we finished off the look with a chaise, desk, rug and accessories.  

This room looks so clean, fresh and pulled together.  Love the finished product !

It feels like a trip to the shore, yet all the pieces are (believe it or not) kid friendly.  The bedding - washable, the side tables, easy to clean off.

Amazing fabric by Matthew Williamson, absolutely love.

I often splurge on a fab fabric (the Williamson) as a good focal point, this fabric, much more affordable was the perfect choice for the amount of yardage we needed to cover these windows.  I did a sway back this time, something I don't often do, but did so for easy mobility to let down and darken this big window.

A fun chaise and inexpensive Crate and Barrel floor lamp (available in other colors) finish off this cozy reading spot.

Big new desk, art (I snapped up on One Kings Lane) to fill an empty wall and my favorite lamp at the moment.  (I ordered several of these as they were heading down the discontinued road - boo !)

all photos by mekenzie france

It was a crazy, crazy week, but fun.  I cannot wait to hear how the girls liked their spaces.  Many thanks to Maggie for pulling off another big install in Hickory this week while I was working on this one.  Bree, you too - running between jobs.  I could do any of this without you guys !

We will head up to Hickory with Mekenzie to shoot those spaces soon while we are wrapping up a pretty cool living space for an additional client.

For now - this rainy Saturday - I think I will stay in my pjs on the sofa.

Happy Weekend !!!

Install of the Day!

Hi,

I have known and worked with Becky Guenther for years, maybe 10.  We have done all 11 spaces in her home top to bottom,  as well as the front porch . . . It's funny though, after such a long time, styles change, new things come out and we all need to freshen up!  We tweaked her kitchen not to long ago and this week we did a re-design of her family room, the time had come.  While I may not be "known for" subtle, somewhat traditional designs, it's not to be said I can't and don't enjoy working in that style.

Both Becky and Jed were quite traditional in their tastes when we first met, but over the years I have pushed them a bit and with this room re-do I am seeing a slight transitional look come through.  We have lost the reds and tans and moved towards the taupes with an introduction of a teal blue.  Take a look at our latest install !

The tie back to my favorite detail in the kitchen, now looks even better.

I created these pantry doors using upholstered insets with nail heads and two vintage pulls I was holding on to for just the right job.

Another detail I love in the kitchen is the addition of these oyster shell pendants.

And a new banquet around a 50" round table.

The "formal" living room is filled with unique pieces against a textured grass cloth.

I love the small bench we added for this dead wall space.

And this gorgeous mirror screen fills another dead corner next to the fireplace.

The feather pillow was a hard sell at first, not it's a fan favorite !

The dining room was one of the first rooms I did.  Working around the existing chandelier and sideboard, we added a blue glazed ceiling, rug, and new upholstered chairs and accessories.

all photos by mekenzie france

Well Becky, love your new den!  Looking forward to that master bedroom re-do!

High Point Spring 2013

Hi Everyone . . .

Having just gotten home from High Point Spring Market 2013 . . I couldn't wait to pull my pictures along with Mekenzie's and take a good look.   Bree, Betsy, Mekenzie and I headed up Monday along with Anne Marie of Urban Home Magazine to see what was new for Spring 2013.

I found purple made it into one of my favorite showrooms, Julian Chichester.  It was one of my favorite finds of the trip.  I love it !  That, and the Oly showroom . . . both gorgeous . . . take a look.

The Oly showroom never disappoints !

Back over at the main buildings, it was all about texture, gold, hides, and plenty of details.  Take a peek at the things I was drawn to !

I can't wait to incorporate some new finds and take some inspiration from the details I came across.

Photography by Mekenzie France


Great trip !