Artefact design and salvage, Sonoma

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQE5wQ819S4Z9hJfJhChD6xnwmCeAvLDw1iSDzwInjmAkak0PG-r5M3mVOlxW7cd471gkCQ0VYPby8svwt62mYytBOnoQHBfeF5DitHZFJeVT0LiKIOlWB8BI6_OysZ4xTp7VSAV_abEQ/s1600/Artefact.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQE5wQ819S4Z9hJfJhChD6xnwmCeAvLDw1iSDzwInjmAkak0PG-r5M3mVOlxW7cd471gkCQ0VYPby8svwt62mYytBOnoQHBfeF5DitHZFJeVT0LiKIOlWB8BI6_OysZ4xTp7VSAV_abEQ/s1600/Artefact.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>I recently returned from a vacation to Northern California and while I organize my thoughts & photos I thought I'd share with you <a href="http://www.artefactdesignsalvage.com/">Artefact Design & Salvage</a>. <a href="http://www.artefactdesignsalvage.com/">Artefact</a> is a store that I came across in Sonoma thanks to a recommendation from my good friend, <a href="http://michaelhampton.blogspot.com/">designer Michael Hampton</a>.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOA54-woc-n7uTvRE_nIFt-dHMoJW6FpjOvd74Uoc3XUs2lioSy_j3AV9CrOX8VXIBJ8r3Ki0lnV-ara6j5SzYryOhyphenhyphenTAaYZWhCiExOLSGJRAv0hgxB5sReD5doIxO8KjWewhbZbw5CLE/s1600/artefact+interior+2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOA54-woc-n7uTvRE_nIFt-dHMoJW6FpjOvd74Uoc3XUs2lioSy_j3AV9CrOX8VXIBJ8r3Ki0lnV-ara6j5SzYryOhyphenhyphenTAaYZWhCiExOLSGJRAv0hgxB5sReD5doIxO8KjWewhbZbw5CLE/s1600/artefact+interior+2.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>Housed in a small district of warehouses near the Sonoma airport, the immense store carries all manner of re-purposed salvage and a lot of other quirky finds.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj58A7pMm3H_oZt6psnmnvOl3Rxw7yJoLS-41Hk4Vpq9GKCmdiKUUPB7FHuaDIqJ5Bfo0lm4ro3As4wO3hpIm-N8VJkNLpOQ-S0VT-j3Yeu4VPMM92cj6-gjksFn4YZOYXNVFeLQWTsTKc/s1600/artefact+interior.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj58A7pMm3H_oZt6psnmnvOl3Rxw7yJoLS-41Hk4Vpq9GKCmdiKUUPB7FHuaDIqJ5Bfo0lm4ro3As4wO3hpIm-N8VJkNLpOQ-S0VT-j3Yeu4VPMM92cj6-gjksFn4YZOYXNVFeLQWTsTKc/s1600/artefact+interior.JPG" width="400" /></a></div> One could spend hours browsing their stock and reading through the offered design books of local talent.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPHGU4doX5e07Qwt6SpFC5Pj2lkm6kYd7YJV4Anjj_cbpK6ND2kNTHAvZvZMb1WsMv2X8SZPqzDSiWgWXiez0KF3Z89s-fs1_eo2zxLJXBH_Qx9OthX90cMASEf4In24MT882LLp-iUgA/s1600/bulldog+-+Axel.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPHGU4doX5e07Qwt6SpFC5Pj2lkm6kYd7YJV4Anjj_cbpK6ND2kNTHAvZvZMb1WsMv2X8SZPqzDSiWgWXiez0KF3Z89s-fs1_eo2zxLJXBH_Qx9OthX90cMASEf4In24MT882LLp-iUgA/s1600/bulldog+-+Axel.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>One will of course be greeted by Axel, the trusty store mascot! A playful dog, he will demand you play with him and his favorite toy bucket. Beware.....should you attempt to play with him, Axel and his bucket will follow you throughout the store no matter the length of your visit!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIbYmHwqzTo1FYaF4ifWzfDbm7rU3f7AE-HYPmFyC6T69YXBNWgZSZ3M73CxgV53-S6CqjATFW4d4Sa_tb8S0qoeVuXuQifpoxybz8nd3InPNUvEnomSZG4Ojsrb8o9BTtcByHag4Wb3s/s1600/art+deco+urn.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIbYmHwqzTo1FYaF4ifWzfDbm7rU3f7AE-HYPmFyC6T69YXBNWgZSZ3M73CxgV53-S6CqjATFW4d4Sa_tb8S0qoeVuXuQifpoxybz8nd3InPNUvEnomSZG4Ojsrb8o9BTtcByHag4Wb3s/s1600/art+deco+urn.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>The goodies continue outside in the yard - I particularly loved this stone urn.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7DppAJoMslA3lg-bKDCU6gKrwpTOnczkYcEKX5-VBKYvH-SVEsf7FwaLQVcoAJAdCU4SjDs4oJpP30bW1fpWN581eyVUFm4U1cJwv9DP7b1JWKxfi4fwofcqj2ORhhkxMOOh9tjp-KNQ/s1600/child's+sled.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7DppAJoMslA3lg-bKDCU6gKrwpTOnczkYcEKX5-VBKYvH-SVEsf7FwaLQVcoAJAdCU4SjDs4oJpP30bW1fpWN581eyVUFm4U1cJwv9DP7b1JWKxfi4fwofcqj2ORhhkxMOOh9tjp-KNQ/s1600/child's+sled.JPG" width="400" /></a></div> This child's sled would be a charming planter or great for Christmas decorating.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcD850ZdF1CKCqGbYH6sqIPVEtUjJQVpa-asiOCsjd_ZAbWzQ6aREnpF0KlOdCTHUUYObl9GKkmk-ibVXNdmcSL1XZ5d2hyYGDVSD3y0CoZkl9HdrBdjopT8NKQi2N17z8SpMbDls9524/s1600/column+capital.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcD850ZdF1CKCqGbYH6sqIPVEtUjJQVpa-asiOCsjd_ZAbWzQ6aREnpF0KlOdCTHUUYObl9GKkmk-ibVXNdmcSL1XZ5d2hyYGDVSD3y0CoZkl9HdrBdjopT8NKQi2N17z8SpMbDls9524/s1600/column+capital.JPG" width="400" /></a></div> Looking for column capitals; How about a matching pair of enormous Corinthians?