Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Enchanted guest #11 say hi to Sherry from Design Indulgence!

Hi there, well I am happy to present yet another fabulous guest post from my friend, Sherry of Design Indulgence. Now a little "411" on Sherry......she is an Atlanta based uber talented designer who has been designing for 20 years. She has fabulous taste and a really well trained eye, and her humor is always a welcome treat as she shares with us, her admirers, her day to day decorating and design tales. Did I mention she was rip roaring funny? Yep, my kind of gal.

 I love visiting her blog and she is more than generous about sharing her sources as well as hosting many frequent giveaways! I enjoy her take on her day to day routines because she infuses her charming humor into each and every post and it makes it so much fun to read.  I could not start this post without allowing you a little peek into Sherry's talents. So take a look at what this talented lady has done, and then I present to you her wonderful and highly entertaining post about one of my personal favorites..you nailed it Sherry!

And here is some of Sherry's work...as my 16 year old would say she's got "mad skills" LOL....






And now Sherry's post...........


Lord I have been sitting at my computer so long my butt is numb.  When Tina asked me a few weeks ago to do a guest post I thought....sure no problem.  But dang I started to think about my flimsy little post with about 5-6 pictures and Tina's with 1,346 pictures and I started to FREAK OUT!!!!

Yesterday I started thinking.  Really thinking.......What the heck am I going to do.  What is my subject.....banging my head against the wall...thump....thump.....thump.....

Then I said "I am not going to worry about this today, after all I still have to tomorrow".  Typical Sherry behavior.  PROCRASTINATOR.  Well tomorrow is today and there has been a lot of this....

You get the point.

The only good thing to come out of this is that I am forced to stay home and actually see a whole load of laundry through to the end.  Wash.....dry....and folded and put away.  Yeah.....you know I am desperate now :)

But alas.....I started thinking about Tina.....she is classy.  Her house is classy.  DUH.  I think I have heard her mention that she likes Phoebe Howard.  Her designs anyway.

BAM.......!

I got it.  Some images of Phoebe's designs from Atlanta Homes and Lifestyles.  Photo credit:  Erica George Dines.  She is pretty awesome.

Let's begin.
This is a local home that she did here in Atlanta.  What do we like about her design style.......

Classic.

Colors are almost always soothing, and with a touch of blue. 

Graphic and monochromatic.

She does not over accessorize.  Ever.  Never.  Ever.

My bedroom is fairly neutral but it does not look like this.  Where do I go wrong.  Oh yeah....I would have to get a wheel barrel and lug some crap out it.  Not today...I am busy.

Slap.  Me.  Now.  So dang purdy.

Is this perfect?  In 10 years it will still be gorgeous.

Another view of the same room.  I had to do it people.  I need images here!

And....what is not to like.  The chest.  So pretty and then they cut a hole in it.  I would have also, but it might hurt  a little.

I know I would have over accessorized this table.  Love the millwork on the walls.  Hey...where is my trim guy.  Need him here pronto!
I love the shape of this settee.  Just one small little thing.  The stain on the floors is not wowing me.  Just saying......


Some serious perfection.  Conversational.  Elegant.  Blue.  Baby Grand.  Check.

You know what I like?  I think this house flows so nicely.  The colors, the style....Phoebe is always true to herself and her design style.

She doesn't flip flop around with shabby chic...retro....modern.....

It is just plain and simple classic design.  Forever design.

When ever I am looking for great soft neutral paint colors I go to Phoebe's blog.  She has all of her favorites listed.

AND......alert******

She has a book coming out in March.

March 1st.  If you pre-order they are offering 20% off AND.......a pocket size paint chart of all of her favorite paint colors......Hello......you hear that?????

Tina....I hope I get a good grade from your followers.  Big shoes to fill.....but actually I wear a size 9 1/2 [which feels like I might as well wear the box sometimes] so I know my feet are bigger than yours.....and half the population.  When I graduated from high school I wore a size 8.  What is up with that.  My boobs did not get any bigger.

OK...don't know how I got off on shoe size :)

Let me just say thanks to Tina for trusting me to takeover her blog for a day.  Good luck on the move.  I would help but [phew] I am way too far away.

Sherika



Isnt' she awesome? Sherry I mean. Well, Phoebe too but of course! Now you see why I like her....to tell her yourself how much you enjoyed this post click here to visit her fabulous blog, Design Indulgence. Loved your crinkled paper picture Sherry...very powerful:) If you are interested in checking out her very impressive portfolio of work, click here. Thanks to Sherry or is it Sherika and to all of you for stopping in! Have an enchanting day!






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54 comments:

  1. BEAUTY, CLASS and great ideas abound here chez Tina, and TINA DEAR, you really know how to pick your guests! LOVELY!! Off to work now....Anita

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  2. I really like Phoebe Howards work too, she actually decorated the house my in laws bought a number of years back and that is how we discovered her. I am happy to meet Sherry too, and will visit her blog. Enjoyed her humorous post filled with all this beauty.
    Can't wait to hear how the move is going Tina.

