Miles of Ikat, Schumacher

Miles Redd for F. Schumacher, available through MP Interiors, Estero, FL

 

Loving these cool blues for Spring 2016!

 

DEAN FARRIS INTERIOR DESIGN (C)2016

 

Here, I had used a similar blue ikat in the rug I chose for my own living room, which I still like very much.  (Tracey Porter for Feizy Rugs) DF ***** 

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The Beige of the Nineties

Our dear Albert Hadley was quoted as saying that "lavender was the beige of the 90's" ~ and I saw this Brian McCarthy room today and thought of that...an often misunderstood colour, it denotes the ethereal, romantic, and mysterious.  Fritz von der Schulenberg photography for F. Schumacher.  DF ***** 

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Schumacher Chiang Mai Dragon in House Beautiful

via Love Is Speed

We can't get enough of this Schumacher print "Chiang Mai Dragon" ...see my earlier posts on this iconic fabric design.
DF *****

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In A Chinese Garden, Charleston

image via Carolyne Roehm blog

The charm of a garden in Charleston, at the home of tastemaker Carolyne Roehm, had me thinking of the new wallpaper and fabric by Miles Redd for Schumacher...

Brighton pavilion, Miles Redd for Schumacher

Looking forward to a very festive and fun holiday season!  Enjoy!  DF *****

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Book: Parish-Hadley, Tree of Life

Great new book

How wonderful this new book is, and for those who may not know, the cover room belongs to New Jersey socialite Mrs. Nancy "Princess" Pyne...Albert was so proud of having retained the original paint in this room.  Click here to read an interesting (and funny) article by William Norwich...the new book, by Parish-Hadley veterans Bunny Williams and Brian McCarthy, is an excellent insiders look at the world of truly "high-end" decorating ( a term neither Albert nor Mrs. Parish would have ever used) and gives valuable insight for those in the trade who have an interest in this sort of thing.  Please pass the canapés ! Enjoy!  DF *****

DON'T FORGET

 

 

 

TO BUY THIS BOOK!

Fall 2015 INSPIRATION: Atlanta Style

Book by Danielle Rollins

Miles Redd for Schumacher

Miles Redd for Danielle Rollins via Veranda

Miles Redd for Schumacher

This chair epitomizes gracious Atlanta Style

DFID, my recent floral arrangement inspired by Atlanta Style

These blackamoor busts from Christie's are Atlanta Style

Miles Redd, via AD

When two talented people meet, both from Atlanta, a fabulous thing happens! A synthesis of well bred, informed, fun, classical and up- to- date, gracious, and elegant elements converge...creating my inspiration for Fall 2015 !  Enjoy!  DF *****

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INSPIRATION: Home Sweet Home

Dean Farris Interior Design (c) 2015

I know, you're probably thinking, oh boy, here he goes again, showing his living room ~ in Naples ~ but it's home sweet home baby, love it or leave it! 
Looking forward to the weather change, and some cooler, less humid days...I chose to re-post this image today, since I just finished being awesomely and blown away- inspired by the new Schumacher News story on Miles Redd, where Dara Caponigro gave him twelve editorial pages to show whatever inspired him and his new fabric and wallpaper collection.  (see my earlier post on Miles Redd for F Schumacher) Enjoy! DF *****

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September Blue

Bruce Gregga

September has me thinking about blue...

via F Schumacher

Miles Redd for Schumacher

Designer Miles Redd

More great news, Miles Redd has also created a line for SCHUMACHER click here to see it~available to the trade through MP Interiors, Estero, Florida 239-498-9074

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Alessandra Branca for Schumacher

Alessandra Branca for F. Schumacher

Having always admired the work of the Rome born designer Alessandra Branca, who works out of Chicago and NYC, I was struck by the classic beauty of her new chintz for Schumacher, which Alessandra has brilliantly used in her room design shown above~Joni from Cote de Texas is featuring this designer's work today, and ELLE DECOR showed a stunning bedroom by Branca, with a lime green damask fabric, also by Schumacher... DF

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Veere Grenney for Schumacher

London designer, Veere Grenney 

Ah, soothing neutrals to contrast with yesterday's PB post!

