Stonewood Interiors

Spring Truly is in the Air

stonewoodinteriors — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:50:42 +0000

It is 55 degrees and gorgeous outside on this late February morning! We could not be more excited about sharing with you the dates of our Spring Open House.

After a fabulously successful Christmas season Donna & Deb spent countless hours at the Atlanta Accessory and Gift Show in January scouring the showrooms for unique products and fun display pieces.

Now we’re swimming in bubble, Styrofoam, and cardboard unpacking our goods like children on Christmas! The empty nooks and crannies in the store are filling up once again, and we’re just about ready to share with you our labor of love.

Please join us Thursday, March 8th through Saturday, March 10th anytime between 11am and 4pm to celebrate. We’ll be serving up plenty of delicious goodies.

If you aren’t signed up to receive our snail mail postcard feel free to shoot me an e-mail at stonewoodemmaus@aol.com

Showhouse Rendering

stonewoodinteriors — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 20:53:04 +0000

Every single design project we do takes on a life of its own. Inevitably the initial spread of textiles, colors, furniture and other interior elements morphs over time into something slightly different or even sometimes worlds different from the original.

However, the collaboration of multiple designers and a close partnership with our clients yields the look of effortless design that can only be achieved through rigorous critiquing.

In light of the process, we thought we’d share with you the initial rendering proposed for the 2012 SOTA Designer Showhouse.

I will let you in on a little secret though…things have changed a bit!

You’ll definitely have to check back here often for more updates…

A “Note” Worthy Mantle

stonewoodinteriors — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:15:11 +0000

The Allentown Symphony Association invited Stonewood Interiors to decorate the mantle for their 62nd Annual Symphony Ball, and of course, we said “yes!”

The theme for The Ball was “Love Notes.” After gathering all the ideas and inspiration we could conjure up, we decided to start with an arched mirror framed with open panes.

The panes were filled with sheets of music and the arch was adorned with magnolias. We then casually propped a violin and bow against against the mirror. A few more magnolias were placed on the mantle itself amongst clear frames with floating images denoting love. Two, gorgeous buffet lamps flanked each side for ambiance and a single gold frame for one of the images was used to break up the symmetry.

The final touches that “made” the entire vignette were old photographs of couples from Donna’s family and her grandparents’ old love letters tucked amongst the panes and mirror.

And there you have it, the method to our mantle-decorating madness.

Sneak Peek- 2012 SOTA Showhouse

stonewoodinteriors — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:32:40 +0000

It seems like just yesterday that we did the 2010 Society of the Arts Designer Showhouse on North 28th Street in Allentown.

If you missed it you can check out our Guest Retreat here.

Our design married the traditional style of the home and existing furniture with more contemporary elements like our papaya and gray color palette.

Anyway, fast-forward to the present and we’re putting the finishing touches on yet another Showhouse room design. We can’t wait ’til you see it!

This years house is located at Three Chimneys Farm in Coopersburg, PA. It’s a beautiful Victorian farmhouse built in the 1870s by Zeno Weierbach. Period details abound both inside and out including this gingerbread detailing on the front porch.

The Showhouse will be open April 28th through May 20th. Tickets go on sale in April and certainly can be purchased right at Stonewood Interiors!

Check back for more updates and details. You can also visit the Facebook page here.

I you were a design student…?

stonewoodinteriors — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:00:52 +0000

…What would you want to learn?

In the past, Stonewood Interiors has hosted a number of design seminars. When we were located on the triangle in a true retail space we had ample room to set up rows upon rows of chairs. Anyone and everyone from the Lehigh Valley and beyond was invited to take a seat and join us. We covered a whole gamut of topics including mantel decorating and entertaining with ease.

Since moving the store to this beautiful, old Victorian we’ve been faced with the challenge of having a more chopped-up space. Our lecture-type seminars have been phased out in favor of open houses.

However, this year we’re looking to get back to hosting one or two seminars. Maybe we’ll simply limit the number of attendees or rearrange a bunch of furniture. Whatever the solution, we’re going to make it happen!

But we could use your help. What would you be interested in learning a thing or two about? How to accessorize a bookcase? How to properly light a room for form and function? You tell us!

Happy Holidays

stonewoodinteriors — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:14:01 +0000

Stonewood Interiors would like to wish you a happy holiday and blessed New Year.

Please note that our store hours are as follows:

Saturday, December 24th 10am to 2pm

Sunday, December 25th through Monday, January 2nd CLOSED

Regular business hours of 11am to 4pm will resume Tuesday, January 3rd

We can not thank all of you enough for your continued business and support this year!

We are so grateful to have such wonderfully loyal patrons with warm hearts. Each and every day you visit us here or in the store allows us to continue to do what we love to do with tremendous success.

All images in this post came from RAZ Imports.

May your days be merry and bright.

X-traordinary Window Treatment

stonewoodinteriors — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 13:00:54 +0000

This treatment exemplifies x-actly what we love to do here at Stonewood Interiors. Simply elegant window treatments.

Nothing over the top…

Just a tufted cornice over a trimmed mock Roman shade.

Each “X” is finished with a centered stud that ties in with the tile detail below.

What we’re putting IN our tree…

stonewoodinteriors — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 13:00:28 +0000

Arthur Court and Beatriz Ball serverware!

Both Arthur Court and Beatriz Ball are made from aluminum, and so unlike silver, doesn’t require regular polishing! Each piece is not made on an assembly line. It is hand-crafted and unique.

Our favorite pieces include:

12″ Grape plate- $35

Grape Measuring Spoons- $21

Grape Pitcher- $150

Grape Plate with Cheese Server- $35

Image source and further information can be found here for Arthur Court.

Beatriz Ball is also made from aluminum and doesn’t require regular polishing. Moreover, it can be chilled or warmed in the oven (up to 350 degrees.)

We’re putting on our holiday wishlist:

Vento (Not Just For) NJF Napkin Box- $61

Medium Pearl David Tray- $67

Blind Mouse Spreader- $19

Soho Cracker Tray- $55

P.S. We have each of these items in stock, and we’d be more than happy to gift wrap them for that special someone.

Image source and further information can be found here for Beatriz Ball.

teeny-tiny Powder Room

stonewoodinteriors — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 19:28:15 +0000

How do you make a 3′x6′ powder room look incredible?–Because there’s only so much you can do to a space consisting solely of a toilet, sink, and mirror.

Perhaps you do something like this:

Start with a striking tile. We weren’t afraid to use these small, mosaic glass tiles. Such a tiny bathroom can handle the extra pizazz without being too “busy.”

Add one piece of art. Make sure it’s large enough, but not too big or stately that it overpowers the space.

And give prominence to your sink. By doing so it becomes the focal point rather than The John. This is pretty key, if you ask me. We chose a stunning pedestal topped with granite and a hammered metal, vessel sink. The modern twist on the traditionally porcelain pedestal sink and the juxtaposition of materials truly draws your eye to this side of the room rather than the “business” side.

Thanks for looking!

Drapes Fit For a Turkey

stonewoodinteriors — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:00:58 +0000

For many of us, Thanksgiving is one of very few occasions we choose to gather in a formal dining room.

So, this time of year we take stock of this generally neglected space- furniture, plates, silver, centerpiece?…check, check, check and check!

But what about the backdrop–The walls and windows that really dress the room and set the ambiance?

Surely these elements are just as important as the turkey! Well, we think so anyway.

Voila!

Notice how we used medallions rather than rods to hang this drapery treatment. The medallions allowed us to mount the panels flush in the bay’s corners. By doing so we covered the least amount of this gardener’s beautiful view.

How can we help you reevaluate your holiday feast’s backdrop?