So Long 2011!
Here’s to another great year for MG! Where has this time gone? It seems like just yesterday that I was blogging about the Business of Design Conference back in August or debuting my space at the Chicago Merchandise Mart Dream Home back in June.
I did this post at the end of 2010, and I can’t believe the time has already come to do it again! Here’s to you, 2011!
What MG Chicago and my firm Buckingham Interiors + Design were up to these past 12 months…
Wishing all MG readers health and prosperity in the new year!
December
This post was about a very family friendly project I recently completed in Chicago’s Bucktown neighborhood. I wanted to showcase bold colors, textures and patterns in a space that is just as whimsical for adults as it is for children. Look for this home being featured in the January issue of CSInteriors on bookstands January 19th. Written by Tate Gunnerson and photographed by Anthony Tahlier, this should be a very good read.
November
This is a post about a project I recently completed in Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood that was featured in Luxe Magazine. I tried to play up the homeowner’s love and appreciation of fine art as well as the unparalleled views from this stunning modern high rise.
October
“Affordable Modern? Sign Me Up!”
CB2 did a promotion called “Unlock Affordable Modern” throughout the country, and while it has since ended, my affinity for CB2 certainly has not. As a lover of all things modern and antique, it was around this time that I coined the term “modernique” to define by aesthetic. I was asked to speak at the High Point Antiques Market to elaborate on my visions of design nirvana achieved by the mixture of using antiques and modern furnishing’s within each space that I design. Thank you Karen and Amanda!
September
The month of September was a busy one for me! I was here, there and everywhere, including the Brizo event for Jason Wu in NYC during Fashion Week. I was invited to the Blogger 19 event (as you can see, there are 19 of us) and had a fabulous time mingling amongst some of the blogosphere’s finest! Not to mention being up close and personal with Jason Wu’s stunning couture creations was worth the trip in itself! I made some amazing new pals- we are connecting again in February of this year for the 2nd annual Design Blogger’s Conference in LA. So looking forward to seeing them and friends who will be speaking and presenting this year.
August
One of my assistant’s stayed at the Surrey Hotel in NYC in August and came back to Chicago raving about it. Of course, I had to check it out for myself! I must say I was very impressed! Sleek, modern, sophisticated yet so comfortable and livable…I didn’t ever want to check out when I was staying here!
July
“A Gift for You, A Gift for Me!”
I became obsessed with Layla Grace when I had to purchase a birthday present for a friend in July. While I bought her a monogrammed lucite tray, I inevitably found many things that I was obsessing over for myself! Needless to say that the BID Team has been on the wire many times since then sourcing for our client’s galore. This orange side table being one of my faves…
June
“Dreaming Big at the Merchandise Mart Dream Home”
I was thrilled to be a part of this year’s Dream Home at the Chicago Merchandise Mart! Above is an image of my space. Many thanks to my wonderful team and vendors at the Mart-Bradley Hughes, Baker, Dessin Fournir, Boyd, Paris Ceramics, Holly Hunt, Cai, Jim Thompson, Joanne Trestrail, Richard Norton and Lee Jofa…couldn’t have pulled this together without you! I am looking forward to seeing what next years chosen Chicago designer’s do with these spaces.
May
“Come out to See the Lake Forest Showhouse!”
May was the month of the highly anticipated biannual Lake Forest Showhouse. My firm designed the foyer, front staircase, and second floor front hall. May was a fantastic, albeit very busy, month for me. All worth it because I love what I do!
April
I finished this Lincoln Park Victorian in April. I loved this project because like many of my projects, this was a historic home that had unbelievable architectural details beneath the surface of some subtle digging and that we were able to bring back upon restoration. It was amazing to see the history of the house come alive while being updated with modern furniture, art and finishes.
March
Spring break month! One of my assistant’s spent a week in beautiful Palm Beach, Florida and sent me this article about the Lauder Estate there. Can anything top this view?! Aerin…I will come hang out anytime 😉
February
“Oh the Weather Outside is Frightful!”
February is truly is the doldrums of winter, and during this time nothing looks better than a blue sky, crystal clear ocean and tropical drink. Included in Travel and Leisure’s 500 Best Hotel issue were many beach resorts, and I couldn’t resist indulging and fantasizing that I was was lounging on this chaise above.
January
“The Breakup” is one of my favorite movies because a. I love Vince Vaughn b. it takes place in my hometown of Chicago and c. it features my good friend and wonderful artist Francine Turk! I use Francine’s work all the time (and exhibited her work in my showroom as seen above) and wanted to share with MG just how talented and amazing she is! Hopefully Francine will be joining me this month at Maison et Objet in Paris. Can’t wait for that- not just Paris but to see and learn the latest and greatest in design for the upcoming year. More to share with y’all!
