A Few Design Musts!

I am in love with design that shows the passions and a life lived.
Displayed memories, special pieces and collections of art, animals, travel
show a life of experiences for all to see and for the owner to cherish.

 We tell our story through our things and
they are a reflection of who we are and what is important to us.
Our things frame an idea and tell a story

The fine line is too many tchotchkes .  
it also makes dusting a nightmare.
Balance is the key.

Select items carefully
Curate !  
 keep it fresh... 

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Matchy Matchy makes me crazy crazy..  
mix it up!

   
Patterns and  Textures, Materials
OH MY!
My latest love is.....

Ahhhhhh afro-chic

 

 

Find a sense of humor and take risks.
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Sometimes it only takes one fabulous piece
to completely change things up.
and it is in the smallest details
that you will find your design voice.

At Andi-Le, It is all in the details.

Have fun, don't settle and
"Live Creatively" 

Til Next Time
xx
Andrea

Am I Santa's Custom Furniture Elf?

Carving textures, wrapping croc hides, welding steel for cabinet pulls, sanding, grinding, fitting a marble top, glass top delivered and finally the installations...That is what is happening here in the Andi-Le Aspen studio. My clients will be all set to enjoy the holidays with their new, custom accent pieces and as well as accessories to finish up their beautiful homes.

 Also up and running is LUXDETAILS.com. This is the place to go for extraordinary accents for home and fashion. Fabulous accessories that are not readily found and all created by artist /designers. One of a kind or limited edition pieces that will transform your style. Check out the preview launch.

With a couple feet of fresh snow, it is a winter wonderland. The really cold temperatures in the mornings have been brutal, making my barn chores a little less enjoyable. My horses had frosted eyelashes! So extra carrots and extra hay are on their menu.

From Our Home to Yours, Wishing you a happy and creative holiday season,

til next YEAR

xx Andrea

Work in progress

Candle light anyone?

Ahhh...Candle light,  the warmth, the glow, it’s romantic, special and just plain flattering to all.

When is the last time you ate dinner by candlelight? Do you remember the tone it set?  Those flickering lights helped soothe your soul. It also gives the appearance of a beautiful, calm atmosphere – even on those days or weeks when calm is the furthest thing from reality.

FYI ( a little history) The earliest known candles originated in China around 200 BC, and were made from whale fat. With the fairly consistent and measurable burning of a candle, a common use was to tell the time.

My love of candle-light has inspired a new line of home accessories. The studio is filled with these textually carved pieces of wood and acrylic that will blend together creating contemporary sculptural candle holders. Here is a sneak peak.

Stay tuned for the finished products

til next week xx

Andrea