Studio 202 Grand Opening Winners Announced!!!

Traci Zeller and I had such a blast at our Grand Opening Party!  Thank you to

 everyone who came out and celebrated with us.  It was a packed house!

The only casualty was an unused overripe, pineapple which was discovered

 this week, in my client bag! Ugh!  Let's just say the fruit flies have had a

 feast and  I spent thursday chasing fruit flies out of the studio.  That's what

 happens  When you try to do the catering yourself.  At least my studio

 partner isn't angry with me!  Sometimes you have to laugh!  

We are so grateful to all of our family and friends who came in support of

our new studio opening.  We are extremely grateful to our studio partners

who donated items for our giveaway.  I know you have waited long enough

to hear who the winners are, so without further adieu....

The Studio 202 Grand Opening Winners are:

 Caracole "Mood Ring" Mirror - Melissa LeFevre

Taylor-Burke Home "Blake Accent Table" -

 Michelle McNeer

CR Line throw Pillows - Dori Luke

"Trees" by Harrison Blackford - Sarah Fisher

Painting by Susan Skelley - Amanda Kinney

Tobi Fairley Home "St Nick" Pillows - Cheryl Luckett

Shark Rocket Vacuum Cleaner - Bob Margies

Traci Zeller Home "Loophole" Pillows - Minerva Smith

Matters of Style vintage brass tray - Leslie Newby

NDI Pink Peony Rockbed Water Garden - Ashley Heischer

Thank You to Everyone!!!  If you live in the Charlotte area please

call Traci or me to make arrangements to pick up your prize!

Fair Warning...when you come by we want to take a picture of you

receiving your item, so look pretty!   Also, if you are on social media

we would love it if you give a shout out to the companies who provided

the items.  We can't wait to share photos of all the winners.  If you don't 

live in Charlotte, your items will be delivered to you so hang in there!

Thank you to everyone who has donated to our Ronald McDonald Goal!

We are 62% there thanks to our family and friends!  We aren't going to

 give up til we reach our goal!  One of our talented artist friends has stepped

forward to help us out.....

We have a huge surprise for you!!!   

Look for that BIG announcement the

 first of the week!!!

Harrison Blackford, Newest Artist in Studio 202 Gallery!!!!

I posted this picture four days ago on instagram just to tease you but I was the one who got the joke played on me.  So many of you wrote to ask me about this piece of art.  I am happy to announce that artist Harrison Blackford has joined Studio 202 as an artist in our studio gallery!  I actually corresponded with Harrison over 2 years ago but we finally met in person when she dropped off paintings last week to our new studio gallery.  We currently have 8 of Harrison's beautiful paintings in the studio in a range of sizes and colors!!!  Would you believe that Harrison is actually an interior designer by trade?  She jumped ship about two years ago and decided to paint full time.  If you would like to learn more about Harrison click here.  We can commission Harrison to paint size painting in any colors to match your fabrics or decor.  

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 currently available in Studio 202, Charlotte,NC}

JULY TIP #4 - BUY ORIGINAL ART /HARRISON BLACKFORD

Original art can be the catalyst for a great room.  

Originally featured on House of Turquoise, this living room is a great example of how important art can be in creating a beautifully designed space.  I admit the wall color is quite spectacular, but what would the room look like if the art was   replaced with a starburst mirror?

 Let's see....

See what you think...Here is the room with a starburst mirror in place of the art.  It works, but it isn't nearly as dynamic.  

What do you think? 

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