tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6478044692546631790.post1910435625933289809..comments2023-09-05T23:05:38.137-04:00Comments on Francine Gardner - Art de Vivre: United States of Tara: My Interpretation for the 2009 Metropolitan Home Showtime HouseUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6478044692546631790.post-15077099544554550912009-11-21T10:42:32.091-05:002009-11-21T10:42:32.091-05:00I love how you transformed the space! (And the fac...I love how you transformed the space! (And the fact that you didn´t give up after having fully realised you´ve drawn "the lucky hallway".) Especially how you solved the staircase problem works very well. Before, it seems that the stairs dominated the entire space in a quite boring unsophisticated way. Blending it into its surroundings and creating that little jewel oasis underneath it is wonderful - with just the right dose of restrained glam.GREEN AND STYLISHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14883466785669489253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6478044692546631790.post-12309371917718469472009-11-17T15:31:26.357-05:002009-11-17T15:31:26.357-05:00What a COOL space! I love seeing before and after...What a COOL space! I love seeing before and after photos to see the contrast in what's been done to a space. I especially love the color palette for the second floor. It's fantastic.<br /><br />Cheers,<br />Karen OliviaAlkemiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00073900773860510777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6478044692546631790.post-46668567466514238822009-10-12T00:06:16.387-04:002009-10-12T00:06:16.387-04:00Wow! I'm blown away by your talent. Incredible...Wow! I'm blown away by your talent. Incredible work. Every room is beautiful - but I particularly love the second floor.Sanity Fairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00837572570886461071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6478044692546631790.post-54837954057657456362009-09-24T09:50:57.852-04:002009-09-24T09:50:57.852-04:00You guys did a fantastic job! It's hard to bel...You guys did a fantastic job! It's hard to believe the before pictures of the space. Congratulations!Sierra Freemannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6478044692546631790.post-29007554862610808502009-09-22T14:09:40.981-04:002009-09-22T14:09:40.981-04:00Wow - first time here! You and your team did a fan...Wow - first time here! You and your team did a fantastic job on this transformation - I love all the layers of gray, Bamboo silk rugs - are beautiful.. Circular lounge bed... and on and on ..Verdigris Viehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019080116208803737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6478044692546631790.post-7348839000382944812009-09-22T09:00:11.397-04:002009-09-22T09:00:11.397-04:00I am overwhelmed, simply overwhelmed. The transfo...I am overwhelmed, simply overwhelmed. The transformation is incredible. My mouth was hanging wide open the entire time - I kid you not.TSL https://www.blogger.com/profile/07497254205408895928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6478044692546631790.post-41191959841125354822009-09-20T12:17:11.274-04:002009-09-20T12:17:11.274-04:00Gorgeous! I love the feeling that has been created...Gorgeous! I love the feeling that has been created. You have taken such an open and dull space and have given it a life and story of its own, a strong direction, and above else, the "wow" factor! <br /><br />Thank you so much for your comment ~ I'm so happy that I could in turn find your fabulous blog and work. I will be back to visit often, and must add you to my favorite blogs list.<br /><br />Have a lovely remainder of the weekend ~Sarah Klassenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10929770496186549808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6478044692546631790.post-16241838867590688882009-09-20T11:45:22.582-04:002009-09-20T11:45:22.582-04:00WELL DONE!! FRANCINE AND TEAM...OUTSTANDING..
WEN...WELL DONE!! FRANCINE AND TEAM...OUTSTANDING..<br /><br />WENDYAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6478044692546631790.post-38831603754499285382009-09-20T11:29:53.375-04:002009-09-20T11:29:53.375-04:00One word...FABULOUS! What an amazing project and y...One word...FABULOUS! What an amazing project and you did a fantastic job!! I love the entry way and your design elements, details and colors are divine. You took some very awkward space and transformed it to perfection...you are one very talented lady!Winchester Manorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07381226107593087108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6478044692546631790.post-71835239939422893982009-09-18T15:59:51.936-04:002009-09-18T15:59:51.936-04:00Hey, proof that the gray trend is alive and well! ...Hey, proof that the gray trend is alive and well! Beautiful work you've done! I love it!<br />MariaMaria Killamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12728225086725817125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6478044692546631790.post-60509377787522799212009-09-18T08:48:19.442-04:002009-09-18T08:48:19.442-04:00really great work.
