A Unique Art Find Right here in Atlanta

One of my favorite styles of artwork is collage art.  I love the concept behind collage work, combining various elements together to create a story or paint a picture.  A couple of years ago, I featured some collage art that I came across from one of my favorite vendors at the Atlanta mart, Paragon.  The collage pieces from their artist were so dynamic and interesting.  Little did I know that the artist behind these works lives right here in Atlanta and is a fellow designer with many of the same passions as me.  This talented designer  is Timothy Burney and I recently had the opportunity to view some of his newest work.  All I can say is Amazing!!!!

I can’t wait to share a few of my favorite pieces from his collection with you, but first let me tell you a bit about this artist.  Timothy was born and raised in Mississippi and has a love for photography and design.  He is fascinated by ‘objets’ and incorporates them into is work.  Timothy was an antique dealer for 20 years and many of his ‘objets’ were purchased during his travels to England and France (I want to go) which makes his art even more unique because they are one-of-a-kind.  In addition to the incredible shadow box art that Timothy creates he also produces beautiful pieces from his photography and a selection of unique clocks.  Many of his pieces are available only to the trade thru Paragon but he does have a website where you can view and buy his work.

Now, on to the eye candy…

This Chopin bust collage is incredible.  I love the mix of antique pieces that add so much dimension and visual interest.

This piece really speaks to the collector in me.  The antique ruler and architectural rendering are awesome.  Just what every designer needs for their studio.

Another tug on my heartstrings.  I love buttons, especially vintage ones and this display is really fun.

This is one of the clocks made for the Paragon collection.  Wouldn’t this look great as part of a gallery wall?

How about this collection of vintage clocks under glass!  I so love!

A vintage letter & envelopes dating back to the early 1900′s.

Another one-of-a-kind collage piece combining vintage documents, art and findings.

This set of Johnson Bros. bowls with a silver spoon would be so beautiful in a kitchen or dining room.  I love Johnson Bros. and have purchased several pieces when I’ve been out antiquing.

Beautiful French ornamental pieces mounted on top of old documents.

And I so adore this framed antique clock face.  Pretty cool!

You have to take a moment to check out all the art and photography on the TimothyBDesign website.  I promise you’ll be inspired and want to buy a piece.

And, for those of you that live in Atlanta, Timothy just opened a space in the new Westside Market on Ellsworth Industrial.  This new market is a collection of vintage and antique  dealers and showcases a few of my favorite dealers like Parker Kennedy. I haven’t had a chance to visit the market in person but plan a trip next week to check it out and will be sure to take lots of pics.

Until next time…

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Gift Wrap Inspiration: Flower Bands

It’s SPRING and there’s nothing I love more than spring flowers, even when it comes to gift wrapping.

I’ve got a couple of special birthdays to celebrate this month, so I got a head start on buying gifts and got them all wrapped up.

 I wanted these gifts to be bright and bold so I choose a yellow and white polka dot paper, red flowers and orange ribbon.  I also wrapped one of the gifts in a green gift back using the same flowers and ribbon to dress it up.

    

 To make the flower band, I pulled the flower bunch apart separating the flower heads from the leaves. The leaves were attached in pairs so I had to cut them apart.

Next I cut a length of ribbon to fit around my box and then hot glued the leaves and flower heads to the center of the ribbon.  I layered the flowers and the leaves to make the cluster look fuller.

Then all I had to do was to wrap the ribbon around the box and tape it down underneath

I placed the flower band vertically on the outside of the bag and hot glued it to the inside and bottom of the bag.

This is a simple and easy way to create beautiful gift wrap and you can customize the look by changing the paper and flowers to fit your occasion.

For more of my gift wrap inspiration, head here!

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Easter Eggs: Then and Now

Remember when all it took to make decorative Easter eggs was some food coloring? 

That Was Then….

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Today, the art of Easter egg decorating has reached a new high! 

This Is Now…Easter Eggs have gone chic!

Wrapped in Twine

Marbelized with nail polish

Glittered

Sprinkled

Gold Leafed

Yarn Wrapped

Handpainted

Decoupage

Blueberry Dyed

Origami Flowers

It’s a good thing that creativity like fashion evolves over time!

All of these Easter egg images and more can be found on my Spring Inspiration Pinterest board.

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Lucite Tray Love

Good Monday to you all!  I hope you are planning for a great week ahead.  Me, lots of paperwork and computer time on the to-do list!

Just wanted to pop in today and share one of my all time favorite accessory pieces for the home, the Lucite Tray.  What was once relegated to the office cubicle has now become a chic and stylish way to add organization, storage and display to your home!

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I’ll be back later in the week to show you a couple of  DIY Lucite Trays I made recently!

