Shore Chicy Designs In A Store Front ??

Over the past year, I have developed a relationship with one of the greatest thrift shops in Ocean County.  "Silk Purse Consignments" located in Toms River New Jersey in the K Mart shopping Plaza on route 37 East.  The shop owner Pam asked if I would like to place a few of my pieces in the front window.....I was so excited....Please stop by the shop and check out the merchandise....You will love it!!

Working on staging the window

a desk that Pam had that Shore Chicy shabbied up a bit....it would look great in a entrance foyer

A few of my pieces...the dresser is by Berkey Gay Furniture from the 1920's complete with the brass label

Indoor/out door shot

The color is great for any decor 

And I got to put up a sign......Thank You Pam!

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Breaks for the New Year!

Okay, its the New Year....I have some clients lined up for some commission work.  I have some great piece in the Cottage Garage that I am very excited to work on...The one piece is a pie chest...its amazing....I can't wait to begin working on it.

I declared myself VEGAN for the next 21 days to help bring back some control in my life, back to the yoga practice and will be hitting the gym.   Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh then we have slips, trips and falls!  Okay, quickly reorganize my self!!

 My 88 year old mom, decided that she had to untangle a flag, that was on a tree in her front lawn, that was covered with snow.....hmmmmm  and my sister broke both one foot and one ankle....You had to have seen us in the ER, they were not sure who was there for treatment!

So the start of the New Year is a test of flexibility and adaptation.

I live in these because of the fidget weather 

It appears that I use these more and more

This mornings wake up call....its is what it is....that is LIFE at 7degrees

Do You Rearrange your home after you de-Christmastize?

It seems like I do a furniture shuffle and items every year after I take down the Christmas decorations.  However, I don't think I am the only one....

President Obama and former Governor of Vermont Jim Douglas tweaking seating arrangements in the Oval Office

Changed up with a table lamp and chair

Ziggy decided to photobomb 

The rearrangement allowed for more comfort in playing scramble

our comfort zone...on a snowy day.

a collection of candles for some special affects

We are prepared in case the electric goes out..

Enjoy the Snow Day!

Lamp/Ralph Lauren Lighting
Scrabble Game/Restoration Hardware
Draperies and Rods/PotteryBarn
Website/simple business solutions
Redesign/Harmonizing Homes
Coffee Table/ Shore Chicy Designs

Studio Transformation for New Years Celebration

Not sure why, but New Years Eve came about quickly.....a last minute party was organized by my brother in law in Shore Chicy's Studio.

This is where I work during the cold or rainy days

I reorganized the furniture ~ stored all the pieces that I am currently working on and began the magic

There was still some rosemary in the garden so this became my napkin decor

Dinner is served!

We started out with  Soupe au Pistou ~which is Provencal cuisine~  Followed by Celery, Fennel and Radish salad with butted Valdeon Toast.  A classic chicken Milanese and Risotto.  Various deserts were served including a French Apple Tart.  We ate until the stroke of 12......

If you should need help with party planning, or recipes for an event contact me. 

In the business of decorating and painting you are always looking for inspiration where every you are.

If can be the way the sun is reflecting on the water, the presentation of a platter of food, the froth of a cup of cappuccino!

One of my favorite places to find inspiration is on Tumblr   if you click on the link you will see my page.

The patina on the door 

The combination of the white exterior and dark interior

The natural wood and white wash top

the use of an antique garden bench

The combo or blue and red hues on the secretary

The white and tin

The garden table in the foyer

The green side board

The combo or white and black

various elements of fire, stone and wood

I hope you  enjoyed some of the ways that I get inspired.  I would love to hear what inspires you!

Corinne

Inspirational Photos/Tumblr

Shore Chicy Designs/Like us on Facebook

Shore Chicy Designs by Harmonizing Homes/www.shorechicydesigns.com

Website Design/www.simplebusinesssolutions.net

Oh The Glamour !

It is so funny how life changes!  In my former life I would be up at 4:30 AM, dressed and full make up and on a bus to NYC by 5:30 am.  Now as a life as a painter this is what I wear!

PJ bottoms and Uggs

I love to paint and the many challenges that I receive from my clients!  I do spend a lot of time, researching, combining colors, looking for the right pulls and knobs....This is command central.....not exactly what you expected I am sure.

every breakfast is eaten here while looking for the perfect picture

Today, is a final delivery day for a client that I have been working with for over one year!  

This is here last piece

I will miss working with Amy as she has so many wonderful ideas that have pushed me to visit and accomplish all of them.  The following pictures is our last years journey!

There are many more....but I didn't want to bore you all!   Thank You So Much For The Opportunity!

Happy Holiday!

Corinne

Paint/Annie Sloan

Painter/Shore Chicy Designs, by Harmonizing Homes

Website Design/Simple Business Solutions

PJ's/Target

Lamp/Simon Pearce

Lamp Shade/Pottery Barn

So many chairs so little time

I have always had a love affair with chairs!  I am not sure when it all started...

The Swedish Chair

Gustavian style chair detail

For more of my likes for furniture visit my pinterest board