On the first Friday of each month, the No Da (or North Davidson Street) area of Charlotte hosts a gallery crawl. If you have never been, it is something you need to put on your to do list! This area of town has been totally reclaimed from urban decay and is charming, funky and great fun. The atmosphere is festive and there are lots of people milling about. Galleries range from Art-Craft to avante garde and are mixed with wonderful cafe's and bars, lots of which offer live music. My husband and I stopped in at the Evening Muse to listened to a local singer songwriter who was terrific.
I am constantly preaching to my clients about the importance of choosing art that has a personal connection. It is a shame to buy a stock print just because it goes with your decore when you could have original art that supports a local artist, works in the room, and offers an a satisfying emotional reaction. The No Da gallery crawl is a great place to make this kind of purchase. Invite another couple and go for the evening. Enjoy the crawl, grab a bite, then go to one of the many venues offering live music to cap off your evening. It will feel like you visited a whole new world in a short drive.
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Calgon Take Me Away...
soak your troubles away in this stone beauty
Bathtub becomes fountain... fabulous!
cottage charm!
perfect for your mountain retreat!
Where I belong...
The AIDP Charlotte Chapter Board Members
Seated from left, Davetta Moore, National Board Member, Wanda Horton, Vice President of Communication, Jane Ann Maxwell, President, standing from left to right, Nancy Martin, Vice President of Membership, Mary Santini, Secretary/Treasurer, and Marianne Parker, National Board Member
Emily's New Room
This desk was the inspiration for the room
Decorating for Christmas in Adult and Kid Zones...
Adults will love the beauty of the luxe mantle
This bright, bold mantle is kid friendly
This lovely arrangement is sophisicated and elegant
Kids tables need centerpieces too and these serve as favors to take home afterwards!
The Holiday Table...
This table setting would make a beautiful Thanksgiving breakfast table
Greenery - simple and elegant
These pictures illustrate the idea of using what you love...
One home owner loves classic traditional decore, the other mid century modern. Look at what they created using the things they both loved!!!
Grouping beloved collections create impact
Two collections united by color
Pictures from the Coastal Vibe Project
The chair fabric was designed just for this client and then made into yardage just for these chairs!
The living room seating area. The client wanted it elegant and yet relaxed, with the idea of being at a house on the beach.
We added the built-ins and had the paint changed before the homeowner moved in. A cozy seating arrangement and momentos from world travels warm the space.
another view
These pictures illustrate "staging" principles
This beautiful room was designed to be cozy and full. This room is an example of NOT staging to maximize the square footage. Thanks to House Beautiful for the image
This serene room is designed for maximum spaciousness! Notice that you see lots of floor through the legs of the coffee table. Lots of breathing room in this space. Thanks to House Beautiful for the image.
This is an example of Benjamin Moore Aura paints to go with the About Paint post
One of the many beautiful colors in the Aura collection
Aura paints have low VOC's which means it's healthier for everybody!
Local Artists...
Richard Anderson
Celia Flock
Sany Seipert, an older work, her newer stuff is better, this was the only image I had...
Bella Luna was one of my favorite showrooms!
everything on display was quirky and elegant
One of my favorite finds, this mirror is a piece of art!
These sassy stools help tell the Bella Luna story
Cyan design always has unusual and neat things
Hot Color Trend shown at the Spring Market in Highpoint!
black and white and malachite!
Luxury Lighting!
Favorite New Accessoires...
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love this!
simply elegant!
fabulous silver platters that are even better in person
These make such a great centerpiece for a dining room table
FALL MARKET 2008 - GORGEOUS COLOR, FOCUS ON "GREEN" DESIGN, FUN WITH LAQUER...
New color combo that was everywhere, butter and pewter, so pretty, soft and fresh!
Gorgeous Global Views - always my favorite venue
soft butter and pewter
"GREEN" in both color and sustainablity is a beautiful choice...
These pillows made from abaca leaves and coconut beads are eco-friendly and good for the workers of the developing country in which they are made.
Old favorites are still in play...
aqua, teal, peacock are still popular-- note the laquered mirror!
Before and After pictures are always fun!
This is a "before" picture of a recent project.
After #2!
Before #2
same room, different view
AFTER!
new carpet, upholstery, paint, window treatments...
More from the High Point Spring Market My Favorite Overall Venue - Global Views
terrific accessories, uniquely displayed
black, white, red, silver punch!
note the male figures at the bottom of the ropes climbing out of the vases!
Favorite Find at the High Point Spring Market
Pablo Mekis Artisan Pillows
the hand stiching is fabulous!
more Pablo Mekis
Introducing...
Marilyn Croteau - the BEST window treatment workroom on the East Coast
Introducing...
Heavin Woodworks - beautiful trims and built-ins
Introducing...
G.Richard Anderson Faux Finisher. He does fabulous work!
Oeco Textiles
all natural and all green
A staged breakfast room
We recovered the chairs to co-ordinate with the area rug and added a fresh bunch of flower from the grocery store!
Something's Gotta Give
from the movie "Something's Gotta Give" the set design for the Nantucket living room is inspiration for a coastal interior that I'm working on right now...
Coastal Inspiration
another coastal inspiration
this rug from Aspen Carpet Designs is very close to the one in the movie!
BVI's Virgin Gorda - beautiful!
great garden bench
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