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Vignettes To Love

One of the best ways to personalize your home is by creating vignettes created with items, photo and things you love.  All it takes is this…

Pick a space or tabletop surface

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Gather together a few things you love

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Artfully display your decorative accessories

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A special spot within your home that captures a memory, elicits an emotion or tells the story of you and your family!

For another look at these vignettes and more, head to my Vignette board on Pinterest!

Happy Friday!

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Blog Connections and Some Amazing Artwork

As I blogger, it has always been somewhat of a mystery about who it is that actually reads my blog.  I know that a larger percentage of my readers are women and many of you are designers like me.  I also know that I have quite a few male readers (yeah men!) and that lots of you love the same things I do…fashion, entertaining, gifting and design.  It is always nice to connect with my readers and I love it when one of you takes the time to drop me a note to let me know how much you enjoy what I write and share with you.

A couple of months ago, I got an email from one of my readers in NY letting me know how much HE liked my blog.  Victor had a website listed at the bottom of his email and of course I checked it out.  Come to find out that one of my blog readers is Victor-Raul Garcia, a very well-known abstract modernist painter from NY.  Victor and I have traded a few emails and I have come to love his work and wanted to share it with you.

Here’s Victor in action creating one of his colorful and dynamic pieces.

Victor was born in Lima, Peru, raised by his grandmother and came to the US at the age of 8.  He has long had an interest in interior design, visual expression and color therapy, all which led him to follow his passion of being an artist.  Victor is known as an artist that explores new ways to create his work, often mixing traditional materials with non-traditional elements like coffee grinds and wood stains.

This is how Victor describes his work…”Layers are the distinction between past and present, old and new, buried and rediscovered. The process I use in my work I call ‘art archeology’ since I am stripping away layers to unravel a hidden mystery or putting on layers to add mystery to what’s hidden. I believe we all have a physicality, a personality and an essence, which is what I hope to portray in each piece.“

Victor’s work has been collected by people all over the world, has been shown in many galleries and has been featured in many magazines.  Here’s a look at some of his current pieces.

ASUNCION

BABEL

INRI

RED ENVY

TORMENTA DE FUEGO

What I love most about Victor’s art is the intense use of color and the bold statement each piece makes.  I hope to one day own a piece of Victors work.

The blog world is an amazing space.  While I may never know who each and every one of my readers is, I love when I can connect with someone, make a new friend and find a whole new source of inspiration.  As someone who has always wanted to dabble in painting, I’m inspired by Victors art.

Thanks Victor for reading ConfettiStyle and for reaching out and saying Hi!

To learn more about Victor you can visit his website here or connect with him on Facebook here!

p.s.  I’d love to get to know my readers better so leave me a comment and let me know your name and where you are from.

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Four Chairs and a Table

I recently finished a design plan for a client and suggested an alternative use for their “keeping room”. For those of you that are not from the south, you may not have heard the term keeping room before. A keeping room is an area just off the kitchen of a home. Keeping rooms date back to Colonial times when families would sleep in that area when the rest of the house was cold. Since the area could be heated by the kitchen stove, it often provided the only heated place in the house. Today, a keeping room is called by many different names, depending on one’s geographical location, such as a family room, a great room and a hearth room.

Because my client has a formal dining room and a large living room that they use on a daily basis just off the keeping room,  it didn’t make sense to turn the space into another family room type set-up. I suggested that the space become a lounge and reading area, a place for them to relax or read and a space for people to gather when they entertain. The plan for this space includes four upholstered chairs flanking a coffee table. I love this type of set-up because it is creates an area in their home that is both functional and comfortable.

If you’re looking to use your “keeping room” in a new way or have an empty room that you want to use in a new way, consider the option of Four Chairs and a Table.

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Here’s a look at one of the room designs I created for my client.

While we decided to use some of the couples existing furniture the flavor of the space is going to be totally warm and inviting.  I can’t wait for all the pieces to come together.

If you’d like help creating the home of your dreams, contact me about my design services!

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Inspiration + Weekend Reads

I found this article on Growing your Blog as a Business really informative and a bit intimidating.  Seems I need to spend more time on Twitter!

Just in time for some spring painting, Ace Hardware is having another free paint giveaway.  Make sure to pick up your quart today, March 9th!

Check out this fun video on How to Style a Coffee Table from Pottery Barn!

I’m really excited about the new design collaborations at JCP!

This AMAZING site is filled with inspirational videos of women who have made a difference with their lives, the lives of others and the world. This is a must read for any woman who wants to learn, grow and be the best version of themselves that they can!

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This is one of the most beautiful spaces I’ve ever seen.  I love the simplicity, the rich colors and the warmth the space exudes.  And those curtain panel tops….AMAZING!

It is going to be a beautiful and sunny weekend here in Atlanta so I am planning to spend some time outside and get a jump on my summer tan

Wishing you lots of sunshine and joy this weekend too!

p.s  don’t forget to spring forward and reset your clocks tonight!

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