Showing posts with label Mississippi Craftsmen's Guild. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mississippi Craftsmen's Guild. Show all posts

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Firefly Cottage

This past weekend I went to Mississippi to see Firefly Cottage, a showhouse which utilized the work of Mississippi artists, designers, and craftsmen. I have seen a lot of showhouses over the years, but this was definitely one of my faves. The million dollar home is situated on a lake in Chestnut Hill, outside of Madison.

If any of you are in the area, it is still open through this coming weekend. You have got to see this home in all of its hand-crafted glory! So proud of my mom and the MS Craftsmen's Guild and Lisa Palmer (lead designer) for creating this stunning home with one of a kind art and craft. Here are some of my fave rooms and details, but there is much more to see so check it out in person if you get the chance.
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Subtle printed grasscloth in entry
Lucite barcart makes a glam statement

Detail vignette on stair landing

Love the deco tile fireplace surround by David Ellzey
Restful master retreat by Annelle Primos - bed by Melanie and Jared Robinson

Love the huge carved mirror

Chicken wire armoire in nursery - sweet!
Eat in kitchen with custom table by Fletcher Cox

Cool island fixture by Steve Norquist
Gorgeous living room by Lisa Palmer

Wisting for that blanket!

Fave custom lighting by Mike Williams
Screened porch blew me away...interior by Erik Kegler

Terry cloth swivel chairs and lake breeze in dip dye drapes


Copper screens

Waylande Gregory stool - I want it!

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Collecting: John Geci Glass






My mama was in town this past weekend visiting with me to celebrate both our upcoming birthdays. I am the 20th, and she is the 22nd. This weekend also happened to be White Linen Night, the huge street party/art gallery walk on Julia Street here in New Orleans. We went to see the Mississippi Mud show (Mississippi potters and ceramists) at the Ogden Museum and while we were there this amazing glass caught my eye.
I have been collecting Murano glass for years, but I had no idea someone in the US was doing similar work in bowls and vases. John Geci is out of North Carolina and is my new favorite artist. The curves and patterns in the glass are mesmerizing! My mama bought me a bowl for my bday. Thanks, mom!
Do you collect anything?
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