I love seeing pieces from The Shop find a new home, especially pillows! I love this eclectic mix from Kelli’s living room, our Haze Mimosa Ikat Pillows and Blue & Grey Bargello Chevron pillow bring in a pop of color and just the right amount of pattern don’t cha think? Kelli pens one of my favorite lifestyle blogs Leopard and Lavender, you should pop over and look around…girls got style!

Last week we photographed one of the latest Studio projects and I couldn’t wait to share a few of the sneak peeks. Every time I am here, I find something else that I love. The home is full of fabulous details like the Timothy Oulton Gyro Chandelier, a concrete bowl full of antlers and the cozy master bedroom loaded with tons of fluffy pillows! Looking forward to sharing more soon! Happy Tuesday.

Since starting Studio Ten 25 in 2007, things sure have fallen into place for me. I always new that I wanted to be an interior designer and after 8 or so years of trying different sides of the design business, it was time to stand on my own. As I built my business things fell into place so quickly. Now,  I’m’ not saying there were not crazy days, tons of long hours (still doing that one)  and hair pulling moments (taxes)..but for the most part I have loved what Studio Ten 25 has become.

So when your “co-workers” (local showrooms and product reps) throw your name in the hat for a fabulous local honor ( D Home’s 2013 Best Designers), it really does make you sit back and appreciate all of that hard work and patience that has gone into something so important.  Being listed among such amazing Dallas designer like Michelle Nussbaumer, Jan Showers & John Phifer Marrs is crazy and exciting all at the same time!

If you are in Dallas, pick up a copy with the bright pink cover and check out all of the fabulous color tips! And, keep your eyes pealed for the JC’s Upholstery ad featuring our Turquoise Firefly Boutique project too!! Lots to see and a list to look through too!

Photo Via: Melanie Johnson Photography for Studio Ten 25

My love for the gorgeous Pyar & Co pillows isn’t much of a secret. I am obsessed with the  amount of detail, design and love that goes into making each pillow. And after I met the beyond talented Paula Queen who is the owner and designer of the line, I knew that was the beginning of a friendship and of course a strong working relationship.

I have carried these glitzy fluffy pillows in The Shop since last fall and am looking forward to expanding the offering after the new collection hits the streets.   Pyar & Co’s blog recently launched the first of it’s MARKET PLACE columns and I am so honored to be included it it!  They pulled together a great round-up of pieces from Shop Ten 25 and asked me to share a little bit of design advice too! Think Luxe on a budget. Pop on over and take a look….all of the pink will make you smile!

This past weekend Culture Map Dallas featured one of my latest design projects and titled the story “Designer Abbe Fenimore teaches us a think or two about decorating boldly“.  Boldly? Yes please! I love seeing how other describe my work and Rachael Abrams totally gets me, we had a fabulous interview and she really did push me to think about why we used each piece and how it pulled the entire family home together! Pop over and take a look…tons of eye candy and fun details on where to shop too!

I also have to thank Paper Doll Style for dressing me up, Kelly Rucker for the gorgeous head shot and Melanie Johnson Photography for capturing my work as only she can do!!! And of course to my adorable client, thank you for letting me create your dream home!!

 Image Via: Melanie Johnson Photography

 Image Via: Melanie Johnson Photography

Image Via: Melanie Johnson Photography

I have been receiving quite a few emails lately asking about art. Where to find it, how to select it and what options are available.  Art is such a personal decision and you may fall in love with a piece because of the pattern, color or maybe it is an artist that you love. Budget is always a factor and if you don’t have thousands of dollars sitting around in your “art fund”, prints can be a great option. I’m sure there are tons of people out there that are not a fan of budget art, but I find that it allows my client’s to finish off their space with something that they can afford and are completely happy with.

These days, websites like art.com, easy.com and even shopten25.com are go to places for affordable art prints. Watercolor, archival paper and even canvas options are available making it super easy for anyone to find a piece that works for them.  I’m constantly being asked by clients to help them find art that is unique and not easily found at every home furnishing store. Today I thought I would show off a few of my favorite art installation and give you a little insight to why we ended up selecting each piece.

We recently installed this custom sized canvas Peacock Print in Blue from Laura Dro over a console table. The space is primarily lavender but we wanted to mix it up a bit with fuchsia and a few bright pops like yellow and a bit of green.  Now we are able to bring in a few accent colors throughout the space and of course create the wow factor for everyone that steps into the space.