<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPPIpujNTotEmNc21eG9XWw9tS-OQjL2B0elQKsgWlyGLB0NallN3tduXfCni6eHfqSBwa7pYYr7q7Rqpo6BDgoWhLlP99zBirNg-cuEURT3i5Dj6DiKgLtUtsYq9Y2y4FOklc6sdGi5A/s1600/Corinthian+column+capital.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPPIpujNTotEmNc21eG9XWw9tS-OQjL2B0elQKsgWlyGLB0NallN3tduXfCni6eHfqSBwa7pYYr7q7Rqpo6BDgoWhLlP99zBirNg-cuEURT3i5Dj6DiKgLtUtsYq9Y2y4FOklc6sdGi5A/s1600/Corinthian+column+capital.JPG" width="400" /></a></div> The closer you look the more you find; architectural fragments are everywhere!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTKlCXZZTXwSgnJ0t2xOsbWE_NZdlAkP1c4bGD45wvIC1h0utU8SPBs-r0RNu242ugGFyoOxUjfPvvJrcI3XJHgghJHCDw4zznUVfP71x7blWWmpveM7cT3w1vVowedv8r9Hy2k-75pgg/s1600/dormer+front.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTKlCXZZTXwSgnJ0t2xOsbWE_NZdlAkP1c4bGD45wvIC1h0utU8SPBs-r0RNu242ugGFyoOxUjfPvvJrcI3XJHgghJHCDw4zznUVfP71x7blWWmpveM7cT3w1vVowedv8r9Hy2k-75pgg/s1600/dormer+front.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>This metal dormer is the real thing -often copied for use as mirror frames or such inside.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoCZFhtHbtYTLuOWNeK0COqgbbR6JIrMOjYW5VUegNVgU6d_g97MrW43TNpPYmq0RSWkYA0dM8h8z_fu3fwTPqxDNMFRB4lJVnddu-HBTjumggYrCg6F6WTBqIi0oBX1BLYK3uo4ZuJrE/s1600/egyptian+column.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoCZFhtHbtYTLuOWNeK0COqgbbR6JIrMOjYW5VUegNVgU6d_g97MrW43TNpPYmq0RSWkYA0dM8h8z_fu3fwTPqxDNMFRB4lJVnddu-HBTjumggYrCg6F6WTBqIi0oBX1BLYK3uo4ZuJrE/s1600/egyptian+column.JPG" width="300" /></a></div> Notice the unusual Egyptian column integrated into the wall above.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBQZPFD5vGHfFjXjNSIUQntqsVs0S6RSKP8PrU9clgED_Cg1kw8iCfIiXGrjgDRBYzHM23NVuPaHymmgNej1C5-uj1qD1oXvajG9IzBfZE1a-vhLpx4PXTH0F-yWBJL1Vx2JK-jm2TQnw/s1600/gothic+revival+trim.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBQZPFD5vGHfFjXjNSIUQntqsVs0S6RSKP8PrU9clgED_Cg1kw8iCfIiXGrjgDRBYzHM23NVuPaHymmgNej1C5-uj1qD1oXvajG9IzBfZE1a-vhLpx4PXTH0F-yWBJL1Vx2JK-jm2TQnw/s1600/gothic+revival+trim.JPG" width="400" /></a></div> I wish I could have packed these dozens of feet of huge Gothic revival trim into my suitcase!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwLY0gN1oMApybCecYadHMnRFD9nO2puFzbcIXDkOoHcOCw3V0kJq9awxM4ONNXOXrbRP6hYaBQZvr64Mn-Zl-KG8USd684c5RWx8Y30fJjBjzGLoDndWAkg8xGs2jdVZ2rtwUXlGW14U/s1600/iron+gate.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwLY0gN1oMApybCecYadHMnRFD9nO2puFzbcIXDkOoHcOCw3V0kJq9awxM4ONNXOXrbRP6hYaBQZvr64Mn-Zl-KG8USd684c5RWx8Y30fJjBjzGLoDndWAkg8xGs2jdVZ2rtwUXlGW14U/s1600/iron+gate.JPG" width="300" /></a></div> This ornate iron gate must have come from a grand estate.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU00lnkfkPOnWjBfWXmNxJ7B5z6HCkMX7yYVCsWR8hzIPWDJ8hUjIvsd5Tmac4CIDyT5Kx0xPAFmSDi7vWdFgCBOyAS-2sbzaH49e4yAQ9T8G7XkG6jJ8HvRiXWerWbnl8UX2_yH2abLc/s1600/iron+railing.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU00lnkfkPOnWjBfWXmNxJ7B5z6HCkMX7yYVCsWR8hzIPWDJ8hUjIvsd5Tmac4CIDyT5Kx0xPAFmSDi7vWdFgCBOyAS-2sbzaH49e4yAQ9T8G7XkG6jJ8HvRiXWerWbnl8UX2_yH2abLc/s1600/iron+railing.JPG" width="400" /></a></div> The design of this iron guardrail was probably one of the more inspiring finds.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCWrM02fTm13gWBuuGsiaqJy3jdOor9hkNi1zGD-Yj0p8LFXbUVF-QXatIO34hLyRx7rJxtDDimwGyvH1OsXCYXL5TaYVWADSkJX3ihOKEZ7xEdgvRgT_0gmGo1jkrUxH40HF54Y4XcLQ/s1600/Philadelphia.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCWrM02fTm13gWBuuGsiaqJy3jdOor9hkNi1zGD-Yj0p8LFXbUVF-QXatIO34hLyRx7rJxtDDimwGyvH1OsXCYXL5TaYVWADSkJX3ihOKEZ7xEdgvRgT_0gmGo1jkrUxH40HF54Y4XcLQ/s1600/Philadelphia.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>I'm not sure how this enormous stone 'coin' from Philadelphia made it to the wilds of California but I imagine it would be great integrated into someone's vineyard!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiANK9LoaGIVd-zVzh50vQHY-iUad5FZUQp3XaRIeyb35Y1jB_futSXOOpCivrbSS2Q-g685lGmg2qpEPYhLVnqUZZiVFQfIjOir0A8tAYjOteg9adq6NAfOXo1v-93FUkpGQpltu2lmhg/s1600/huge+lilies.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiANK9LoaGIVd-zVzh50vQHY-iUad5FZUQp3XaRIeyb35Y1jB_futSXOOpCivrbSS2Q-g685lGmg2qpEPYhLVnqUZZiVFQfIjOir0A8tAYjOteg9adq6NAfOXo1v-93FUkpGQpltu2lmhg/s1600/huge+lilies.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>If you find yourself in wine country don't forget to stop by <a href="http://www.artefactdesignsalvage.com/">Artefact</a> and tell them <a href="http://interior-design-pictures.blogspot.com/">ArchitectDesign</a> sent you!<br /><i>No compensation was received for this post: the pictures are my own</i>.