Veere Grenney for F. Schumacher

Available to the trade, at MP Interiors, 239-498.9074

What's Hot Now: Schumacher Chiang Mai Dragon

Chiang Mai Dragon, Aquamarine, F Schumacher

This charming and highly decorative design, by F. Schumacher, reminds me of when, years ago, I worked as an assistant to the Washington DC decorator, Bob Waldron~ Mr. Waldron sent me on an errand to the Japanese Embassy (It may have been the ambassador's residence) and I saw the most amazing gardens there.

Beautiful Marine Linard, MP Interiors

Above, my wonderful and talented friend and co-worker, Marine Linard, and her new wing chairs in the Chiang Mai Dragon...she paired these chairs with a lemon yellow settee, and I can't wait to see them in situ .  If you haven't done so recently, please visit the newly updated Schumacher site here and enjoy!  DF *****

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Lemon Yellow Inspiration, Schumacher

MP Interiors, located in the Miromar Design Center, represents F. Schumacher, and here is one inspiring image for Spring 2015 ! Enjoy! Tel 239-498-9074  
10800 Corkscrew Road, Estero FL
Suite 348  www.mp-interiors.net 

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Cap Ferrat by Timothy Corrigan

Timothy Corrigan used his Cap Ferrat fabric by Schumacher at the Atlanta Symphony Decorator Showhouse

More exciting news from Timothy Corrigan~ the designer who kicks off our LUXURY HOME DESIGN SHOW at Miromar Design Center, here in Florida...he used his Cap Ferrat fabric from F. Schumacher in the room he designed this year for the Atlanta Symphony Associates Decorator Showhouse, which is also featured in TRADITIONAL HOME.
 
We're certainly looking forward to meeting TC and hosting his book signing party on February 19th...for his book AN INVITATION TO CHATEAU DU GRAND LUCE', DECORATING A GREAT FRENCH COUNTRY HOUSE !!!  

We also have Nancy Brathwaite, India Hicks, and Jason and John from MADCAP COTTAGE coming !  A true designer blow-out! What fun! The excitement is building!  Stay tuned for more!  Enjoy!  DF *****

detail Cap Ferrat F Schumacher

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Todd Romano for Schumacher !

Todd Alexander Romano for Schumacher

What's red, white and blue, and read all over? Todd Alexander Romano for F. Schumacher ~ that's what!
Here's to all of our proud, strong, and brave veterans! 

  

Todd Romano

Congratulations to dear Todd, who also worked under Mario Buatta and the late Parkin Saunders, just as I once did!

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Using a Bold Print in a Bedroom- Aerin

Aerin Lauder, Vogue

One of our favorite newer vendors, here at MP Interiors, is AERIN ~ including beautiful furniture made for her by the E.J. Victor company.  Presently, I am re-designing a master suite for my client Mary Edelman Wilson, here in Naples, and am also proposing a large scale printed material, from Schumacher (Zanzibar Trellis Matte) and a pair of "Culloden" lamps from the AERIN collection through Visual Comfort.  The room shown above, I believe was influenced by Mark Hampton's work for Estee Lauder, Aerin's famous grandmother. Inspiring! Enjoy! DF ***** 

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Modern/Classic, That Trellis Thing

Chloe Sevigny's former NYC apartment

Have you noticed that something once considered very classic, has become terribly trendy?  I got a kick out of this since Ms. Sevigny is from Darien~
This flat was in the trendy east village, and it was fun to see the contrast between a gritty neighborhood and a fresh look inside this 1.7 million dollar one bedroom...

