Saturday, November 28, 2015

November Passes Quickly!

November Passed so quickly this year. We are already in the full swing of the Holiday Christmas Market. The stores are urging everyone to get there as soon as possible and the radio is playing nothing but Christmas Music! I can't stand it!
 
Let's slow this train down!!!! Let's remember that just one day ago, it was Thanksgiving. Some of the trees haven't even dropped the rest of their leaves. Some home owners haven't even picked up the leaves that fill their yards! Can we take this more slowly???? Winter doesn't start till Dec. 21st!
                                     Fall Tones with Rich Leather Chairs and Beautiful Fall Water Scene

The girls have put together a wonderful Vignette as you enter Details of Design on the right. It is full of rich fall tones, from the handsome greens and blues to the russet saddle leather chairs.

The Original Oil Painting makes a beautiful focal point for the grouping. The old row boat in the picture has been abandoned at the end of summer and the foliage in the artwork indicates it is in the fall. It's a little sad, in a way....
 






The Driftwood bowl that this all natural arrangement is in makes a statement. Can you picture this on your coffee table or the center of your dining table? It's price is $338.00



 

 






The Bicycle Book-ends are just precious! They would make a great gift for the cyclist on your list this year at $83.00 for the pair!
 
 
 

 
 
 






Here are  a trio of Candle Holders in a Rust Finish with our Patchoulli Candles. Our Candles are Custom Made for us and are not available anywhere else! They are made from the scent of the Patchoulli Root. It is a very pleasant , natural scent.


The Candle holders are $18.00, $28.00, and $36.00.

And last but, not least, we have the cozy, soft throw to go with everyone's décor. The rich thick Chenille Yarns really keep you warm when you are all snuggled up on the sofa, watching TV. This one is $75.00 in tan and camel.
 
Have a cozy winter and just take one day at a time and you will end up at the other end of this Holiday Season unscathed! Drop in to see us or call for a consultation in your own home.
We hope to see more of you! Soon!
 

Saturday, June 20, 2015

Slightly Nautical


                                Slightly Nautical, What Do You Mean??????


Well, it means that even though we live in Annapolis and are "all over" that Coastal look, we can be a bit more subtle. Not everything is Port Holes and Anchors!






Our new intern Anna just unpacked these fabulous
Navy Blue Sisal Mirrors and she set right to work
on redoing the front display platform on your right as you enter the store. Anna is an emerging professional with three years under her belt at Radford University. Stop by and welcome her to our team!

 
The bold graphic rug that she chose to use is an Indoor/Outdoor rug!
It measures 42" x 66" and is only $163.00.
It is available in larger sizes for those porch areas where you need a bit of pattern.
 
 
 
I love how she used this Scrubbed Oak Bookcase.
The bookcase is $788.00 and measures 53" high.
 Look at how it repeats the shape of the square motif of the Mirrors on the wall.
 Now, I happen to think that, she knows what she is doing! Good Job, Anna!
 
 
The Desk in our grouping is made from Canvas covered wood, Gemelina ( the dark wood) and top of the desk is faux painted to look like Parchment. The stretcher bars under the desk, that give the piece stability are iron and the hardware is solid brass. It is a sleek desk that is a work of Art!
 
                                                                                                                                                                   
 
Not to change the subject, but, here's a nice Father's Day Gift! Our Hand Painted Teak Frame would be perfect with a great photo of you in it. The Picture Frame retails for $44.00 each.
 Good idea, Right?

I will leave you with that thought! Don't wait to the last minute to get your Dad a gift!

Also, Come in and See Anna, soon!
 She can help you with any small project that you have from accessorizing your Fire Place Mantle to selecting a new chair to go with your sofa in the Living Room. The girl is a natural!

Gina Fitzsimmons, ASID


 

Friday, June 19, 2015

Annapolis Designer does Baltimore Show House Library!




The Baltimore Show House this year at Oak Acres
was a huge success! The rooms from top to bottom
were really well done and brought the house back to it's Former Glory!

The House had loads of Charm and Detail! Talking with the Public was so enjoyable. Year after Year we see a lot of the same Supporters. After awhile, you start to recognize each other!

Take a look at the Photos below and enjoy the tour!

Gina





 
 
 I was speaking with the owner of the property and she said that she didn't think that she would be able to part with the house because of the flood of memories every time she enters the house. She said, " Men have Man Caves, Why can't women have a Woman House?" Now there is a concept!
 I know exactly what she means, I would love to buy my Grandparents house in Massachusetts and totally refurbish it to a 60's look. Just being in the space feels almost like connecting to the past and it fills you with a special bond to your departed loved ones.
 
Well, on to the finished Library! The fireplace use to be painted the exact same grayish green shade as the walls and moldings. Below I have loaded the before and after shots of the fireplace wall. The architectural detail, to the 100 year old mantle just popped, when we lightened up the mantle and painted it like the contrasting trim of the room
 
Just look at the Before Shot above and the After Shot below!
 
 
Look at the beautiful detail in the Mantle!
 
Upon entering the room we had a Library Table set up with two very comfortable Chairs. With this age of laptops and Ipads it really isn't necessary to have a full blown desk anymore.
 
We have injected a contemporary cocktail table with great lines to complete our Style of Traditional.
Keep it fresh! Keep it current! Keep it relevant!
 
 To "Beef Up the existing Crown molding we added a Panel Molding on the Ceiling and painted the outside of the panel a bit deeper shade of paint to add dimension and give the effect of a tray ceiling to the room.
We did a small Bar just inside the doorway from the Dining Room. The Library is a perfect place for an After Dinner Drink in front of the fire when you have company for Dinner!
 
Our Upholstered Cornices got a lot of attention! We upholstered the crown molding at the top of the Cornice as well! A great idea shared with the public! 
 

We brought all of the Accents, Artwork and Accessories from our Retail Store, Details of Design in Annapolis. If you need a few pieces and can not make it to the store, please look online at
 Detailsof Design.biz
 
What a great experience the whole project was! The Designers all pitched together with the Symphony Members and manned the rooms, while buses and buses full of people arrived one after the other to view all of our hard work.
 
Gina Fitzsimmons, ASID
 



 

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Oak Acres, The New Baltimore Show House!

Baltimore Symphony Show House at "Oak Acres"  2015

 
Well, Thank You, for all of the encouragement!
 
WE DID IT!
 
We designed the library, made up a presentation board and got the room!!!
 
So, you can see below that we are doing "A Study in Neutrals", Get it?
A Study, (library).... in Neutrals.....(Beige and Cream)?
 
 
Here's the sketch of the grouping in the Library. We decided to set the grouping on the angle so, you do not walk into the back of the sofa. That is always so "unwelcoming" !
We will have a Library Table stacked with accessories and books and other Objets D'art, 
you know what we mean,.... organized clutter.

The mirror for over the fireplace is a "Ten". 38" round and just gorgeous!
It is always great if you have a nice focal point for the room.
Well, we have a lot of paint work to do in the room. It is very dark and drab. We intend to lighten this room up and add some molding on the ceiling and have a very serene room when we are completed.


So, please follow along.... keep up with our blog by clicking on the subscribe button so when we do a new posting you will automatically get our updates! It shall be FUN!
                                                           Gina, Corey, Megan and Marie