'European Country Living'

So, I just moved to the DC metro...I am still working in Interior Design.
In the beginning, I sort of switched gears...
Upon moving here, I got a job at a Danish modern store...Not my bag! I thought that moving to 'the city' would allow me to adapt to the urban way of life...not so much. I felt oddly out-of-place and unable to relate to a lot of the clientele.
I have already gotten a new position somewhere more my speed :) I will be selling antiques from Belgium, Germany, France and England, as well as helping design custom upholstery for clients' homes.

My post, today, and probably for a bit will be based on Country Living...Below, a few photos that will inspire me this week. I think the first one especially, has motivated me to look for semi-modern floral prints that remind me of Country/French/Shabby Chic!

Mother's Day...

I recently had the chance to spend 10 days, mid move, at my mother and father's house in Anderson. My Grandmother was in town from England my entire visit--What great timing.
We spent a day in Greenville, walking around the Falls Park downtown...I really hope my mom and dad make the move to Greenville...what a pretty, green, growing city!

before and after

a bright, funny nook makes a nice little reading area!

West Virginia

Baby it's COLD outside...

L.O.V.E.

This has been my desktop for a while...I never get tied of looking at this kitchen! I think I need a more fall photo for my computer screen though...So, I need to post it somewhere fo rthe last time!

bed

original bed with
white linens












custom bedding in corals
and spring greens

custom neautral upholstered headboard

with wings and upholtered rails

hickory chair university

We saw the factory, start to finish! So exciting. The lumber changed dramatically with each step. Each worker took pride in their part of the manufacturing. Hickory Chair truly creates works of art. Their furniture will be the 'antiques of tomorrow'. I have shown a few of the most interesting steps to me...The man hand carving the intricate legs and feet. Jay holding up the turned leg...made right there, in Hickory! Laura showing us how inlay is done. The girls making the finishes, truly, one-of-a-kind! Hand-done tufting. showing the skirts being made. the beautiful butterfly corners on the flange of my favorite chaise lounge. And, Me with my diploma!