Kravet Naples Opening Party

Striking a pose, New Kravet showroom, Bunny wallpaper by Hunt Slonem for Groundworks

Last night, Billy and I attended the re-opening of the Naples Kravet showroom~ formerly located in the Miromar Design Center in Estero, Kravet has moved into a beautiful re-habbed building in downtown Naples.  Hundreds of designers and trade professionals showed up, and the catering and drinks were superb.  Congrats to Amy Jimenez and her team for a beautiful evening out!  DF *****

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Imported Antique Flooring!

image via Paris Ceramics

I'm consulting with a client on stone flooring this afternoon, so thought I'd mention this material on today's post.  Here at the Miromar Design Center, we're fortunate to have a PARIS CERAMICS showroom...I also enjoy shopping for stone floors at Reuben Sorhegui here in Naples (see foyer below by Dean Farris Interior Design)  ~

(c) DFID Fleck Residence

Using antique materials is certainly desirable, if sometimes cost prohibitive, however I have a talent for finding new materials that convey the look of age.  I recently met a designer from Alabama, Luke Gontarek, who has clients that bought the house of A. Hays Town, the famous architect  known for his use of antique materials, not unlike our own Addison Mizner did once upon a time here in sunny Florida.   
Barry Darr Dixon, another designing friend, designed the lakefront home of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Hendricks, and that house boasted an entire roof covered in antique tiles imported from Italy!  Fabulous!  DF *****

A. Hays Town via Wikipedia

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

British Elegance: Marvic Textiles

Marvic

I'm very proud, and pleased, to announce that the firm I work with, called MP Interiors, has recently acquired representation for the prestige house, Marvic Textiles...DF

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Image: A Chinoiserie Inspiration

DeGournay

If I could only choose one image, to represent our love of chinoiserie, it would be this one~by the way, DeGournay is represented by MP Interiors, call us on (239) 498-9074 for quotes and more information!  Have a great and inspired weekend! DF ***** (available to the trade)

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Decorator Scrapbook, East Coast

J Nelson

Jerry Pair

Hermes'  (Dedar)

Dennis and Leen at Jerry Pair

Gracie at J Nelson

J Nelson

Bevilacqua at J Nelson

J Nelson

It was great fun to see Daryl today at Jerry Pair, and Wendy, Michael, and Hannah, at J Nelson- trade showrooms located on Pershing Street in Hollywood, Florida. ~ don't these images speak for themselves?  Enjoy!  DF *****

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