For the past two years I have worked on what I call The Law Office Project. The Law Office is located in Soulard which is an area of St Louis, Mo that was the landing place for new to St Louis immigrants in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The buildings The Law Office occupies…
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The Friends of St Louis Children’s Hospital Table Top Event 2014
Each year in April the Friends of St Louis Children’s Hospital have their fund raising Table Top Event. The event is held at the Ritz-Carlton in St Louis. For the second year I designed a table for the event. My design for the 72″ diameter table was in the Chinoiserie style, a mix of Chinese…
Toile: Updated And Modern
Toile is a favorite of mine. If you know me or read this blog you already know that. Toile is a traditional pattern, but when used in a modern design it brings an unexpected, updated element. Using it in bright non traditional colors add to the modern appeal. The clean fresh look of this bedroom…
Chinoiserie
According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary Chinoiserie (shēn-ˈwäz-rē), is, ” the fanciful interpretation of Chinese style in the designs of interiors, furniture, pottery, textiles and gardens.” Chinoiserie became popular in France and other areas of Europe in the 17th century. It is an Oriental design given a French aesthetic and it is wonderful. I have a…
More New Favorites
I have several client projects in various stages. The projects range from a client building a custom home to clients updating in time for the holidays. I have been researching furnishings for these projects and now have a new list of favorites, My first new favorite is this two drawer chest from Sarreid. It will…
A Beautiful New Collection: Homes & Gardens II
The new Homes & Gardens II Collection from Baker Lifestyle isn’t available quite yet but I already know it is my new favorite. I love the mix of colors, patterns and texture. They are perfect for a fresh, spring look. I also the love the styling of the collection’s brochure. They had me at the…
Law Office Update
I recently took on a project to update a law office located in a two hundred year old building in the Soulard area of St Louis, Mo. The building has been renovated and is in great shape. The office has been furnished and has wonderful art. Some of the spaces need an update and a few things…
What I’ve Been Doing
I have several great client projects I am working on. Because of that I have been looking at, researching and selecting wonderful pieces for these clients. So I decided to share these gems here on the blog. This delightful ottoman is from Thibaut Designs. I love the shape and details of it. It comes is various sizes…
A Color Palette Of Rich Navy, Silver Grey and Deep Coral
I have been working on a design project for a client who is building a wonderful new home. The kitchen and baths have been designed. Cabinets, counters, tile, flooring, lighting, plumbing fixtures and appliances have all been selected. Now for the fabrics. I have put together a group with a mix of colors and varied…
A New Home Part One
A client of mine recently built and moved into a new home. It’s not just a new home, it is a gorgeous new home with a wonderful family style layout and exquisite architectural details. I’ll start with the living room. I’ve posted about this chair before. My client inherited it from her mother. There are…
