4/11/11

Inspiration of the Week


Here is my inspiration for the week...

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I LOVE the walls and ceiling the same color....

I LOVE the super ornate and traditional mirror...

I LOVE the torquoise and yellow palette....

Have a Happy Week!

4/10/11

Ladies Lunch


I am attending a ladies brunch today 
that is going to have lots of singing and dancing 
and I am not really sure what else will be in store but I am sure it will be fabulous....

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I am really at a loss on what to wear to a musical brunch at 10 am on a Sunday.....DECISIONS DECISIONS! 


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See you tomorrow....

4/8/11

Jewels Anyone?



If you need a bauble or two go no further than 
Davis Jewelry
(I just can't stop talking about them!)
I helped them revamp their space with a little wallpaper and window treatments.....

You can see just a peak of their gorgeous custom cases


My favorite wallpaper!


Super cool lucite desk!


Just a few things that I may need for myself


They loved this beautiful embroidery which shows their taste for beautiful workmanship and details...


If you know me you know I have a problem when it comes to statement necklaces...

If anyone is interested I NEED a pair of these!!!
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HAPPY HAPPY WEEKEND!!!!!!!

4/6/11

Tony Duquette, Interior Designer


Tony Duquette is on fire right now...
from his books, to a new fabric line with Jim Thompson - his mark on the interior design industry is everywhere!  
His approach to design was clearly "more is more" and it works...he does one layer and then goes back again and again to achieve rooms that are true masterpieces...


Even though this room was created sixty years ago there are so many pieces that would go anywhere today


The zebra skin and chandelier are timeless...
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His use of color and large scale pieces are mesmerizing....
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"Malachite"- one of Tony's favorite fabrics is now available through Jim Thompson Fabrics...
downloading...
Belvedere Inc


What some of you may not know is that Tony Duquette was also a talented jewelry designer.  His over the top design can be seen in his unique pieces that he created for such style icons as Wallis Simpson...

downloading...

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For more on Tony Duquette, the jewelry designer...
check out one of my favorite blogs and Richmond style icons 
  Mollie Storey of Davis Jewelry
not only is she one of my oldest and dearest friends
she and her business partner Marguerite Davis are
 THE BEST
when it comes to jewelry in Richmond!

4/4/11

Inspiration of the Week


You may not agree ...
but I love this room on SO many levels!

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I LOVE that there are only two true pairs (because I am addicted to pairs and this makes me step out of my comfort zone)....

I LOVE that it is all about the carpet and art...

I LOVE the retro chairs ....

 D'aquino Monaco, INC - they are unbelievably talented and true artists of interior design.


4/3/11

When in Doubt, Wear Red


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I Love the Pop of Red in this Dining Room...



I love red dresses and jackets...they always make a statement!
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And a little goes a long way...

4/1/11

Rabbit Rabbit

Happy April 1st!  
Did you say Rabbit Rabbit when you woke up this morning?
If I spent the night at my grandmother's house, growing up, the night before the first day of a new month - she would always wake me up and get me to say "Rabbit Rabbit" before I said anything else - she said it would give me good luck for the month....If I actually remember to do it I do have a GREAT month (have I forgotten to mention that I am extremely superstitious)....

Hoping this lucky month will bring April Flowers....
I have decided April is the new May!


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If you forgot to say "Rabbit Rabbit" this morning you can try saying "Tibbar Tibbar" before you go to bed!

HAPPY WEEKEND!