Showing posts with label Thornton Designs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Thornton Designs. Show all posts

Monday, April 1, 2013

A Visit to The Urban Electric Company

Recently, we traveled to Charleston, one of my favorite cities on many fronts - the architecture, the history, the restaurants, the weather, the beaches, and of course the friendly people.  What a treat to visit one my favorite lighting companies - The Urban Electric Company!  

Thanks Missy for the tour!

The Urban Electric Company is headquartered in a huge brick factory in Charleston that used to make sails for the Navy.


The showroom has many fixtures we've used on projects!  
By the way, I love lanterns!!


I recently installed some of these mirrored sconces in a dining room in Greenwich.


Wonderful large glass bulbs.



The factory tour!




Working with a company that will do custom sizes and finishes is a dream for any designer!


More lanterns in production.


I think the shape of this lantern is so original... I just love it!


We took a peek at some models in prep for photography.




 Touring the factory I saw first hand the pride and craftsmanship that goes into each fixture. 


Sunday, October 31, 2010

Orange - Images of Fall's signature color

I love the color orange!  It's a color that can define a room, accent other fabrics or add that special pop to an outfit.  It's a bold color that makes a statement in the home in many different rooms.  Orange is earthy and works well with so many other colors.  It can be both classic and modern.  I look outside my window at this time of year and all I see is orange.  From the Maple trees to the Boston Ivy growing on the brick building across the street - it's everywhere! 

I've picked out some of my favorite fabrics as well a few images from Tory Burch's New York City apartment on 5th Ave.  I went to Tory's apartment for a party celebrating one of my good friend's book release and it was a design feast.  Tory is not only an incredibly talented clothing designer, she has a fabulous eye for home decor. 

Tory Burch's gorgeous living room.  Her view of Central Park's Fall leaves are breathtaking


I love this skirted table in blue

China Seas Fabrics


The Best Lamp ever....Christopher Spitzmiller.  A staple for all of our projects


More lovely fabrics


Tory Burch's closet makes me crazy!!!


For me this is happiness...Hermes anything! My husband bought me this watch 10 years ago and the watch band changes each season.  It's incredibly versatile!  I love this Hermes messenger bag for when I go into New York City jamming to see all of my design sources.


A beautiful room by Jeffrey Bilhuber - classic


Love these orange Raoul draperies.  One of Thornton Designs great teenager rooms

This coming week I will be in Los Angeles working with clients and stopping by Suzanne Rheinstien's book party at Hollyhock.   I'll have more on my trip next week


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