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  3. I loved this! Phoebe Howard's rooms are of course amazing. But Sherry's divine sense of humor was a wonderful way to start the day.
    I hope the move is, well, moving. And I hope you are surviving!

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  4. This was pretty fun and funny~Sherri's take on Phoebe was great!

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  5. Thank you Tina for featuring Sherry (I love her blog, always uplifing). I do like Phoebe Howard's designs and am particularly drawn to the last image, which is so rich.
    Sending prayers your way for a peaceful and smooth settling at your new home.
    Helen xx

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  6. What a great way to start the day... many smiles and Phoebe Howard, who is an all time favorite here! And I do admire that she sticks to classy, elegant interiors. Need to hop over to Sherry's blog to read more!
    xxoo
    Carolyn

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  7. What a brilliant, beautiful and very entertaining post!

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  8. I'm just starting in a new project and this post is making my mind run fast! Tons of inspiration here!!!

    This is truly a stunning post.

    Wishing you both a wonderful day!

    xo

    Luciane at HomeBunch.com

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  9. Very elegant and tasteful! =)

    pinkchampagnefashion.blogspot.com

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  10. Tina......don't you know that when you have a guest poster person you can take the day off??? I am honored that you gave me all this press in the middle of your move. Don't you wish all of your followers could come help you move??? We could knock that bugger out in a day. I know I speak for everyone when I say that we are all ready to go on part 2 of the journey with you......decorating your beautiful home. Stay calm girl.......

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  11. When I first started blogging, I used to follow Sherry faithfully. I have no idea how she disappeared from my reading list. I'm so happy to have 'rediscovered' her blog!

    Thanks for the delightful guest post, Sherry. I love Phoebe's work, and it was wonderful to see some her beautiful designs showcased here today.

    Tina- I hope your move is going smoothly. I can't wait to see how your own 'mad skills' transform your house into a home!

    ~ Wendi ~

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  12. Tina thank you so much for featuring Sherry, whom I adore, and thank you Sherry for featuring Phoebe!! Classic and so well edited. The great thing is the pieces are forever and you can always change out the fabrics! I love that settee as well.

    xoxo
    Karena

    Art by Karena

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  13. Tina you did not oversell....Sherry, you are HILARIOUS! I needed this little shot in the arm - having a tile crisis. Yes, a tile crisis...after I slaved over picking just the right one. It' out of stock. Til May. Really? So, I'm trying to sit here and think. What would Tina, Sherry or Phoebe do? Ladies...you're all an inspiration!

    Happy hump day!
    xoxo Elizabeth

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  14. Sherry is so talented with her hilarious commentary thrown in as a bonus. What is not to love?! Janell

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  15. Some gorgeous, classic rooms and as always, a very entertaining post from Sherry. Awesome.

    Have a good one...

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  16. I've always admired her style so this was a lot of fun...thanks!

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  17. I love Pheobe Howard's design and Sherry, Sherry has a wonderful blog. Sherry doesn't show enough of her design work and seeing the pictures above made me swoon, they're fabulous...show more of your work Sherry! Wonderful post and I hope your move is going well Tina.

    XX
    Debra~

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  18. How Fun! A new (and kindred) blogger to follow! I am headed over there now to 'stalk'. Thanks so much for the introduction. Blogland is SO big that I love when someone comes to you and says "here, you are going to love this, trust me"... and of course, I DO!
    Hope the moving is smooth - can't wait for updates! Remember, there is NO deadline when it comes to unpacking, miss overachiever! LOL

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  19. So nice to discover another talented (and funny) blogger like you Tina! I can see why you like her, you both have a similiar sense of humor which I get a real kick out of.
    Phoebe Howards work is consistently gorgeous and I dont' know that I haven't seen a room of hers that I haven't truly loved. What a lovely post about a very talented person.
    I will visit Sherry's blog as well.
    Hope you not working too hard, moving is so much work. Pace yourself and take it all in baby steps, is my best advice.

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  20. Funny lady. I will have to visit her blog, humor is so important even when talking about serious things like design and beautiful rooms and homes.
    Phoebe Howard is so amazing, love love her work. I am so excited she is coming out with a book, had no idea! Exciting. Hope your move is going smoothly (if you have moved) and like everyone else says, just be sure to not overdo it.

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  21. I am so happy yo have "met" Sherry/Sherika:):) Her humor is fabulous so I know I will LOVE her blog too! Also love the idea of all of your followers helping with the move!!!! I'm in:):) Great post, Sherry. Loved seeing the PH pics. GREAT style. XO, Pinky

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  22. While I love the images of the decor and the designers style, I am much more in love with the humor and wit of Sherry/Sherika! Great choice Tina! We all need and want such light-heartedness in our day, even when we are learning a thing or two more in regards to the design world!!!! xo

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  23. three of my fav. ladies in one post, Tina, Sherry and Phoebe. I have enjoyed getting to know Sherry throughout this past year and trust me she is as warm and giving as she is talented and funny!! One of my favorite blogs to read. Phoebe Howard is, well..... Let's just say I have been known to say, she is what I want to be when I grow up Her designs are flawless in my book. Great guest post and wonderfully fun read for a Wednesday. Thank you Sherry and Tina, xo Kathysue

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  24. No one does this beautiful palette as well as she does, well maybe Barbara Barry. Enjoyed this, and of course the humor that accompanied it. Thanks to you both for putting together such a wonderful post.

