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

Bespoke vs Mass Produced Furniture

Finding the right piece, in the right size, in the right tone, with the right elements, can be down right tough. And can leave a bare space in your home for longer than you intended and never being quite finished or quite right.

 While buying either a custom pieces or a mass produced piece can be beautiful and exclusive. The exclusivity is in the process not the design.

 As a designer and maker, I am moved by a desire for authenticity and pieces genuinely inspired by the maker. I like knowing the hands that touched it, the history, the story and the soul of a piece.

I encourage everyone to find artists and craftsmen that resonate with you. Get involved in the process and create something fresher and more alive.

 A home is more than a place to rest your heads. Beautiful objects have the ability to transform. Your home is the best representation of who you are, what you like and how you live.

So my passion is to help you LIVE CREATIVELY!

xx Andrea

"Out" of the studio..custom furniture installations

I LOVE the summer days,  I can't be outside enough. Hot days (not Texas hot),  and cool nights. Aspen summers are the best! Between my horses and work, the days are full. These 2 commission were installed last week.

                                                                                        

CMCD Custom Design

          Robyn Scott Interiors

Til Next week xx

Andrea 

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