WORD ON THE STREET: POP UP SHOP AND BIG NEWS!

Sorry I've been flying under the radar this summer.  I think a lot of us have.  As you know the big sale is coming up.  Melissa (The Insane Domain) and I are pairing up again to host a pop-up shop at my  house. We have some amazing inventory.  If Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency or Palm Springs Chic is your style, then don't miss this one.

Just a quick list of some items available:

• Vintage Lamps
• Garden Stools
• Bar Carts
• 60s Barware
• Furniture: Chairs, Nightstands, End Tables, Chest of Drawers, Peacock Chairs
• Vintage Rattan Awesomeness
• Art
• Asian
• Flatware
• Mirrors
• Accessories.....and much, much, more

The pop-up shop poster will be coming out soon but details are:

Date: Friday, July 26th
Time: 9-4pm
Where: 5239 Williamsburg Rd, Brentwood, TN  37027


In other news, there will be a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT on the blog tomorrow so make sure and check in. It is very exciting.  I can't wait to share.

I WANT TO BE FIONA LEAHY

I seriously want to be Fiona Leahy when I grow-up.  Too bad we are basically the same age.  She is from Ireland but moved to New York in her twenties and became a fashion stylist.  She then moved on to jewelry design for Jade Jagger, then Louis Vitton and is now a world famous events planner to the rich and famous.  Her converted print-factory, turned home is featured in the August edition of Living Etc.  Apologies for the quality of the pictures (taken from my phone).

(I want everything in this picture)

(I need these pillows in my life)

(the chairs, the tables, the wall, the flowers......love it all!!)

PALM BEACH EYE CANDY

Wow, talk about the longest vacation ever. Our Florida trip consisted of 6 days in St. Augustine, 2 days in Orlando, 1 day in Palm/West Palm and 3 days in Boca Raton.   We had a wonderful time but I'm so glad to be home and somewhat back to a routine.  If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook then hopefully you caught some of the trip action in real time.  

For my design loving friends, the main part you will be interested in is the short but oh so sweet day spent in Palm/West Palm Beach visiting two of my favorite shops: Palm Beach Regency and Circa Who.  Let's just say I probably.....no definitely, made a fool out of myself in both places because they are both so amazing.  Here is a quick look at some of the fabulous inventory:

See what I mean!!!  I can't wait to go back.

MODERN HOLLYWOOD REGENCY

This weekend I went to an estate sale and purchased a pair of brass and crystal candle holders with a marble base.  They were filthy but after a good polishing, I think they look fabulous.  They are very Hollywood Glam which I think every home needs but in small dramatic doses. 

Many people ask, exactly what is Hollywood Regency style.  Designer Jonathan Adler defines Hollywood Regency as follows...

"I define Hollywood Regency as Neo-classical lines mixed with Hollywood glamour and a top note of mod moxie." Hollywood Regency was a style of architecture and decoration popular in the 60s in Los Angeles that was a revival of classical regency style through a modern lens. Hollywood Regency added a layer of pattern and decoration and opulence and glamour to the minimalism of mid-century modernism.

This is exactly what I've tried to do in my own home, mix pattern, decoration, opulence and glamour with mid-century modern.  Here are a few pieces and design elements of my home that are examples of the Hollywood Regency influence.

GLASS, MIRRORED AND LUCITE COFFEE TABLE

HIGHLY COVETED LUCITE BARSTOOLS

DOROTHY DRAPER INSPIRED DRESSER/CREDENZA

(I WOULD LOVE TO KNOW THE HISTORY OF THIS ONE)



LUCITE AND GLASS COFFEE TABLE IN THE BEDROOM



OF COURSE MY MOST RECENT PURCHASE, THE CHINOISERIE MIRROR



ALL OF OUR DOORS HAVE HOLLYWOOD REGENCY STYLE

 MOLDING AND BRASS HARDWARE

(DON'T YOU LOVE THE 70S DOOR BELLS)

AND OF COURSE, I HAVE SEVERAL GLAMY CHANDYS