Install of the Day !

Hi There !

The week after Christmas is one of my favorite times of the year.  Time off !  Vendors are closed, and clients for the most part are MIA as well.  Today especially is one of my favorites.  Kids and husband are in a food coma and sleeping late, it's quite and just the best of the laid back days.  I'm playing catch up on the blog which is always fun to write a post or two of some of our installs !  Not work, more reflection on the finished product.  Designing the job, ordering, receiving and installing have so many moving parts, just sitting back with a collective sigh and pat on the back is too quick and we don't really get to enjoy.  Take this job Maggie designed and installed not too long ago.  I barely got to take a look at it and this am I am really enjoying Mekenzie's images and all the details Maggie put in the space.

She has been working with this client in the Longview neighborhood for about a year now and after finishing their family room (then taking a breather) it was on to the dining room.  This client loves purple and while we both do as well, small doses are really the way we like to go with this strong color in this particular space.  This dining room, just off the foyer turned out so beautiful with it's tone on tone pattern and small pops of color creating an elegant and striking space !  Maggie loves the softness of whites and touches of blue.  Finding this art piece at Shain Gallery by artist Casey Matthews really jump started the design, it's gorgeous.  Another pieces that deserves an applause is the lighting by one of our favorites, Ashley Childers.  Amazing !  Take a look at my favorite images from this dining room install.

What I do love is the flow into the family room Maggie designed last year, the colors transition so beautifully.  The cohesion is perfect.

all photos by mekenzie loli


Beautiful - great job Maggie !

Install of the Day !

Hey !

What was Maggie up to last week while I was across the street at Longview installing? Installing this one.  We planned it that way knowing we might jump back and forth.  Two clients with completely different styles yet equally pretty !

Maggie and I worked with our client Maria Hurden on her main living space incorporating her love of purple with new pieces for a more comfortable, pulled together space.  I have noticed we are in such great sync these days I laugh every time she chooses something I have already picked in my head before we even talk.

We had Mekenzie on hand to shoot both of our installs last week . . take a look . . .

A new custom sectional in a kid friendly grey mixed with the pop purple pillows.  We had a few made and got lucky finding the vintage to mix in.

A new swivel chair in a cream leather made the space.  Easy TV watching and conversation with a swivel.  A new distressed, round coffee table fits perfectly and contrasts with the mirror cabinet across the room (Maria requested a little glamor and gold as well !)

We papered the entire space with a grey grass cloth for a little added texture.

This mirrored piece reflects all the gorgeous light and such a great contrast with the other textures in the room.  I especially love the navy lamp.  The right height and color.

Nothing is more important that a well styled bookcase . . . well maybe great art and lighting.  When styling bookcases there are a few rules we both try to keep in mind.

* similar colors 

* larger scale pieces

* layered books both horizontal and vertical

* stacked objects

* incorporate art

and my personal thing . . . either all black & white or all color photos 

We purchased similar frames for Maria to add favorite photos

We used Maria's console behind the sofa yet flanked it with the floor lamps.  She already had the one, we just added a second.

Maggie pulled in this vintage inspired rug in the adjoining kitchen to carry the colors visually.

So of course, our chandelier was back ordered, buzz kill - coming next week and will really finish off the space !

 Take a closer look at this gorgeous fabric on the sofa . . 

Another great piece, this side table at the end of the sofa.  Just the right amount of gold detail, the right height and the most interesting part - the top flips to a removable tray ... love that !!

Texture on texture . . 

Open and airy, with a beautiful view to the pool.

all photos by mekenzie france

Lastly, a window fabric we are suggesting for the space.  Just simple, non-functional, side panels on either end of the large window.  This gradating cream to navy will tie back to all the sofa pillows and colors,  and not take away from the pop of purple, will just bring it to life even more.

Great job choosing and installing Maggie.  Love the transformation !!