Artefact design and salvage, Sonoma

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Architectural Models from Chisel & Mouse - now in miniature AND Frank Lloyd Wright

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC4rnyLYhg4t3gDRRIb6TdBwIF5iWrabHQKdi-uyvIk1MY_c3CsTx1XPUW9fWRAI9fIKk_QXuXcbImyp38SUKls8ewVmYmCVQE97LnShr10XE8rcq-pXvy5ppXK_JSNkAqM4VkA1XynHU/s1600/Architectural+Model.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC4rnyLYhg4t3gDRRIb6TdBwIF5iWrabHQKdi-uyvIk1MY_c3CsTx1XPUW9fWRAI9fIKk_QXuXcbImyp38SUKls8ewVmYmCVQE97LnShr10XE8rcq-pXvy5ppXK_JSNkAqM4VkA1XynHU/s1600/Architectural+Model.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>I recently found out some very exciting shopping news that will have many of you reaching for your wallets: One of my favorite companies, <a href="http://www.chiselandmouse.com/">Chisel & Mouse</a> that produces architectural models, has expanded their line to include not only miniature models but also projects by Frank Lloyd Wright!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkvlgfuFzGiWymXVD90j8aQkUN8w0Th9EU4Tx18ofShiaWEc5ypHBJ0hpDcR2E01PVfjih01L1ig0Pzem2xIDrF_DwMM0yFw_cHs4Qajs1xAFBuD_C7gJfaVYQmJaZ5n3FHYaGYVJRoSI/s1600/Architectural+Model+on+wall.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkvlgfuFzGiWymXVD90j8aQkUN8w0Th9EU4Tx18ofShiaWEc5ypHBJ0hpDcR2E01PVfjih01L1ig0Pzem2xIDrF_DwMM0yFw_cHs4Qajs1xAFBuD_C7gJfaVYQmJaZ5n3FHYaGYVJRoSI/s1600/Architectural+Model+on+wall.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>I was surprised to arrive home last week and find a large box from sponsor <a href="http://interior-design-pictures.blogspot.com/2013/06/chisel-mouse-at-it-again.html">Chisel & Mouse</a> with 4 samples of their delightful and now <i>miniature</i> models.  All four are of well known Frank Lloyd Wright projects here within the United States.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXkdglxjEvzY5LyqHAVFV4BGld5FizQcKLJEO0O_hILZD40AsIyjR5HymHQQr_4wA-S1iazhBXpX66hUWURbWifF9CKaN5RqnHJiNGXIGB4VyBTOc29hfkBqhpXeDxH8XjDuKFHs3N1kU/s1600/VC+Morris+gift+shop.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXkdglxjEvzY5LyqHAVFV4BGld5FizQcKLJEO0O_hILZD40AsIyjR5HymHQQr_4wA-S1iazhBXpX66hUWURbWifF9CKaN5RqnHJiNGXIGB4VyBTOc29hfkBqhpXeDxH8XjDuKFHs3N1kU/s1600/VC+Morris+gift+shop.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>The first I'm showing here in 4 different locations throughout my apartment is the <a href="http://www.xanadugallery.us/">V.C. Morris Gift Shop</a> in San Francisco (that I'm very excited to be able to visit while on vacation in California next week!). Expanding on their idea now that many of their models can be <a href="http://interior-design-pictures.blogspot.com/2013/06/chisel-mouse-at-it-again.html">wall mounted</a> (as shown above) all of these include a discrete hanging spot on the back for easy display.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXA_mrhjKI3xirZgAL4OKchfzZMH4tTqCKWZXwwv22qLgcdGrcaEVwIUeFMYmiJTlAJVs-iu7VQjgmZYMaILRJmmXCpknLpOBENSr4ppXC-4zTqNvjINNZ9sKyCy9Xf9xIyWcTo91KLDI/s1600/Frank+Lloyd+Wright+model.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXA_mrhjKI3xirZgAL4OKchfzZMH4tTqCKWZXwwv22qLgcdGrcaEVwIUeFMYmiJTlAJVs-iu7VQjgmZYMaILRJmmXCpknLpOBENSr4ppXC-4zTqNvjINNZ9sKyCy9Xf9xIyWcTo91KLDI/s1600/Frank+Lloyd+Wright+model.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>The wide base also allows them to sit on a mantel, bookshelf, nestled in a tablescape, desktop, or wherever you choose.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuVfQVAkpc5ovOVh8a90nLbq5UH_LMZ30r7dwIQ4oxLdwCCFRXV5gODgQ8mr36khPfjPdtOXnyj3e2n0hwoaM8C4fEJJSuraA1a0TfL1SP1LaKMpwEJUZSQt54DAhGztdyaG_0TefTKkA/s1600/Guggenheim+Museum.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="292" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuVfQVAkpc5ovOVh8a90nLbq5UH_LMZ30r7dwIQ4oxLdwCCFRXV5gODgQ8mr36khPfjPdtOXnyj3e2n0hwoaM8C4fEJJSuraA1a0TfL1SP1LaKMpwEJUZSQt54DAhGztdyaG_0TefTKkA/s1600/Guggenheim+Museum.JPG" width="400" /></a></div> I think their best seller will probably be this highly detailed model of the <a href="http://www.guggenheim.org/">NYC Guggenheim Museum</a>.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKg8wVfS15o0cBECNZhg7PaA9Vu0WJL8XqHS-jPShRT5ib2JtBsPN9z6jhDH888Xghu_4ire2ib5cZ5-bkM3jtdFWs_qGFZeyBSD5GdWvVMu6cn0ev7zZXlvUzTd2TI2npWyYivSfK9iI/s1600/Unity+Temple+by+Frank+Lloyd+WRight.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="292" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKg8wVfS15o0cBECNZhg7PaA9Vu0WJL8XqHS-jPShRT5ib2JtBsPN9z6jhDH888Xghu_4ire2ib5cZ5-bkM3jtdFWs_qGFZeyBSD5GdWvVMu6cn0ev7zZXlvUzTd2TI2npWyYivSfK9iI/s1600/Unity+Temple+by+Frank+Lloyd+WRight.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>One of the most impressive projects by Frank Lloyd Wright is his <a href="http://www.utrf.org/">Unity Temple in Oak Park, IL</a> which I visited while in college.  Here you see it resting on my bookshelf where all 4 models have ended up -an impressive collection.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaJPkfoXZuRvV8ZfVWWpAyz8ZIHj4d7t4YGsvC15VfHpWpmDaoZNWpMlbvS-ljJ2SCF9ZgU5EkHVLP4bd5jsbU_aHsulWAdgv20y1LGTVAHxh0X87f2gRZHyLwi3JZT_l5fzZc5ThMJgE/s1600/Unity+Temple.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaJPkfoXZuRvV8ZfVWWpAyz8ZIHj4d7t4YGsvC15VfHpWpmDaoZNWpMlbvS-ljJ2SCF9ZgU5EkHVLP4bd5jsbU_aHsulWAdgv20y1LGTVAHxh0X87f2gRZHyLwi3JZT_l5fzZc5ThMJgE/s1600/Unity+Temple.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>I think these miniature models make the perfect host /hostess gift and just in time for summer houseguest season!  Check out these and other models on their website: <a href="http://www.chiselandmouse.com/">Chisel & Mouse</a>. Tell them Architect Design sent you and receive a 10% discount with code "arcdesign"

Architectural Models from Chisel & Mouse - now in miniature AND Frank Lloyd Wright

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Do you layer?

