My Parker Kennedy Faves

  This weekend I drooled over Parker Kennedy's Living Room in the Atlanta Cathedral Inspiration Showhouse 2013.  No, you sillies.  I didn't actually tour the house in person.  I *wish.*  (Except, I'm all the way in Connecticut).  I would send my sister, Kurby, to do the task but she's about 15 months preggo with baby number two.  So we toured the fabulous room vicariously through photos that I've been stalking on their facebook page.  

As promised, today, I'm sharing with you some of my favorite Parker Kennedy items.  They find the best character pieces.  I literally scour their pages just waiting to stake my claim.  I must warn you, though...their finds are so darn wonderful that they go quickly.  If you even *think* you may be interested in something, reach out to David or Lance and inquire about the item because the best stuff tends to disappear in a hit minute.  My recommendation is to always ask because even if they may no longer have something that is pictured, they could have something in the showroom or warehouse that they've just got in that could be a great back up!  (And if you live locally, even better...get your butt to Scott's or one of their show rooms and see this stuff in person!). 

Here are some of my favorites!

Vintage Pagoda Lamp

It's hard to really tell from this photo, but these bamboo stools have a shade of pink to them!  Pink mixed with the blue and white chevron is perfect!

Fully restored vintage bamboo console and matching stools.

Photo of the Parker Kennedy booth at Scott's Antique Market, located South Building Isle I-7

 

  

 

 

 

 Do you have a favorite piece above?  What do you like about the style?   Rumor has it that Parker Kennedy is working with One King's Lane so I'd be on the lookout for a sale in the near future!  You never know, maybe even some of these finds will be featured there!  In the meantime, visit the Parker Kennedy facebook page to keep tabs on their latest finds.   xoxo Heather | Vivid Hue Home  

Parker Kennedy in Atlanta Showhouse

 

Lance Jackson and David Ecton of Parker Kennedy are at it again. 

I originally shared their absolutely brilliant style with ya'll last summer (recall here). 

These gentlemen have continued to take the design world by storm.  They are currently featured in The Atlantan January 2013 issue, "Prepped for Success."

 

 
This weekend, Parker Kennedy has debuted a fabulous room in an Atlanta, Georgia Show House.  It's part of the Cathedral Antiques Show & Tour of Homes.

I have been tracking this living room progress on Lance and David's facebook page and I wanted to share the beautiful results with you here.  


 

Courtesy of Kandrac & Kole Interior Design

Here is C.R. Laine's wonderful navy Jack sofa.  Love the lines and those pillows pop against the navy!   (I'm a HUGE fan of C.R. Laine...they always have such wonderful style.  Check out some of their items from High Point Market this year, yes total tangent!)

 

Custom pink pillows with navy Greek key trim, the navy sofa is CR Laine's Jack sofa.

Parker Kennedy uses a fun mix of chinoiserie and modern elements.  I love the addition of the pink juju hat above the fireplace!  (PS. there is a seagrass rug underneath the plastic protective cover!)

 

Lori May Interiors

 

 

 

 

 

 
These little puppies are at the warehouse getting ready for delivery.  (And you can get a better look of that fanned peacock looking chair and its vibrant colors in the warehouse photo).  Can you imagine how it looks in the show house room!?  BRILLIANT! Look at that pink and navy ceiling!  Really makes the room pop!  For more fun about painting the ceiling of a room, read here. 

 Install, day 1.  Lantern just starting out.  This will add character to the room!

Here are David and Lance at the preview party (pictured with a friend of theirs).  All photos courtesy of Parker Kennedy Facebook page. 

The show house is located in the heart of Buckhead on East Andrews drive.  If anyone is local to the ATL area, you should stop in and see this incredible display.  (Atlanta's Cathedral Inspiration Showhouse 2013). 


One of the many things I love about David and Lance's design style is their mix of Palm Beach vintage-chic and modern elements. They frequently travel to Palm Beach and scour flea markets for undiscovered treasures and then bring them back to their Atlanta showroom where they refinish them like new.   I frequently go to their facebook page and review their newest findings and just drool.  One of these day's I'm going to make my way down to see them at their space at Scott's Antique Market. 

Check back tomorrow!  I'm going to share some of my personal favorites from the Parker Kennedy collection. 

xoxo

Heather | Vivid Hue Home


Here's a Connecticut Show House here. 
And you're welcome to tour rooms of my house...start with my master.

A Night at The Roxbury Motel, NY

 
 Talk about the ultimate fairy tale dream come true!  Gregory Henderson and Joseph Massa, the owners of The Roxbury Motel in upstate New York have created something quite spectacular out of a vision.  Over a decade ago, the two gentlemen were New York City residents working not too far from the World Trade Centers.  They were caught up in the hustle and bustle of New York City living.  Working hard to earn a living but not necessarily enjoying their quality of life.  Then 9/11 happened.  It really allowed them to question how they were spending their time.  They had always ventured to the Catskill area for vacations and this traumatic experience was just the push they needed to get out of the big city.  

There was a motel for sale.  That's right, you can put two and two together.  These talented men purchased the "motel" and spruced it up in a way you can't imagine.  This has got to be one of the most modern and unique places you'll ever see.  Each room has a different theme.  It's a masterpiece, really.   They have recreated everything from a "Jeannie in a Bottle" room, an "Amadeus Bridal Suite", a "George Jetson" space room, the list goes on.  The motel appears historic and quaint during the day (except for the fantastic lime green doors).  But check out the neon colors during the night.  This is HEAVEN on EARTH!  Enjoy!  

 


Courtesy The Roxbury



Courtesy The Roxbury




Amadeus' Bride Room Courtesy The Roxbury

There are 28 rooms in the motel and the latest addition is a 3 bedroom cottage called, "The Digs."  It sounds breath-taking as it supposedly resembles the adventures from Indiana Jones and has hidden passage ways and entrances. 


The Digs Via Kelly from Eclectically Vintage | Folk

Via Kelly from Eclectically Vintage | Folk

Kelly from Eclectically Vintage |Folk was lucky enough to visit the cottage first hand. She describes the focal point of The Digs as being a "400 gallon salt water aquarium that is being held under strict photography lock and key until it’s debut on Animal Planet next month. But believe me, it’s amazing and can be viewed from two rooms including the shower where the tank forms one of the walls!" (Thanks for the tease, Kelly! I can't WAIT to see the reveal photos of that tank!)

Via Kelly from Eclectically Vintage | Folk



"Maria's Curtain's Room" via The Gourmand Mom Blog




"Maria's Curtain's Room" via The Gourmand Mom Blog

Jetson's Suite Courtesy of About.com

 

Meeting Room via The Roxbury

 (The coconut cream dollops on the ceiling were all hand crafted from Styrofoam)

MaryAnn's Coconut Cream Pie Room via Stephen Fries NH Register Courtesy The Roxbury



Fire pit via Woman Around Town

Exterior via The Roxbury



Jeannie Room from Woman Around Town

Via Kelly from Eclectically Vintage | Folk

 

The Emerald Room via The Roxbury



Via What We Like NYC



Chandelier via The Roxbury

 

Exterior via via The Roxbury

 

via The Roxbury

Owners Joseph and Greg via Kelly from Eclectically Vintage | Folk

 
Sure, this is a "motel" in the Catskills but you've clearly realized by now that this isn't just any motel.  And it's fully equipped with wifi, flat screen TV's, modern conveniences, contemporary comforts. 

A tad different from the quaint New England Tours I gave you recently.  But I love how these guys have mixed it up!

Which room is YOUR favorite? 

xoxo
Heather | Vivid Hue Home