Market Watch Spring 2013

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Spending a week in Highpoint, NC is a joy of mine twice a year. We go to stay current with the endless possibilities of all that are available or coming available. We get to see what the style makers and designers are forecasting for summer and fall. It's inspiring in every way! One thing was undeniable; Pattern is the new black! It is no surprise seeing how our favorite fashion designers have given us patterned pants, shoes, blouses, bags, bold patterned necklaces, etc. Why would our homes be any different? I wanted to share with you all the patterns I snapped while at market. They're everywhere.

The patterns today are more self-confident and spontaneous than ever before!  Don't be afraid to mix them in your own space(s). Structured patterns look great with free flowing more organic patterns.

You'll find a movement and rhythm gives your room a beat or a pulse. An easy way to start is with the rug and build upon that. A patterned chair, a textured sofa, art work... Patterned drapes also give back in a big way, and of course, a patterned or textured wall paper is always a great trick.

This season, find a way to incorporate a fresh new pattern into your decor.

Get out there, and find your beat!

-Jessica

Rendering At Its Finest

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These are just a handful of designers that I learned about in school:

Colefax and Fowler | Mariette Himes Gomez: Rooms | Colefax and Fowler: Interior Inspirations | Roger Banks Pye: Interior Inspirations | Charlotte Moss: Creating a Room

I poured over these books, studied their spaces and admired their techniques. But above all, I fell in love with their ability to sketch! Their words inspired my mind and their drawings ignited my hand.  I couldn't stop!  I was determined to illustrate my ideas as a designer because seeing a room on paper was magic and being able to communicate this information to a client was invaluable!

During college, I worked at a kiosk in the Logan mall selling t-shirts. And in my down time, I taught myself to sketch. I would stare at images in these design books and draw exactly what I saw.  I learned perspective and space planning while admiring the precious details these artists would pencil in.  From the grand window treatments down to the very last last teacup atop a stack of old books, I fell in love!

I've worked at several design firms but none like Alice Lane!  Most often I would only be asked to render if a client was really important or the design was complex but Jessica lets me sketch all day:) When design hours are purchased and we work on a clients home it is expected that a rendering will be included in a presentation!   Majority of people have a hard time seeing the whole picture and that is why they hire us because we've already seen your home finished and its breathtaking!

Below are drawings from a beautiful home we are designing in Arizona.  The home is not complete and we still have more to design but it gives you an idea of how many drawings it takes to complete a home!

I love what I do and Alice Lane allows me to do what I do best! Sketch!

- Suzanne

Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Special Order Event Plus

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It's our biggest sale of the year! Not only is this our semi-annual Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Special Order Event, we've rounded up a few of our other favorite vendors to create the perfect sale - including Bernhardt, Vanguard, Wesley Hall, and Hickory Chair. Save 20% off any in-store or special order item from these vendors.

Pick something fresh and fabulous to brighten up your living room, or a new bed - fit for a queen - to make your bedroom your own personal retreat.

Stop in or give us a call and let your design team help you find all the pretty things for your home. Hurry! Our sale only lasts for two more weeks!

Happy Earth Day

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Happy Earth Day everyone! Bring the arrival of Spring and celebrate Earth Day by adding some greenery to your home - whether it's just a tiny succulent or a huge vegetable garden in the backyard.

We spotted this lovely at the Hickory Chair showroom at Market today. The fiddle leaf fig tree, a room's best accessory!

A precious little herb garden in the kitchen provides a pop of life, and what's better than fresh herbs in a springtime salad?

So what if you don't have a green thumb. These guys don't need much help to survive! Just a little bit of water here and there (You could forget about them for months, and they would be fine!) and some sunlight - They're good to go! Easy peasy!

And we couldn't resist this one, spotted today at Market. Mother Nature really is!

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How-To: Coffee Table Makeover

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Personally, I hate clutter in a room.  It overwhelms me and makes me feel as though I need to start a little spring cleaning!  When I finally come home from a long day of designing, I just want to put my feet up, sip my diet coke and relax!  So, I needed a simple and stylish solution to my dilemma.  My answer -  a coffee table tray!  (This is one of the best kept designer secrets!)  The coffee table tray is such an easy, simple and stylish way to organize your clutter.  Load your favorite tray with books from your travels, candles, coasters, fresh flowers and even your remote controls.  You can also pull this stylish designer trick on your bedside table,  bathroom counter and even your bar cart.  Happy spring styling!

- Christy

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Meet Dr. Pitt

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Dr. Pitt has endless configurations, it can be made from mini to the massive with it's different pieces! It's the perfect barge for a giant slumber party or to cuddle up with the kiddos and watch a movie. Depending on the fabric chosen, it can be cool and casual, as seen here in the Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams showroom.

Or you can dress it up like we've done in this sophisticated theatre room. Isn't it just a dream wrapped in chocolate velvet?

Give us a call or stop in and we can help you make the perfect configuration for your home!

 

It's the Weekend! Time to Relax

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This weekend we are going to relax! After a long week, what sounds better than being pampered with a bubble bath?

These are our favorite new bath products and isn't the packaging to die for? I'm always a sucker for great packaging.

1. Candle - $37.50 // 2. Hand Soap - $33.75  // 3. Hand Lotion - $33.75  // 4. Wire Caddy - $23.75 // 5. Hand Cream - $29.75 // 6. Bubble Bath - $35 // 7. Bath Salts - $12.50

What are your plans this weekend?

