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Design Crush: Apollinaire Chandelier
For this week's Design Crush, I've found a sleek brass chandelier that will take your breath away with its simple, yet dramatic, aesthetics. The Apollinaire chandelier from Jonathan Browning Studios is machined by hand from solid brass, custom-made for each home. It is also hand polished and patina'd and the lead crystal shades are turned and polished by hand. It is pictured above in oil rubbed and lite antique bronze. This one-of-a-kind contemporary chandelier is also available in polished nickel and satin nickel and measures 72 inches OAH from the ceiling point of attachment to the bottom of the chandelier, 60...
Color Crush: Spring Cherry Blossoms
Spring is just under a month away, starting on Tuesday, March 20. I can hardly wait for the magnificent burst of colors that come with that season. One of my favorite displays is cherry blossoms. In the United States, Washington, D.C., has some of the most magnificent blooms, and for the second year in a row, a few of the cherry blossoms are coming out early. I figured if they're already making an appearance there, I can write about cherry blossoms here for this week's Color Crush. This color palette is soft and sweet, something that would be calming, especially the...
First Look: A West Plano Luxury House with Soft Contemporary Stylings
I'm thrilled to share a new project we've just completed, a West Plano luxury house with soft contemporary stylings and a sleek look. What started as blah became beautiful when we collaborated with the homeowners to bring their vision to life with complete interior design services. [caption id="attachment_16977" align="aligncenter" width="600"] A sweeping staircase with custom wrought iron railings in the grand entryway. The refinished hardwood floors begin here and carry through almost all of the first floor.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_16976" align="aligncenter" width="600"] The entryway has mother-of-pearl toe-kicks on the staircase.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_16978" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Matte black custom double front doors from Iron...