In my absence I wish I could say I've been on the beach or on a vacation... far, far from it. Been working my fanny off... here's what I was up to last week
I designed the dining room china cabinet... cabinet shop built. The hardware on the cabinet is natural (un-coated) brass and will patina out to match the chandelier. Ralph Lauren table and chairs. The rug is seagrass with a lizard/alligator leather binding... draperies will be (not yet up) Scalamandre Luca Linen (yes, my all time favorite fabric) shown below:
I greatly appreciated the help of my brother-in-law for a few days! {Check out his calves!} He was a God-send... I don't know many men (his real job is an Archaeologist) who would be so patient (there was a lot of art to hang) and willing to help. These clients both have a study (his & hers) in the house (which I think is genius). She loves pink - so we went for it! He, on the other hand, opted for a more masculine look... Brunschwig & Fils "On Point" in Tobacco for his office draperies:
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Draperies going up are Dedar's Andalusa (a wonderful fabric for draperies - it's 130" wide!).
Sorry no real wide-angle shots... still got a ways to go on this one.
Wow! That's beautiful! I wish we could've sold them my dining room suit!!
Posted by: Nancy Strother | April 14, 2008 at 11:17 AM
this is fantastic! you are SO good.
Posted by: whitney akin | April 14, 2008 at 11:40 AM
looks so pretty! I love those bar stools/chairs in the kitchen
Posted by: Jenn | April 14, 2008 at 12:41 PM
STUNNING!!!
Posted by: Annmarie | April 14, 2008 at 01:11 PM
Beautiful! I wish I was rich!! I love that house....maybe if I stopped having all these munchkins :0)
Glad to see you are back and blogging!
H
Posted by: Heather Spencer | April 14, 2008 at 02:17 PM
Looks great Erica! What is the wall color where your bro-in-law is hanging?
love it!
Posted by: joy | April 14, 2008 at 03:21 PM
Simply stunning. Can we hire you? Seriously.
Posted by: Christi | April 14, 2008 at 04:08 PM
another bit of perfection by Mrs. Powell. You're so awesome! Hard work paid off...looks fantastic!
Posted by: Courtney | April 14, 2008 at 04:22 PM
i love your work here, and am wishing you'd consult with me on getting my house finished. do you work long-distance? this house is gorgeous!
Posted by: jane | April 14, 2008 at 04:26 PM
Ah, been waiting to see this one! Wow, I could have looked at about 40 more pics. Love it. Those barstools, the foyer drapes, the Scalamandre,the kitchen...oh no I'm drooling.
I'd say "you're good" but we all know it.
Thanks for sharing. Love it all! I bet client is thrilled! [what a great brother-in-law by the way]
Posted by: Seleta | April 14, 2008 at 05:05 PM
Love it!
Posted by: Kasey | April 14, 2008 at 07:50 PM
Seriously, I looked back over your work again and I really love your eye and style. My husband and I are building a home(outside of Memphis) and I would love to hire you to do some long distance / consulting work. Could we work this out?
Posted by: Kasey | April 14, 2008 at 08:00 PM
I love it and I love your blog! I'm a long time reader but first time commenter :) You are very talented. Can you please let me know where you got the glass hanging pendant in the foyer? Thank you!
Posted by: Bryn | April 14, 2008 at 08:02 PM
Great post...I love seeing the space in progress. The front hall arrangement is amazing!
Posted by: Things that Inspire | April 14, 2008 at 08:12 PM
Great post...I love seeing the space in progress. The front hall arrangement is amazing!
Posted by: Things that Inspire | April 14, 2008 at 08:12 PM
Just gorgeous. Would you share the paint colors in the study and the bathroom?
Posted by: maggie | April 14, 2008 at 10:28 PM
Wow! It looks gorgeous! Lucky people they are!
Posted by: Alya | April 15, 2008 at 06:01 AM
Hey guys! Thanks for your comments! The requested paint colors: in the wife's study: Olive Branch by Ben Moore (2143-30), in the Master Bath: Woodlawn Blue by Ben Moore CUT IN HALF with PURE WHITE (HC-147), all trim and kitchen cabinets are OC-17 White Dove by Ben Moore.
Thanks again for your kind words...
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Posted by: erika | April 15, 2008 at 09:21 AM
It is absolutely Architectural Digest worthy. Bravo!
Posted by: Laura Ingalls Gunn | April 15, 2008 at 10:03 AM
Wow I really admire your work!!! It is exactly the type of decorating style I love. Where did you find those bar chairs? I love them!!!
Posted by: Stacie | April 15, 2008 at 01:35 PM
WOW!
Posted by: LayersofMeaning | April 15, 2008 at 03:58 PM
I LOVE IT all... Especially the one of the guy with the calves! :) It is gorgeous and I can't believe I haven't commented yet... looks like everyone else loves it too! Who wouldn't... you'd have to be blind not to love it!! :)
Posted by: Darby McPherson Stickler | April 15, 2008 at 06:37 PM
Nice work! Sounds like you have some great clients. Makes it alot more fun.:)
Posted by: katiedid | April 15, 2008 at 09:07 PM
Very talented girl for sure. Keep it up...
Posted by: House & Life | April 15, 2008 at 11:00 PM
Wow, Erika,
I'm impressed. I was just IMing with Darby, and I was telling her that I wish I could be so designer-oriented! :)
Well, I'll leave that to you and Justin! :)
Hope you're doing well, and I'm lovin' your blog!
Shireen
Posted by: Shireen Wright | April 16, 2008 at 02:58 PM
you did a great job!! love seeing your work. and i like the bar stools as well!! also, great idea about the woodlawn blue- cutting it in half w/ white...just might have to try that one.
Posted by: Pink Wallpaper | April 16, 2008 at 09:38 PM
Great to work with you Brooke. It is truly a beautifully decorated house--and what about that artwork?! When I got back to Dothan, I didn't eat for two days and wore jeans and boots to prove I was still a man!
Posted by: Justin Stickler | April 16, 2008 at 11:06 PM
I love the kitchen and bathroom!!! Amazing!! BTW, I added your link to my blog. I hope that is ok??!!
Posted by: simplygrove | April 16, 2008 at 11:09 PM
I love the kitchen and bathroom!!! Amazing!! BTW, I added your link to my blog. I hope that is ok??!!
Posted by: simplygrove | April 16, 2008 at 11:09 PM
Found your blog through Chris Hill's...I LOVE looking at all things beautiful that you post...and YES if you ever decide to do long distance work (I'm not exactly sure where you are), let us know! Looks like you'd have at least a couple of Memphis clients! : )
Posted by: Laura Matthews | April 17, 2008 at 10:04 PM
Okay, I LOVE LOVE LOVE those pictures. I especially like that you would love to decorate for free! Maybe when you're retired, you can come decorate for me!(just kidding!) You are so talented. By the way, I'm very jealous of where you live. What does it feel like to be able to see the ocean whenever you want?
Posted by: Valerie | April 18, 2008 at 01:04 AM
hi, i am from malaysia and have been reading your blog for awhile now. love your work. i was wondering what is the colour for the wall in image 2167 (the one with your bro-in-law helping out)? thanks! gordy
Posted by: gordy | April 18, 2008 at 12:06 PM
Beautiful work, Erika. I love your taste.
Posted by: Paloma of LaDolceVita | April 20, 2008 at 10:24 AM
Just beautiful!!!! I love this house - I wish I could see more of the pink study - any more pictures!
Joni
Posted by: Joni Webb | June 28, 2008 at 11:59 PM
Recent admit here. So, Boalt doesn't ask for a seat deposit, but do they ask for a tuition deposit before financial aid comes out? Thanks!
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