From Scalamandre...

I keep referencing this piece of furniture to clients, and as such I figured it would be easier if I just put up a picture rather than tried to describe it (or even worse draw it).  This is the Scalamandre Dos a Dos:

Three quarter view.

Side view.

And compared to some of the fabrics they have on them, this one is very tame.  Now before you pass judgement on this piece, I want you to imagine it in the sitting area of your master bedroom.  And now let's pretend the the kids are at Grandma's.  Fire, Champagne... You two need to have one of these.

Finally an Update...

Both for myself and the vendor... http://www.gustavcarroll.com who I mentioned months ago has gotten their website up and running.  Check out the Gustav Carroll line, specifically the console tables.  Really, really, nice.

See you all next year!

Dos A Dos...

 Since I mention this item to clients all the time I figured I would put up a picture.  This is the Scalamandre Dos A Dos.   If you have a small space that could use something to sit on...and maybe you would like a little more romance and whimsy in your life...think about it, that's all I'm saying.

Eat dates dripping with honey on me...

P.S.  Get date honey on my and you'll be sleeping on the couch.

It's been a while...

I have been out for a couple of weeks, and I have a few pictures that I will certainly be sharing when I get them all downloaded.  But until then...Here is the completed chair!  My client was nice enough to send me a before and an after pic.    I can barely tell which is which.

Before

After

The chair is done, and awaiting delivery...

I can't wait to see how it turned out.  I wasn't able to get over to see it yesterday, and I won't be here when it is delivered on Tuesday.  Sigh.  I will just have to be patient.

Before...

During...

I really like how these turned out...

Sometimes you can take a garage sale find and turn it into something really spectacular.  I can't decide which I like better.  The stripe is fantastic, classic and sophisticated.  The floral is unique and makes quite a statement in my opinion.  There was a chair down at the design center that I saw somewhat like it, but this one is mine (well, my work anyway).

The sheers in the background are actually an open weave linen should anyone care.  Try taking a picture of that on a sunny day!

Just a quick one today...

I almost entitled this "Too much?"  but the answer is no.  That's one fine looking reupholstered chair.  I can't wait until the velvet room dividers are done.  I don't have explicit written permission to tell you whose fabric that it, but I'll give you a hint.  It rhymes with Island Shmort.  E-mail me if you can't figure it out, or want some.

Their website is still under construction...

But I like the pieces I am able to see through their agent.  I really con't say more about Gustav Carroll Inc luckily for them sometimes it's all about who you know.

http://www.ligneagency.com/client-04.html

You will note that they are represented by the same agency as former posts Bunting and Radelow.  If you haven't checked out Kyle Bunting or Aaron Radelow do so.  If anyone is over by their store and would like to send me some literature as well as some pictures I would love to see it.

Open Talon Ball and Claw Feet...

This should come as no surprise: I love ball and claw feet.  If it were possible to have every piece of furniture I own resting upon ball and claw feet I would.  So one day, no doubt avoiding real work, I came upon he work of Clint Thorn.  If you've never seen an Open Talon Ball and Claw foot prepare to be blown away.

http://www.theopentalon.com/

I will admit as a fellow Yankee I would be tempted to be less than impartial, but his work speaks for itself.  Look at this chair!  That is the throne my toddler could rule the world from.  Timeouts would become meaningless.

http://www.theopentalon.com/CornerChildsChair.html

Not surprisingly if you check out his Available Pieces section half of them are already sold.  Next time I get back up to CT I might have to stop in and look at a coffee or pedestal table.  P.S.  My birthday is in September.