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Tuesday, January 11, 2011

New Year, New Style, New Front Windows!



A New year , New Design, New Style!
We are on our way into 2011, New Front Window Displays
Doing one in the Classic Black, with the Clock set at 12 for the New Year Celebration.

Love the Style of this Vintage Dresser with Original Hardware, Detailed Carved edges, amazing Charm.

Look at these fluted legs, and character, Upholstered in Toile.

The Other Front Window, went with Shades of White,
One of my Favorite pieces in shoppe, this Vintage Chest of Drawers.


The Crisp Bright White of this gem, is just so sweet just like the handles on the front.

My Husband built this Fireplace mantle and did such an amazing job, he used several moldings, thick wood and was very meticulous.
Best thing about the New Year is a Clean slate.
Taking the opportunity to start fresh, with organization, plans, promises or Style.
Begin your new year with a new design,style or uses for beautiful pieces in your home.

Friday, January 7, 2011

Sneak Peak !



Sneak Peek of our Home Before & during the Process of a Re-Decorating.
Our home is smaller in size with 1800 square feet,  decorated in a more french country style with Bright
Yellow's-Red's-Blues
Floral mixed with Plaid and a Small Gingham.
I made the Curtains, Upholstered the Chair, Covered the Dining Chairs.
My husband put in the far windows by fireplace (which were just mini port hole sized) He Built the Fireplace up,  I Painted the Built In Entertainment Center White from it's original maple color, and we took out Sliding doors to put in French Doors.
BUT
Ready for a Change, wanting to incorporate more of my Loves
French Style Furniture, More Neutral Colors,with an Elegant feel using my Vintage Furniture pieces.

As much as I love Yellow & Red, I'm ready for a calmer more neat and put together look. 

This is our Family Room, which is right next to and opens to our Dining and Kitchen area.

 I saw a Worn Brown Leather Sofa at (Restoration Hardware for $3500) that i fell in love with (So not happening)
I'm thinking I want to go with a Dark Shade of white for walls,
a worn leather couch with some wood trim or tacking
adding a formal elegant but Vintage French Chair-
and that is where it stops for me 
The Problem i have is I love Ballard Designs, the Classic Black with Crisp Clean whites,
But then I LOVE
the Rachel Ashwell style of  mixing the old worn sofa with timeless Vintage  treasures (God knows I have quite the Collection)

I don't want to go buy a Used Worn Leather sofa, to find it looks Odd in space-
I tried the photo bucket thing (could not figure out)
Not so sure which style chair to put against wall by Fireplace or how many chairs to bring in (also have quite the collection of all styles)

Also debating changing out Ceiling fan for chandelier only- we NEVER use the fan, and would love to bring in an elegant touch- but the chandelier over dining table is black, so Do i have to stick with that?
I guess I have to many styles I love- Ballard Designs, Shabby Chic Mixtures of Timeless Vintage Treasures, & a Comfy Family livable space but with a French Elegant Touch..

Any suggestions, ideas or Ref. of where to go get some great inspiration WOULD be so Appreciated as I'm so in Limbo.
Thanks
Karryann

Thursday, January 6, 2011

All in the Detail!


All in the Detail!
One of my Most Favorite things is (Detail)
Paying attention to the small detail that is in every thing you see, pass by, touch or even the structure of where you are at, at any given moment.
The little detail that highlights a piece, a room or pulls everything together.
You may  not even notice the detail behind something.
Such as this Plain Painted wall as Lovely as it is in it's Crisp Dark shade of Antique White-


You take that same paint and add it to some thin pieces of separation wood planks & a whole different look.
The added texture with the wood  can grasp your attention as you walk by.

Using this painted plank wood as a back drop brings a Unique Style to this Vintage Frame

Brings a whole new dimension to this Aged Table.

Using Rock that has been white washed by hand gives a Rustic Romantic Feel, You see the Planked wood above just adds to the look.


Fabric brings a Comforting and Classy element to an area, almost a Formal But Casual Look.


While I love the Wood, and Rock or Fabric , I Love using architectural pieces to add that special something to an area.
Old Doors or Shutters are Wonderful for that.

A Pillar with such Detail, such Character

Mixing of Textures,Styles and shades of White can Tie it all in, but are absolutely that added Detail that can make a space

Using this Old Vintage Door as a Back Drop for these Vintage Black Frames, Both accent each other.

Bringing in a Vintage Glass French Door, gives a French Feel but also works as a Perfect Divider, but showcases what is behind it, giving you a sneak peak

Another Door that adds such Detail and Style to an Area, Adding some dark stain brought out the Worn Nature of the Piece, and surely calls you in.


At First Glance all you see is this Amazing Italian Chandelier, but then your eye is slightly caught by the french blue frame leaning against the wall, an added touch that highlights that Beautiful Crystal Chandelier.


A Ceiling can be just a Ceiling, as seen here

But if you add some Thick, 12 inch Wood Planks, You get a whole new look, that grabs your attention.
Both Just as Charming, but that Detail sure Catches your Eye and draws it up

Whether you Use Molding, Wood Planks or Old Doors for an accent or Display, I always think you should think outside the box and Try that same theme in an area you normally would not.

Such as a Hutch-
(removing the original particle board back and adding bead board & a molding trim)

Or using Fabric on an Old Stereo-Record Player (disguising the speakers)

Look around, see the detail behind the piece, it most likely is something so out of the ordinary, but yet the Detail Caught your eye, and you didn't even realize it.
Those simple things can make the difference on your piece, in your space or in what you buy.



Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Leather or Not

Came across the chair, a plush (So Comfy) Rocker, Original plan was to Upholster it for the Shoppe. But it is SO comfortable, that it is now going to be our family room chair.

I'm in the process of re-decorating our family/living room going away from Bright Yellows-Reds-Blues of the French Country Style
and going with
More Elegant,French Vintage but a bit more Class or Neutral ( I think)

So After a Trip to Restoration Hardware , I realized I wanted a Brown Leather Couch-Loving theirs but not loving the $3500 Price tag.
I set out to see if I could re-upholster our sofa in a (faux) leather
so I thought I would practice on this chair and see how goes.

Adding the metal tacks for a bit of rustic ,(not totally Finished)

This is a Polyester Fabric that I think looks a lot like Leather, it is
super soft and comfy to sit on (unlike leather actually)


Soon Ill share pictures of the Re-Decorating of the home, so far the walls went from Yellow to an Antique White, Curtains are being made in either Linen or a soft Blue/Tiffany color, If Only I could work as fast as my mind is going.

Thursday, December 23, 2010

Shoppe Vingettes



Sharing some Pictures of Shoppe..
What is So Wonderful about the New Location is the ability to offer a variety of styles, textures, colors, samples of design, show examples of Custom Upholstery, Painting techniques & Of course Front Windows to lure customers in with.






Rustic French

Pieces with History

Vintage Hardware








Polished Beauty





Elegant French Style


Classic Black



Just thought I would Mention
We WON, the Best Holiday Windows on the Street.
(Best Decorated Window in Historic Folsom)
(yeah!!)


Happy Holidays
xoxo
Karryann