Tuesday, March 30, 2010

ELEGANCE, SOPHISTICATION, AND GRACE...








"In every culture, decorative heirlooms define a nation in much the same way as it's music, poets, and writers do..." -Christopher Guy

We here at Eclectic Energy are romantically and divinely committed to the beautiful world of color and shape. It should come as no surprise that we would fall head over heals in-love with Christopher Guy! He creates some of the most inspiring, amazingly well designed pieces we have seen thus far. Each piece a perfect proportion of asymmetry. The pieces alone are visually pleasing, but for the few of us who have the ability to visualize beyond the base... SEDUCTIVELY DEVINE are the only words that come to mind.

If this is not inspiration, then we don't know what is.

Sunday, March 28, 2010

COME JOIN AVA!





AVA DESIGN IS...






A huge "made in America" movement... Well crafted furniture... Dedicated to the revitalization of American craftsmanship... Here to bring the focus back to the Designer, Architects, and Artisans... Looking for Designers who are creative enough to branch out and see, not just one, but a million different possibilities... A company that stands on the belief that "if you can imagine it, we can build it"...

Ava Design is new to the Atlanta Metro area. I recently had the opportunity to sit down with the Showroom Manager, Belinda Waters. Check out my brief overview of the interview below!

EE: How did Ava Design come to be?

BW: The owner, Matt Carfaro, has owned and ran a furniture store for many years in Soho, NYC. Ava, which is named after his oldest daughter, is a product of his [love and passion] for well made custom furnishings.

EE: What style furnishings and drapery hardware does Ava manufacture?

BW: [We focus mainly on] modern and transitional. You can also customize your metal and wood hardware with different finishes and ring sizes.

EE: Are Ava furnishings and hardware available to the public? Or are the to the trade only?

BW: Ava is open to the trade and public.

EE: What is the average turn around for a custom piece?

BW: For drapery hardware, the turn around time is 2-3 weeks, furniture is about 8-10 (sometimes 4 weeks, but additional charges will apply for rushed delivery).

EE: What fabrics are available to the Designers and consumers?

BW: Right now we have a variety of linens, gourmet leathers, noltex styles, and ultra suede.

EE: What is Ava Design's design philosophy?

BW: Ava Design believes in custom American furnishings and the revitalization of American artistry.

EE: What new things can we expect from Ava in the future?

BW: [We will host] a variety of art events and workshop series in the near future.

Ava Design is located at 1100 Howell Mill Rd. Atlanta, GA 30318. Tell them Eclectic Energy sent you!
Photography by Keydra Phillips for KMP Photography. keydrap@gmail.com

Sunday, March 7, 2010

LOVE IS...

The Inspiration... Love is...

A constant reminder of what life is all about... Dream big, stand firm, always believe, and LOVE as hard as you can.

All painting and lettering done by hand, from me, to you, with LOVE.
Paint color on wall is Fuchsia Kiss by BEHR. Lettering is Very White by BEHR.