Interior Design Sense

Material Girls at Market

AP — Sat, 25 May 2013 03:00:02 +0000

High Point Market that is!

This past Spring market, the Material Girls (along with other fab bloggers!) were invited to participate in “Suite Spot Tours” at the International Market Centers in High Point, NC. As part of the tour, we were each allowed to select vendors through-out the market suites to feature as part of our intimate guided tour:

To highlight a few of the vendors I included on my tour (& some of my favorite finds!) here’s a re-cap:

Marc Phillips Rugs always love their collection of area rugs, and especially the new unique artist designed rugs that I also featured here. One in particlaur was on display at High Point Market, the Obey Giant designed piece.

Another collection I enjoy, is the graphic pillows from V Pillows & Rugs, a company based out of Miami, FL.

Los Angeles based designer Kim Salmela is a new favorite loving, loving, loving everything coming out of her product line which you can view here. Kim was nice enough to share with our group her background and design collections for Spring!

…and when I wasn’t busy with my own tour, I went on over to another High Point building fave: 220 Elm to tour W. Schillig with my bestie: Maison21 (& shout out to him for a big help on my tour…let’s just say he helped “keep the pace.”) BUT here’s the thing: he gets to his tour, finds this super comfy leather sectional sofa to recline back on and tells me, “Now you go take the rest of my tour, I am staying put right here!” See how that works! (If you don’t believe me well, the picture above tells exactly the story!)

Another showroom at 220 Elm I had the opportunity to visit (thanks to a friend of mine who was helping out there!) was Mat Orange. They have a range of rug collections (many graphic, and colorful) one of which I absolutely love pictured above.

In addition to showroom tours, I had the opportunity to attend a press tour for the Traditional Home Showhouse located in Greensboro, NC. The Adamsleigh Estate is a magnificent 15,000 square foot mansion that boasts 33 rooms and covers 13.5 acres which includes a lake, tennis courts, pools, gazebo, & five car garage. A handful of amazing designers transformed the home into one amazing room after another. Above is the powder room. For more info on the home and designers included, click here.

Next came the parties. Lots of them! One of the most anticipated was the unveiling of the new Stanley Furniture showroom. The entire two story space is stunning. The most exciting was seeing the work of our friends, Los Angeles based design duo Ron Woodson & Jaime Rummerfield of Woodson & Rummerfield’s House of Design and their showroom gallery space for Stanley Furniture. Above is Maison21 and I photographing the gallery wall of mirrors which we loved!

Ron Woodson and Jaime Rummerfield at the Stanley Furniture opening party with fellow blogger / designer Sarah Sarna.

While at the Stanley Furniture party, Christian of Maison 21 took a little time out to be interviewed by Shane Inman.

Next came the Halo party always a packed house!

Between design events & parties, we stopped to take a few pics or, in other words wherever we saw mirrors! Like here in the courtyard at the Baker Furniture Showroom (with Ashlina of The Decorista and Edyta of Edyta & Co Interior Design).

And more mirrors! (Edyta, me, Ashlina)

We had a fun afternoon hanging out at the Younger Furniture showroom (located at 220 Elm) for the launch of designer Traci Zeller’s new textile line. Pictured above is Traci with Ashlina.

Last but not least, came the grand finale of High Point parties: the always fun Four Hands party. I had a great time hanging out with my “twin” & Blog Tour London buddy: Raina of A Stylist’s Life.

Many thanks to High Point Market Authority for organizing yet another succesful market!

Thank you to IMC (International Market Centers) for inviting the Material Girls to High Point for a great opportunity!

220 Elm & Heinz thank you for hosting us all for an amazing lunch!

If you haven’t yet been to High Point Market it is defintely worth a trip! For details and planning for Fall Market, visit the website here.

{For additional pictures from High Point Market, check out my Instagrams.}

Midnight Garden

AP — Sat, 25 May 2013 03:00:02 +0000

There’s a new collection at Beacon Hill that absolutely stopped me in my tracks the other day while shopping at the D&D building. It’s got a little bit of everything and the name speaks for itself. Below are the fabrics that caught my eye so I swooped up some samples and will be sure to incorporate them in one of my upcoming projects. Take a look at a few of the fabulous samples below and let me know where you’d use them if you were given the opportunity!

