Construction - Day 2

Works of Art...

Yesterday one of our art dealers stopped by and we were able to get some amazing pieces. The first one above is an original work done by a South American artist entitled "Noche de Pasion"...This is one that Dana picked out and I fell in love with!

This is another one of my personal favorites... I love the way this looks classic but with a modern twist.....very cool and unexpected.

This is another one of the paintings we picked out. In the end, we wound up with around 10 beautiful pieces. There are a couple that have to be gallery wrapped....they are incredible as well and I can't wait to post them!

Construction - Day 1

Great finds...

Well, the weekend got off to a great start...on Friday we went to a vintage shop and found some awesome things! Look at these columns....they are unreal and we found two of them....the detail is exquisite!

Then we found two awesome sets of doors for our new addition...they are scheduled to start on the addition Monday so this made for perfect timing. The doors have great detail and tons of character...not to mention the charm they will add to the new conference room...

We also managed to come back with a set of chairs that are going to be re-upholstered in a great Cowtan & Tout turquoise polka-dot fabric....can't wait to post them! If everything goes to plan the construction on the new addition will start tomorrow and I will post pictures of the process so you can see it all come together...very exciting!

Lovin these lamps...

Yesterday, I had to place an order for a client and it sent me on a search for lamps. These are some awesome lamps! The first I ordered just to place in the store because I love it, especially that black shade and base.

This one I ordered for the client to go in her master suite. Her suite is done in black and white - very streamlined with a black and white toile. So, this was the perfect lamp to add that pop of color.....can't wait to place them on her night stands!

This is another one that I think is great! I'm a huge fan of turquoise so this is right up my alley. Now, I just have to wait for them to ship.....so all in all I had a wonderful online adventure in pursuit of the perfect lamp - mission accomplished!

Oh yea, it's Cowtan & Tout...

Just got the new issue of Traditional Home and I am really loving this issue. It is packed full of some great ideas. One in particular is the Cowtan & Tout fabric showcased on pg. 36. It is an awesome Savoy animal print that we actually used on a wing back chair for the show house we did this past October.

Here is the chair below with the featured fabric...its such a wonderful fun print and really turned out well....you gotta love Cowtan & Tout!

A Little Light....

I am really loving vintage lighting these days....I have to say that it really gives a room so much character and provides a home with instant age. You can have a new home and use vintage lighting and its as if the house has been there for years....The picture above is from Martha Stewart...I have to say that is my favorite vintage light....I'm using this light in a current project I'm working on.

The picture above is the home of Kirby Ellis...I love this room for many reasons! The light plays a huge role in the way it reflects in that stunning mirror which is being used as a headboard....love that idea!

This is a beautiful room I saw in Country Living. Love this room for many reasons, but the light really catches the eye and pulls the whole room together. Bottom line is no one should not take lighting for granted. It really can make all the difference in the world .