Private Residence - Playroom

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It’s time for a reveal on one of our favorite spaces. We started this project a little over a year ago and posted the initial concepts and sketches. We wanted to share how it turned out. We worked side by side with the finish carpenter in creating just the right pattern for the railing and cut-outs.

We had a lot of fun with the playhouse and developing the layout for the built-in kitchen, charming cut-out windows, and gingerbread molding.

 

The storage in a toy room is essential, to hide puzzles, books, and a few of the grand-babies favorite things.

 

With construction over, it was time to do the finishing touches with hardware, paint and pillow fabrics.

 

It’s finished! And as absolutely charming as we imagined!

Thanks to our amazing client and the opportunity to “play” along with her in creating this beautiful space. It brought us back to the time when we were kids, and the imagination that went into the space was limitless.

- Natalie & Suzanne

Additional Sale Items

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Our Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Special Order Event is going on now! It is our BIGGEST SALE of the year - all MGBW upholstery, casegoods, rugs, lighting and more are 20% off - both in-store and special order items. We also have a few in-store items that we are offering at 30% off. Take a peek!

Nicholas Sofa Regular Price: $4,117.50 | Sale Price: $2,882.25 

Pascal Sofa Regular Price: $3,745 | Sale Price: $2,621.50

Round Coffee Table Regular Price: $647.50 | Sale Price: $453.25

Factory Cart Coffee Table Regular Price: $1,600 | Sale Price: $1,120

Duvall Ottoman Regular Price: $1,465 | Sale Price: $1,025,50 

 

Our Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Lounge Chair Favorites

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Last week we shared our favorite Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams sofas so we thought we would continue this throughout the sale, and today share our favorite lounge chairs. Each of these chairs are available in fabric or leather with over 560+ options. You can stop by if you are local or give us a call and we can help you choose a few samples and have them sent to you. If you don't see the chair you love here - make sure to check out this site for additional chairs. We have the Dana and the Dean on the showroom floor right now - Stop by and try them out!

Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams - The London

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Earlier this week, we shared our 5 favorite MGBW sofas. The London, a modern version of the tradition English rolled arm style sofa, features a tight back with look cushions. We love it so much that we wanted to show it to you in a few room settings. This London is on our showroom floor now! It is offered in three lengths - 77", 87", and 97". This one happens to be the 87" and $2,777.50 on sale for $2,222.

We are so excited to be able to share our photos from the MGBW showroom from the last High Point Market! This is how they styled the London.

The lovely London also comes in a chair, ottoman, and chaise! Featured in one of the homes we designed in the St. George Parade of Homes, it was an unexpected twist in the Great Room. It would also make a perfect chaise for a Master Bedroom.

Don't forget, all of our MGBW furniture is on sale now. For additional fabric/leather options, pricing, or questions stop by or give us a call!

[photo 4 by Nicole Hill Gerulat | photo 5 by Meikel Reece]

On Our Shelves

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We love having books in the store. It makes the experience even more inspiring. Who doesn't like to take new eye-candy home to put on their coffee table? A design book with a delicious candle and cute box of matches make the perfect gift! Here are a few new books we have in the store now -

1. Fortuny Interiors by Brian Coleman - $75 //2. American Beauty by Thom Filicia - $45 // 3. Timeless Interiors by Kathryn M. Ireland - $40 // 4. Bringing Nature Home by Ngoc Minh Ngo - $45 // 5. The Collected Home by Darryl Carter - $45 // 6. Stripes by Linda O'Keeffe - $50

Our Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Sofa Favorites

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Now is a great time to buy if you are in the market for a new sofa. Our Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Special Order Event is the biggest of the year! Where to begin? Well, here are our favorite five sofas to get you started, and if you don't see what you are looking for visit this site to see all of your options. You can stop by and see the upholstery options if you are local or give us a call and let us know what color/type of fabric or leather you are looking for and we can send you samples. All sofas are available in over 560+ fabric/leather options.Stay tuned to see more of our MGBW favorites!

Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Special Order Sale - The Winslet

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We always get so excited for this time of year - it's our biggest sale of the year! 20% off of all Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams upholstery, casegoods, lighting, rugs, and more.

We love these Winslet Chairs! A traditional frame with a fresh and modern spin in a high gloss white or black finish. These chairs would make any dining table feel fresh for spring.

Regular Price: $295 each Sale Price: $236 each

We have four in-store but can place an order for more. Stop by to see them in person!

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How-to: Freshen Up Your Bedroom This Spring

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Your bedroom is your retreat from the world. It should reflect who you are and the things that you love. While spring cleaning and giving the house a facelift, make sure to include your bedroom in that as well. Here are a few easy tips to freshen up your bedroom.

1. Use a colorful throw - Place it at the foot of your bed or drape it on a chaise or bench in the room for a pop of color. Choose a lightweight throw for the spring and summer to use in those chilly air conditioned rooms.

2. Add some pattern - Pretty patterned throw pillows on your bed or on the bench at the foot of your bed are an easy way to freshen up your room. Pick pillows with a lighter weight fabric, like a linen, to really make the room feel like spring.

3. Pick a pair - A new pair of lamps is like a shiny piece of jewelry to accent your bed. New lamps will feel like a new pair of earrings!

4. Dress up your nightstand - Keep it simple with some new nightstand accessories. A new photo frame or tray for your jewelry may not be something that everyone will notice but it's something fresh for you, and your bedroom is your retreat.

1. pillow - $250 // 2. tassel lamp - $662.50 // 3. footed bowl - $60 // 4. photo frame - $105 // 5. throw - $100 // 6. photo frame - $225 // 7. pillow - $225 // 8. pillow - $350

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