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsnZNdpsp0uEUcVZSmevP0drRNio4TLy4NLctbFK3g5WR9wOsk7flqqrj8gunN1_cDS7dNUuTrMF5paIzSfZJt3Lqf7Lx39bk25mdAd-8NTSh9Vg8pVXJM52YhBij_8Nbv1dzQchuf1y8/s1600/antique+brackets.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsnZNdpsp0uEUcVZSmevP0drRNio4TLy4NLctbFK3g5WR9wOsk7flqqrj8gunN1_cDS7dNUuTrMF5paIzSfZJt3Lqf7Lx39bk25mdAd-8NTSh9Vg8pVXJM52YhBij_8Nbv1dzQchuf1y8/s1600/antique+brackets.JPG" width="257" /></a></div>I think the most interesting rooms are layered with <i>finds</i>, accumulated over time, and not 'designed' all at once. This past weekend I picked up a pair of antique Italian gilded wall brackets to hang between the windows in my living room and display some white porcelain.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNdZ6N_t-h7jNEciRByNc8ISbIbi4mvZnhkmuEysGxP9uC3ZVf47SmktHXgL4lP8WmoVQTQQpdlnm1ER0U9G6JScM31TULuXrw6pwchMASi0xx3rciAiGGWV3Cfw9_uyo4dYW_ZbRjAwo/s1600/layered+living+room.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="317" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNdZ6N_t-h7jNEciRByNc8ISbIbi4mvZnhkmuEysGxP9uC3ZVf47SmktHXgL4lP8WmoVQTQQpdlnm1ER0U9G6JScM31TULuXrw6pwchMASi0xx3rciAiGGWV3Cfw9_uyo4dYW_ZbRjAwo/s1600/layered+living+room.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>The treatment of this large set of windows has been kept simple to maximize the view of the park across the street (just one large bamboo shade to cover all 3 windows). I think the brackets add some interest to a rather window treatment -what do you think? too much?<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn2G9JDoVNx3hc9xX6jT_aVlixYQsq1iJ_T7hHXAdoAah03ZQfl4aABk4Oq9hNjnUeVgoSUCL8ED8VpC3W5qmSzoej1_e4tm2hKGJINpOs3wYBGgAib-Dxw2AovsI6-9lpfkHQYv7OJa8/s1600/vase+on+bracket.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn2G9JDoVNx3hc9xX6jT_aVlixYQsq1iJ_T7hHXAdoAah03ZQfl4aABk4Oq9hNjnUeVgoSUCL8ED8VpC3W5qmSzoej1_e4tm2hKGJINpOs3wYBGgAib-Dxw2AovsI6-9lpfkHQYv7OJa8/s1600/vase+on+bracket.JPG" width="245" /></a></div>My hope is that the simple lines of the porcelain detract from the ornateness of the brackets. But it's my own house so of course I can be as fussy as I please ;-)

Do you layer?

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Nina Campbell at Waterworks, DC

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/178249054X/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=211189&creative=373489&creativeASIN=178249054X&link_code=as3&tag=archite0d-20"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg72VUkcT4z8KauL7EWo52THloQLZMLpP2X1xjlH1gnQ-6K7gndBkiYTttt5dveSo_6FHbP2T3ciYcDt0u1MGXAAMWvb0EsEw5D-zB3RbGB8j3yDMyOeCMmBTCnVrB-tFJWPkx7h6BNfh0/s1600/Nina+Campbell+Interiors.jpg" width="353" /></a></div>A few evenings ago I had the privilege to attend a book signing of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/178249054X/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=211189&creative=373489&creativeASIN=178249054X&link_code=as3&tag=archite0d-20">Nina Campbell's new book</a> at the beautiful <a href="http://www.waterworks.com/">Waterworks</a> Georgetown showroom in Cady's Alley. Meeting the talented but surprisingly down-to-earth Mrs Campbell was such a treat as she really is one of the most prolific and important designers working today.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBmMy855_SFPRAzx9OkbOlZs0dCkZ4sHHO0hR51ddmBd7QZrPRI3p4fwSEh5YpRPySnA6DnqKt7b1ufYoIm5VWL5eEjY7aP6HhxUycP0sDOCkl-s7k_6Z-Li_BIBuTfbUMzEXwe9MdoM0/s1600/Nina+Campbell+and+Barbara+Sallick.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBmMy855_SFPRAzx9OkbOlZs0dCkZ4sHHO0hR51ddmBd7QZrPRI3p4fwSEh5YpRPySnA6DnqKt7b1ufYoIm5VWL5eEjY7aP6HhxUycP0sDOCkl-s7k_6Z-Li_BIBuTfbUMzEXwe9MdoM0/s1600/Nina+Campbell+and+Barbara+Sallick.JPG" width="341" /></a></div>Introducing <a href="http://ninacampbellinteriors.com/">Nina Campbell</a> was founder of <a href="http://www.waterworks.com/">Waterworks</a>, the talented Barbara Sallick, seen to the right. Waterworks will have some exciting changes later this year but I was sworn to secrecy! Look for more news on that later. As always the showroom was inspiring -every tile or fixture you see is more beautiful than the last!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixm4IIugY4zPGyqvEgjiO-uI-aQmFIv65R9H9dxE3B3ByvTWngsjsj9w7o1cIFEO5KrLYxajRE78TJdth-PJNT3TcVmg9h_eGA4cG_lXIjG8TKmAXQM8eMDqxZUy2mkla-o9bv4OzLrFE/s1600/Nina+Campbell+book+signing.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="368" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixm4IIugY4zPGyqvEgjiO-uI-aQmFIv65R9H9dxE3B3ByvTWngsjsj9w7o1cIFEO5KrLYxajRE78TJdth-PJNT3TcVmg9h_eGA4cG_lXIjG8TKmAXQM8eMDqxZUy2mkla-o9bv4OzLrFE/s1600/Nina+Campbell+book+signing.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Please pick up a copy of this book, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/178249054X/ref=s9_simh_gw_p14_d0_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=1JKHXTPZSHF3SA48JXTX&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1688200382&pf_rd_i=507846">Nina Campbell Interior</a>s, as you won't be disappointed. The inspiring work is comfortable and pretty (that word that terrifies architects world-wide) with a tinge of glamour captured beautifully by <a href="http://www.simonbrownphotography.com/">Simon Brown's photography</a>.<br />Sadly I missed seeing my friend Michele of <a href="http://www.mynottinghill.blogspot.com/">My Notting Hill</a> but see her writeup of the event <a href="http://www.mynottinghill.blogspot.com/2014/01/meeting-nina-campbell-at-waterworks.html">HERE</a>.

