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Tableaux
There are only two things in this world of which I will never tire. One, cute animals. And two, vignettes. It’s true, nothing snaps me out of a bad mood faster than a cleverly styled tabletop or an otter eating lettuce on Youtube. Vignettes I love because they can be pulled together in minutes. I love them because everyday things – a branch from the yard, a child’s toy, a vintage teacup – always make them more interesting. I love them because they have personality. I love them because they’re artistic and inspirational. I love them because they make me happy … even sans otter.
A favorite vignette from my LA trip this spring.
Richard Holley | McAlpine, Booth & Ferrier
Lorenzo Castillo
Huntley & Co. (L&R) | Peter Vitale (center)
Huntley & Co. | Ellen DeGeneres
Jean-Louis Deniot
Huntley & Co. (L&R) | Elle Décor (center)
Elsie de Wolfe | David Hicks
Alexandra Kidd
Huntley & Co. | Ernesto Pigni
Sunday morning at chez Huntley | The National Museum of American History in DC
Darryl Carter | Lucinda Wharton | Horsch Interiors
Best tableau ever by A. Shaw Antiques at Highpoint.
Drop by the Luxe & Lucid Pinterest page for dozens of other gorgeous, brilliant vignettes.
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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.
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