I'm Going . . .

here tomorrow!

Yeah! I'm so excited, but a little scared. Apparently, the High Point Market is huge and can be overwhelming, but I think I'm up to the challenge. My friend Kristen is an interior designer and has been dying to go for ages. She asked me to tag along because she knows I'm obsessed with all things related to interior design. Also, it might be nice to scope out the furniture and products and educate myself on what's out there as I'm starting to decorate for some folks as well. Yes, it's true. I'm dipping my foot in the pool. The water feels nice. 

These folks will be there to sign their books . . .

You gotta love over the top Martyn. I just hope I can get him to sign a book and hear him say delicious or dahling at least once.

And, we can't forget Mary, Mary - though she may be contrary, you must admit she's got the glamor thing down. Wonder if she's bringing Nathan back with her? Wonder if we'll be staying in the same hotel??

So, has anyone been before? Any High Point tips? Still haven't packed. Not sure what to wear. Want to be comfortable but not look like a frump. I'm returning on Monday so I'll be back on Tuesday with some of the goodies. Wish me luck!

Market, Take 2

As I alluded to in my last post, I got to see/meet a few well-known designers while at the High Point Market. So, before I get to showing you more pretty furniture, accessories, etc., I thought I would divulge an exciting tidbit of information - Mary McDonald likes my jewelry! If you don't believe me, here's how she signed my book . . .

Okay, so it's not earth-shattering news, but I must admit I was thrilled with the compliment. I'm shallow, what can I say? What jewelry was she referring to, might you ask? This horn cuff I love dearly . . . 

She even asked where I got it and said she might have to copy me. I said I would be honored. I may have even gushed a little or a lot. When I get starstruck, I tend to babble. So, before I said anything really stupid, I moved on and let Kristen get her book signed. Here's Mary chatting with Kristen. 

Mary looked very chic in a fur vest showcasing her toned arms.

In case you're wondering, Mary was extremely friendly, nice and genuine. She even told Kristen that they made her out to seem like kind of a bitch on Million Dollar Decorators, but that she's really just "funny." I believe her. And her book is great. There, I'll quit fawning now. Unfortunately, I didn't get to meet Martyn Lawrence Bullard (see him in the background). I bought Mary's book and Suzanne Kasler's (whom I also got to meet briefly and who signed my book; she was also lovely) at the book signing. I had already bought Undecorate earlier in the day and had Christiane Lemieux of DwellStudio sign it after hearing her speak. After flipping through Martyn's book, I decided to pass. No offense, Martyn. I only had so much room in my luggage for heavy coffee table books.

Okay, on to the pretty stuff at market . . . No surprise, that I was sucked in by the Jonathan Adler showroom.

Loved the burled wood/lucite combo on the desk. And of course, they paired it with a Chinese Chippendale faux bamboo chair. How can you go wrong?

Love the sheepskin with the lucite on these little benches. Cheeky.

On to Currey & Company whose lighting never disappoints. They even had a few pretty casegood pieces too.

This may be the one Kristen recently ordered for her house.

Next up, lots of pretty pillows and these cute little embroidered/embellished footstools by Ryan Studios. 

Designer fabrics as far as the eye could see including Martyn Lawrence Bullard's line for Schumacher.

Then off to the Market Square to the Antique and Design Center where vintage finds awaited us . . . my favorite!

So much Greek Key goodness.

These next two shots are from Collier West in Columbus, Ohio.

Loved these pieces from ESTATE design and trade. Steph Schofield works with designer Lisa Sherry (whose High Point home was most recently featured in Lonny) and started this business last year. Girl after my own heart.

Is this not the coolest bar stool you have ever seen?

Other finds in the Antique and Design Center . . . 

The caramel leather, the curves, the nailheads. Oh so pretty.

Whew, okay, I'm not even done yet. I'm sorry but I'm going to have to cut it off there for now. I've got more eye candy to share. Tune in later if I haven't bored you to death.

The Last of It

I promise this is my last post about the Hight Point Market. I just couldn't not show you some of the pretties I saw. Without further ado, off we go to "The Salon," an area of Market Square where the up-and-coming designers and manufacturers have booths.


Lots of beautiful abstracts at Charles Harold Co.

Next, Grace & Blake offers great acrylic pieces, lighting and hand-blocked fabrics.

Some very cool lighting and accessories from Charleston's Ro Sham Beaux . . . 

That blue wall reminded me of my dining room.

And more amazing lighting from Lowcountry Originals out of Savannah, GA. These low-country girls know how to do lighting, don't they? 

Next up, some big names in the world of interior design. First, Arteriors. Who doesn't love them?

And last, but certainly not least, Lee Industries. Lee has some of the best upholstered furniture in the business in my humble opinion. I have two Lee sofas and two Lee chairs and have been very pleased with their quality over the years. Lee Industries has a permanent 3-story showroom that we sort of conned our way into (you can't open account with them for less than $12,000. They basically just sell to design showrooms and retailers, so that leaves out most designers/decorators). We just wanted to sit on some pieces ourselves so we'd have that knowledge. The people there were SO nice and accommodating. I snapped some shots of their beautiful showroom.

Ah, heaven. I will be opening accounts soon with some of the vendors shown in this post and the previous market posts. If you're interested in anything, please shoot me an email.