Jack and Susan Arnold Architecture and Interior Design

Lately I've been feeling very blah and I'm having a hard time writing..... Maybe it's the emergency room trips or all the antibiotics of the last month or maybe it's the state of the economy. Just when I thought my families finances were once again on track, rumors of layoffs are running through my hubbys office. It seems no one is safe in this economy and there is not much we can do about it. My god if only I could drink without getting sick the next day! ok.....just joking!

Well...on to the subject at hand. I thought it would be nice to share my favorite French Country Style Architect - The famed Jack Arnold and Interior Designer wife Susan. Signature features of his home is rooms one room deep, curved dormers, wood beams everywhere, thickened walls between rooms giving the illusion of masonry! and much much more.... You cannot tell this home has a wood frame!

The below photos are of their home in Oklahoma. These are photos of a shoot done for Veranda June 2007. Just a note: V E R A N D A magazine rocks! The interiors all done by Susan Arnold are perfect. I love how she uses more metal and basket accessories leading to a true European look. Check out the metal entry table with a basket of flowers and more metal tables and baskets in the living room. Now....

THE K I T C H E N! my all time favorite. Genious is the only word.....

She has used green throughout which to me is the hardest to use, but what she did is beautiful. I am completely in love with this home and will be keeping my copy of this VERANDA indefinitely!






www.jackarnold.com
www.susanarnold.com
www.veranda.com

Velvet & Linen Blog - Before and After

I can honestly say that I am NOT the jealous type and I just adore other Interior Designers and their work. I am Never the one to just outright want or desire anothers talent until now......

Her name is Brooke Giannetti and it starts there..... She is an Interior Designer and works with her husband Steve on Architectural projects, so they offer full Architectural, Interior Design and Landscape services. That was my dream for me and my husband. It looks as though she just opened a Home Furnishings Shop called Giannetti Home. I love her taste in fabrics and colors, couldn't get any better! It's clear that she loves French, Gustavian, Vintage and a little bit of shabby chic style. Her blog is called Velvet & Linen! My favorite fabrics!!! How cool is that name.....

I just found her blog yesterday, otherwise I would have posted about her way before now. Her bathtub which im not showing is to die for and I've wanted one like that for years! I've also wanted an architectural pediment for over my bed like the one she has, again for years! sooo scoot on over to her blog to check it out. Here is a shot of her bedroom before and after:


www.brookegiannetti.typepad.com

Jan Showers & Associates Design Firm

I havn't been posting much lately because I've been spending the extra time that I have to search for things to buy like an iphone, yorkie, coton de tulear, etc. or working on other projects. But I must share the photos below that I just came across. They are the work of Jan Showers. Soooo Glamorous! I'm not sure if it's the furniture or the paint colors that draws me to them. I have close to the same dining chairs (Louis XVI in Linen) and also am using a sunburst mirror in my entry, so yes I like her style, but I would love to paint my home those wonderful grey colors. Right now I still have the builders tan throughout, and I am sooo bored with it. Almost forgot -- check out the black oval mirror shown in the reflection of the first photo and also the custom wood flooring in the second photo! Enjoy....



www.janshowers.com