i also went over to your showro...really great work.<br />i also went over to your showroom site.<br />it is fabulous.<br /><br />thanks for visiting me.Renée Finberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05089653023972180206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6478044692546631790.post-13725587222868720262009-09-17T16:20:21.355-04:002009-09-17T16:20:21.355-04:00I absolutely find it brilliant the way you have tr...I absolutely find it brilliant the way you have transformed this unmanagable space! It is amazing how creativity and vision can transform spaces into living environments. I could have never imagined that dark colors could bring so much life and energy when used wisely with such wonderful complementing colors as purple and orange/red. Who would think you could have your bed underneath the staircase? Fantastic job!<br />Congratulations!!!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07669837797380088585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6478044692546631790.post-3648950632108879912009-09-16T23:55:21.445-04:002009-09-16T23:55:21.445-04:00These are all so great - congratulations and thank...These are all so great - congratulations and thanks for showing us the pics!Linda Merrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07484402027814646865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6478044692546631790.post-48372913071728040742009-09-16T16:07:13.192-04:002009-09-16T16:07:13.192-04:00What you have done is stunning... And absolutely b...What you have done is stunning... And absolutely brilliant. It is so authentic and imaginative. Your work never seizes to amaze me but this so clearly conveys your incredible creative vision and energy. Nothing is done just for show. Everything has a purpose, a function, its own aesthetic and as a result - a soul.Julianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6478044692546631790.post-598916093188439342009-09-16T09:36:48.166-04:002009-09-16T09:36:48.166-04:00I can barely recognize the space! I would have bee...I can barely recognize the space! I would have been beyond nervous and close to tears too if I had drawn those straws. Obviously you and your design team are a magic combination, because what you created is magnificent. I love the rug with the red script and I think my fave is the maid's bed. But also adore the daybed under the stairs, the chandelier, the colors, all of it! Congratulations!the paris apartmenthttp://www.parisapartment.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6478044692546631790.post-80402392146277489792009-09-16T02:05:57.756-04:002009-09-16T02:05:57.756-04:00so lovely... and amazing... wow.so lovely... and amazing... wow.red tickinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09400289072356876224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6478044692546631790.post-39983583048728169392009-09-15T15:31:47.417-04:002009-09-15T15:31:47.417-04:00you all did an amazing job! I love the 2nd floor! ...you all did an amazing job! I love the 2nd floor! congrats and i hope to see you all sonn!-kate @ studio four nycUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16508328873756732943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6478044692546631790.post-65610281837666815622009-09-15T11:11:01.795-04:002009-09-15T11:11:01.795-04:00How terrific to read all about the process and too...How terrific to read all about the process and too see it in photos. I admire your honesty of the moment when you drew 'that' straw. I could imagine the moment & had to chuckle. How you & your team transformed those spaces were incredible. The blending of the steel staircase, to the cocoon like lounging space, to the story behind the inspiration for the lounge room via the remarkable painting. I love hearing how designer's get the spark of inspiration & the that incredible painting could not be more perfect. Oddly enough I was putting together a post this morning on the Showtime House & was so pleased to check my reading list this morning to find your exciting news. Only wish I were in NYC to see it all first hand. All the best to you from one of your fans ~ DebDumbwit Tellherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18148671166061931241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6478044692546631790.post-54940389776400194492009-09-14T17:29:37.462-04:002009-09-14T17:29:37.462-04:00Not only does it look like you had fun but your de...Not only does it look like you had fun but your designs are fabulous. The way you have changed and created a totally different feel in such challenging spaces is brilliant. xvvicki archerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07847183975086900816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6478044692546631790.post-30740328062482077332009-09-14T17:15:52.188-04:002009-09-14T17:15:52.188-04:00Wow, I love the transformations and your before an...Wow, I love the transformations and your before and after photos are stunning! The stairs blend in so well now and the day bed under them looks so relaxing! I also love the custom rug, and the Swarovski crystal chandelier. My goodness you guys accomplished a lot!HirondelleRustiquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18279653864268494179noreply@blogger.com