Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Clean Your Draperies without Dry Cleaning

ADO fabrics and draperies are machine washable! Toxic solvents are commonly used to dry clean fabrics, and some are suspected to contain carcinogens that can stay in fabrics for weeks. ADO's fabrics come with a five-year guarantee of washability and dimensional stability--without fading. Check out their Crystal sheer below.

Design & More stocks the full line of ADO drapery fabrics and sheers.

Monday, August 24, 2009

Grasscloth Resource Collection

Thibaut has a new handcrafted natural woven grasscloth collection in wallcoverings. The collection is environmentally friendly and comes in a variety of both solids and patterns--like the Kunqu Damask. Come check out the new books and samples we've ordered for the showroom floor. The textures and colors are phenomenal.

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

John Richard

I know it's been a while since our last post. Please forgive us for that! We are in the midst of deciding whether or not to carry the John Richard line as the majority leader in on our showroom floor. Please--post your thoughts and critique their product line. We want Tallahassee's input and would love to hear from any and all customers and clients.



Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Fort Mill Fabulous!

I traveled up to Fort Mill, South Carolina this weekend for my nephew's high school graduation. I stayed, of course, with my brother and sister in-law, in their beautiful home full of eclectic flair. She, my sister in-law, was my inspiration for going into interior design. Take a look at the way she's decorated her home. These are only quick photos taken before my drive back--they do not even do her skill justice as they do in person!

--Laura

Semi-private walls in the guest bathroom allow for natural light to flow into the space and feed the plants.

Here's a shot of the spiral staircase leading to the third floor.



Photo of the front foyer where she mixed marble and granite to save on the flooring, but still achieved an elegant, tasteful look.


View into the open kitchen, where she filled glass front drawers with dried beans and rice.


Close up of the industrial strength faucet against subway tiled backsplash, which is surrounded by original white-washed cabinetry.


Friday, May 22, 2009

Wall of Wonders

We finally did it--we sectioned off a 1/4 of the showroom floor to make a more intimate space for both our clients and ourselves. Russ spent all night arranging vignettes and accessorizing the space. Let us know what you think.
View of cash stand and chandelier alley--notice the bright new celery colored wall.

Lavander fields and fish--imagine!


Our more contemporary section. This mirrored console table is only 7" deep.






Wednesday, May 6, 2009

A La Provence "After Photos"

We essentially turned the bare walls and niches into an art gallery with fine paintings and sculpture.

The niche has been mirrored and decorated with a floral arrangement--notice our "before" photo down below.



Hallway entrance is now an art gallery!



The new entrance into the Ladies' Room.

Interior of Ladies' Room



Banquet Room


Wednesday, April 29, 2009

A La Provence "Before Photos"


A La Provence, soon to be the new name of what used to be Albert's Provence, will be opening right around the corner from us in Market Square come Mother's Day and guess who the interior designers' are? Yes, we were fortunate to get the job! Russ and RoseMarie have been working hard to refurbish the interior before opening weekend. They'll be making somewhat of an "art gallery" on the existing walls and relighting the space with beautifully jeweled, iron chandeliers and sconces. These are some of the "before" photos of the space. Contractors have begun painting, tiling and wiring. We will be delighted to share the "after" photos in a couple of weeks.


Painting the walls around the bar area. Color scheme to include whites and neutrals on the walls and for the linens as well.


Entrance to A La Provence.



RoseMarie and Bill talking in front of the niche, which is to be inset with mirror and an elegant floral arrangement.



The ladies restroom will include a small seating area and mirror. The wallpaper will stay for the time being.