Nina Campbell at Waterworks, DC

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Maison Baguès

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihmagVKoCtVZgHrWVwZfPgxtXs3K2VQ9Y1AL3wjX-_2vYZqHc_xKJPoHGwmHEJJk8gWM7wKqJnK9H2MSFvqpD53eroguYwuTlC2NPVwwaby9bZLxpKkdR8FAg89NzEhv6-UrDiZnVy11s/s1600/Bagues+chandelier.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihmagVKoCtVZgHrWVwZfPgxtXs3K2VQ9Y1AL3wjX-_2vYZqHc_xKJPoHGwmHEJJk8gWM7wKqJnK9H2MSFvqpD53eroguYwuTlC2NPVwwaby9bZLxpKkdR8FAg89NzEhv6-UrDiZnVy11s/s1600/Bagues+chandelier.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>I've always been fascinated by the greats of French design such as Maison Bagues, makers of fine French chandeliers, furniture, and metalwork for over 150 years (depending where you read) - most commonly noted for their products being heavily used by Jansen.  This weekend I stopped into my favorite shop, <a href="http://www.artisanlamp.com/">Artisan</a>, and noticed a few fabulous antique Bagues pieces for sale.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxV8scUBJ2c2TXoR_kW6TDPPC-nx7F8QlEH3epdtNshta2hh2VQptEcdk9HifmjcdJpWqRUjZNjSMwaZoip6WuvaAEn6fKWj49YjDNeCRCfwDX24gYzy1rrSFWbb5LC8kjgwzP2b1k1eI/s1600/fabulous+bagues+chandelier.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxV8scUBJ2c2TXoR_kW6TDPPC-nx7F8QlEH3epdtNshta2hh2VQptEcdk9HifmjcdJpWqRUjZNjSMwaZoip6WuvaAEn6fKWj49YjDNeCRCfwDX24gYzy1rrSFWbb5LC8kjgwzP2b1k1eI/s1600/fabulous+bagues+chandelier.JPG" width="303" /></a></div> My favorite was just in so not yet on their website so you'll have to deal with my cellphone shot. The iron body with Greek key design, smokey crystals sharing space with gilded iron, rock crystal, and amethyst took my breath away. I really wish I had a spot (and the budget) for it in my apartment!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBiU2qmHwsevvrvYgEzhVwGtWKOnM_vyVs5k8myEgO3CQIlRsnLxyteRwlqAVeBSzv7mnK0TC89dcu6fe9Lt4OLyO3rv34IK5q-Vu2cFVzyMkEK5h0FBwTXY0qxuRV0cyAarXRfHwYfrQ/s1600/empire+sconce.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBiU2qmHwsevvrvYgEzhVwGtWKOnM_vyVs5k8myEgO3CQIlRsnLxyteRwlqAVeBSzv7mnK0TC89dcu6fe9Lt4OLyO3rv34IK5q-Vu2cFVzyMkEK5h0FBwTXY0qxuRV0cyAarXRfHwYfrQ/s1600/empire+sconce.JPG" width="298" /></a></div> If you have a moment, take a peak at this website <a href="http://www.kneife.com/maison-bagues/">here</a> which has a lot of vintage photographs of Bagues work. Also be sure to see the detailed blogpost that <a href="http://tdclassicist.blogspot.com/2013/04/bagues.html">The Devoted Classicist</a> wrote on the company earlier this year. And they're not just history as <a href="http://www.bagues-france.com/">Maison Bagues</a>,  is alive and well; you can visit their showroom your next trip to Paris!

Maison Baguès

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Michael Hampton at Baker furniture 'tabletop'

