Cherry Grove

American Drew/Cherry Grove Collection

My showcase of furniture for the month is an American Drew/Cherry Grove Collection .

This lovely sleigh bed is my personal favorite.

A sleigh bed is a style of bed with curved or scrolled foot and headboards. Often made of wood and quite heavy, the sleigh bed is a result of the French and American Empire period of the early 1800s. The Empire Style drew its inspiration from the empires of ancient Rome and Greece.




American Drew 791-250/251 - Cherry Grove Door Chest

This is a piece of art in itself! Armories will add color and value to family rooms, foyers and bedrooms. We use them for entertainment centers as well, when concealing the tv and stereo equipment became the trend in design. This is a recommended investment in any home or office.

American Drew 792-480 - Cherry Grove Bed Bench

"This is a must have item", for the extra throw or to place your delicate custom pillows on at the end of day, the perfect touch, where practical meets elegance .


American Drew 791-37X - Cherry Grove Pediment Poster Bed

Usually, the function of the tester, which is a canopy frame, was to hold bed curtains that could surround the bed to keep out drafts. In the modern Western world, this function has become unnecessary because of improvements with more insulation and draft exclusion. Nevertheless, the four-poster bed without the tester has remained a popular style for many bedrooms because of its traditional and luxurious appearance.


American Drew 793-910 - Cherry Grove Coffee Table

Part of the Cherry Grove collection (View full Cherry Grove collection)

The 45th Anniversary Cherry Grove Collection is a blending of new and old adaptations from 18th century and higher end traditional styling. Cathedral cherry veneers, alder solids and select hardwoods create a new and exciting collection of bedroom, dining room and occasional furniture for American Drew. You'll be investing in a timeless piece of furniture that will be cherished for generations to come with its attention to detail and exquisite craftsmanship. Celebrate tradition with Cherry Grove.

I chose to showcase their Cherry Grove collection, however, they are offering a sale on their Bernhardt Collection which you can read about below, then visit their site for a fun shopping experience previewing their entire inventory.

Enjoy UNBEATABLE SAVINGS on high quality, close out items from one of the most recognizable, eco-friendly furniture companies in the U.S!

Bernhardt Furniture Company, Inc., located in the foothills of Western North Carolina, is one of the largest family owned and operated marketers of fine wood and upholstered furniture in the United States. Committed to high business standards and the principles of fine craftsmanship, the Bernhardt family has led this American enterprise to its current ranking among the top U.S. furniture companies in annual sales worldwide. Bernhardt collections have won multiple Pinnacle Awards for outstanding product design, and Bernhardt brand loyalty is one of the strongest in the industry. (More information on Bernhardt)

You need to also review their collection of Platform Beds for a contemporary look.

The prices and style vary and start as low as 209.00 and they provide free shipping.

Heart of the Home

I love this elegant look of a bistro kitchen. The only thing I would add is a great rug with black and splashes of color.

Quiet, peaceful yet fun.

Here I created a traditional breakfast room for my client by adding the elegance of vintage style pillows with lots of trim and fringe and added a coordinating mini print on the bench seat for the total custom look. I selected the fabric to bring out the wood floor, toned it down with a light and airy feel using a glass table to create the feel of a garden room taking advantage of the beautiful window view. My client loved this and we carried the vintage look throughout other rooms in her home. On the walls we selected a faux finish bringing out the lighter shades as a contrast to the floor and darker tones in the fabric. Simply elegant yet functional.

Clean and crisp!!! More my style!!! Love this.

I can see hanging ferns in the window here, otherwise, a great look!!


This is my sister's home, where she tied in the turquoise, beige and reds, GREAT JOB Sis!!!!! No help from me, she did this on her own.

A little country flair going on here!!

Love the clean fresh feel in this country style kitchen.

Getting fun and funky in this one !!!!!

Where are the plants????

Crafty and fun kitchen, love the antique look on the cabinets!!! A great rug will always warm up any kitchen. Check out selections at rugs USA.
We call this the heart of the home. Where everyone loves to hang out and help the chef. We love to add color and personality to our kitchen designs. We create delicious recipes for great kitchens and a sweet life! I hope the ideas have inspired you.

Man Caves

Everyone in the family could handle this indoor media room!


Serious entertaining here, women can relax and let that man cook away!!!!! For Charlotte readers check out Charlotte Outdoor Creations.



Ready for some FOOTBALL!!!!

Back to the 60's tonight!!!

Idea for the game and movie lover guy! A definite in home sports bar!!

Idea for empty stairwell. A definite sports fan fanatic!

This would be for the music, cars and game fanatic !

