So far my goal to post more often is not working...okay, eye surgery (no more glasses soon!), Charleston deadline, 6 new sofas and accompanying chairs to be merchandised, tables, mirrors, accessories...Bucks County Designer House coming soon, loads of fundraising baking...I feel somewhat justified. But, I still am disappointed.
Almost a month ago, I made a quick weekend visit to my daughter's in Charlotte and took with me some fun selections to complete an accessory call for a client while I was there. It had been about 10 years I would say since I last did her foyer and family room mantle and as you can imagine, it was time for a fresh approach!
This was the result;
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| Family room "before" mantle. It was really current so many years ago! Hey, it happens. As you know, I am in the process of updating my entire main level! I had some ideas to reuse some of the elements. |
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| Here is the "after" shot. I re-used the cool square clock, laying it in front of a new large mirror. I added a current lantern filled with interesting organic things . The frames are filled with old book pages, documents and miniature clock findings. Obviously, I was not in tune with my photography! Sorry for the out of focus shots...but you can compare the two designs and see the changes. I like the new look! Of course, those orange orchids make my heart sing! |
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| This is the "before " shot of the foyer table. The lamp was really outdated and I felt like we needed more impact as a focal point. Something large in art....or, another mirror! My clients often ask me if one can end up with "too many mirrors", and I guess you can see what my answer might be! There are times when mirrors can act as your art. |
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| This was the new design. The lamp was replaced with this hip one, larger, yet narrow enough for the table. I added succulents and after this photo I recovered the books with document paper to neutralize the color. |
The expense wasn't tremendous and other than a nine hour drive, easily accomplished!
Accessory calls are one of the most popular services I offer. You can book a "House Call" as we deem it, or bring your own photos in on your iPhone with a few pertinent measurements. I will lay it out for you on one of my store surfaces. Take your own photo , go home and recreate it!
Look! Look! Oh Look! (this happens to be a favorite piece of art at my home!)
Come in, or you can book an email critique as well. The immediate gratification is tremendous! Be it a mantle, office, kitchen or foyer...it's pure magic.
1 comment:
Wow! This all looks so familiar. Except, I do have some critiquing to do... in the hallway. I do believe the focal point of the previous arrangement was far better than a mirror. It was picture. Of a girl. With long brown hair. She was quite pretty actually. That picture seems to be missing. I must say, it doesn't look quite right without her there.
LOVE YOU SUSAN!!
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