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PARADOX = DESIGN HARMONY
Paradox is my passion — contrasting modern with traditional, sexy with conventional and subtle with provocative. Introducing incongruity and tension give a room interest and energy. As we designers say, it’s what makes a room “sing”. In the simplest of terms, I like a little rock-n-roll with my ladylike. It’s integral to my designs, my fashion sense and my attitude.
bubble chandelier + oushak | classical-themed wallpaper + midcentury architecure | columnar lamp atop leather-wrapped dresser + modern high-rise apartment
graphic polka dot tank + pink animal-motif shorts + snakeskin heels | distressed jeans + damask pattern jacket + large belt buckle
camelback sofa + vintage lamps + saarinen table | bust of hermes + robin rose painting + lamb’s tongue railing
modern asymmetrical mirror + velvet flocked wallpaper | surrealist watercolor + toile wallcovering | antique iron bed + globe pendant
oak paneled wall + silk velvet headboard + circular shag rug | multiple contemporary genres + yellow-painted vintage valet chair
chunky woven sweater + gold lame harem pants | grey heathered tee + quilted derek lam skirt
pitched beadboard ceiling + gold dome pendant | midcentury mobile + antique leather hall chair | builder-grade powder room + contemporary wallpaper + bronze repousse mirror
… in other words, “luxe and lucid”
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Rock Star
There are some people who rise above the ordinary and show us what real talent is.
One of those rare finds is Bobbie Medlin. Bobbie’s eponymous shop in Georgetown is a treasure
trove of gorgeous goods from around the world. Her one-of-a-kind necklaces blur the line between
jewelry and art bringing a sense of mystery and allure to the woman who wears them.
She is a rock star!
Jewelry as décor.
I draped one of Bobbie’s pieces on a bust in a 2007 installation.
The turquoise beads were the perfect finishing touch.
Bobbie Medlin just relocated to the corner of M & 29th in Georgetown.
The perfect spot for this gorgeous gallery-style shop.
A beautiful vignette at the shop's foyer.
The rose quartz necklace features a 19th c. pendant
depicting the Hindu deity Ganesha.
A west African strand of yellow resin beads is accented by
an antique shell from Mauritania and silver bauble from Turkmenistan.
The black fireplace is a great backdrop for this colorful, dramatic piece.
One of the artfully arranged display cases.
Bobbie and I discussing her work in front of a protective amulet strung from faceted rock crystal beads.
This 19th c. example from the Yomud people is especially rare because the tribe was quite small.
It's made of gold, silver and cornelian and was meant to be worn on the back between braids. Awesome!
Ms. Medlin could teach us designers a thing or two about staging.
A 19th c. Naga headdress, silver serpentine neck chain from India and Yemen bangles.
The bracelets contain tiny pebbles that make a delicate sound when worn … magical.
A surprise in every corner.
Every piece tells a story.
Strung on Soo Chow beads is a carved pendant of a monkey on a peach. This Chinese
symbol represents longevity and success and makes for a beautiful good luck charm.
Great minds think alike ; )
This shaman necklace sits atop a mantle in the Huntley & Co. office.
Bobbie has a similar one for sale in her shop.
2900 M STREET NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20007
202.333.2630
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