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A FEW CITY APARTMENTS....

Oznell — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 14:30:28 GMT

Am always happy to see an urban apartment that isn't a sterile box. This New York living room belongs to Elizabeth Lawrence, the design partner of legendary designer Bunny Williams, so no wonder it is both elegant and livable. It's a family apartment too, as Elizabeth has a small child.

It's all soft, and I love "soft"-- it's nice the way the varied pillows, throws, chintz and other print fabrics, and the rug, all take color cues from the art, especially the gentle wash of an abstract over the sectional couch.

A witty portrait near the window...

Mirrors are so crucial in magnifying the light in apartments. She has an eye for pretty ceramics.

Living room from a slightly different angle--

Close-up of the wonderful variety of fabrics on those pillows.

There isn't much room for a dining room evidently, but they've made the most of it. The reclaimed wooden columns, smoky mirror panels, blue lamps, all give character. All the wood finishes in the apartment are outstanding, as are the different woods in the Deco-looking table and the chairs.

That attention to detail is what gives the feeling of intimacy, and almost an Old World conviviality...

Speaking of "Old World"!! Susanna Salk of "Quintessence" traveled to Paris to see the apartment of Eric Goujou. He's the proprietor of a pottery and homewares shop called "La Tuile a Loup".

In some ways, his is the prototypical stylish Paris apartment, but I like his affinity for color, his love of ceramics and art photography.

Here's the interior of his shop, "La Tuile a Loup". What fun to have access to all those goodies! Love the giant basket.

How great it would be to window shop there!

He can experiment here in the shop, with all kinds of different table settings of his design, lucky, lucky--

Now at his apartment, his living room is light-filled. Since he's so partial to exquisite ceramics and jars, I love the way he showcased this piece behind the couch, and in front of the window. It makes such a sculptural impact--

His vignettes are eye candy, like this "controlled" display of his Victorian boxes.

I find his arrangements instructive, like the dried, tightly bound, and then splayed, stalks here. I have similar ones, but have only ever put them in a vase.

His art photography, of Audrey Hepburn and others, is a delight.

Spacious dining room, with its enviable china cupboard, and ethereal vintage botanical prints. Love the fabric and trim he used on his dining room chairs--

Looking back through French doors to the living room. That distinctive carved wood chest, with the silver goblets and ivory lamp on it, is spectacular!

I love all his fabric lampshades in the apartment, and the simple console arrangement here--

And he can do all kinds of beautiful table settings, especially using the overflow from his shop!

But even the simplest snack is enhanced by the well-chosen wares, and the flourish of hospitality with which it is presented--

Like this refreshment he offered upon Susanna's arrival. That silver swirl pitcher, above and below, is gorgeous!

Another cool lampshade, in his bedroom. Love his bold, artisan-looking bed linens too.

Finally, a brief glance at another well-designed, but change-of-pace apartment living room, by Young Huh. She's another one who doesn't shy away from color. This Philadelphia living room she did is in a more modern mode, but comfortable--

The exquisite coffee table is a vintage Aldo Tura showpiece. Love the luxe, Art Deco fabrics.

Now, in the kitchen she went more contemporary than I would, but it's still striking. I might get tired of the Cambria countertop and backsplash after a while. The contrast of the floor with the blue lacquered cabinets and island is effective...

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kaydee50 — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 14:42:17 GMT

The kitchen is the only one I like. The others are too fussy, cluttered. Ugh!

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shoptilyadropagain — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:43:56 GMT

I really like the use of color in these but don't care for a lot of the prints and furnishings except for the last one (Young Huh, I believe it was). Even then, I'd have to change out quite a bit.

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ECBG — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:45:24 GMT

Very interesting apartments!

In E. Lawrence's apt, I want that arm chair and ottoman's green ivy fabric! The pillows with the focal picture are so perfect!

I sort of like her dining room with the blue accent pieces.

Love Eric Goujou's use of colors! I'd love that big basket! I'd put it in front of my fire place! Love his dining room and the pottery dishes! I would love a set of hand thrown dishes for everyday! His dining room with the Louis XV legs! Perfection!

You would love all of the art here! Potter after potter; you would love the juried Guild show here too!

I hope I can go this year!

Love Young Hun's colors and furniture choices the most.

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chessielady — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:59:30 GMT

A big no to all of them! Too much for my simple tastes.

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mildoo — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 16:50:50 GMT

@Oznell wrote:

Am always happy to see an urban apartment that isn't a sterile box. This New York living room belongs to Elizabeth Lawrence, the design partner of legendary designer Bunny Williams, so no wonder it is both elegant and livable. It's a family apartment too, as Elizabeth has a small child.

