You Need to Know Abby M. Interiors

It will be three years ago this summer that I started blogging.  You might remember I was Sofas & Sage back then.  I was writing about food and design, and I had a comment from a woman in Michigan, named Abby, and, well, we have since become the dearest of friends -- she in Michigan, me in Massachusetts -- sharing a passion for design, cooking and family.

 You need to know about Abby M. Interiors.

I have watched Abby's interior design business take off, and I love her look.  She's part glam, part vintage, part modern.  She and I cross tastes and styles here and there,  but she really has a great niche.  If you're ever in need of some e-design, she's brilliant at it, and if you're local to Grand Rapids Michigan, she needs to be your go-to designer.  Although, at the moment, I think she has a waiting list :-)

Here's a look at some of Abby M. Interiors'  portfolio...

Don't you love this texture mix?  And the girl has a thing for lighting and details in her projects...

I love every detail of the spaces above and below, and she chose every one.  She must have seriously happy clients.

She is not afraid of pattern and bold statements, which I admire...

Pillow by 6 Wilson

This next one is actually her son's room.  Love the mix.

Thanks for visiting today!  I hope you will check out more of Abby M. Interiors.  And, in the meantime, have a fabulous Memorial Day Weekend!!


Carol

Lilly Pulitzer Tail Lights

I have long admired the design work of Scot Meacham Wood (aka "Tartanscot").  He's showing his recent work on his blog, The Adventures of Tartanscot, which features a room he did in the Peninsula Decorators Show House.

He calls this "The Bridge Tournament Room"...

Scot Meacham Wood Design

It's a bit of a "prep gone wild" look and I think it's completely fun.  What grabbed my attention was the yards and yards of Lilly Pulitzer's Tail Lights for Lee Jofa in green linen, along the windows and walls.

Not only do I love that fabric in green, but I'm also showing it in my 6 Wilson shop in pink!

 I hope you all are having a great week!  The spring weather here in Massachusetts has been spectacular lately, and all the flowering trees are in bloom.  Maybe that's why I'm loving these bright colors today!

Thanks for stopping by, and be sure to check out Scot's room!

Before and After: Barstool Makeover

I had been looking for a couple of months (no lie) for barstools for my client's kitchen.  She was very specific about what she wanted.  Wood with some upholstery.  Low back. Just like what she had, only different...

So one day, while in the kitchen discussing a different project, it dawned on me! (Hello, where had my head been?)  Let's reinvent the barstools she already had, since the wood tone, height etc were already perfect.  They just needed fabric.  And they were built just right to take on some fabric.

Here are the before and afters.  Not my greatest photography, but you'll get it...

The before shots were at her house (with the barstool in the dining room., so I could lay it on the floor and not scratch it).  The afters are in our showroom after the upholsterer dropped them off.

Is my upholsterer amazing or what?

My client's island is wood, but her cabinets are off white with a hint of gray.  Here's the fabric (by Pollack) close up, next to the granite.

I couldn't be more pleased with how they came out.  Next time I'm out at the house, I'll take a picture with the barstools at the island.

Thanks for reading!  And if you're in the mood for shopping, stop by my shop 6 Wilson and see what's new.

Talk to you soon,
Carol

Color Trends from High Point

Over at my other blog, House and Home Defined, I'm showing some lighting inspiration from the spring market at High Point.  So, I thought I'd share some color trends with you here!

Bold color combinations showed up everywhere at the April market, from furniture showrooms to art and accessories.  Sometimes they were really saturated, like in these rugs,

And sometimes they were sweet, pretty and fresh...

In terms of metal tones, brass has come back in full swing, and as far as wall colors go, beige is definitely a thing of the past, and whites and colors with a lot of white in them are the big go-to's.

Chrome and nickle are still huge, too, as you can see in these great pendants against the bold blue...

I was loving the brass table with the details of blue on the sofa...

Notice the color of the lamp bases near this great ottoman...

Mixing colors and styles is completely on trend...

Color and texture?  Yes!

Even traditional style goes saturated, fresh, and bright...

Being inspired is a must in the design business.  I love what I do and I am inspired every.single.day.   Next post, I will share some great color combinations that are hot right now.

I will also be bringing some fresh and saturated color to pillows in the shop in the coming few weeks.  Stay tuned!!

Thanks for reading and shopping 6 Wilson on Etsy.

Lighting -- Inspiration from High Point

There is nothing like High Point market for inspiration.  It's like the Olympics of furniture and accessories.  Seriously.  And, trust me if you've never been, you feel the exhaustion of an athlete at the end of the day.

For me this market, lighting was really my thing.  Couldn't get enough of it.  Here's a look at what I saw, covering a wide range of styles...

Clean, fresh colors were a theme, but there were so many looks vying for attention, that I can't say any one style won out.

Exposed bulbs were everywhere.  I tend to like most of them, but I have to wonder if they would be harsh on the eyes after a while.

Industrial influences were everywhere, too. 

Lately, I've had a major crush on classic blue and white, so these really appealed to me...

The vase and urn on the left, below, would make great lamp bases, so I included them :)

With brass making a major comeback,  I saw it in just about every style.  Love it.  And since I'm sure you're dying to know what I would choose for myself, well, I'll take all three below, please.

This sconce is called the door-knocker.  It was so substantial and impressive...

There was no shortage of detail anywhere...

And the detail in this equestrian-inspired chandelier was just fantastic...

That's pretty much a wrap on lighting, edited down from a million pictures.  I think it's fun to see what's showing, no matter what your style.  And, I believe, exposure helps us define what we really love, don't you think?

Talk to you soon,
Carol

Black and White Check with Green Equals Cozy

When I saw this image the other day, I just sat and stared at it.  Really.  I did.  I could picture my happy self in this room, and wondered how I could make it happen in my own house.  (True confession: I do this all.the.time.)

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In my mind, this is incredibly cozy.  Inviting.  Peaceful.  Of course, I love the pillows. 

So, if this little space has you wondering how to make it happen in your house, too, check out these pillows in 6 Wilson...

How crazy is it that I had these listed before I saw this image? 

When you want your home to reflect you, and not just the latest trends, shop 6 Wilson, where's it's all about quality and personal style.

Front Doors

It's like an allergy.  Every spring, I start itching to change the color of my front door. Something to do with the freshness of the season, I guess, and thinking about flowers.

I don't know if I will move away from my current black or not, but I've been collecting inspiration.  Check it out...

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I love a front door with a lot of glass.

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If I were a purple girl, this would be fantastic...

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Blue, in every shade, is always a good choice...

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I'll save this next one for my beach cottage (Ha!)...

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Doesn't this next one just say, "come on in to my really homey home"?

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Yup.  I'll take the next one.

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I think that your front door should work with your interior, no matter if it opens into a foyer or a living space.

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All of these are sooooo pretty...

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  You know I had to throw in an orange one...

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In New England, I swear the number one front door color is red -- from Talbot's red to brick to burgundy to terracotta red.  To my fellow New Englander's -- would you agree?

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I haven't decided yet, but I must say, I DO love a classic black door.  Especially when it's dressed for spring...

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I would love to know -- is there a dominant front door color where you live?

Talk to you soon,
Carol