Tuesday, March 12, 2013

TEXTING


We love the power of words on a wall.
 
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Client's favorite passage from "The Little Prince".

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Coffee Shop
 
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Lyrics on canvas.
 
On mirrors.
 
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No to war.
 
 

Monday, February 11, 2013

Ceramic Beauty

Handmade ceramics bring a certain soul and warmth to a modern space and fresh creativity to a traditional one.

No one does it better than Lesley Anton and Erin McGuiness.
First, meet Lesley:  Her handmade ceramics begin on the pottery wheel before becoming spectacular lighting pieces.  Behold these lamps and pendants...

ribbon pendant lamp 
  
    
 




Lesley and I at DeSousa Hughes with one of her beauties.
(She was my 9th grade BFF in Omaha - yes, really)


Thursday, October 25, 2012

Black. So Beautiful It's Scary.



Lily Jack



Arteriors

Huddleson Linens



Scala Luxury

Moth Design



Arteriors

Madeline Weinrib Rugs



HAPPY HALLOWEEN


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Thursday, August 16, 2012

Beach House Glamour


This time of year let's ponder elements of a fabulous beach-glam experience.



















 


Friday, June 1, 2012

For Sale


This Can Be Yours!

Here are two totally new and quite fabulous pieces we had made for a
Designers Showhouse.
Now it's time for them to be used and enjoyed.    
To make that happen we've wildly reduced the price. 
Parson Style Desk (retail $3320) is $900! 
Chair upholstered in chartruese faux ostrich (retail $1428) is $700!
Get the pair for $1500.
Wowee!

Call our office 415-888-2366
 



Thursday, May 17, 2012

Big Style With Little Kids

Eight Ideas for a Wow House with Wee Ones –

1. Bullet proof fabrics for seating -
  • Ultra-suedes, vinyls and other high tech fabrics make your sofas and dining chairs laugh at the leakiest sippy cup or darkest crayon.

 



 
2.      Rugs
  • Use cool commercial grade carpeting for a rug or a graphic cotton rug for easy cleanup.

 3.       Walls –
  • Wallpaper is back in a big way and it’s not your mom’s.   There are many beautifyl vinyls impervious to the inevitable marker attack.


4.      Invest in lighting and a good electrician.
  • Go for light at multiple levels – recessed ceiling lights to wash walls, task lighting and ambient lighting to warm a room.
  • Add bling that kids can’t reach with a great chandelier!
14.26 Round Pendant Chandelier & Bocci Pendant Chandeliers | YLighting
                 
  


  5.      Maximize Storage.
  • Children create clutter so converting square footage to storage is critical.  
  • Window seats with drawers below
  • Built-ins
  • Sophisticated chests or credenzas for toy storage
Built-in drawers + tough commercial carpeting.



Who would guess this is full of toys/games ;)

 6.      Wall of Fame
  • Rather than sprinkling family photos throughout the house, dedicate 1 or 2 walls for display.  You’ll get a bigger bang.


7.      Treat windows as if you were dressing them for date night. 
  • Use stain resistant fabrics for draperies or if your offspring might mistake draperies for a swing rope then shades are for you. 

Yep, these draperies really are kid proof.
  • Stay away, if you can, from the commercial, generic blinds – they filter out light as well as your style.

 8.   Let it go.
  • Don’t hang on to something because you have it – it has to add value.
  • EDIT EDIT EDIT. 



Monday, April 16, 2012

This is a hard working furniture piece -
it seats more than one; acts as a table for serving, playing and displaying;
provides perfect place to throw your robe and offers up a foot rest!

We love them in living rooms, bedrooms and foyers.

Shirley Parks Design
Feet up under the palm trees

Shirley Parks Design custom made ottoman for a foyer.

Hides are great choices.

We did this in a woven faux leather for luxury and total kid proofness.
                                      
It makes the room.

Provides the perfect anchor.

Just what's needed to finish the room.

Is it a table or... firm mattress?

Covering it with contrasting material balances the space.


Fun!