A Mirror

This mirror is on reserve at The French Market. It is absolutely stunning. I can only imagine the home or business that it would go in. It really is a piece of art. The scale is quite large, if you look closely you can see how small I am compared to this piece in the reflection. I think it would look amazing in an industrial loft and look just as stunning in a stately home. A piece to treasure for years to come. 

Making It Your Own

This arrangement in The French Market reminds me of a home's cozy nook. The whole set up could be brought home and feel just right.

Of course any element of this arrangement would look gorgeous in any home. Even in unexpected ways. I could imagine the slip covered wing backs at the head of a dining table. Could you imagine the hours spent here dining and chatting?

{via Lonny}

Here is another view. I adore the wooden architectural elements hanging on the wall. The blue gray shade is something I want to work more into my home. The array of antlers only makes it extra special and a bit unexpected.

Here is another use for the antlers. I so would love to recreate this space and the antlers would be the icing on the cake.

{image found via nest egg, original source still unknown}

For the Love of a Settee & A Sale

I have a bit of a crush on a settee. I think they make an average space look quite fabulous. I could easily see one going in an entryway, a large hall, a bedroom... you know I could go on and on. Here is the dream...

That could be a reality...

This beauty is at the French Market and I think the pillows add quite a lovely touch. Oh, and did I mention since the fifth annual after Christmas sale was sent array due to the incremental weather we had, it has been extended!

Now through the 28th of January

30% off on French Market merchandise
20% off on Gallery merchandise
(excluding all market items)

Images Amie Corley via Design Sponge | C. Renea Abbott in Western Interiors Mag via Splendid Willow

Inspired

Yesterday on my other blog, Two Ellie, I discussed new options for my keeping room/office area. I narrowed it down to an english roll arm sofa, a more tailored smaller tufted piece, and a rather lovely chair. Here are a few images that inspired me into narrowing down my options to these three...

I do love how an english roll arm sofa can take on many looks. Each one of these rooms feel very different, but alas the sofa fits in quite nicely to each.

Although this piece differs a bit from the tufted piece I may be choosing I love that one day it could possibly sit ever so prettily at the end of our bed.

This chair again is a bit different from the one I narrowed it down to, but I do love how versatile of a piece it could become. We do not currently live in a home that we would call our forever house, but this piece could easily move home to home with us.

{images ? | Cote de Texas |Patricia Gray via House Beautiful | LonnyDecorpad |Design Sponge} |

It Should be Mine...

Do you ever see a piece and instantly imagine where it could dwell in your home? Well, this piece did it for me...

I could see it living here. Such a perfect size for this spot. On the top I would store my extra table linens and dishes. The bottom would store all our well loved board games. Perfect, right?

This is an over all view just to get an extra sense of how lovely it would be in here. The piece practically belongs with my chairs.

Of course a piece as lovely as this I could make work in any home anywhere. Where would it work in your home? Just curious.

Plain English

While browsing Katy Elliot's blog I came across Plain English. Well, I must say their work is outstanding and have quite an elegance to them. I love the rather simple design. The industrial touch is one of my favorite design elements and I can never seem to get enough. My Ellie claimed the second to last kitchen as her own, you know when she gets married and all. I only hope she let's me come and visit and bake for days in that one.

A Gentle Spirit

This past week the French Market family encountered a great loss. Mike Littlejohn was a dear friend and employee for many years. He had a kind heart and gentle spirit. He will be greatly missed and remembered fondly.

A Piece of Art

I came across this home in the Montgomery Alabama real estate listings and soon came to find out it was fully renovated by Bobby McAlpine and Greg Tankersley. This home feels grand but still has a warm and livable feeling to it. Now that is good design.

The arched windows and door are utterly stunning. Love how the door is flanked by two sitting areas both with matching banquettes.

The staircase is a piece of art in itself. Also love the huge urn with moss. Such an unexpected touch with such elegance.

I only assume this is a dressing room. I could only imagine the dress up parties I could have in here.

The kitchen, well most definitely speaks for itself. The dramatic drapery with fringe makes this room rather opulent and adds a cozy touch all in one.

I could easily see myself lounging in here for hours. The wood work is quite amazing and I believe the sofa is a Bobby McAlpine design for Lee Industries.

This bath is fit for royalty. The marble and bust, well need I say more?

Oddly enough this may be my favorite space. I love the outdoors and dining alfresco so needless to say this space would be used often.

This absolutely stunning home is listed for $650,000. Doesn't that seem rather low. Granted I have no idea what real estate is like in Montgomery's garden district, but this place is a work of art.

* UPDATE just came to find out this is Greg Tankersley personal home. No wonder it is so gorgeous! He commented and it may have just made my day.