Monday, September 14, 2015

Before and After Traditional Home "Terry" Showhouse Powder Room by Margaret Fisher

photo by Peter Rymwid via Traditional Home

I am so excited about this month's issue of Traditional Home Magazine.  If you haven't picked up the October issue, do so before they disappear.
Traditional Home magazine never disappoints, but this month's issue is extra special to me,as it features the Randall B Terry High Point showhouse kitchen, breakfast room and mudroom I designed and includes the designs of many of my friends who also designed rooms in the showhouse.  Every designer did such an incredible job!   

Today kicks off a series of posts featuring rooms in the 
 Traditional Home and Junior League of High Point "Randall B Terry" Showhouse.  When we look at the photographs in the magazine we see beautiful rooms, but when we have the privilege of seeing the before pictures, the transformation is even more impressive.  I thought it would be fun to share the "before" photos along with the "after" photos to truly appreciate the amazing vision these talented designers had for their rooms.  Follow along and let me know what you think!

First up is the beautiful powder room designed by Margaret Fisher   Margaret Fisher Interiors is a full-service interior design firm located right here in my hometown of Charlotte.   In the powder room transformation, whimsical wallpaper by Christian Lacroix for Designer's Guild called "Butterfly Parade"  was used by Margaret.  The silver metallic wallpaper and magenta Pratt & Lambert paint provides a showstopping response from this small space.  Margaret added the perfect compliments to her room with the Aerin Lauder "Jacqueline" Chandelier from Circa Lighting and beautiful marble flooring.  The original merlot colored toilet and sink were replaced by an updated sculptural Kohler white toilet and pedestal sink.

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Wednesday, September 9, 2015

Lisa Mende Design is Featured in October 2015 Traditional Home Magazine



 I received a nice surprise yesterday when I discovered the kitchen I had designed for the Traditional Home "Randall B Terry" Showhouse is featured in the new October issue of Traditional Home Magazine.  The article is written by Amy Ebert, who did a beautiful job explaining the inspiration behind the design for the kitchen and the history of the house.   I don't want to spoil the surprise so I'll wait to share more.  Make sure you pick up the current issue of Traditional Home October 2015 issue to see the rest of this feature as well as all the other wonderful designer rooms in this showhouse.  Warning:  it's a good one!

click here to read more.....


The breakfast room I designed is also in the magazine.  I adore the CR Laine banquette in "It's all Greek" Sunbrella fabric and Citrine Sweeny leather chairs with nailhead trim.  Aren't they dynamite?  I liked them so much I purchased them for my breakfast room after the showhouse closed.  Other things to note in this room are the custom commission Kerry Steele painting, the Mark Boomershine "Dinner Party" tablecloth art installation, Dash and Albert Catamaran rug, Somerset Bay Console, Circa Lamps by Alexa Hampton and French Heritage Dian table.  Cotton and Quill fabric were the cherry on top!  Of course the room wouldn't be complete without mention of the fab Currey and Co Jean- Louis chandelier.  The room is wrapped in beautiful Thibaut  royal blue grasscloth and the ceiling is covered in Cole and Son Labyrinth
 geometric wallpaper!


I also designed the mudroom in this house.  I'll let you pick up the 
magazine to read my inspiration for this space but let me make a quick mention of the custom wallpaper and bench fabrics I used in this space...it was custom designed by Cotton and Quill, isn't it fab?  I'll give you a hint about my inspiration...

this room "has gone to the dogs"  so to speak!


Make sure you pick up a copy of Traditional Home Oct 2015 today!!!!

A huge shout out and thank you to my room partners:


My wonderful workroom was:
I could sing Donna's praises all day long!!!!

Photography by Dustin Peck Photography and styling
by Susan Johnson Smith

For a full listing of all the products used in these three
room check out the resources guide in the back of the
magazine!

Thank You Traditional Home Magazine and the Junior League of High Point for allowing Lisa Mende Design to be part of this amazing project!


Photography credits to Dustin Peck Photography
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Saturday, September 5, 2015

12 Things That Got Me Excited This Week!




Thonet Chairs

Have an old set of chairs and want a new look?  This etsy dealer
wraps them in fabric, you could do the same or simply buy hers!
I feel a serious DIY coming on....
Furbish is having a Labor Day Sale!


Shop Now by Clicking Here!
Sheepskin Stool $349

West Elm's Brass Parsons Desk $699
Silver Stump Side table $199
Acrylic Side Table $79
This flats with pointy toe and studs for only $89!

Because I need the reminder and it is football season and I don't have a favorite player whose jersey I want to wear
These Nikes because National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is coming and because I love PINK and Nike Frees and my old ones stink!

My Current Fav Dress to go from Casual to Dress to Cocktail from my favorite brand!
Because I won't wear the booties with that dress because everyone is wearing booties with dresses so I'll beg to be different
If wearing boots I'm wearing these....


