Houston Antiques Dealers Association (HADA) show on March 2-4

The Houston Antique Dealers Association (HADA) will hold its Spring Antiques Show & Sale Friday and Saturday March 2^nd and 3^rd from 11:00am - 7:00pm and Sunday March 4^th from 11:00am - 5:00pm in the George R. Brown Convention Center, Hall B. Tickets are $10 and children under twelve are admitted for free.
Renowned for hosting one of the oldest antique shows in the country, HADA will showcase over 90 antique dealers from around the globe during the Spring Show & Sale.

During the antique extravaganza, there will be book signing & lectures from area experts. Caroline Farb and Leslie Sinclair will be signing their current books. There will also be lectures from Jane Page on the latest design trends.

HADA is one of the oldest antique associations in the country dedicated to encouraging and promoting the highest standards for antique dealers and to educate the public about collecting antiques. Since 1964, HADA’s primary objective has been to sponsor a show that would bring quality dealers to Houston and create a vehicle for providing support to local charities. The 2012 Spring Show & Sale will benefit the Houston Heritage Society and Houston Junior Forum.

For more information on HADA visit www.hadaantiques.com

Sally Wheat Interiors featured on Made by Girl blog post

The fabulous Sally Wheat was recently featured on the Made by Girl Blog.

Sally Wheat Interiors

I'm a FAN of Sally Wheat. Her Interior design has always attracted me & her style is sooo inspiring! She recently featured one of my old 'Butterfly' fabric prints in a little girl's room! I was like, "no way, so cool!" - I was excited.

Sally Wheat is one of Houston's freshest new designers and I'm sure you'll be seeing more & more of her work around the net! You can take a peek at her portfolio here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-images via sally wheat

Far Pavilions warehouse sale and news

In honor of February and the official month of love, we here at Far Pavilions are excited to announce that we will be hosting a "sweetheart" open house sale, in our warehouse, this Saturday February 25th, 2012, 11 am to 5 pm! It is our pleasure to open up our warehouse to all our loyal clients - come see new arrivals and check out the hundreds of choices, all at the same time, as you shop. Be sure to enter your name into a raffle for a 2 hour design consultation, valued at $250.00. Scroll down below for more information. Also, this month we're featuring a variety of desks. Not a week goes by where someone doesn't inquire about desks in the showroom, so we thought we would highlight some great options in the newsletter. Finally, scroll down for information on our gorgeous line of fully customizable dupioni silk window treatments. Happy reading and do call, email, and come by the showroom with your questions, comments, and for us to help you find your perfect pieces for that place so close to your heart... your home!  in this month's newsletter: warehouse open house sale desks dupioni silk window treatments                                                                             - the far pavilions team Our warehouse is over three times the size of our showroom space, stocked with both new merchandise and all our inventory not currently on display in the showroom. Normally it is not open to the public, so do take advantage of this fantastic opportunity! The address is 803 South Mason Rd, #500, Katy TX 77450, and the open house will last from 11 am to 5 pm. Watch our for the Far Pavilions' trailer and signage to help locate us. Also, be sure to enter the raffle to win a 2 hour Design Consultation! This involves a walk-through of your home, an exchange of ideas, and the re-arranging of existing furniture and artwork if needed. We then take measurements to not only address your current home decor needs, but store the information for additional areas to be addressed, at a later date. Finally, we will schedule a meeting at the showroom to show you the pieces that would be the perfect fit for the areas you are ready to proceed with. We strive to make life long relationship and have been rewarded with unprecedented loyalty and satisfaction from our wonderful clients! We stock a variety of handcrafted, solid wood desks, in many different styles. Furthermore, our consoles and tabled make inventive alternatives to a traditional desk set up. Featured below are some choices, but should you wish to think outside the box, there are many more! Our dupioni silk curtain panels are fully customizable for window treatments. You can choose your curtain panel colors and border choices to complement the finished product via swatches. They come with and without blackout backing. The "zari" borders combined with the richly textured silk fabrics make for an elegant and chic addition to any room,. The added bonus being that the prices are unbelievably reasonable for the customized window treatments being offered.  Far Pavilions 20425 katy freeway (between westgreen and fry rd, in the patio 1 plaza) katy, texas 77450 281.579.3858 | www.farpavilions.com

Maison Maison Antiques is Open in the New Location Today - February 15

MAISON MAISON IS MOVING!

 

Known as one of Houston’s premier antiques and home furnishings venues,  Maison Maison is moving from their Westheimer location to 2922 Virginia Street (previously occupied by Jane Moore Interiors). The new store is located in the River Oaks area and will open on February 15 - today!

“This space has great energy.  We want our clients to feel at home when they walk in the door,” said Suzanne Duin, owner of of Maison Maison.

The new shop will reflect Duin’s great flair and style, filling it with hand selected European antiques, home accessories and antique textile pillows.  It’s an intimate space showcasing many special pieces from Duin’s travels and will surely make loyal clientele feel that sense of home that Maison Maison hopes to accomplish.

