Big News - at The Blvd. Interiors Marketplace

Hey There !

Exciting news to share.  Lucy and Company and Blvd. in Greensboro, N. C are getting together!    My long-time friend, Charlotte designer Anne Taylor . . .

 " has created a unique space housing a collection of more than 30 established merchants, interior designers, and artists from across the state who specialize in products for home interiors.  Dedicated to great design in all of its forms and styles, Blvd is a new and easy way to discover a diverse selection of inspired ideas and merchandise all in one beautiful location in Downtown Greensboro.  Blvd is about finding inspiration in great design and beautiful things.  Come and visit their corner in downtown Greensboro, and you will be sure to find that special something that inspires you.

When you visit Blvd, you'll see that each individual space is a separate boutique.  Together they create a neighborhood of diverse styles and products from which to choose.  Whether you're looking for a piece of original art, fine linens, chandeliers, lamps, buffets, upholstery, bedside tables, pocketbooks - or a designer to put it all together for you - Blvd. Interiors Marketplace is your source. It's the perfect place to shop in if you need to pick up a quick and affordable hostess gift or if you want to locate an "investment piece" that you've been looking for."

Our space is designed and formulated from where I got my start and reminiscent of our signature look from our early days.  Colorful, whimsical, with just the right amount of punch.  I began designing  high end kid's rooms back in 1999 with a very recognizable look and feel (so I am told)  While, still designing and loving to do these fun and funky spaces -  15 years later I am more called upon for grown up spaces and bigger projects.  The look and feel of these fun and colorful spaces will always be my signature and filling a space with just that will not only remind me of my beginnings, but showcase the latest finds and colors.  

I have worked with Stray Dog Designs for as long as I can remember, and being able to offer cash and carry (as well as the ability to order a quick piece or two and have them shipped quickly and directly to your home) will give you that instant gratification of a quick purchase.  We will be offering lamps both table and floor, chandeliers, and their ever eye catching accessories.  For additional walk-away items, I have a collection of fun, splashy pillows Trina Turk style- perfect for the summer season, as well as affordable and easy flat weave rugs in smaller sizes for layering. 

All of these items for this season will be in a thought out, coordinated color palette of blues and greens, cool tones with a punch.  Keep paying the Blvd a visit and you will see the palette change with the seasons and with the introduction of new fabrics and new inventory.

Initially I am focusing on my love of navy, teal and kelly green.  The paper back drop is a brand new intro from one of my favorite vendors, (available at Lucy and Company) take a look . . . I created a design board for myself and love the overall look.

Maggie Yackel, my design assistant, and Bree Daberko, my coordinator extraordinaire  - two I have come to rely on endlessly, will be setting up, constantly shopping for and taking care of custom orders from the Blvd to your door.

Take a look at our new and splashy space at the Blvd Greensboro !

To make it even easier for you long distance clients, we are creating a pinterest page for the Blvd with pricing and available colors which can be ordered and shipped quickly !

Happy Shopping !

Small Home Town Charm, Brevard NC

Hi There . . .

This past weekend I dropped off my 9 year old at camp.    To me (and she, after spending last year), knows it's a little piece of heaven.  There are some things that should never change, and this is one of them.  Now-a-days you can't turn around without trying to catch up on the latest "thing," and this is the one, little bubble of timeless charm, that doesn't change.

Rockbrook is just a few miles off Main Street, Brevard, North Carolina.  Brevard is small town USA.  Quaint and rustic, you immediately find yourself sliding into "mountain time."  That expression has always makes me laugh.  My parents have a place up there and once, while waiting on a contractor, heard a transplanted local refer to the lateness as "being on mountain time."  Everything moves slower, just one of the reasons I love the 3-day camp drop off.   I drive up and from the minute I see the mountain ridge line, I loose cell phone reception, bummer, but not really.

We have started a new tradition of spending a night or two at the Sunset Motel, a quirky, retro, old school model in Brevard.  We dumped our stuff and took a stroll.  Thought I'd share a few Main Street sights . . .

A lot of local artists, galleries, and great restaurants.  If you time it right, chances are you can hit a festival or two.  The 4th of July is big, as is the White Squirrel Festival in May.  Yep, white squirrels, known to love Brevard.  There is, of course, plenty of music and a Box Derby.  Halloween isn't forgotten either.  Being in Transylvania County, it's only natural to celebrate.  Home to the world renowned Brevard Music Center, during the summer, the Center will host over 80 concerts !

Our tradition also include the early drive over to camp.  Kate likes snagging the best bunk in the cabin.  Driving up, I can "smell" camp in all it's dewy, clean glory.  It has been raining a lot, so everything was extra green.  The cabins, covered in their grey, green age and the hillside loaded with welcoming counselors.  

I spotted a little piece of loomed art I so wanted to snag, frame and slam on my wall at home.

If you are even pondering a great summer camp for your daughter, Rockbrook should be high on the list to check out.  It will create all types of memories that will (obviously) stay with you, as it has me !

Check out last year's post for more Rockbrook pictures.

ok . . . back to reality . .