Enchanted Vine Emerald

Enchanted Vine Navy

Hidden Temple Emerald

Hidden Temple Indigo

Lioness Indigo

Moon Blossom Midnight

Moon Blossom Orchid

Tracy Anderson Studio by Windsor Smith

AP — Sat, 25 May 2013 03:00:02 +0000

My friend, Paloma’s post today reminded me that I have been meaning to blog about fitness guru Tracy Anderson’s new studio designed by one of my all time favorite designers, Windsor Smith. Actually, Windsor Smith might just be my #1 favorite. This gym is perfection. I am a big fan of Tracy’s workout videos and have seen great results from them in the past need to get back on them! How motivated would you be to go to the gym if it looked like this??? Lots of white marble and gold?? YES, please! Sign me up!

You can read all about the studio here, on Windsor’s blog! Enjoy the eye candy!

Derek Swalwell update

AP — Sat, 25 May 2013 03:00:02 +0000

All the best places come to this page. And the best photographers, as well. I’ll admit to a fondness of the interior shots over the exterior, but then the last ex-pic has all the gives that make the interiors such a draw.

I’ve seen the linen (?) and iron hairpin chair twice before, and it headlines my chairporn collection — do you know who produces that?

My new house?

AP — Sat, 25 May 2013 03:00:02 +0000

Love this house! And love your blog too!

This house made me think of a house that was built for the Finnish housing fairs, in Kokkola 2011. I thought you might like it too

http://www.asuntomessut.fi/kokkola-2011/aitta

The interiors where done by the super talented Susanna Vento.

Tanya Capello

AP — Sat, 25 May 2013 03:00:02 +0000

A beautiful house! I feel a calmness just to look at the pictures, so living there must be good.

Thank you for your constant inspiration! You have a positive impact on my work and my blog with all your beautiful posts! Keep up the good work!
Wishing you a wonderful weekend!

All the best from,
Anette Willemine

Catherine Kwong

AP — Sat, 25 May 2013 03:00:02 +0000

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A funky dining space

AP — Sat, 25 May 2013 03:00:02 +0000

I found the following awesome space on The Village, and while I don’t speak Russian, Google Translate tells me this is a space created by Herculis Studio. They might be a catering business, something culinary-related anyway, and they wanted a space to meet with clients and discuss projects and organize dinners and parties for friends. Just about all of the decor and furniture was purchased at flea markets around the world. I freaking LOVE this. Jo and I are flea market/thrift junkies and this space is so much fun and quirky and super cool. I can imagine spending hours in here with friends and family feasting and chatting and having a drink or 3. (Photos by Olga Eichenbaum)

Sunpan Madero Dining Table – Big style for small spaces

AP — Fri, 24 May 2013 03:00:09 +0000

The Madero dining table from Sunpan isn’t your typical wood table. This design has unusual roots, most visible in its base – an unusual design inspired by crisscrossed tree trunks, lending this dining table a warm, weathered look and feel. This organic aesthetic is complemented by a lightly distressed driftwood finish in oak / oak veneer. The tabletop is strong and simple – a thick rectangular slab featuring straight edges and a hefty weight that gives its small scale a big visual impact. Measuring 63L x 39.5W x 30H (inches), the Madero table makes a delicious addition to cozy dining rooms in compact condos and small houses where space is limited, but style is plentiful. Check it out by visiting Sunpan Modern Home.

Occasional Daybeds: Skyline Designs Spartan, Shade, Iglu

AP — Fri, 24 May 2013 03:00:09 +0000

Skyline Design has become a fixture for luxury lounge furniture for the outdoors, and this trio of occasional daybeds are as dreamy as they come. Featuring a casual wicker weave combined with contemporary silhouettes, these daybeds are inviting for alfresco lolling and lazing under the sun. Expertly crafted from synthetic woven wicker and cane, they are finished with weather-resistant and washable materials that make for a low-maintenance lounger. Skyline furniture is 100% recyclable, delivering guilt-free luxury at its finest.

Spartan day bed

The Spartan day bed stands out with a pair of overarching woven panels in a patented “Black Mushroom” finish, rising behind fresh white seating angled inward. This casual-cool set-up is perfect for intimate chats over cool drinks, pool-side, beachfront, on the patio or in the garden.

Shade day bed

The Shade day bed boasts a whimsical, conical silhouette that cocoons you in its private shady nook. A large frontal opening allows easy entry into this shady alcove while framing the outdoor views. Inside, a comfy cushion and lot of pillows make this the perfect place for people-watching from a distance. Choose from White Mushroom and Black Mushroom finishes.

Iglu day bed

The Iglu day bed gets its telling name from its unusual inspiration. What is normally an icy, cold-climate home gets a sunny makeover in this spherical daybed design, complete with a removable top that lets the sun shine in. Inside, this nest of cozy cushions and pillows makes an ideal getaway for reading, relaxing and watching the world go by.