Visit us at Rooms with a View this weekend, Nov 10 – 12, to see a gorgeous dressing room designed by Amy Aidinis Hirsch Interior Design and styled by Build by Janel with clothes, handbags, and jewelry (all for sale!).  Hope to see you there!

Rooms with a View

Over the weekend I went to the 19th annual Rooms with a View design showcase in Southport.

Over the weekend I went to the 19th annual Rooms with a View design showcase in Southport.  Rooms with a View features vignettes created by twelve area designers using this year’s theme of Americanism: Timeless and Timely Design.  The theme was a nod to the late Albert Hadley, the iconic designer behind the original idea for Rooms with a View.  Each designer reinterpreted one of Hadley’s designs for their vignette.

Thom Felicia was honorary chairman of the event, which also included a boutique, book signings, food from local chefs, and a fashion show.  The main attraction for me, of course, was the design.  I love the opportunity to see what other designers are doing — it’s very inspirational and I’m always left feeling energized.  Here are the vignettes I found most memorable.

Love this vignette by Christina Lake.  Ski retreat -- absolutely clever.
Love this vignette by Christina Lake. Ski retreat — absolutely clever.
Sara Gilbane: Fabric from her collaboration with Peter Fasano. Smart, well put together space.
Sara Gilbane: Fabric from her collaboration with Peter Fasano. Smart, well put together space.
Bold and vivacious. Strong statement by designer Patrick Mele.
Bold and vivacious. Strong statement by designer Patrick Mele, who also collaborated with Peter Fasano on the fabric.
Love the table by Christian Parkay.  Leather top with zig zag contrast stitching and gradating gold dust base at the root - super sexy.
Love the table by Christian Parkay. Leather top with zig zag contrast stitching and gradating gold dust base at the root – super sexy in an organic way.

If you made it to Rooms with a View, what was your favorite vignette?