today's ANGLE: Nashville's FINEST Farmers Market

....an attitude, a point of view, a design perspective from Interior designer Kim Salter, creative author of her fantastic blog Design Thoughts, one designer's thoughts on balancing Mama, Money and her love for All things Design!
You can follow her on TWITTER and FACEBOOK. 

Today's city slant:

NASHVILLE'S FINEST FARMERS MARKET

Take it away, Kim!

Today I am giving you my angle on Nashville's FINEST Farmers Market!!! 

Such a great feeling when you buy fresh, right??

A few weeks ago, we ventured out on a beautiful day to check out the Farmers market!! We were told it one of the best, and it did NOT disappoint.  We became avid farmers Market go'ers while in New York, especially when I worked right down in the Flatiron district, just 2 block away form the Union Square Market..I use to go there for lunch, all fresh food all the time...ahhhh...I loved those days, but I don't miss them, and I am so super excited to find out that Nashville has a Farmers Market that is open 7 Days a week!!

I love the fresh crisp color of veggies!! They always make for beautiful photos!! Nothing quite like a farmers market to help ease into your new community!! I love shopping local!! Do you have a farmers Market where you are at??

~Kim

today's ANGLE: Franklin's O’More Designer Showhouse

....an attitude, a point of view, a design perspective from Interior designer Kathy Sandler of Sandler Design Group and creative author of her amazing blog Live the fine life. 
You can follow her on Twitter and Facebook. 

Today's city slant:

Franklin's O’More Designer Showhouse,Tennessee

The Berry Cottage

(picture taken under construction)

Interior designer Kathy Sandler is working on an exciting and unique project benefitting her almamater, O'MoreCollege of Design.  Kicking off with a Preview party on April 4th, of which Kathy is Co-chair, O’More College of Design and Traditional Home magazine are presenting the O’More Show house in downtown Franklin, Tennessee - about 20 miles from downtown Nashville. Seventeen leading interior designers - all O'More alumni spanning four decades have been selected to participate in the project at Berry Cottage.  How amazing is that?  Guests of the Preview party will get a first look at The Berry Cottage, a 4,000 square-foot transitional Shingle style home, an opportunity to meet the participating designers and talk with Traditional Home editorial staff with cocktails and Southern hors-d’oeuvres in hand. Mmm mm. RSVP HERE to purchase your Preview party ticket. The house is open to the public April 4-21. Tickets are $20 at the door.

THE ANGLE: ART DECO, WHERE HIGH END FASHION COLLIDES WITH HOME DESIGN

an attitude, a point of view, a design perspective

Today's city slant: NEW YORK CITY Fashion week

On the runway last week for Fall 2013 NYC Fashion week, fashion designer Monique Lhullier showcased a girl who is confident, sensual, super dramatic with mixes of Art deco, intense color and structure. 

I really loved the Art deco references. Art Deco visual motifs include geometric shapes, curves, Eqyptian zigzags, motion lines, metallic colors and motifs depicting nature. 

Her sheer and brocade gowns had sophisticated lines in motion and applied plant-like patterns....

 Monique Lhuillier Fashion Week Fall 2013

Another stunner is the astounding metallic lace-work. (pic on the right). But the showstopper was the nude garment with intricate black geometric beading. ( pic on the left) Wow!!

 Monique Lhuillier Fashion Week Fall 2013

How can you rock the art deco look in your home design? There are ways to create a modern version of art deco without over doing it! 

Use of geometric architectural elements..

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The chevron charcoal rugs by Metro Rugs USA picks up the use of zigzags..

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Found some great finds from Dwell Studio:

Love this contemporary tripod table. Its luxe metallic finish and geometric simplicity makes a great accent to any room. The Trompe-L'oeil wallpaper on the left adds visual texture... 

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The stepped Glynn Linen Natural headboard is pure geometry....

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Pattern appeal from the stylized blossoms duvet and sham set....

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