Maryland Green Show House in Process!

The Maryland Green Show House is underway! The two floors are up and the roof is on. The electric has just been run and everyone is getting very excited. Some of the features on the construction are very inovative. The Baldwin Home Group has built the floors of the home with a crisscross floor construction that allows the plumbing and wiring to be run through the floor without endangering the integaity of the building. I have been around construction for quite a while and this is all new to me. I can remember seeing tradesmen that have cut through a floor joist because it was easier to run a duct or a pipe in client's homes.

We, at Fitzsimmons Design have stepped up to the plate and agreed to design and furnish the kitchen and eat-in area as well as the Living Room after a designer had dropped out of the Show House.

Here is a shot of the kitchen area on Walk Through Day. We met with Mike from Ferguson about the cabinetry they are providing and also stopped by their show room to select the door style.
The counter tops are very Green and are made of recycled materials and are called ECO by Consentino. The sample on the bottom is the counter top. Very natural colors as you can see.

In my last Blog I explained that in our Living Room we are planning another Chesa-Chic interior for the "Tidewater" style Home designed by Cathy Porple Cherry. The Living Room will have custom built-ins in recycled wood and a rug made up from a patchwork design of orientals redyed . The fireplace wall wil be encrusted with oyster shells and wall washed with recessed lights. The whole effect will be tailored and comfortable as are all of the designs that Fitzsimmons Design is known for.

On the left is a photo of our "Future Focal Point"
the Fireplace wall.


I am glad to report that Terry, my husband and I have begun to eat the oysters necessary to cover the fireplace wall. We were at our favorite Oyster Bar, "Fins" on Rehoboth Ave. in Delaware and downed a couple dozen. I asked Phillipe, our  Oyster Shucker to save some shells for me for the next time I came. We left there with a box full of shells. We are trying to figure out the best way to make sure they do not have any odor when we install them on the wall. So far, we are soaking the shells in bleach. We will probably put them in hosiery bags and run them through the dishwasher a few times. This is going to be a lot of work!!!! Recycling can be labor intensive sometimes but, well worth the effort.

All of the waitstaff at Fins want to see a photo of the wall when we are finished.

Next Thursday is Press Day at the House. We are to have our headshots done for the brochure. Robert Andrews Salon in Gambrills has donated a free style and blow out for each designer. It's nice to be pampered. I will report in next week!

Reporter on the Scene,
Gina Fitzsimmons, ASID

Geometry of Contemporary

"Geometry of Contemporary"
Published by Interior Designer, Gina Fitzsimmons, ASID
Annapolis, Md.

Our Design Platform this month in our retail store, "Details of Design" in Annapolis, Md. focuses on Contemporary. This vignette is for all of the clients that are anti-floral! We started the grouping with our geometric metal wall sculpture. We sold it the minute the ad hit the pages of "Chesapeake Home and Living"

If anyone falls in love with it, we can probably custom order another. The featured chairs are in a faux grey leather with nickel finished nail head trim. They are very sharp looking! Pricewise they are $400.00 each and we are having them at 50% off for the time they are on disply this month. The bonus is they quite comfortable as well!

Here is a close up of the Nickel Hammered Lamp

It Retails in our store for $460.00. It is a handsome tapered lamp!

  Our polished accent table really adds a sparkle to any interior. You can use two of them in front of a sofa instead of a coffee table. They would be a great space saver!

This rug is from our indoor/ outdoor collection. It is a great  casual rug that can be hosed off with a garden hose if you get it dirty! Moms love this collection! The punch of color and texture is what I love about it. A 4x6 will only run you $160.00!!!! You can't beat that!

Our Champagne flutes are a work of art with cheers etched in the glasses in all sorts of languages..... Prost! Campai! What a great gift for the world traveler on your Christmas List this year at $13.00 per stem!





On the left we have a trio of vases. The tall Ceramic Vase has a combination finish of Sea Green and Terra Cotta as the base of the piece.   Priced at $98.       The Hammered nickel Vase is so much fun with the hole in the middle and a deal at $48.00 .     The last vase is the teal twist with it's organic stem that is inspired by a piece of fruit. The cost of this colorful vase is $59.00. It is a bit of fun and whimsy to mix these three!

Our Aqua hand blown Sea Urchin inspired Lamp, below, is a big hit with the geometric crowd and the Coastal people alike. The glass has a seeded appearance and is just one of my favorite lamps in stock. The $250.00 price tag won't hurt your wallet!

On the right we have the star of the show! Our Hammered Mini Drink Tables are flying out the door. Everyone has a seat in their home where you don't have a reachable place for a guest to put their drink down. This is the answer at $173.00 each!

If there are other goodies in this display that you have set your radar on, please give us a call at 410-269-1965 or stop in to see the items in person! If it is after hours, you can also email us at gina@fitzsimmonsdesign.com

Maryland Green Designer Show Home

                              Maryland Green Designer Show Home


Fitzsimmons Design Associates has been chosen to do the Living Room in the upcoming Green Show Home. The proceeds form the home will go to the "Make a Wish" foundation and the Chesapeake Hospice. These are two very important charities in our area. If the home is sold during the duration of the Show Home Baldwin Homes will donate the profit of the home to the two charities. This can be a substantial amount of money, so, please help support their efforts and plan to attend September 8- October 31st.

Corey and Gina are planning another Chesa-Chic interior for the "Tidewater" style Home designed by Cathy Porple Cherry. The Living Room will have custom built-ins in recycled wood and a rug made up from a patchwork design of orientals redyed . The fireplace wall wil be encrusted with oyster shells and wall washed with recessed lights. The whole effect will be tailored and comfortable as are all of the designs that Fitzsimmons Design is known for.

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