Imperial Trellis, F. Schumacher

We represent F. Schumacher to-the-trade at Miromar Design Center, just north of Naples on I-75. Our firm, which is now called MP Interiors~ was formerly known in Florida as Webster and Company.  We also represent Stark, Old World Weavers, DeGournay, LEE, Aerin, and Ralph Lauren Home...Stroheim and Romann, Duralee, Peter Fasano, and Groves Brothers...plus a beautiful collection of vintage and antique pieces~as well as~Madcap Cottage !  Come in and visit one of our six showrooms today!  Enjoy!  DF *****

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P.S. I'm in love with Chloe Sevigny!

Dara Caponigro for F. Schumacher

F. Schumacher Zanzibar Trellis Matte Jade

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F Schumacher 125th Anniversary !

F Schumacher Zanzibar Trellis Matte Canary

Dara Caponigro, the former editor-in-chief of VERANDA~ about a year ago now left for the design director position of F Schumacher, now in it's 125th year!  

Founded in 1889, here are some old classics which have been subtly updated by DC for the anniversary collection.  

Your designer or decorator can find them at MP Interiors, in the Miromar Design Center, Estero, Florida.

(239) 498-9074  MP Interiors !!!

Enjoy the weekend wherever you are~ !

DF ***** 

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More Celerie, Please

CK fabrics for Schumacher

"Betwixt" CK for Schumacher

Celerie is her own best advertisement!

CK fabric on pair chairs, SCHUMACHER

Mimi McMakin, CK's mother

Celerie Kemble and Kemble Interiors, have created some of the most beautiful rooms imaginable. Mimi, her mother, is also a brilliant designer, and I've seen her work at the Port Royal Club, Naples, and the stunning, elegant old Gasparilla Inn on Boca Grande...where Sister Parish once worked her magic.  
MP Interiors, (formerly Webster and Company Florida) represents the CK line for Schumacher- and we'd love for you to pop in and see the full range.  
Celerie's sister, Phoebe, has a catering business- so, it would seem that there is nothing but talent and more talent in the family!  Click here to go straight to the Kemble Interiors site for more on this amazing trio of talented ladies.  Enjoy!  DF *****

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Fantasy in Decoration VI

Palacio Queluz, Portugal

A PAIR OF MEISSEN PORCELAIN FRUIT AND FLOWER ENCRUSTED RETICULATED VASES AND COVERS
LATE 19TH/20TH CENTURY, BLUE CROSSED SWORDS MARKS 
Each of inverted pear shape, the lobed body pierced with trellis and applied allover with flowering and fruiting vines
20½ in. (52 cm.) high (4)

This stunning, tall, pair of decorated vases sold four years ago at Christie's for + $21,250.00 ~U.S. I still recall seeing a similar (smaller) pair on the mantel at Bella Vista, in Southport, CT~ when I worked as an assistant to the decorator George Clarkson back in the fabulous 1980's...

Celerie Kemble

Sunny von Bulow

This frog was one of my favorite things I saw on a recent trip to the east coast with Billy!

Iris Barrel Apfel. AD

Iris Apfel

Iris Apfel NYC Apartment

German High Baroque Style

Many of these images have very personal and wonderful associations for me- the frog is something that just delights with its many fun colours and the way it's hiding in the garden~

Some of the things we like are often the most simplistic and easy to understand!

Celerie Kemble

Who wouldn't adore this gorgeous, up to date room by Kemble Interiors, New York, Palm Beach and London?  We represent her fabrics and wallpapers for Schumacher as well as

representing Iris Barrels Old World Weavers fabrics (sold to Stark) in our showrooms at the Miromar Design Center- Suite 348, MP Interiors (formerly Webster and Company Florida) ~ and now, dear readers, here is our selected "quote de post" Enjoy!  DF *****

“Those who find ugly meanings in beautiful things are corrupt without being charming. This is a fault. Those who find beautiful meanings in beautiful things are the cultivated. For these there is hope. They are the elect to whom beautiful things mean only Beauty. There is no such thing as a moral or an immoral book. Books are well written, or badly written. That is all.” 
― Oscar Wilde, The Picture of Dorian Gray

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