“When I’m on a buying trip, I keep my client’s shopping list with me so I can find them that special one-of-a kind treasure,” says Duin. “My goal is to make my clients dreams become a reality— it’s the ultimate reward for me.” Based upon the solid relationships Duin has created with her clients over the years, they have called upon her repeatedly to provide expertise on numerous projects from their vacation homes to yachts to corporate offices.

Since 1996, Maison Maison owner and AISD member Duin has provided interior design services to her customers.  Several of her design works have been seen on the Houston Azalea Trail and Pink Ribbon House as well as published in Beautiful Homes, Martha Stewart Living, Country Homes, Kitchen & Bath Ideas and numerous other national publications. 

Store Hours: Monday - Friday 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Saturday: by appointment

NEW ADDRESS:  2922 Virginia, Houston, Texas 77098

Phone: 713.520.1654     Fax: 713.521.2724

For more information visit www.MaisonMaisonAntiques.com

The Ian Collection at The Beautiful Room

Say Hello to Ian

by Deborah Jamail of The Beautiful Room

It’s easy to create a gorgeous, romantic bedroom for girls using antique French curves and accents, soft pastels, and graceful lines. Nothing more girly than French!

But what about boys? There isn’t much out there that can define their interests and become pieces they will grow into. Most furniture marketed for boys usually lacks detail, is too juvenile or comes in pieces put together with a wrench and diagram. That’s why I created the Ian Collection, named after my nephew. The Ian Collection has dimension and originality, detail, and an eclectic historical as well as industrial feel -- think American adventurer, British explorer, Hogwarts, Tom Sawyer, and Indiana Jones. A gentleman’s room full of curiosities. In addition to furniture, I have added vintage accessories and original art that add color and interest.  With the Ian Collection heirloom quality pieces are now available for “his room”.  Add one or two pieces, and he will have the ultimate club house.

As the sign on the door says “No girls allowed!”

Camp chair--antique glaze over grey   

Regal chest--antique grey with glaze, silver leaf pulls  

Camp desk and chair --driftwood with glaze, pewter maple leaf pulls, table pulls out for desk; chair covered in antique feed sack 

Regiment bed--glazed cobalt blue with gold leaf detail, queen-size; antique French bunting

Vintage Hatboxes  

Admiral bust  

Original cowboy painting  

Primitive shoe shine box  

Palace Gate Bed--gunmetal iron with distressed posts, queen size

Vintage Club Sign

Brass Hat

Collections Cabinet-- Cherry stain with antique red interior, 

one glass shelf, bronze lion head knobs on doors 
 

Lion Chest--Deep russet with glaze, antique lion head doorknob handles, wreath detail on sides

The Beautiful Room
New Braunfels , Texas

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Phone: 830.608.1565
Email: djamail@satx.rr.com
http://www.TheBeautifulRoomtx.com

"Underneath the Layers" at Thornwood Gallery on February 18, 6-8pm

Underneath the Layers

An exhibition of new paintings by James C. Leonard

What:  Reception for Art Opening

When:  Saturday, February 18, 2012 from 6:00 – 8:00PM

Where:  Thornwood Gallery, 2643 Colquitt St. Houston, TX

Details:  Come join us for wine and live music as we celebrate the artwork of artist James C. Leonard on display at Thornwood Gallery.  Artist will be in attendance.  The exhibition will be on display until March 15^th.

About the Artist

James Leonard has emerged as one of California’s leading abstract expressionist painters.  Leonard’s emotionally charged landscapes often portray backdrops for figures dramatically suspended.  Leonard grew up in Nashville, Tennessee and has always been drawn to the early expressionists of the 1930’s and 40’s.  The German painter Gerhard Richer has had an influence on his style, approach, and directness.

Working with acrylics on canvas, Leonard uses bold horizontal and vertical strokes and strong color to the viewer’s emotions.  “Art has always been the focus of my life,” he says.  “Just as our lives unfold in unique and beautiful ways, so do my paintings have their own unique and individual expression.”

Thornwood Gallery has been dedicated to bringing the works of painters, sculptors, and fine art photographers from all over the world to Texas since 2001.  The gallery currently represents over forty contemporary artists whose techniques and subject matter vary as much as the different locations to which they reside in worldwide.  Thornwood Gallery works with numerous designers, art consultants, private dealers and collectors, corporate clients, and first time art buyers alike in attaining the finest quality art and sculpture for any setting or space imaginable.

Please visit the gallery online at www.thornwoodgallery.com

Margaret Griffith of Inside Out Studio

The Red Vault introduced Margaret Griffith of Inside Out Studio today in our newsletter.   She is well known as a pet portrait artist, but she also paints amazing landscapes and still lifes. 

Margaret's Artist Statement:
Becoming one's own artist is the ongoing challenge of every painter. Whether I am working on a pet portrait, a landscape, or a still life, I am always striving to communicate an inner emotion.

I want my audience to relate to each work as it speaks out to them. There should always be a strong connection linking the artist, the painting, and the onlooker.

Be sure to visit her website to see many more paintings. Margaret Griffith of Inside Out Studio 4848 Guiton Street Houston, Texas 77027 Phone: 713.515.7526 Email: mhgriffithartist@gmail.com http://www.mhgriffithartist.com