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm5qv0SqlYHGcn4xJoEXjeTLkH8A-HbAaRWRwWmzGgnr7hlJcx6CoZoBLUBUGk19t7q6oDlE0je-V6MVapEIbl6KDDKaZqFvYcXA2rfeORovZzeLZqld99EXFiWjvwWK7fDfflI_UdSEg/s1600/Michael+Hampton+at+Baker.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm5qv0SqlYHGcn4xJoEXjeTLkH8A-HbAaRWRwWmzGgnr7hlJcx6CoZoBLUBUGk19t7q6oDlE0je-V6MVapEIbl6KDDKaZqFvYcXA2rfeORovZzeLZqld99EXFiWjvwWK7fDfflI_UdSEg/s320/Michael+Hampton+at+Baker.JPG" width="239" /></a></div>Last night I attended a fun event at the <a href="http://www.bakerfurniture.com/baker/index.jsp">Baker Furniture</a> showroom here in Georgetown where 4 designers worked their magic to get everyone into the holiday spirit by decorating tabletops.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRr1sHx0-WQuv9lLPmu5Oz8M7ZfM46xC2M83uojgHFKSYx_PwoTtG15NAeySTPatz-D4ReorBf8I4chWotVJFmabWzVFVaLfKR969n8Kqcri7sx25FL0xO_ZBrO0WghdNTLUhFkM5BQzQ/s1600/Michael+Hampton+table+setting.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRr1sHx0-WQuv9lLPmu5Oz8M7ZfM46xC2M83uojgHFKSYx_PwoTtG15NAeySTPatz-D4ReorBf8I4chWotVJFmabWzVFVaLfKR969n8Kqcri7sx25FL0xO_ZBrO0WghdNTLUhFkM5BQzQ/s320/Michael+Hampton+table+setting.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>My favorite table design was by my good friend designer <a href="http://michaelhampton.blogspot.com/2013/11/holiday-table-at-baker.html">Michael Hampton</a> I'm pleased to report! Michael's interesting modern table focused on a new china pattern from <a href="http://www.bernardaud150.com/pruneetjr">Bernardaud</a> in collaboration with <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prune_Nourry">Prune Nourry</a> et JR.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMpWgcfFK-YvcqqQOm1ZGLWX_T5dHIVVuGOyuksu5tp5ciSXnDVERXngusP8I0mmC9E3IpYpZhQ9Uq34nCeru5J40b5SIc9wD9ym0vgCSNhV2B0KttnLgc8q0q_tiFKUfIMELTlaXZH6k/s1600/Bernardaud+plates+by+Prune+et+JR.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMpWgcfFK-YvcqqQOm1ZGLWX_T5dHIVVuGOyuksu5tp5ciSXnDVERXngusP8I0mmC9E3IpYpZhQ9Uq34nCeru5J40b5SIc9wD9ym0vgCSNhV2B0KttnLgc8q0q_tiFKUfIMELTlaXZH6k/s320/Bernardaud+plates+by+Prune+et+JR.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>The best thing about this china pattern isn't seen at first sight, the backside features the rear of the two hands! Learn more about his interesting tablesetting at his <a href="http://michaelhampton.blogspot.com/2013/11/holiday-table-at-baker.html">blog</a>.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5JVG282wYOKp9m_Oj3IwtP6Nx7cwboam15RcRr6qtWXU_5ei_brPrA41vBTV2AMeXZOtfrEPtsOtKpZcHXZLwMNNasVAclSGxKppb97Qn0iZcvBtSQa7_A0RTZnvmoZPnuBi_FYXWgHo/s1600/Bernardaud+Plates+by+Prune+et+JR+back.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5JVG282wYOKp9m_Oj3IwtP6Nx7cwboam15RcRr6qtWXU_5ei_brPrA41vBTV2AMeXZOtfrEPtsOtKpZcHXZLwMNNasVAclSGxKppb97Qn0iZcvBtSQa7_A0RTZnvmoZPnuBi_FYXWgHo/s320/Bernardaud+Plates+by+Prune+et+JR+back.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>The fun part of attending such events, other than the chance to catch up with friends, is the chance to checkout the beautiful showroom. I loved this fun new chandelier called <a href="http://www.bakerfurniture.com/baker/1_1_5_0_coll_prod.jsp?brand=Baker&prod_id=2271950&prod_num=LK300">Syro</a>.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoKe1RrRCIE3iqLzpgQ1I2rjo0_71GGG3FeajPjZI-1i4G3Q2FSYq5actMbUY86tC6PiXZxL9bycR2PS-_TsDVZa_Q7a7MQO941iDU9xdERCzAhsHv8zCuMYoONSR0NE1qtQsrXfr2Oi4/s1600/Syro+chandelier+by+Baker+furniture.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoKe1RrRCIE3iqLzpgQ1I2rjo0_71GGG3FeajPjZI-1i4G3Q2FSYq5actMbUY86tC6PiXZxL9bycR2PS-_TsDVZa_Q7a7MQO941iDU9xdERCzAhsHv8zCuMYoONSR0NE1qtQsrXfr2Oi4/s320/Syro+chandelier+by+Baker+furniture.JPG" width="239" /></a></div> Another beautiful table was decorated by local designer <a href="http://www.patrickbrianjones.com/">Patrick Brian Jone</a>s.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAuvUtGnh7vCB0cUiKGejiYe_ATxZMCqEFihtaav4nc86sfj0PylAiUO-cdXex9igep6wBQLKKb_UwHAwCFBiVuM38T2IqBvTrvo7_8Ms1qsIc58UeZvRP-75tt2iLm2gJA-ukF_mkOlY/s1600/Patrick+Jones+table+setting.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAuvUtGnh7vCB0cUiKGejiYe_ATxZMCqEFihtaav4nc86sfj0PylAiUO-cdXex9igep6wBQLKKb_UwHAwCFBiVuM38T2IqBvTrvo7_8Ms1qsIc58UeZvRP-75tt2iLm2gJA-ukF_mkOlY/s320/Patrick+Jones+table+setting.JPG" width="239" /></a></div>Vintage crystal and china mesh seamlessly with new atop sparkling placemats. While I prefer a proper tablecloth it would hide the beautiful Baker furniture and that does rather defeat the point!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCT7b-QZ1v9ifBgLCC70HtsC1RZLvWk0_CAnEsvw9jT2Oc3ls0krnLD4RkEU4afjkJl_4VNM5bAVGaWpU5Hkq-D3_0UD7XfQHX4CVCKv7AMyCK9BHmW_2lKTJ23uPWdZGSBOluRoRXvWo/s1600/Patrick+Jones+place+setting.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCT7b-QZ1v9ifBgLCC70HtsC1RZLvWk0_CAnEsvw9jT2Oc3ls0krnLD4RkEU4afjkJl_4VNM5bAVGaWpU5Hkq-D3_0UD7XfQHX4CVCKv7AMyCK9BHmW_2lKTJ23uPWdZGSBOluRoRXvWo/s320/Patrick+Jones+place+setting.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Events director and boutique owner <a href="http://consideritdoneboutique.com/services/">Timothy Albrecht</a> used a number of beautiful items from his store, <a href="http://consideritdoneboutique.com/">Consider it Done</a>, to decorate his own table. He was also kind enough to lend items to the other designers!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8imzWv0fcr9dgP2GGBv4NHmbUtyypYJHMIA1NWl78ZGggqG7XX3qziTjeeCDcZwC54sj6ReQgJ7VX_TqiNndoutyFuGQH7f_4GLqYeqafE6QubmQaafSZx0eaASTPNMTb_xP_KfIZYKI/s1600/Timothy+Albrecht.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8imzWv0fcr9dgP2GGBv4NHmbUtyypYJHMIA1NWl78ZGggqG7XX3qziTjeeCDcZwC54sj6ReQgJ7VX_TqiNndoutyFuGQH7f_4GLqYeqafE6QubmQaafSZx0eaASTPNMTb_xP_KfIZYKI/s320/Timothy+Albrecht.JPG" width="239" /></a></div>I love the modern brass utensils and gold and white is always classic.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJOil07l5HXCFS-D5NjToXxDmSKQ_Ai2CjHlpELNYt7hJbbDHNoHH0ooalwljY_3qqd_SPZ5W5pElmgKeRCRMQB-N4DqtVqCn-StRKGqRSXsXnQo34dsa1AEMD7QPSqmJQLzxbCIyyqUk/s1600/Timothy+Albrecht+place+setting.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJOil07l5HXCFS-D5NjToXxDmSKQ_Ai2CjHlpELNYt7hJbbDHNoHH0ooalwljY_3qqd_SPZ5W5pElmgKeRCRMQB-N4DqtVqCn-StRKGqRSXsXnQo34dsa1AEMD7QPSqmJQLzxbCIyyqUk/s320/Timothy+Albrecht+place+setting.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> See anything to inspire your own holiday dinner table?<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2ZVD18N5qVb6_RPnOGAM4bGkmiPOCsyE6QeiMOc9AHEOMzohfEcCdNtXkJ6LL7Y2l-43xqRzPAOJrhP9NOz5QhDrgoVKWqgTreZAOWg1tDSqobB9JTmNCdKJmeIjuIxfRnRwjc6EJxJE/s1600/Bernardaud+plates+by+Prune+et+JR.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2ZVD18N5qVb6_RPnOGAM4bGkmiPOCsyE6QeiMOc9AHEOMzohfEcCdNtXkJ6LL7Y2l-43xqRzPAOJrhP9NOz5QhDrgoVKWqgTreZAOWg1tDSqobB9JTmNCdKJmeIjuIxfRnRwjc6EJxJE/s320/Bernardaud+plates+by+Prune+et+JR.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Many thanks to <a href="http://www.bakerfurniture.com/baker/index.jsp">Baker Furniture</a> for hosting the event and the fun evening!

