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Design Hole Will Return Soon!
I know I’ve been gone for a month. I really miss writing every day. I planned to return to full-time writing by next week. But some great work has come my way that I couldn’t pass up.
I’ve been hired to work on an exciting special project and there’s nothing like a really interesting and challenging project to make my day complete. And I’ve learned through the years that fully immersing myself in these projects is necessary to ensure the process flows properly. The only downside is that this will require my full attention over the next four weeks. All of this means that I am extending my “vacation” for another month.
The good news is that, when I return, Design Hole will have a new look that I’m really excited about. I wish I could share more details about the project I’ve been hired to do. Unfortunately, it’s “Mum’s The Word.” This is a private client who wishes to remain, well, private.
Thanks to all my loyal readers for sticking with me. I’ll be back in February with give-aways, and lots of How-To’s. So get your decorating lists together and feel free to send your questions, photos and dilemmas my way via the contact link. I’ll read them over and collect them for future posts.
Happy Holidays
I took this photo a few years ago when we spent Christmas in Paris. Sigh.
I’ll off for several weeks, but might write a post here and there. I’ll be back to full-time blogging in mid-January. Design Hole will have a brand new look, which I’m really excited about. Next month Design Hole celebrates its third year! I’ll have more frequent Design Dilemmas and a lot more tips and how-to’s.
I’m looking forward to the holidays with my family and to seeing you all in the new year.
Have a wonderful and joyous holiday.
Vintage Table Giveaway Winner!
Thanks to everyone who entered this week’s giveaway and offered some great advice. I hope everyone found something to add to their repertoire.
And now, without further ado, the winner of the book is…
Alane M!
Congratulations, Alane! You wanted to add this to your wish list and now you can check it off. It will be zipping its way to your home on Saturday!
Thanks to everyone, again, for entering. Your readership and comments mean a lot to me.
Chair of the Day: Kartell’s FPE Chair
This is the perfect chair for your mother-in-law, or any other guest who’d you prefer to keep their visits short. Thanks, Kartell, for designing the FPE chair!
I’m reminded of an old Paul Simon song, Slip Slidin’ Away.
And on that happy note, I hope to see you all back here on Monday! Have a terrific weekend.
Last Day To Enter This Week’s Giveaway!
This week’s giveaway, a copy of the newly published book, The Vintage Table, is over at the end of the day today! If you haven’t entered, follow this link to get the details and enter now!
Mastering the art of French tabletop décor is not my forté. That’s why I found this book so inspirational. But I promise to send it to the winner when I draw the lucky name tomorrow. And, no, it hasn’t been dog-eared! No coffee cup marks either. :-)
Good luck – check this site tomorrow.
Friday Favorite: Decanters By Joe Cariati
Vintage glass is hot, hot, hot. But these new, handmade decanters made by Joe Cariati blows vintage out of the water.
These look best in a grouping. And you don’t have to fill them. They’re lovely all by themselves. You can find these at OK for $375.00 each.
Chair of the Day: Autoban Woody
What’s your opinion of this chair? It’s called Woody, and is made by Autoban.
It reminds me of something, but I can’t put my finger on it. Maybe it’s a porch swing. Hmm…. scratches head. I’m trying to picture it with plastic floral “fabric” with white fringe on it. Nope.
I much prefer it without the plastic fabric and fringe. But it needs a better fabric than this. I know, they make it plain so you can see the chair itself. It’s been a long day and I’m obviously in need of either a nap or a glass of wine. So I’ll cut it short and tell you that you can find this via De La Espada.
DH Giveaway: The Vintage Table
Have you entered yet? I’m giving away this terrific book, The Vintage Table, by Jaqueline DeMontravel, on Saturday.
Anyone who loves vintage tabletop dishes, linens, vases and more, will find this book inspirational. I did.
To get the detail about how to enter (basically, leave a comment under the post) follow this link. The winner will be announced on Saturday and is drawn at random. No tabletop design experience is needed!
Good luck!
Chair of the Day: Lamini Chair
How much would you spend for a child’s chair that will last well past your lifetime? Personally, when I think about how much a pair of jeans costs these days, I think $2,000 for a beautiful (not silly) chair is well worth the price for something that will beyond your faintest memory of those bell bottoms.
This Lamini chair, by Swedese, is just what I’m talking about. It comes in a Mama Bear size and a Baby Bear size, and is covered in soft, lambskin. The chair is so well made, your grandchildren will be enjoying it and, maybe, even theirs. If you’d like to purchase one, contact Joe over at Mezzanine.
DH Giveaway: The Vintage Table
Just a quick reminder to enter this week’s giveaway – a copy of The Vintage Table, by Jaqueline DeMontravel.
It’s not just about your dining room table. It’s about collecting, and designing tabletops of all shapes and sizes. If you like vintage things, collections, things from France, you will find this book very inspirational. I’m raving about it because I’ve learned a lot from it.
My design weakness is styling tabletops. If I have lots of stuff to play with, I can do a great job. But shopping here and there is a real skill. You have to remember the scale of things you saw before. And then you find some new thing that gets you going in a whole new direction. I’m focusing on imporving things in this area and I found The Vintage Table to be a good start.
Don’t worry! I haven’t licked the pages. It’s new.
How To Enter
For all the details on how to enter, follow this link. The contest ends on Friday night and I’ll announce the winner, chosen at random, on Saturday. Good luck!
DH Giveaway: The Vintage Table
Don’t forget to enter this week’s giveaway! Win a copy of the brand new book by Jaqueline DeMontravel, The Vintage Table.
If you’re a collector of vintage tabletop items, you will LOVE this book. I do. I’m giving away the one the publisher sent me to review because the book doesn’t release until after Christmas. Rest assured, I’ll be replacing it on December 29th. It’s about vintage with a French twist. What’s not to like?
For all the details about how to enter, follow this link to yesterday’s post. The winner will be drawn at random on Saturday. Good luck!
Chair of the Day: Folio Chair
This is a lovely chair. It reminds me of a safari chair or a director’s chair. The Folio Chair, from Holly Hunt, is part of their in-stock program.
I know it costs a lot of money (@ $2,000). But a girl can dream, and sometimes these things are worth it if you know you’ll own it for a long time.
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