A Country Wedding

Hi There . . .

A picture tells a thousand words, but only a great photographer brings it home.  Mekenzie came to work with me two years ago and I have been, not surprised, and more like amazed,  at just how beautiful her images are of the work I do.  She brings spaces to life and manages to capture all the details that I spent such care and time on.  I am so grateful to have moment captured and a way to revisit that moment in this amazing age of technology (and print - I am still a huge fan of the coffee table portfolio book).  Her images have helped create a website I am pretty proud of, a pretty blog, and fun Facebook and Instagram shout outs.  Her images are invaluable when new clients are looking for help and find me because of what they see.  So thank you, thank you.  Not only does she work for me shooting interiors, she works with her own clients shooting special occasions, their kids and any event that they may need.

She has such a unique perspective and eye.  Recently her sister got married.  These images capture their true selves and I love how simplistic and beautiful they are.  The candid moments are always the best !
Just wanted to share and take a sec to check out her site here !

all photos by mekenzie france

Thank you, thank you.

Ever Consider a Bed and Breakfast?

i recently toured the vanlandingham estate and the morehead inn. both have gorgeous grounds and are rich with history. check them out!

the vanlandingham estate was built in 1913 by ralph and susie vanlandingham when they joined his father's cotton brokerage firm. 

the dining room table and chairs, as well as many other furnishings throughout the house are original to the estate. some were brought from the majestic hotel in atlanta, which susie owned before.

every room in the house is unique!

the vanlandingham estate was saved from being demolished to make way for high rises when it was put on the national register of historic places in 1977.

the grounds are kept up year round for a beautiful relaxing atmosphere and an excellent location for weddings and events. i've had the pleasure of photographing a wedding here before, and it was absolutely gorgeous!

c.c. coddington built this house in 1917, modeled after his wife's family home in pennsylvania. click to read the romantic story of how they met.

visit the websites:

The VanLandingham Estate

The Morehead Inn

and visit the estates!

2010 the plaza  charlotte, nc 28205

1122 e. morehead street  charlotte, nc 28204

(all photos by mekenzie france)

passez une bonne journée!

ICFF Manhattan 2013

Hi All . . .

The main reason for our trip to the big city was the ICFF Spring show.  This is a small show filled with the newest and most unique accessories, wall papers, and furnishings.  I go every year and this year, was no exception.  I always come across something special.  Take a look at a few new finds.

These are custom door pulls (with a really big lady lamp in-between that's just cool)

Outdoor furniture finds

Vases and accessories

Love the snake leg side table and always see the house - o - corrugated cardboard.  

This was my favorite find.  LOVE this new wall paper introduction... 

Newest from Phillip Jeffries

Acoustic wall panels . . . fun

More interesting and unique outdoor furniture

Just funny

Stopped to see my vendor Eskayel and show off a few pictures of resent installs where I have used their papers

photos by Mekenzie France