It's all soft, and I love "soft"-- it's nice the way the varied pillows, throws, chintz and other print fabrics, and the rug, all take color cues from the art, especially the gentle wash of an abstract over the sectional couch.

A witty portrait near the window...

Mirrors are so crucial in magnifying the light in apartments. She has an eye for pretty ceramics.

Living room from a slightly different angle--

Close-up of the wonderful variety of fabrics on those pillows.

There isn't much room for a dining room evidently, but they've made the most of it. The reclaimed wooden columns, smoky mirror panels, blue lamps, all give character. All the wood finishes in the apartment are outstanding, as are the different woods in the Deco-looking table and the chairs.

That attention to detail is what gives the feeling of intimacy, and almost an Old World conviviality...

Speaking of "Old World"!! Susanna Salk of "Quintessence" traveled to Paris to see the apartment of Eric Goujou. He's the proprietor of a pottery and homewares shop called "La Tuile a Loup".

In some ways, his is the prototypical stylish Paris apartment, but I like his affinity for color, his love of ceramics and art photography.

Here's the interior of his shop, "La Tuile a Loup". What fun to have access to all those goodies! Love the giant basket.

How great it would be to window shop there!

He can experiment here in the shop, with all kinds of different table settings of his design, lucky, lucky--

Now at his apartment, his living room is light-filled. Since he's so partial to exquisite ceramics and jars, I love the way he showcased this piece behind the couch, and in front of the window. It makes such a sculptural impact--

His vignettes are eye candy, like this "controlled" display of his Victorian boxes.

I find his arrangements instructive, like the dried, tightly bound, and then splayed, stalks here. I have similar ones, but have only ever put them in a vase.

His art photography, of Audrey Hepburn and others, is a delight.

Spacious dining room, with its enviable china cupboard, and ethereal vintage botanical prints. Love the fabric and trim he used on his dining room chairs--

Looking back through French doors to the living room. That distinctive carved wood chest, with the silver goblets and ivory lamp on it, is spectacular!

I love all his fabric lampshades in the apartment, and the simple console arrangement here--

And he can do all kinds of beautiful table settings, especially using the overflow from his shop!

But even the simplest snack is enhanced by the well-chosen wares, and the flourish of hospitality with which it is presented--

Like this refreshment he offered upon Susanna's arrival. That silver swirl pitcher, above and below, is gorgeous!

Another cool lampshade, in his bedroom. Love his bold, artisan-looking bed linens too.

Finally, a brief glance at another well-designed, but change-of-pace apartment living room, by Young Huh. She's another one who doesn't shy away from color. This Philadelphia living room she did is in a more modern mode, but comfortable--

The exquisite coffee table is a vintage Aldo Tura showpiece. Love the luxe, Art Deco fabrics.

Now, in the kitchen she went more contemporary than I would, but it's still striking. I might get tired of the Cambria countertop and backsplash after a while. The contrast of the floor with the blue lacquered cabinets and island is effective...

I love Eric Goujou's apartment. To me it's perfection. I also like Eliz. Lawrence's liviing room, but don't care for the abstract above the sofa. When I hit the Powerball I will contract Eric to decorate for me.

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wilma — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 18:19:21 GMT

I like the use of color in the first few photos. I love the teal color and furnishings in the small dining room! I'm not a fan of the floral print on the chair and ottoman, but otherwise, I like that space. There's too much clutter for me in his rooms, but he has some interesting pieces.
I don't like the room with the blue and purple furniture.

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jannabelle1 — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 22:52:11 GMT

So interesting, thank you Oznell. I especially love the Eliz. Lawrence apartment - the colors, the furniture and the artwork in the living room are right up my alley. I'll especially take that wonderful floral chair and ottoman. Her apartment just has such an inviting feel to it.

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Zernia Rose — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 23:03:56 GMT

Love the apartments, especially Eric's. I am especially drawn to the water color painting behind the sofa in the first apartment.

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Nonametoday — Wed, 01 May 2024 10:39:29 GMT

I like Elizabeth Lawrence's apartment. I like soft and inviting. I would like to see Eric's but probably would be nervous about all the wares, that I might bump into something, break something. I would not be comfortable there but I know many would. Young Huh's might be fascinating to visit. It's not my style but it is for many. It's simplicity is too simple for me. Eric's is way over the top for me and Elizabeth's is "just right..." like the 3 bears. Papa Bear, Mama Bear and Baby bear.

