Post by:
Marika Meyer |
One of my favorite weekend activities is heading out of town to go antiquing. A favorite destination is Frederick, Maryland.Two weeks ago I headed directly to The Loft at AI and instantly found a number of items that were worth the drive. This chair and ottoman reminds me of the wicker suite of furniture that I painted black this spring for my back yard. It feels much more updated and transitional than original white. Adding fresh upholstery will make these suitable for a more urban installation. I'm thinking white cushions with bright contrast piping.
Manhattan home which was inspired by a Chinoiserie writing table.
Other pieces that stood out are this faux bamboo arm chair.
19th century elephant lamp.
Very sweet little french country bergere chair.
I must confess shopping was not the only draw. We planned the trip around a long awaited dinner at Michael Voltaggio's aptly named restaurant, Volt. Most people are familiar with Mr. Voltaggio from his run as a finalist on Bravo's Top Chef. We had heard rave reviews about Volt and were excited to try it with our good friends Scott & Kevan. Here I am enjoying a glass of wine in the bar after a long day!
No comments:
Post a Comment