Ok, so I lied, there were 13 things I got really excited about
 this week, but  #13 is a pipe dream for now because my
kitchen renovation is beginning soon and I'll be
 buying fun stuff like plumbing and electrical.....

When I shop I always find things to dream about and this is my current one of those...A girl can dream, right?
Enjoy Your Labor Day weekend.  Relax, and rejuvenate
 and enjoy all the online sales!
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Thursday, September 3, 2015

Check out Hayley Kim - My New Favorite Artist!!!



A few weeks ago, I was in Slate Interiors here in Charlotte and this face stopped me dead in my tracks!  I don't know why, but I have a serious thing for faces, just ask my studio partner, Traci Zeller.  I had to have this one.  I didn't have a clue who painted it and had no idea where it was going to end up, but knew she was going to be mine!  She went home with me that day.  After I got home, I went on a scavenger hunt to discover the artist.  Low and behold, the answer to my mystery was found on instagram when Jennifer Barber Crane identified the artist under the post of my face I posted on my instagram feed!  The artist was Hayley Mitchell from Austin,TX.  I immediately checked out her instagram feed and her etsy shop!  If you love faces like I do make sure to check out her shop too.  Mine is an original, but she also offers prints Here are some of my favorites prints from her etsy shop!

Norodom Print
Vashti
Madalyn
From what I can understand the original three faces were
Tuesday, Salome and Agragena.  I'm still uncertain of 
my face's name but still trying to find out!

Hayley paints other things too.  This is a fav of mine...

Sunner Print

Moths

All the photos I have shared of Hayley's work is in her shop and are prints but she will do custom work if you ask!  Click here for details!

Follow Hayley on instagram here to see her work!


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Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Kathleen DiPaolo... "What's In Your Bag?"



Today's Guest on "What's in Your Bag" is 
Kathleen Di Paolo!  

Kathleen lives and works in sunny Newport Beach, California.
If you are in the design world you know Kathleen from her
amazing "Return on Interiors" System for interior designers as well as the beautiful interiors she creates as a designer.  She has flipped over 300 homes so this designer really knows her stuff!

I use Kathleen's system and I must say it really keeps me
organized with my clients.  Kathleen also pens a blog of the same name where she shares a plethora of information about building homes, interior design and industry insider info.  I bookmark almost everyone of her blog post for future reference.  Kathleen is one smart cookie whom I'm happy to call a friend. 

This is a lady on the go 24-7 so let's go see where
 she is off to these days!


So Kathleen Dipaolo..."Where are You Traveling
 & What's In Your Bag?"

1. Where are You Traveling? 

I am off to India in October with my 13-year-old daughter, Posy! We land in New Delhi and meet my sister and husband. My husband works most of the time in India. Then we will all go to the Oberoi Rajvilas in Jaipur and ride some elephants! Cannot wait!

Via
2.        Do you have a favorite bag?


I was in India in July and loved using my new Tumi Tegra Lite roller bag. It is hard and boy did it take a beating. It has a secret pocket for all of my camera,computer and phone cords, which is perfect when in  the airport or lobby. This suitcase expands too for shopping!! Totally got mine monogrammed and trimmed with pink leather!



3.        What are the necessities in your bag?


My power cords for charging my camera and phone. I could not put my camera down and ran out of battery a few times! 

4.        Clothes to wear?

I wore dresses all the time so I plan on bringing more! Light-weight, cotton dresses help with the heat.

5.        Favorite shoes for walking?


Oka-B Sandals. They are comfortable and cute! They have an ergonomic footbed and are made of microplast which makes them feel luxurious and flexible.



6.        Do you like to wear a hat?  If so, what brand? 

I will bring a hat! I have some straw beach hats that will do the trick.

7.        Favorite shops?

Anything that has fabric and elephants. I will sit on
 the floor and fabric shop for hours!!


8.  Favorite place to stay?


9.        Favorite restaurant for dinner?

The hotel restaurants are always amazing!

10.        Favorite street side lunch spot?

Last time I was there, I ate some samosas from a
 street vendor in Varanasi. Beyond good! 

11.      Favorite drink
Tea, of course! Love, the variety of tea! You sniff and select!


12.      Favorite off the beaten path spot?

Varanasi! I will go back. There are many pilgrims, but not so many tourists.

13.      Favorite souvenirs to bring home?

Fabric and anything with elephants

14.      Any other interesting activities or things you

 find special about this place you would like to share? 


Try everything you can. Ride an elephant, get on a bicycle rickshaw,
 eat crazy food, get sick, bring family (My last trip I brought 
my son who just left for college!). It is worth everything!!


Who needs an ice cream truck when you have a banana truck?



Amazingly colorful sky on the Ganges River 

I hope everyone enjoyed our trip to India through Kathleen's eyes.  Make sure you follow her on instagram here so you can follow her trip in October.  You will be totally and completely mesmerized by her finds!  You might even see a peek into her design projects as well.  

If you are a designer and don't currently own Kathleen's ROI system
 click here for details.  It is amazing!

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 any of her informative posts here!

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