Michael Hampton at Baker furniture 'tabletop'

Last night I attended a fun event at the Baker Furniture showroom here in Georgetown where 4 designers worked their magic to get everyone i...

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Weekend shopping: Artisan Lamp CO

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimpd9xmPfCWLRG-ETiSnKE4OVbN-bLwThyphenhyphenmDEOrgR-Za_f7g6ZKjKDVJGdkduafkpBsSmrNJpmo7P7lnBYXE_dzCREZ4fzoBuiwAKBWCaS2f3L6IUK085Yet-dN8cufIYjmKfdO65_PYxs/s1600/bouillotte+lamp.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimpd9xmPfCWLRG-ETiSnKE4OVbN-bLwThyphenhyphenmDEOrgR-Za_f7g6ZKjKDVJGdkduafkpBsSmrNJpmo7P7lnBYXE_dzCREZ4fzoBuiwAKBWCaS2f3L6IUK085Yet-dN8cufIYjmKfdO65_PYxs/s400/bouillotte+lamp.JPG" width="298" /></a></div>You may have heard me speak of <a href="http://www.artisanlamp.com/">Artisan Lamp Company</a> <a href="http://interior-design-pictures.blogspot.com/2011/09/artisan-lamp-co.html">before</a>, an antique lighting store in the Cleveland Park neighborhood of DC. They recently got in a large container of fixtures from France where they do much of their sourcing and I wanted to share with you some of my new favorites! This old bouillette lamp is a great classic.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUaE4z6evomAkjL0dKdmuSo-YP2EXmVE6lk9gVNtGhDy9X7x9duztAa_CvQfVLd3oLNVUAbNrlT2BluDHeVHgWKJW0FdAbpTtB-bdzRwpfUXBu3Vk8MsVgnEVyp2qGJuTOEnYzlqd272s7/s1600/artisan+lamp+company+window.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUaE4z6evomAkjL0dKdmuSo-YP2EXmVE6lk9gVNtGhDy9X7x9duztAa_CvQfVLd3oLNVUAbNrlT2BluDHeVHgWKJW0FdAbpTtB-bdzRwpfUXBu3Vk8MsVgnEVyp2qGJuTOEnYzlqd272s7/s400/artisan+lamp+company+window.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>One of my favorite things about Artisan is they change their window display every few days - especially as I live a few blocks up the street and pass daily! They have something for everyone from the most classic to funky mid century pieces.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidZnWAK4khrQqtCELHgZiT012N43utWz5Tpr7ndQ_o57N9SdNRUQMsdEiFxyW89GvSVmfWhidoModDXB59rYdHPyh-GpYhqzbbtECcjkzEvdnu6UeF_GnUtHmIHEWX3vgIy7lCOZZ_11YT/s1600/art+deco+lamps.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidZnWAK4khrQqtCELHgZiT012N43utWz5Tpr7ndQ_o57N9SdNRUQMsdEiFxyW89GvSVmfWhidoModDXB59rYdHPyh-GpYhqzbbtECcjkzEvdnu6UeF_GnUtHmIHEWX3vgIy7lCOZZ_11YT/s400/art+deco+lamps.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>The owner is particular to art deco style and great examples are to be found throughout the shop like this pair of lamps. Can't see see these on 1930s nightclub tables in a Fred Astaire movie?<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj_Iz67p9ZxwRsE95vu-tkGOsunXsC-tpakKBsHy2ksTm8sh3_vm9sj9p7dmPJWESBeZ8XjxKs-kk8efe1anb1Lgvop4wfQlrXCiNeIoaSK1uwvgx14xBXCkmggs8B_rs2IiL6HEPhnbJE/s1600/arts+and+crafts+lamp.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj_Iz67p9ZxwRsE95vu-tkGOsunXsC-tpakKBsHy2ksTm8sh3_vm9sj9p7dmPJWESBeZ8XjxKs-kk8efe1anb1Lgvop4wfQlrXCiNeIoaSK1uwvgx14xBXCkmggs8B_rs2IiL6HEPhnbJE/s400/arts+and+crafts+lamp.JPG" width="223" /></a></div>This cute little arts & crafts bronze lamp would look great on a bookshelf.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicRCW_wMajgYb22Dt_7FpBcyi1Y5W8X7DAeC0Tr6r5NQauyyJ8IMee9d7iXsTZJfTZ1UGbep1DgBqIlb5qGI5DyfQxHvDrHU9cF3w89wqPyexADgtNti994SlN12vnnw7gFEoJOtmhrz_Y/s1600/peacock+lamp.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicRCW_wMajgYb22Dt_7FpBcyi1Y5W8X7DAeC0Tr6r5NQauyyJ8IMee9d7iXsTZJfTZ1UGbep1DgBqIlb5qGI5DyfQxHvDrHU9cF3w89wqPyexADgtNti994SlN12vnnw7gFEoJOtmhrz_Y/s400/peacock+lamp.JPG" width="298" /></a></div>I blogged about this interesting peacock lamp before and it's still available!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLuY4RUutt5HgEpnDQJkNVnvVId-5mpMflVJclWJnRFdK8sD-m174byKylpnRGsutLiCR8ynUSTldAY64zHgG5C8uzBvM-bbwh6FKcCM2wtwrVKg_fEOELRh_qXee4AOfh1qLLNjRiiFky/s1600/small++antique+lamps.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLuY4RUutt5HgEpnDQJkNVnvVId-5mpMflVJclWJnRFdK8sD-m174byKylpnRGsutLiCR8ynUSTldAY64zHgG5C8uzBvM-bbwh6FKcCM2wtwrVKg_fEOELRh_qXee4AOfh1qLLNjRiiFky/s400/small++antique+lamps.JPG" width="298" /></a></div>This aesthetic movement lamp on the right is a stunner. The lit lamp on the left had daisies handpainted on the shade -ideal for a girl's bedroom.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirsQ-JzU6aWfhKI0I7GKzF594o3gEKmH7x4QkPIFmCqaru2NAvdjQ7MGoGpDs-mDRIyRFNCsodkhAq5gGFC3gMlsC3SFcOHBZq5wKgFjZLsVBT3Awnys9IxNDWds9YwjBxEVmfSfc3D8q2/s1600/marble+speciman.