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

One Good Chair and Hans Wegner

Seat of Honor: Denmark honors Hans WegnerOn 100^th Anniversary with “one good chair” exhibit

 He could be called “Chair Man of the Board” for his contributions to modern Danish art, his 1500 designs of chairs, and his use of natural wood and fiber. I love the passion he had for taking beautiful natural wood and creating one-of-a-kind masterpieces. He influenced a lot of designers throughout the world and is considered one of the fathers of organic modernism. He was one of my true inspirations for doing what I do today.

 Wegner delighted in creating aesthetically beautiful chairs from natural materials, combining form and functionality in ways never seen before. He was especially popular in the U.S. in the 1950s and 1960s. I loved the way he got inspired from things like axe-handles and oars to create his organic designs. I look for inspirations myself every day in nature’s backyard.

 Wegner designed his first chair in 1949. It was his first, but it wouldn’t be his last. As Wegner put it, “If only you could design just one good chair in your life... but you simply cannot." So he went and designed 1500 more.

 A lot of modernists like Wegner were considered boring, but not him. His designs were called very “human.” They were poetry in motion and also very practical. I walk the same natural path with my own Aspen log creations. People seem to love one-of-kind pieces of nature-inspired furniture.

Below are a few of my favorites

Shell Chair and Halyard Chair

The designmuseum danmark is featuring the exhibit. “Wegner: just one good chair,” in Copenhagen now through November 2, 2014. It tells the story of his life and work, using 150 pieces of his work along with his drawings, photos and models. Stop by if you’re in the neighborhood.

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

Getting from the drawing table to your home

Home Accents on the Road

The Andi-Le Collection is going on the Road.

Well, not in this style! There are wonderful images in a handy catalog. I am so thrilled to have Ginny Sondrol and   Holly Harrison of Etoile introducing our custom furniture and home accessories in Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Utah,  New Mexico and the Pacific Northwest.

Contact Etoile at: ginny@etoiledecor.com holly@etoiledecor.com (303) 560-5027

til next week, xx

Andrea