Carriage Barn Opening, New Canaan, CT

James Bouchard-marble 

The Carriage Barn in New Canaan, Connecticut had another wonderful opening.  Of course I had to attend and  promote local, incredible, affordable art (say that 5 times fast)that makes your house a home. The buzz at the Carriage Barn is always exciting, they have beautiful lighting, lots of goodies to munch on ( takes a lot of energy to view art) and, very interesting people.  Artist are all so intriguing. Funny story...my dear friend and I were starting our way around the room to gaze and admire the  artwork  and, a gentleman came up behind my friend quite close..... so we continued along ..and I'm thinking she knew him quite well because she knows many of the artists and,  they were laughing and chit chatting. Well come to find out half way through our  tour she doesn't know him at all!. I'm now trying to set them up...no not really.....but it was kind of fun.
On to the art............. at this opening I was very taken with the sculpture;  rocks and wood along with rusted metal  were made  into these gorgeous flowing sculptures. The horse would look perfect in a handsome office or, in a home with a large entry on a table welcoming you to their home. Where could you see this placed.

An eternal Crane

As the evening ended and we were on our way out of the Carriage Barn I paused outside  to enjoy the  warmth of the evening. I, was intrigued with the beautiful palladian shaped windows with deep window wells made of the natural field stone. I snapped this photo, below, the gentleman will  never know I took his picture.....hope he reads my blog or, if you recognize him please pass this on to him.


Your home is the most important place in the world... make it the best for you so you can enjoy your best life.

Terri

Fall Market-New Products

With the coming of Fall also comes many interior design events to present the newest products in the market. We are spoiled being in Fairfield county because many of the markets come to us as trade shows. This market I was most impressed with the English based fabric and wall paper companies. In my eye they can do no wrong. Zoffany, GP & J Baker-Lee Jofa, Travers,  Farrow & Ball and, many more. Their attention to detail is unmatched. +Travers produced some gorgeous trim for the Fall market. Heavily embroidered wide tape that would look beautiful on window treatment panels or, perfect on the hem of a valance.Their tassel trim  looks wonderful as edging on pillows. You can see the quality instantly and, quality is what I always instill in my clients. Quality will last you many more years and, in the long run save you money when it comes to your interior design needs.

Zoffany 

More  products for the Fall market  came as catalogs in the mail to TR Design. +Made Goods is a wonderful company of accessories from around the world. I heard the owner, Oscar Yague, speak last year. He  has a wonderful outlook on life and takes a deep interest in all the products his company  produces. He  believes in the products to be authentic, well made, supports the community in which their produced and, how the manufacturing affects the environment.Oscar Yague truly takes an interest in every piece and the employee who makes it.

Made Goods

 These three would look great in a powder room, small den or, apartment entry. These are the kind of accessories that make your home interesting and fun to come home to.



Next week I am off to the Greenwich Fall Market. Can't wait! Terri

Made Goods

Made Goods