Install of the Day !

Morning all !

It's been a while since I posted anything... only one reason, the installation world is a mess.  Recently received this from one of our favorite vendors and it might help you all see what we are dealing with !

"I want to share an update on the challenges our industry continues to face.  The rapid spreading Delta Variant is causing significant problems with supply chains and production both domestically and globally.  Most factories in Vietnam are shut down due to stay-at-home mandates.  Similar conditions exist in the Philippines.  Factories in Indonesia and India are struggling due to staff shortages.  Industry experts are expecting "rolling factory closures" in Asia throughout the fall.  Port operations and container availability continues to be changed due to Covid related issues.  In addition, Hurricane Ida has disrupted the Louisiana petrochemical industry, which is critical in the manufacturing of foam, synthetic fabrics and plastics, all needed in the production of furniture. "

If I see another "pushed.... reselect?" email I might just lose my mind.  Anyone tried to order a new appliance?  My new fridge is coming in April - yes April such a drag.   I know I spend countless hours looking for pieces that are "in stock" without sacrificing the look.  Patience is running thin across the board, something we have never had to deal with before.  

But, it is what it is, we can't do anything about it and I beg you all to have patience.  There is nothing worse that settling for a piece that isn't right just for the sake of getting it.  I know we are doing our best to deal with constant changes in delivery dates as well a local vendors working around their own challenges, supply chains as well as lack of help which seems to be the biggest issue. 

But this project !!!! Luckily it started pre-"getting really bad." We started early at the time the client broke ground and started the build.  Tip - start early, the minute the plans are finalized.  I have several new clients that have done just that and excited we will have all their goods by the time they get their Certificate of Occupancy !!!!!!!!!

Take a look at this new build off Providence here in Charlotte.  Love this view of their dining room.  These colors actually started the whole design.  Neutrals with  a pop of navy... 

Comfortable dining chairs, a sticking rug (Stark) and a big splashy chandelier ! This is a dining room I could lounge in for a while.

Great details on the sideboard and the perfect little trim on the windows.

Love to be involved in the art selection... my client loved the work of Duy Huynk.  I went straight to Lark & Key as I knew they had his pieces... found the perfect one !

The goal was to seamlessly bring the dining area into the kitchen in this open floor plan.  We brought the stain color onto the cabinets and incorporated one of my favorite bar stools.  A little more brass in the pendants but in a bulkier shape as not to compete with the nearly chandelier.

When asking my client what was her favorite thing, she didn't hesitate on this backplash tile... Agree it's killer.  Thanks Palmeto Tile.

Also right in the kitchen to the side we incoporated a dry bar but made sure we had the style being completely different than the other cabinets.  

As well as the cabinet, we added a custom metal shelf wtih wallpaper back.  Thanks to 2Dash1.

With this simple open floor plan it was important to have all the colors jive from the living room into the kitchen and dining area being one big space all visible from the front door.  The goal was a calm soft look with a pop of navy !

Love the custom chandelier to anchor all the new pieces.

This powder room... the paper makes is ! Such a wow moment.

This entire space starts at the front door with a simple console, and lamp atop another amazing tile floor.  

The paper is actually textured in a simple raised pattern.

In the master bathroom we combined the silvers and brass.  

Picking this one paper did just that !

The master bedroom is coming soon as well as a great upstairs landing lounge - stay tuned !!

all photos by mekenzie loli

Hot off the Press - Home of the Year 2021 !

 Hey There ....

Charlotte Agenda, now Axios, has revealed this Year's Home of the Year.  We won last this and this year it's Maggie's turn !  Big congrats !  Maggie worked along side me at Lucy and Company for years and I have watched her style and creative talents grow and evolve. Very proud her !   

Read full story here !  (click on) 

Another winner !!  Arcadia Homes for Best Architecture.  One of my long-time clients, I was thrilled to do all the interior design in this home.  Arcadia was amazing to work with.  Their attention to detail, site managers and overall process was one of the most well orchestrated I have seen.  Big congrats to them as well !

Read full story here ! (click on)

Take a look at some of my favorite images from our shoot.  (more here - click on)

Happy Momday !

Install of the day !

Hey There !

We had a much awaited install this week, but once we had it all... installing is my favorite part !  We had a dining room to tweak, an empty breakfast room, family room and most fun.. two little boys, one of which needed a big boy room.  Take a look at how it all turned out !

This dining room was already off to a good start .. we just needed custom window treatments, amazing lamps and an eye-catching table centerpiece.  I wanted something big.  Luckily we had gorgeous things to work with, a stunning mirror and really fun chairs.

Moving into the heart of the house and just off the kitchen, the family room.   I kid you not, there was a blow up sofa in there when I first met my client !  Lover of whites and being quite girly at heart, my biggest push, after looking at every fixture under the sun, was this gorgeous large brass and natural crystal chandelier.. it was my starting point.  I love it's scale - wide but not too long that it blocks a TV.

We chose the rug, chairs and sofas first and come install day filtering in all those accessories to bring the spacec to life.  Thanks to several vendors of mine as well as local shops, BJ Jeffries and (to the Trade) Darnell and Company we combined ordered and local.  Lastly three Stephen Wilson pieces of art to chose from... wonder which or how many will make the cut !

Last minute great find.. this gorgeous pot .. perfect !

We turned into the breafast room with a long custom banquette, with acrylic chairs, hide ottomans and a new chandelier.  Dinner for ten at this spot !

Just off the kitchen.. a now dramatic guest room with a large scale, custom to fit Ane Wall paper !

Big surprise for Hudson ... a new room with an industrial meet surfer vibe !  

New queen bed with wood and metal horizontal slats, fun ombre bedding and matching sides.  I then decided to mix in two pendant lights wiith a loft feel.  

How about this wave.. printed large scale by one of my favorite vendors then tweaked by Keith to add a few extra hand painted bubbles and spray.  A wood hand chair and new dresser. 

So fun to see his face when he came home and saw his new digs !!

(and yes.. the blinds didn't make it in time) but they will be a great natural texture in a straw color to finish off the look !

photos by Mekenzie Loli

Fun (long) day ... pulling it all together.. love love love...