Design Showcase

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Friends a few weeks ago I was fortunate to attend a Design Showcase. It’s an event for Interior Design professionals when industry reps present the latest lines of fabrics and wall coverings. I was over the moon to receive an invitation from my dear friend Mary Beth Brown of Clarence House.

A few images of the Clarence House offerings.

I was able to meet wonderful reps and see beautiful offers for Spring 2024.

Nothing is more exciting than thinking where to use these beautiful designs.

Til next time friends and I’ll see you over on Instagram.

Let's Belly Up To The Bar Cart

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Recently I helped clients select and set up a bar cart for their home. The goal being - effortless entertaining. To be able to present a lovely cocktail or cheerily say to guests “ Everything’s on the Bar.” Let’s look at what we chose.

The Lionel Two Tier Bar Cart from Target is sturdy and large measuring 34"W x 17"D x 34.25"H with wheels for ease of movement.

The Lionel Two Tier Bar Cart

Target had the perfect Ice Bucket.

Metal Ice Bucket with Tongs

At Home Sense I found Stemless Wine glasses, Champagne Coups, Gold Embellished Rocks glasses and cocktail napkins.

TA DA!

The Bar Cart looks marvelous under newly installed artwork and next to newly installed draperies.

The mood-board for the cart were shades of gold and amber. The client wanted to tell that story and it does so wonderfully. The clients are thrilled. I received a message: “Did I buy wine to add to the cart that matches the aesthetic maybe!?! Did I serve a guest last night from the cart! Oh yes I did!”

Nothing better than making your clients happy! I’m delighted to take my clients wants and fulfill them because I truly understand their style.

How about a few recipes:

DARK AND STORMY

  • 1.5 oz Gosling’s Black Seal Rum

  • Gosling’s Stormy Ginger Beer

  • In a tall glass filled with ice add 4 – 5 oz of Gosling’s Stormy Ginger Beer and top with         Gosling’s Black Seal Rum. Garnish with a lime wedge.

GIN MARTINI

  • 2 1/2 ounces gin

  • 1/2 ounce dry vermouth

  • Garnish with Olives

  • To make a Dirty Martini add olives and a bit of the brine from the olive jar.

CHAMPAGNE OR PROSECCO

  • Make sure the bottle is chilled. A bottle of champagne or sparkling wine should be chilled to about 45* F. If not cold enough the pressure inside the bottle will cause the cork to release very quickly. You do not want liquor spraying all over or a projectile cork taking an eye out!

  • Place bottle on a flat solid surface and carefully remove foil and metal cage. Cover the cork with a towel and with firm and careful pressure turn the bottle while gently turning the cork in the opposite direction.

I hope this inspires you to set up your own bar area - either for the holidays or 365 days a year. Make sure you’re checking in daily on stories and posts on Instagram and until next time be well and Cheers!

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Cozy Corduroy

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We all have designs that stay with us. Today I’m sharing one that I find simply too perfect. This is the Snug in Designer Rita Konig’s husband's farmhouse in County Durham, England.

Every single item in this space is well proportioned for comfort. I am a huge fan of Ms. Konig’s work and follow her on Instagram. I’ve seen her talk about finding the oversized decorative pillow that is on the chair next to the sofa and how she thought about cutting it down but in the end has left it large and then you really sink into it. I loved hearing a renown designer talk about this decision.

The jewel tones all play off each other brilliantly. I find myself thinking about what color corduroy to use on an old antique chair I have tucked in a corner of the basement. The 'Charlton' ginger corduroy is by Tissus d'Hélène and the tone is delightful.

This settee lives in the vestibule of the Beach Club Resort in Walt Disney World. I thought it so fun that in such a warm climate this pretty pale blue corduroy was being given a moment with equally delightful pink welting!

“Corduroy is a textile with a distinctively raised “cord” or wale texture. The fabric is made by weaving extra sets of fiber into the base fabric to form vertical ridges called wales. The wales are built so that clear lines can be seen when they are cut into pile.”
— Wikipedia

This is only one of the many rooms I love by this very talented creative. Click the images to see more of this home.

Til next time be well.