You Need to Know Abby M. Interiors

It will be three years ago this summer that I started blogging.  You might remember I was Sofas & Sage back then.  I was writing about food and design, and I had a comment from a woman in Michigan, named Abby, and, well, we have since become the dearest of friends -- she in Michigan, me in Massachusetts -- sharing a passion for design, cooking and family.

 You need to know about Abby M. Interiors.

I have watched Abby's interior design business take off, and I love her look.  She's part glam, part vintage, part modern.  She and I cross tastes and styles here and there,  but she really has a great niche.  If you're ever in need of some e-design, she's brilliant at it, and if you're local to Grand Rapids Michigan, she needs to be your go-to designer.  Although, at the moment, I think she has a waiting list :-)

Here's a look at some of Abby M. Interiors'  portfolio...

Don't you love this texture mix?  And the girl has a thing for lighting and details in her projects...

I love every detail of the spaces above and below, and she chose every one.  She must have seriously happy clients.

She is not afraid of pattern and bold statements, which I admire...

Pillow by 6 Wilson

This next one is actually her son's room.  Love the mix.

Thanks for visiting today!  I hope you will check out more of Abby M. Interiors.  And, in the meantime, have a fabulous Memorial Day Weekend!!


Carol

Before and After: Barstool Makeover

I had been looking for a couple of months (no lie) for barstools for my client's kitchen.  She was very specific about what she wanted.  Wood with some upholstery.  Low back. Just like what she had, only different...

So one day, while in the kitchen discussing a different project, it dawned on me! (Hello, where had my head been?)  Let's reinvent the barstools she already had, since the wood tone, height etc were already perfect.  They just needed fabric.  And they were built just right to take on some fabric.

Here are the before and afters.  Not my greatest photography, but you'll get it...

The before shots were at her house (with the barstool in the dining room., so I could lay it on the floor and not scratch it).  The afters are in our showroom after the upholsterer dropped them off.

Is my upholsterer amazing or what?

My client's island is wood, but her cabinets are off white with a hint of gray.  Here's the fabric (by Pollack) close up, next to the granite.

I couldn't be more pleased with how they came out.  Next time I'm out at the house, I'll take a picture with the barstools at the island.

Thanks for reading!  And if you're in the mood for shopping, stop by my shop 6 Wilson and see what's new.

Talk to you soon,
Carol

Lighting -- Inspiration from High Point

There is nothing like High Point market for inspiration.  It's like the Olympics of furniture and accessories.  Seriously.  And, trust me if you've never been, you feel the exhaustion of an athlete at the end of the day.

For me this market, lighting was really my thing.  Couldn't get enough of it.  Here's a look at what I saw, covering a wide range of styles...

Clean, fresh colors were a theme, but there were so many looks vying for attention, that I can't say any one style won out.

Exposed bulbs were everywhere.  I tend to like most of them, but I have to wonder if they would be harsh on the eyes after a while.

Industrial influences were everywhere, too. 

Lately, I've had a major crush on classic blue and white, so these really appealed to me...

The vase and urn on the left, below, would make great lamp bases, so I included them :)

With brass making a major comeback,  I saw it in just about every style.  Love it.  And since I'm sure you're dying to know what I would choose for myself, well, I'll take all three below, please.

This sconce is called the door-knocker.  It was so substantial and impressive...

There was no shortage of detail anywhere...

And the detail in this equestrian-inspired chandelier was just fantastic...

That's pretty much a wrap on lighting, edited down from a million pictures.  I think it's fun to see what's showing, no matter what your style.  And, I believe, exposure helps us define what we really love, don't you think?

Talk to you soon,
Carol