Install of the Day !

Hey there !

It's no wonder I love the girl's at Twine & Twig (previous post).  Their style is similar to the style I love.  This project has the same vibe and it turned out just perfect.

I recently was asked to transform a small sunroom for a client of mine.  Now this house I love in general.  It's old, like mine, therefore having all the cool old moldings and especially - windows. This small sunroom, just of the kitchen needed a facelift.  All the original casement windows had been painted white and it had an old brick floor and not the pretty kind !  Used as a smaller reading, tv watching space just off the kitchen, it needed some style, casual yet eclectic and pretty.

Take a look at the finished product !

Immediately I wanted to paint the windows to black and switch out the formerly white blinds to these gorgeous bamboo ones, full of lightness and texture.  My client, come to find out, is quite handy !  I mentioned I wanted to come over and paint all the window handles with an antique brass liquid oil paint . .  when I arrived for the install, she had done it for me !  Makes a huge different and such a nice detail.

We chose to close up the single overhead light and drop two mismatched pendants on either side of a new custom sectional, made to fit perfectly in the space.  While you might pause at the size of the black "bird nest" pendant's size, it was exactly what I wanted, something large and eye catching !  We chose to use neutrals with numerous textures.  Leather in two colors, Moroccan style shag rug, metal legs and lighting, wood, resin, wool, velvet and the bamboo.  All so good !

Bring an airy !  One tip.. tint your windows.  We did these and you can hardly tell.  It will save your furniture and keep it cooler.

I love this light !!

all photos by mekenzie loli

Really really love this !!!

Spotlight: Twine & Twig

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Fresh off baby leave, Mekenzie met me at the new offices of Twine & Twig here in Charlotte, just down the road from my studio.  I have wanted to connect and shoot their gorgeous new space for a while and on this sunny day, not only was the lighting perfect the inspiration was everywhere.  

If you aren't familiar, the ladies of Twine and Twig, and their team, make the most fabulous bobbles in the most fabulous studio space.

Nationally recognized they are blowing up out there on social media and their custom made jewelry pieces are making quite the statement.  Sisters Elizabeth White and Jacquelyn Buckner started it all in 2013 inspired by their travels and their love of the coast.  They have created casual, rustic inspired pieces with a global vibe and relaxed beach feel.  Huge statement pieces that turn an average look into something dramatic.  

Their signature suede strap makes all their pieces comfortable to wear and add that extra relaxed, cool factor.  It's the colors and textures I love so much.  Reminding me of the look of my offices and my personal design style of choice, with a neutral, global vibe.  I got to thinking about not just wearing, but framing some of their beautiful pieces.  They are art in and of themselves.  I have some beautiful brass edged shadow boxes (similar to these) on order and cannot wait to create my own groupings to incorporate into my home and future client projects . . .  much like what I have mocked up here.

Take a peek inside their inspiring space.  Located in the Atherton Mills Lofts, even the entry gets you inspired with it's worn, rustic walls and creaking hardwood floors.

all photos by Mekenzie Loli

They are offering a few fabulous home accents as well.  Check out their site here  - but take a look at  a few of my favorites.

Elizabeth brings their signature look home as well.  She mentioned an article in the Wall Street Journal from not too far back.  I took a look and fell in love with her home style.  Snagged those images compliments of the WSJ here, in an article by Danille Paul.  Check it out !

Gorgeous !  Thanks to all the ladies for the tour of your beautiful spaces.  So inspiring !!