Showing posts with label Julian Chichester. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Julian Chichester. Show all posts

Saturday, November 2, 2013

Bridget Beari Picks from Highpoint Fall Market!


This market was full of parties and purchases! The most exciting event was the Verellen party for the launch of the new magazine Milieu. The party was so beautiful, almost like a wedding. A white tent filled with tables, hay bails covered with linens, bon fires and candles  - gorgeous! Just what we would expect from Verellen - beautiful people and beautiful furniture. I saved all my cocktail drinking until then - a very nice bubbly Moscato. 

The invitation: 




The tables and the tent


The doors to the showroom - notice the fires lining the entrance









Cheers! 




The new Interiors Magazine from Texas! Thanks for letting Bridget Beari Designs be apart of the grand unveiling! 


Of course we did a little shopping at Verellen and the antique Bali store - Look at these fabulous finds! 








Melissa lounging as you should on a Verellen sofa or were we dreaming of our own Bridget Beari Store and what it would look like?????


Outside under the tent! 


Did I mention the food - yum! Look at these crudities in individual glasses. 








Loved the batik fabric hanging as a backdrop. It must be a Romo fabric. 




During the day we saw some exciting finds at Julian Chichester - these end tables






We met the Keno Brothers and Earl Spencer at Theodore Alexander



Always beautiful things at Oly Studio: 




E.J. Victor's - Ralph Lauren room. I loved this sectional! 


Bennett Galleries - these inlay chests are amazing! 



We loved running into our Richmond friends - Gary Inman and JB Elko at Moore Council where they were debuting their new furniture line. 


All named after Hollywood stars - love the nail head treatment on this chest and the green color. Soft greens and nailhead pieces were abundant at this Market.




                                 His new logo! Way to go Richmonders!



Across the street to Halo Styles - I loved the island. 


These stone fish were so cool! They were all sold out as soon as we arrived. 



We did a lot of rug shopping for one client but found some great bargains at Loloi. Check out these outdoor rug - yes outdoor! 


                                                  Outdoor shag!  - who knew!


The grays and taupes were perfect and so reasonably priced. 



I love colorful books - this was a great source. 



A stop into Arteriors and low and behold there was Barry Dixon talking about his new pieces. 


I always remember his colored water vases and here he has turned them into a lamp! 


He talked about being inspired by the animals and textured on his farm. i.e. his goat leg table. 




Our goal was to check out new places so this was our first time to Curate. 

Brass etageres



More nailhead pieces


Interesting chair



Whew! - we were so tired that first day we needed to hitch a ride on a rickshaw. 



Check out more finds from Market on tomorrow blog. 


Happy Shopping ………







Saturday, April 27, 2013

Highlights from Highpoint Market Spring 2013

Melissa and I made a whirlwind trip to Highpoint this week. I usually go on the weekends but with hosting the DC Designer House each weekend that nicks that idea. I do like going at the end of market - less people and the sales people are more laid back. Here are my highlights: 

NOIR Furniture: 
  
                                 Love this Octagon metal bookcase!




Cool bead and metal light fixture




These linens from Dransfield and Ross were beautiful - you know how I love my linens! 




Palecek provided a great lunch one day and I loved their petrified wood table tops. They remind me of the $40K one I wanted for the designer house of course I couldn't afford that one. 




Placing a huge order at Hickory Chair was another highlight - Kristen is the best rep! 
Here's Melissa trying out the sectional for a client. 



Just when we thought we were tired I saw the Bolier sign. What a beautiful showroom! I love their pieces. We could have stayed their all day. I have a whole living room scheme done in their sofas and chairs.  I hope that it will come to fruition. 


Surya for cocktails and some beautiful pillows. Some entertainment too with a very tipsy client at the bar. 



The second day started with the beautiful showroom from Verellen. Gorg metallic linens, super sleek sofas and chairs. It was the perfect find for the Florida beach house! 



I even loved their cards - they look like mine!




                                   Next door to Verellen was a one of kind Bali antique store. Beautiful hand crafted pieces from tables, doors, chairs, accessories and more...




Oly is always a good stop! 



           and down the street to Julian Chichester - loved this side chair! 



A few antique shops along the way - loved the shadow box with the white tortoise shells! 



Design Legacy's stand alone building - accents of giant orange shovels were an eye popping detail. 




              Golden Oldies is always good for some unique finds - look at these beautiful shutters. 


BoBo's

 for some intriguing lights.

Loved this island with the zinc top. 



CFC  - again some unique bookcase ideas. 



Although I missed their talk - Woodson & Rummerfield ( I was bummed but I didn't leave enough time for everything )
I was able to see their showroom designs at Stanley Furniure. What clever ideas and all for under $500. 


And last but not least I met up with my favorite "New Trad" designer from Charleston - Ginger Brewton at Lee Industries. 


It was a sucessful market but on the way home we stopped at the Greensboro Show House. What a treat! Tune in this coming week for a look at this 1930's show house. I complete contrast to the DC Design House.  

Happy Shopping .....