BEAUTIFUL WATER-Beautiful memories

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Memorial Day Weekend....what are your memories. My thoughts are of hotdog roasts, fireworks, beach, water, laughter, family.

I am not going to write a lot this blog....just photos to inspire your memories.

Til the next blog..have a great weekend.

Designer Home Furnishings- Coastal Couture

Susan Hornbeak Ortiz, owner of Shine by S.H.O, is considered one of the top tastemakers in the interior design industry. Her collection of home furnishings has been seen in magazines Elle Decor, O, Metropolian Homes and House Beautiful. It is one of the most fashion forward lifestyle lines in the interior design industry.

Susan was raised in a design and construction family. Her mother started her interior design business when Susan was 2 years. Her father was a builder and her grandfather an architect. Susan recieved her MFA from UCLA in sculpture and photography in 1990. She has been a working artist for most of her professional career. In 2004, needing a break from the art world, she launched Shine by S.H.O officially in January 2005.

Please take a look at her website. If anything interests you, please email me at jan@janreynoldsid.com.

Chandeliers......thank goodness Edison invented the light bulb

I love chandeliers. For me, the sparkle of crystal reflecting the lights as conversation and laughter swirls around the room, makes me smile. It is as the crystals are winking at me, enjoying the conversation, adding to dialogue. I have a iron chandelier with mirror prisms only lit by candles. Though I love this, I do enjoy the dimming effect creating the mood.

Today, as I was preparing a presentation for my newest client, I decided to take a few minutes away from fabric. I found myself drifting back to my earlier blog on the color Turquoise. I had seen a turquoise empire chandelier in various places and thought wanted tosparkle your day with just a few chandeliers. I hope that as you view these, you will know that I am in conversation with you.

I have added a new feature to my blog. I would love you to post your comments and join as a "follower".

Also visit My Favorite French Antiques, listed on the side. This is a friend of mine and she just returned from Paris with some beautiful insight.

Til the next blog....

Summertime....Let's go to the Beach

It is May and in the south our thoughts turn to the beach. I am leaving for the coast next Wednesday for time with friends. Waking up to the smell of coffee and the ocean. Fresh fruit, croissants or cereal for breakfast, sandwiches for lunch and fresh seafood for supper. The day is centered around activities that keep you in or near the water. The night is filled with laughter, the sound of the ocean and playing cards or boardgames. As I drift off to sleep the sound of the lapping of the waves will rock me to deep sleep. I am already relaxing just thinking about it....is it next week yet?

Color of the night is Yellow

Yellow....what a happy color. One rainy days, we long for the color of the sun to break through the clouds. On cold days we wish for the warmth of the sun's rays. Yellow tulips are beautiful. And there is nothing like the landscape of a field of sunflowers. So how does that color work in an interior space. I have buttercream draperies in my office....for you.....get inspired

A Drive in the Mountains

Sometimes one just has to escape the pressure of work and life by jumping into the car to take a day trip. This day was just how I was feeling. I got up early that morning with no idea of where I was heading, I just knew I was hitting the road. As I typed in several different locations of interest, Highlands, NC was selected. The good thing about Atlanta is there are many wonderful points of interests within a 2/3 hour drive. For me, the drive to some of these locations have a very relaxing travel...Highlands being one of them. I stopped by Starbucks for coffee and breakfast, typed in the location into my GPS and set out. Soon I was able to open my sunroof (if I had my dream car vintage black MGB convertible I would have really be set), plugged in my iPod and jazzed out. In Highlands, I stopped to take myself to lunch and then on to a local art gallery. Here I was greeted by the artist in residence...whom is 85 years old. He has the gallery and land up for sale so he can travel and paint.

Below are some of the photos of my beautiful drive and some of the shops