I recently posted details from the new D TV set for D The Broadcast and D Living.  A monochromatic space was the foundation for the set but you know me,  pops of color found their way in. I have been working with Dallas artist Megan Adams Brooks on quite a few fun projects (stay tuned for more on that soon) so when I began to search for art she was my go to girl!  ”Fetish” is a gorgeous silk piece with amazing colors  and texture, I would love to see her create a print of this one!  But for now, Megan has a few other print options available HERE.

I am in love with this boutique project! The art pieces we selected completed the space and did their job of pulling it all together. We worked with Black Crow Studios to create this custom sized watercolor piece for the huge blank wall in the back office.  And just to keep the pink going, we brought in the needlepoint Flamingo by Suzy Hoodless from The Rug Company. Sometimes taking a risk pays off and this time…we think it did!

Changing out art with the seasons can be fun too. This sitting room stays minimal in the winter and fall months but boasts a fabulous bold art print (Stairway To Heaven) from Dallas artist Chris Judy. It is pretty masculine but with the soft blues, I was able to tone it down with the Kelly Wearstler Fern Tree pillows.

For the Spring and Summer months, I thought it would be nice to bring in something a bit more feminine.  I toned down the pillows   with a few of my favorites, Wavy Ikat and Baubles Green from Megan Adams and selected something bold in color for the art.  This original canvas painting (Confetti), also from Megan Adams was perfect. I love the bits of yellow, teal and deep fuchsia.

And last but certainly not least is one of of my favorite abstract prints from Austin, TX artist Mary Lee. Red Vim was a pieces we had commissioned for a client’s guest room. We need something as bold and dynamic as the room and since my client loved red, we  new it was a must have!  We loved it so much, that we now have it available as a print in canvas and on archival paper.

Looking for something a little less serious? Here are a few of our favorite pieces from artist that make us happy!! 

Mari Robeson is a killer watercolor artist! Her prints are super chic and the perfect pieces for layering a bookshelf, wall above your desk or to brighten up a tiny powder bath!  We are big fans of her watercolor room illustrations too! You can find more of Mari’s prints HERE.

Maybe your a fashionista at heart. Stephanie Jimenez creates some of the most stunning fashion illustrations around, we love them so much that we have had her create a few custom pieces for our clients!

Making it to the end of a project and seeing it all come together is one of the best feelings to me. We recently photographed one of the latest Studio projects and I couldn’t wait to share the details.  My client has a fabulous collection of Chinese Art Deco Rugs. The rugs are a mix of vibrant colors, and traditional motifs, and completely bold. They command your attention as well as a need for bold color and fabulous accessories!  So we brought simplistic basics with all of the furniture and tied it all together with the pillows, lighting and little details around the house. Can’t wait to share this one!

I am ecstatic to finally share a few photos from my latest project! I’ve never created a set for a TV show before, so designing the new set of D Living and D: The Broadcast brought on a lot of new, unexpected challenges for me.  I was glued to the TV yesterday morning to see the two new shows launch and of course to check in on the set that has been a major part of my new year!

I wanted the set’s Living Space to feel cozy and contemporary. But more importantly, I wanted it to have the “D” look that their readers have grown to love and expect.  One of my favorite elements is this custom modular sofa from JC’s Upholstery Dallas, we spend many hours pulling the details together and I am in LOVE with it!  The Amli Lemon and Key Aqua pillows from The Rug Company add some fun color and texture and I love that they are a bit oversized too.  We got the perfect coffee table and side tables from Adriana Hoyos and I can’t wait for the new showroom to open in The Dallas Design District this month!  The stunning silk artwork from Dallas artist Megan Adams Brooks adds a sophisticated burst of color (P.S. her prints and pillows are now available at Shop Ten 25).

The area between the Living Space and Kitchen needed some love, so we installed a great accent wall from Total Design & Mfg Dallas.  And you know no room is complete without a gorgeous rug, so we brought in the Catella rug from The Rug Market  to pull it all together.