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  25. Awesome she is. Sherry's writing style combined with her incredible taste is a winner. Love her blog.
    Sam

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  26. there are oodles of witty bloggers posting pretty pictures out there, but i think what i appreciate most about sherry and her perspective is the authenticity. i mean there aren't many of us who allow ourselves the freedom to discuss sophisticated design, dirty laundry, and boobs in the same post. another one who comes to mind? TINA. get down, girls. go 'head, get down.

    michele

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  27. Sherry gets an A+. I LOVE her style and Phoebe's. I want that book!

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  28. Great blog post! Great humor- just what the afternoon called for. I am dying to see your updated photos of your incredibly beautiful home......breathtaking actually :) good luck with the move! embrace and enjoy it.

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  29. I love you, Tina, I love Phoebe and her incredible work and now I love Sherry, what a blast she is, and a refreshing voice too. Thanks for such an eye candy of a post, and giving me a laugh after not such a great day (root canal). I needed this...off to check out her blog.

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  30. I LOVE Sherry! If there is a day that I need a laugh and some good eye candy, then I just stop by her blog! I met her last year and she is just as delightful in person as she is on her blog.

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  31. What a fun AND BEAUTIFUL post. I'm so happy to discover Sherry! I'm off to visit her blog.

    Keri

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  32. Both Sherry and Phoebe are awesome! Both have "mad skills" and you are right, Sherry is LOL funny! Thanks for lining up another wonderful visitor, Tina. Sherry, thanks for a terrific post that had me laughing and inspired! I love Phoebe Howard, but did not no she had a book coming out and am thrilled with the tip! Merci!

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  33. She's funny &I talented. I like her. Gonna check out her blog.

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  34. the walnut sink chest has my name on it.
    what's the address?

    kidding hahahahahaha

    x ;)

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  35. I think I need that book! So many great images...Love that little settee, on each side a small standing lamp and the art work above it...Just love it all, what can I say? I actually have a collection of photos taken of people from the back...there's just something about it that reminds me of the exact day it was taken. I don't know if this photo in the image is personal or art...lovely either way.

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  36. She's seriously awesome, and my favorite designer. I so agree that her rooms are always gorgeous and never overdone. You can look at rooms she did 10 years ago and they are still perfect!! Thrilled to see you over here today, Sherry ~

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  37. Great guest post and profile of Phoebe Howards work, I cannot wait till her book comes out. She is definitely one of my favorites. Thank you for this. Have a lovely evening.

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  38. Love Sherry's blog! Always a lot of eye candy.
    Phoebe and AH&L are both amazing, and this home is stunning.
    Thanks for sharing Sherry's blog today, Tina. Hope that all is well with the move if that is possible.
    Teresa
    xoxo

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  39. I never tire of Phoebe's work or her beautiful and inspiring images. Thank you for sharing them, so lovely and so helpful at this time of redecorating! Will check out Sherry's blog now.

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  40. This post was too, too funny!!! Great job, Sherry!

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  41. Sherry is really funny and super talented! Thanks for introducing us!
    xo
    Sharon

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  42. I'm swooning. What a glorious post! I think I want to curl up in that bed on the 9th photo. :)

    condo in Philippines

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  43. I have you on my sidebar and this post is fabulous..Drop over.. yvonne

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  44. I can tell I'll have to visit her blog just for some more laughs! Great post. All of these rooms are restrained and timeless - gorgeous!

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  45. I love Sherry. In addition to her talent, her posts always make me laugh. Unlike her, my feet didn't get bigger, but...I'm just saying. Sherry's post included lovely images of Phoebe Howard's work as well as her own. Thanks for inviting her.
    All the best...Victoria

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  46. The only thing better than looking at Phoebe Howard's designs, is looking at them while reading Sherry's commentary :) Procrastinating suits you, Sherry. Great post!

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  47. Just popping in to say that I love Sherry (and Phoebe). Great post Sherry - the crumbled pieces of paper were brilliant!

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  48. Tina,

    Great guest. I always enjoy Sherry's site and I love Phoebe Howard's design work so it was a win-win for me.
    Hope the move is going smoothly.
    Karen

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  49. I love me some sherika. great post - I really didn't appreciate the wonderful, spare style of Phoebe Howard until now. That's how great sherry is. donna

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  50. I'm so behind on my blogs, but just had to stop by and say how much I love Sherry and how beautiful your home is. You must be beyond thrilled to be getting settled in. My husband and I were just salivating over your French doors. Seriously, to die for. Take care, Tina, and enjoy the snow (my daughter is seriously jealous)!!

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  51. I love her stuff! Love Phoebe too! Thank you for sharing. I'm super behind in my blog reading! Hope you're having a grand evening. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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  52. these are really cool kitchens.

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