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Marsha2003 — Wed, 01 May 2024 15:59:35 GMT

I always enjoy seeing screenshots of well-decorated rooms no matter what the style. Thank you, @Oznell, for posting them because I cannot, absolutely cannot, stand to watch Homeworthy and Quintessence videos, but I love to see the interiors that are presented.

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CANDLEQUEEN — Wed, 01 May 2024 19:33:07 GMT

Love rthe kitchen, but the others are too cluttered and just not my taste for the msot part!

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Oznell — Thu, 02 May 2024 16:36:31 GMT

@ECBG , knew you'd pick up on that Paris dining room and artful pottery!

@mildoo , me too. I like aspects of all of them, but as a spectator and lover of beautiful objects put together well, I think Eric Goujou's apartment would be the most fun to go through. It'd take hours, b/c I'd have to stop and examine and ooh and ah over so much. But he also made it comfortable and inviting.

There's also that intangible, concerning the natural light. There's something about that Parisian light coming in, with the views of ancient buildings outside, that just enhances the romanticism of that treasure trove apartment!

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ECBG — Thu, 02 May 2024 17:55:49 GMT

@Oznell @SandySparkles

I wish you could be my guest when the July Guild show is here! You've never seen such pottery!!! And wovens, and jewelry!

(Sandy, wanted you to experience this too.)

Judy Brader Pottery

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SandySparkles — Thu, 02 May 2024 18:23:01 GMT

@ECBG wrote:
@Oznell @SandySparkles

I wish you could be my guest when the July Guild show is here! You've never seen such pottery!!! And wovens, and jewelry!
(Sandy, wanted you to experience this too.)

Judy Brader Pottery

@ECBG WOW!!! Such MASTERFUL, dimensional artistry!😍 This is absolutely BEAUTIFUL!❤ I am certain I would be awe-struck if this is ANY indication of the talent that will be represented there! You are SO fortunate!!🥰

THANK you SO much for caring to share these BEAUTIFUL photos with me!🤗

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

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SandySparkles — Thu, 02 May 2024 19:11:06 GMT

There is not much I can add that has not already been shared, but Elizabeth's unique use of space intrigues me!🥰 I appreciate her clever command of color and dimension within the confines of such limited space! Though I LOVE💝 THE BEAUTIFUL chaise, I think removing it would allow the eye to fully appreciate the "funky" design, flow, and overall personality of the space.🥰

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

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Oznell — Thu, 02 May 2024 21:31:02 GMT

Oh, those are super, @ECBG , so artistic! You, @SandySparkles , and I could do a lot of *constructive* damage at a show like that....

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SandySparkles — Thu, 02 May 2024 23:18:39 GMT

@Oznell wrote:
Oh, those are super, @ECBG , so artistic! You, @SandySparkles , and I could do a lot of *constructive* damage at a show like that....

@Oznell We certainly could!😄

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

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ECBG — Fri, 03 May 2024 00:53:28 GMT

@Oznell @SandySparkles

All of the artists sell through their business facebooks.

Nothing can be manufactured; it's all handmade. The fair is 5x bigger!

The Southern Highland Craft Guild has an online store with artists' pieces for sale. GO under "Shop Spring".

I could see both of you in a "Swoop". Tennessee artist.

"Turquoise Sky". Perfect for spring!

Forest Green

Facebook artist Ann Hord Weatherly. She raises the goats for hair on the side of a mountain.

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SandySparkles — Fri, 03 May 2024 01:54:24 GMT

@ECBG wrote:
@Oznell @SandySparkles

All of the artists sell through their business facebooks.
Nothing can be manufactured; it's all handmade. The fair is 5x bigger!

The Southern Highland Craft Guild has an online store with artists' pieces for sale. GO under "Shop Spring".

I could see both of you in a "Swoop". Tennessee artist.
"Turquoise Sky". Perfect for spring!

Forest Green

Facebook artist Ann Hord Weatherly. She raises the goats for hair on the side of a mountain.

@ECBG I can only IMAGINE what it must be like to be able to attend a fair of that magnitude; SERIOUSLY! I would be in a happy state of sensory overload!😁 The BEAUTIFUL💝 Turquoise Sky swoop immediately drew me in! The grounds where she raises the goats is post card worthy!😊 The unique sculptures are EXPERTLY crafted with number one being my favorite. There is just something about her pensive expression!❤ I am so enamored and could go on and on but I shall leave it there!🥰

THANK you SO much for caring to share these BEAUTIFUL photos with us! I thoroughly enjoyed each one of them!🤗

~~~All we need is LOVE💖