We also created a Talk Table area for the hosts. I know this is my first Talk Table and all, but I think this table from Adriana Hoyos looks fantastic in this space. The ladies look fabulous in front of the new downtown Dallas backdrop, I love the big red “D” logo too! And you know I had to throw in a few antlers, this time they are painted a silver metallic and were the perfect finishing touch to dress the coffee table.

This sleek, ultra-modern kitchen from Poggenpohl Dallas looks great, and we added some finishing touches to make it feel more lived in (and a little less sterile). Now local chefs have a place to whip up a yummy meal and show us all of their inside tricks!

D The Broadcast  airs at 9 a.m.  and D Living at 10am weekdays on KTXD/Channel 47, which is also on U-Verse, DirecTV, and Dish Channel 47; Time Warner Channel 24; Verizon Channel 18 and Charter Channel 22. You can watch the show on KTXD’s website and take a look at the opening HERE…the ladies look gorgeous and so does that fabulous Adriana Hoyos sofa!!!  You can also see Tim Rogers review of the first show HERE…make sure you pay close attention to the part where he says “the sets looked great, especially the kitchen.”  I may not have gotten a shout out, but I am on cloud nine to see that the set is getting great reviews!!!

I love all my clients, but the first time I met with Claria Nieves, owner of LashMaxx, we instantly hit it off. It didn’t hurt that her vision for her studio was right up my girly, bling-lovin’ alley. Claria has been beautifying the world for more than 8 years, first as a makeup artist and now as a “lashionista.” She’s a beauty expert who shares my belief that glamour is always on trend, so we designed her new Dallas studio to be over-the-top glam. Yesterday I shared a few of my favorite BEFORE and AFTER images of the space. So as we finalize the interior expansion of their growing space, I thought it would be fun to share the updates and hear from the Lashionista too!   Here’s what she had to say about the design process and the fabulous final product:

Q: Why were you drawn to Abbe’s style as an interior designer?

The first time I saw Abbe’s work, I instantly became a fan. It’s very glam and chic, but also had personality.

Q: What aesthetic did you want to create?

I wanted my space to look very glamorous. I love chandeliers and mirrors, and that was music to Abbe’s ears!

Q: How did Abbe help refine and create your vision?

She totally got my vision, and delivered so much more. She brought in some patters and other little details that I would have never thought of myself. It really brought the entire space to life.

Q: What do you love most about your studio?

I love everything! A few of my favorite things are the Mongolian fur benches, my chair in my office and my custom made Lash Maxx illustrations by Stephanie Jiminez.

I adore all things glam, glitzy and girly, and I love supporting my fellow entrepreneurs, so you could say that I’m doubly excited for today’s gorgeous Before and After at Lash Maxx. I was in heaven when the Lashionista Claria Nieves told me she had found the perfect space for her new office in Uptown. I was so happy to see her business growing, AND I knew this project would be all lavender fabulous.

Here are a few photos of the new space before the transformation.

BEFORE: This lobby had amazing potential but  needed some serious TLC. The beautiful exposed brick and floor to ceiling windows were a great start, but the space really needed to be softened up.

The AFTER photos are like night and day – literally. This space is bigger, brighter and feels so polished and refreshing.  Client’s are now welcomed with a cozy place to wait and they are able to move around a bit more. And you know I’m all over that chandelier, it completely makes the space!

BEFORE pictures of the gas fireplace. Not terrible, but it definitely needed some love to make it the focal point of the room. When you have an opportunity to create a focal point, you have to go for it. Since we were not able to completely update the fireplace, we did have quite a few options for making it stand out a bit more.

AFTER: When we originally designed this space, we fell in love with this wallpaper. We added some new linens and window treatments to soften the room and make everything feel cozier. The large scale pattern gives the illusion of a larger  ”accent” wall and of course the lavender and grey work with the overall color palette that we were after.

Finally, we have the BEFORE image of the treatment room. Feels a little sterile, which isn’t terrible for a “treatment room,” I guess. But definitely not what we had in mind. It just didn’t feel like luxury and lacked the amount of storage that we needed for the space as well.

AFTER: Now this is more like it! This room is much more inviting with soft lighting, rich fabrics and storage that is more reminiscent of a bedroom than a doctor’s office. The unsightly doors are now tucked away behind the silk panels and we have added storage cabinets that frame the treatment bed and give us the storage we needed.  A few fabulous table lamps, porcelain peacocks and updated linens help to pull the overall look together.