Gone are the days when men hung out in the garage with a ratty old couch and a battered television stand. Today’s men have their own rooms indoors, often called “man caves” and they have evolved into a wonderful haven for masculine relaxation. Visit any man cave and you will find a plasma tv stand holding a monster television and some modern chaise lounges where the man can relax with his friends. Today’s masculine rooms have become so popular that entire TV shows are dedicated to them.

Animal Instinct

I placed this leopard statue under my personal coffee table. Decorating with animal accents allows creativity to go wild!!!! (Pun Intended!!!)

These hand drawn animal prints are a personal private collection given to me by two of my favorite and very creative friends. They know I love accenting with animal pictures, statues, etc.

My friend drew this picture which was featured on the back cover of a national geographic photograph.

One of my favorites!!!!

I am always in search of accents with animals and this was a gift by another friend who knew my style of decorating with black, animals and oriental touches.

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Now that you know my love for designing around animal accents. I was so excited to find another designer that shares that love and I am making his home the "Featured Home of the Month"!!!!!!

I found his photographs at HG and emailed him asking permission to publish his room. WOW, guess I can spot them, it turns out he is a creative designer living in Atlanta and also working on his own reinvented vintage style clothing line for ladies, a high end suits line fashioned after the late great Coco Chanel. His website is under construction and I will publish that information when he has completed it. Lon has used the basic black theme, which I love and created lovely rooms with his animal accents and fabric selections.( Chanel created the classic design of the little black dress) as we realize clothing fashion will flow into home interior fashion.
In this photograph Lon has a great accent chair and has covered the cushion in yet a different print pulling it all together as a focal point into the room.

I love the total look here, clean, stylish and comfortable!!!


Accenting the photo, Lon selected this leopard frame , a simple yet perfect touch.



How chic!!! BRAVO!!! to you Lon, can't wait to see all of the clothing line. It is a privilege to showcase such a multi-talented designer.


This is one sample of Lon's clothing line!!! Talk about animal instinct...we will keep you posted when his website is up and running and provide a link.

Just the name, Coco Chanel, was enough to define a pair of shoes, a hat, a purse, a suit, perfume, jewelry-an entire look. It conveyed prestige, quality, impeccable taste and unmistakable style.
Since Coco Chanel introduced it in 1926, the little black dress, has become the epitome of timeless fashion. It is the answer to every "What should I wear to..." question from cocktail parties to casinos to class reunions. Just add pearls or completely change the look by adding color accessories or a patterned scarf . It is the same concept many designers use in homes or offices , simply changing the accessories changes the total look for a timeless design.
As a concept, the little black dress has even moved on to represent an ideal of a perfectly simple, yet sexy object. Even the computer industry recognizes the need to inject a bit of "little black dress" into its design and marketing.
A fashion anomaly, the concept of the little black dress never changes, much unlike the trend-crazed home interior and fashion industry.

. http://womenshistory.about.com/od/chanelcoco/a/coco_chanel.htm

Patio Styles

Ahhhh, the poolside retreat!!!!!!!! This is an important factor about using lighting on your patio, once the sun goes down, light it up, to reflect shadows and create a romantic relaxed mood.

Ahhhh, I want to go here on vacation!!!!!!!!!

Lovely extended room patio with fireplace!!!!!!!!!!

Love this style for a patio home!!!!!!!!!!

This outdoor kitchen patio is great for the large estate surrounded by the woods and it is completed with a fireplace!!!!!!!

This design is perfect for high rise living, condos or second level decks.



The total jungle feel....I could do that!!!!

A contemporary style and the water does all the rest!!!!!!!!!!

This patio has an old world feel, adding the bright pastels gives it a contemporary feel. Love it!!!!

This patio is gorgeous serene and fits my style of relaxing with nature.


This beautiful eight-sided pavilion, designed by landscape architect Keith Anderson, is the focal point of a European-style garden. I found this elegant design at HGTV. You can just hear the sounds of the water fountain behind the pavilion.

Sunbrella Fabrics/Custom Pillows

Outdoor Pillows are a great way to add comfort and style to your outdoor living spaces! The hottest trend in decorating is taking indoor design to the outdoors, and using decorative pillows outdoors is possible when you buy outdoor pillows covered with Sunbrella fabrics.
When choosing outdoor pillows for your patio, poolside, or garden, it is important to choose decorative pillows that can withstand the elements outdoors. What's even better is that Sunbrella Pillows come in over 200 fabric choices, so you can make your outdoor living area unique and completely custom. My particular favorite is the zebra print which comes in red and an assortment of other colors.
Don't forget the fringe, there is also an assortment of outdoor trims to add to your pillows for the fun and or elegant look of complete design.

I recommend Crate and Barrel for the texture pillows (bottom picture) and I recommend Calico Corner for the custom coverings...you will find a varied assortment of trims and Sunbrella patterns in their showrooms.