February 12, 2015

In Living Color

On a recent trip to D.C. I visited  the Smithsonian Institute’s National Museum of Natural History where they were exhibiting the  winners of the Windland Smith Rice International Photography Awards. The exhibit was called “Nature’s Best Photography” and it truly was breathtaking!

What colors do you see in your everyday surroundings?  When you think of color in nature, you probably think of neutrals, greens, and blues. If you  explore a little further however, you  will discover an amazing  palette – the whole world in living color.

Elizabeth Carmel‘s “Subterranean Garden” taken in Quintana Roo  in Southeastern Mexico is colorful and organic, inspiring this fabric scheme, paired with a stunning decorative glass bowl.

January 8, 2015

1970′s Resort Home Remodel

When I was asked to assist with a “face lift” renovation at a Hilton Head resort home recently, I was pleased to see the classic island architecture style of the 1970′s. The owner wanted to keep the basic structure of the spaces the same, with only cosmetic changes where deemed necessary. She was interested in bringing some of her artwork from her home in Spartanburg, South Carolina to mix with some of the existing furnishings.

November 13, 2014

Market Highlights

We’re always hunting for new introductions at the furniture and accessory markets.  The following are the highlights of what we found most recently!

We spotted several nice lamps.  The display at the Mr. Brown showroom was particularly well done.

Furniture highlights included unique chair backs and decorative pull-up tables.

While all these designs are beautiful and unique, the best finds was the reproduction mahogany chest – it looks as much like an antique as any we have seen.

Pops of color and metallic gold make these accessories sophisticated.

…Lest you think we did all the looking – the Winston-Salem Journal caught us on camera, working at the Mirror Image Home showroom!