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirsQ-JzU6aWfhKI0I7GKzF594o3gEKmH7x4QkPIFmCqaru2NAvdjQ7MGoGpDs-mDRIyRFNCsodkhAq5gGFC3gMlsC3SFcOHBZq5wKgFjZLsVBT3Awnys9IxNDWds9YwjBxEVmfSfc3D8q2/s400/marble+speciman.JPG" width="298" /></a></div>I've been in love with this marble specimen lamp for awhile now (yes, I visit the shop on a near weekly basis!) and can't believe it hasn't yet sold. Now if I could only find the right spot for it in my apartment....<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqgCbyelk3ZpRnfcY-uQ4Mds29BOvPJ4gUBQoKfDyN0E_A069ENLl5SPf43gv7Q77Z6e2O3jsgexm1JTba-2tzb2nM-pITjlJjDUSKrrI6ADEyp7Tqzj2Ifu8xxZQeDvOYDoeIpKqJXr-0/s1600/marble+column+lamp.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqgCbyelk3ZpRnfcY-uQ4Mds29BOvPJ4gUBQoKfDyN0E_A069ENLl5SPf43gv7Q77Z6e2O3jsgexm1JTba-2tzb2nM-pITjlJjDUSKrrI6ADEyp7Tqzj2Ifu8xxZQeDvOYDoeIpKqJXr-0/s400/marble+column+lamp.JPG" width="298" /></a></div>Speaking of marble, this stately lamp is of a red marble with gilt capital and base.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLpBZJYURR-J5HhRUwZMtfVMFCIi-Hv9zzXv-Qq8lJ35mEhgk2cotZiYLLSwDVXuR3-Wu6vgLu-UTClrMF4e-2Pnqav1y5QL_plXmLrx3kQti8qIknnNbwMJ7VWBqry_7hbYYL3jJnf4Aw/s1600/french+bronze+lamp.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLpBZJYURR-J5HhRUwZMtfVMFCIi-Hv9zzXv-Qq8lJ35mEhgk2cotZiYLLSwDVXuR3-Wu6vgLu-UTClrMF4e-2Pnqav1y5QL_plXmLrx3kQti8qIknnNbwMJ7VWBqry_7hbYYL3jJnf4Aw/s400/french+bronze+lamp.JPG" width="255" /></a></div>I was obsessed with this fascinating French bronze lamp above but again -no room at the inn.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz0OamvdYwRN7VfzIhzU9oC43hsJ8PPOGXnM4-sCJlnF_u-buOArUvcryUDtVlldazgx622LrvOghb_uBWh5bWM4fte5WhaVgvlpr5ubDA5EFjwsVekOD81fg-gdE7nne_nqBCkjiUYPuN/s1600/chased+silver+lamp.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz0OamvdYwRN7VfzIhzU9oC43hsJ8PPOGXnM4-sCJlnF_u-buOArUvcryUDtVlldazgx622LrvOghb_uBWh5bWM4fte5WhaVgvlpr5ubDA5EFjwsVekOD81fg-gdE7nne_nqBCkjiUYPuN/s400/chased+silver+lamp.JPG" width="298" /></a></div>This very tall chased silver plated candlestick had been turned into a lamp and the detail is just stunning.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHlOHAC1fIVdubu8R3lTokuk9gn4-nN9Suf9J2zXY7o3w1cGwJP1Xzq560ZJ1USOFj0AXCguqcicijjrz_JAWgwNAU5oVO_hWfCpgzKA7GV-Qm061w-xLPRlIY7OFe7N17AI52HpseIRVJ/s1600/cherub+lamp.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHlOHAC1fIVdubu8R3lTokuk9gn4-nN9Suf9J2zXY7o3w1cGwJP1Xzq560ZJ1USOFj0AXCguqcicijjrz_JAWgwNAU5oVO_hWfCpgzKA7GV-Qm061w-xLPRlIY7OFe7N17AI52HpseIRVJ/s400/cherub+lamp.JPG" width="298" /></a></div>This cute little French cherub is a great addition to any traditional interior.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhknAV_1gef_VwFcEiDjpvhufzXFIe2_lGwVFS5c8RNVbOe1D2T_jtPg6shTOWq47FN3lTij-OwioiXaUoSClQm1Yxf9KuUdqLqul0J1g4cB3bIst06vRyxVvX1JkqjVy6AniJwWXAr8RHG/s1600/empire+style+chandelier.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhknAV_1gef_VwFcEiDjpvhufzXFIe2_lGwVFS5c8RNVbOe1D2T_jtPg6shTOWq47FN3lTij-OwioiXaUoSClQm1Yxf9KuUdqLqul0J1g4cB3bIst06vRyxVvX1JkqjVy6AniJwWXAr8RHG/s400/empire+style+chandelier.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>I love this neoclassical orb chandelier; I couldn't tell if the base is metal or stone. Artisan also carries a wide variety of antique decorative arts such as this bronze sculpture and a variety of paintings and glassware.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLY_kijiDRKU6OzePFNsakp8j2SXXm8nG0rW8zYcTrHmEvHlfnC3ygMgJmW7OzS2H2kA99IUgF8OGRgarXp8nxPsv75OrykiOU-dHvR_D7RxINZ2Ynl6Ebofm-BD-nL6tz183E51DRycnA/s1600/bronze+statue.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLY_kijiDRKU6OzePFNsakp8j2SXXm8nG0rW8zYcTrHmEvHlfnC3ygMgJmW7OzS2H2kA99IUgF8OGRgarXp8nxPsv75OrykiOU-dHvR_D7RxINZ2Ynl6Ebofm-BD-nL6tz183E51DRycnA/s400/bronze+statue.JPG" width="298" /></a></div>Don't forget to support your local businesses, especially unique ones such as <a href="http://www.artisanlamp.com/">Artisan Lamp</a>-a real neighborhood treasure. They also sell online through their website and <a href="http://www.1stdibs.com/dealers/artisan-lamp-co/">1stdibs profile</a>.<br /><i>No payment or sponsorship was received for this post -just sharing an inspirational resource!</i>

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You may have heard me speak of Artisan Lamp Company before , an antique lighting store in the Cleveland Park neighborhood of DC. They recen...

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