“Tablescapes”: My Trip to The Miromar Design Center

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Last week, I was in Naples Florida at the Miromar Design Center. I had a lovely time and made many new friendships! Below I will show you a recap of my time in Florida.

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My new friend, Lynne Groth and I!

north carolina interior designer kathryn greeley tabletop designs

north carolina interior designer kathryn greeley tabletop designs

Another new friend, Mark Fanta of the Ralph Lauren Home Showroom.

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Below, I will show you some of the tabletops that various showrooms put together for this event!

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I love this  tablescape design  “Mid-century Modern Tea” by Allison Fenn, Fenn & Company Interior Design. These bright colors really pop for a summer barbecue on the beach!

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Another favorite was the table vignette by Richlin International; tablescape “Tea al Fresco” by Karen Benson, Karen Benson & Associates

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Last week, I was in Naples Florida at the Miromar Design Center. I had a lovely time and made many new friendships! Below I will show you a recap of my time in Florida.

Below, I have compiled a few of the other great tabletop designs from this “Designed to Dine” event!

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If you missed out on this lovely event, you can see the event photos here !

I would like to thank Lynne Groth, John Garvalia, and Mark Fanta for making my trip to Miromar so very special and successful!  And I looking forward to a return visit to Miromar, which I think is an excellent design center!

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“What’s in Your Collection”:Lovely White Milk Glass

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I recently had a young client who indicated that she is starting a collection of white milk glass!  I was delighted, as I fondly remember that my mother had several pieces in our home in the 50’s. So I thought you might enjoy a bit of an introduction to antique and collectible milk glass.

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Milk glass was first made in Venice in the 16th century, and  produced in a variety of colors including blue, pink, yellow, brown, black, and white.  19th century glass makers called milky white opaque glass “opal glass”.  The name milk glass is relatively recent. The white color is achieved through the addition of an opacifier, tin dioxide or bone ash. During the 20th century, also known as the American Gilded Age, milk glass was synonymous with the cultural prosperity of the wealthy American culture.  Milk glass made in the gilded Age still remains some of the best ever made. Today, milk glass  remains a popular collectable for collectors of all ages. Milk glass was  manufactured by several prestigious glass companies including Fenton, Westmoreland, and Atterbury Glass Companies. The peak of popularity was probably between 1895-1910, but the 1940’s and 50’s experienced a big milk glass revival. As in every aspect of collecting, educating yourself on your collecting passions is most important.

Take care when learning to distinguish new milk glass from old!  Look at documented pieces of older glass in reference books and catalogs.  Look at as many pieces as possible at antique shows and ask questions of the dealers. Note details about older patterns in comparison with the new. I recommend that you might want to have a look at the following books on collecting milk glass.  They will be valuable references!

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The Milk Glass Book by James Slater and Frank Chiareuza, Milk Glass:Imperial Glass Corporation by Myrna and Bob Garrison, and Collectors Encyclopedia of Milk Glass by Betty and Bob Newbound

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Hopefully these lovely pieces of white milk glass might inspire you to start such a collection!

north carolina interior designer kathryn greeley uses milk glass antiques

Hobnail patterned milk glass is my absolute favorite!

north carolina interior designer kathryn greeley uses milk glass antiques

These small individual vases are a great alternative to large centerpieces!

north carolina interior designer kathryn greeley uses milk glass antiques

north carolina interior designer kathryn greeley uses milk glass antiques

I also love these ‘lace’ pieces!

Enjoy!

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“Inspiring Images”: Wedding Bells are Ringing!

May and June always seem to bring us many lovely wedding events!  I thought this image was so inspiring with the “jars of flowers” attached to each “pew”.  So casual, yet some refined and fun.

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And these cakes are so inspiring for you “wedding entertaining plans”!

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north carolina interior designer kathryn greeley

north carolina interior designer kathryn greeley

north carolina interior designer kathryn greeley

And this “Wedgewood “ style cake is just to die for!

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Almost makes me wish I had a wedding to do…NOT REALLY!

There is truly no lack of inspiration for weddings these day.

Enjoy,

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“On the Road with Kathryn”: Off to the Miromar Design Center in Naples, FL!

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I was delighted to be invited to speak about The Collected Tabletop by the Miromar Design Center in Naples, Florida!  I am off on Monday and will be hosted by Mark Fanta who is the General Manager at the wonderful Webster and Company Showroom.  One of their lines, happens to be a favorite of mine…The Ralph Lauren Home Collection.  One of the very “refined rustic” collections, Alpine Lodge, would certainly be very fitting for my area and my “Refined Rustic” design projects.

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I do love the Conservatory Garden Host Chair!

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Another of my favorite collections is Brookfield, which truly reflects my design philosophy of ‘Collected , not Decorated”!  These pieces are a collection of classic pieces that are perfect for a casually elegant lifestyle!

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I have several favorite pieces in this collection…The wicker dining chairs, and the wing and tub chairs…to mention a few!

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north carolina interior designer kathryn greeley uses milk glass antiques

north carolina interior designer kathryn greeley uses milk glass antiques

north carolina interior designer kathryn greeley uses milk glass antiques

And the exciting new collection, Left Bank is a mix of relaxed comfort and industrial conceptualism. This collection captures the lifestyle of a “creative, contemporary sophisticate”!

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Thanks to all of my new friends ….Lynne Groth, Marketing and Business Development Directory at Miromar Design Center and Mark Fanta , General Manager  at Webster and Company for making this exciting trip possible.  I can’t wait for all the fun things they have planned!

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Made in America!! The Gilded Stag- Furniture

As most of you know, I am all about…

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north carolina interior designer kathryn greeley

One of my designer friends in Arkansas , Landon Shockey, started his own “made in America furniture line”…THE GILDED STAG. 

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This incredibly talented man is also great fun, with a wicked sense of humor and shares my love for all things British.  So when I learned that I would be doing a room in the Cashiers 2013 Designer Showhouse, Landon and his beautiful furniture came to mind!  My room this year is a small, challenging, yet charming bedroom in the Bunk House of the showhouse property.  Landon and I have been working together to design two very exciting bedside tables for my room.  So I thought you might enjoy a sneak preview of our design collaboration, and well as a look at lots of other design jewels from The Gilded Stag.  All MADE IN AMERICA…in Arkansas!!  And at the High Point market, I had the pleasure of meeting Landon’s partner, Kevin, who I discovered is as “delightfully fun and charming” as Landon!

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(Photo Coutesy of At Home in Arkansas)

To visit The Gilded Stag’s website, click here! Also, there is a wonderful article out right now via At Home in Arkansas, featuring Landon and his great company! You can read the article here. 

Here are just a few of The Gilded Stag’s fabulous designs!

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north carolina interior designer kathryn greeley

north carolina interior designer kathryn greeley

As I said before, Landon will be helping me design some lovely bedside tables for my upcoming showhouse room.

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Aren’t these going to look fabulous?!

If you are interested in The Gilded Stag, visit their website here, or email Landon at Landon@thegildedstag.com!

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