Nancy Price - Antique & Design Center of High Point Exhibitor Spotlight

Thank you Nancy Price Home for sponsoring the Antique & Design Center of High Point.  Without our generous sponsors we could not produce such a fabulous week of events at #HPMkt!

 Coming full circle the renowned interior designer Nancy Price transitioned, a few years ago, from customer to exhibitor at the Antique and Design Center. Her booth's vignettes are as beautiful as the interiors she so skillfully designs. With a keen eye for color and composition, Nancy creates an ethereal design experience that sets the stage for showcasing her unique and exquisitely curated collection of antiques, vintage furniture, custom jewelry and fine objects.

Show photos by Chandra Young & Amanda Kinney, collage photos courtesy of Nancy Price Home and collage designed by Carmen Natschke, The Decorating Diva.

Five 2015 Home Color & Design Directions

Spotted at the Antique & Design Center by  The Decorating Diva - Carmen Natschke

Exciting trends in home decor and color direction for 2015 were spotted in all areas of the fall 2014 High Point furniture and design market from new furniture collections debuting in a multitude of showrooms to the aisles upon aisles of fabulous vintage and antiques gracing the floors of the Antique & Design Center.  At what can easily be referred to as the best furniture and design market that I’ve attended in the last four years, furniture manufacturers, showrooms and exhibitors laid out their fabulous and magnificent design vision for the home as we head into 2015. I share a few of my favorite vintage and antique discoveries from the Antique & Design Center which serve to illustrate some of the color and design trends I noted at the fall furnishings and design market.

1. DESIGN DIRECTION: BLUES

The presence of blues, from Powdery Blues to Inky Blues and every hue in-between, had a strong showing at market.

Antiques and Vintage Furniture and Decor (from left to right): Watercolor Painting - Lusiana Designs & Antiques // Antique Bird Cage - Amanda Lane Design // Beaded Crystal Wall Sconces -Lola & Bess // Vintage Blue Chair - Parham & Company // Regal Decorative Pillows - Craig Ringstad & Don Fields Antiques.

2. DESIGN DIRECTION: GREEN

In the same vein as blue, green appeared to be a market favorite among exhibitors. Greens, in a spectrum from yellow-greens to blue-greens and grayed-greens, were signaling a fresh re-emergence in home decor.

Antiques and Vintage Furniture and Decor (from left to right): Vintage Asparagus Motif Fine China - Acanthus Studios // Green Retro Barware & Stemware - The Pink Door // Vintage Chartreuse Highback Chairs - 20th Century HKFA // Vintage Chanel Advertising Poster - Maxine Wolff Shapiro Antiques // Faded Lime/Citrine Antique Chest of Drawers - Davon Antiques.

3. DESIGN DIRECTION: FABULOUS FURS & HIDES

Furniture and decor dressed and draped in sumptuous furs and luxe hides furthered the cocooning and embracing concept of home as sanctuary.

Antiques and Vintage Furniture and Decor (from left to right):  Chair Covered in Chic Cow Hide - The Barn on Sweetwood // Vintage White Fur Throw - DeLoach Modern // Voluptuous Sheep Skin Rug - Antiques on Holiday.

4. DESIGN DIRECTION: WILD ALLURE

The allure of animal magnetism was inescapable - from: striking Leopard and Cheetah prints to Scalamandre Zebra stripes;  elephant statues to intricately sculpted animal representations in furniture and art (like the stunning cocktail table shown below); horns in natural bone or Lucite; and natural or color-dyed hides.

Antiques and Vintage Furniture and Decor (from left to right):  Vintage Metal Chair Upholstered in Leopard Print Velvet - Stout's Great Stuff // Exotic Elephant Statue/Table - DeLoach Modern // Porcelain Cheetah Statue - Kevin L. Perry // Antique Louis Chair in Leopard Print - J. Comb Home // Glass Top Cocktail Table with Brass Ram Head Base - Sandy Luther Antiques and Architecture.

5. DESIGN DIRECTION:  INDUSTRIAL CHIC

The spellbinding attraction of a well-worn piece that has survived through history passed on from one home to another - carrying within its tarnished, rusted, distressed and patina-covered exterior a storied past- was on display in various style settings from contemporary to traditional giving the design a rich, layered and interesting appeal.

Antiques and Vintage Furniture and Decor (from left to right):  Weathered Decor & Garden Statues - Sleepy Hallow Antiques // Patina-rich Grasshopper & Wood and Metal Box - Peridot Antiques // Burnished Sun Wall Art - Carol Pollard // Distressed Wood Table - YM Design.

The Antique & Design Center is excited to welcome Carmen Natschke as a guest writer for our blog!

Carmen Maria Natschke is a freelance writer, speaker and the founder of the internationally acclaimed blog, The Decorating Diva. Her passion for design has her traveling the globe as a lifestyle and design expert sharing her love of art, architecture, design, and trends.
 

Fall 2014 Exhibitors: Antique & Design Center of High Point... Part 3

by Carmen Natschke

Looking for that special something for your home decor shop or the perfect piece to finish an interior design project? Look no further than the fabulous Antique and Design Center of High Point (ADC). The ADC is the only location in which over 70 of the best dealers in the country gather twice a year to offer an exquisite and beautifully curated selection of antiques, vintage, and new designs. So, whether you're looking for something a little glam, chic, continental, artisan made, industrial, glorious or garden inspired, set course for the ADC, and be prepared to "Be Moved" for what is sure to be an inspiring journey of discovery!

 

Stout's Great Stuff

What Moves Us: The antiques business moves us the way music makes us want to dance. They both have been a significant part of our lives since we were married 44 years ago. As we get older, we find that our passion for antiques as well as our love of music that touches the spirit and makes us want to get up and dance are two very strong factors that keep us strong and always moving!

The fantastic cycle of our antique's business: the shopping, making a find, getting it ready for sell and then experiencing the joy that comes from someone loving it as much as we do is so moving on many levels and it fuels our passion for this business.  Exhibiting at the Antique and Design Center show has been a wonderful experience. We have been deeply moved by everything related to the show from the family of dealers, the support and guidance provided by Karen, Amanda, Chandra and the team, and all of the wonderful people visiting the show that we've met. We never want that feeling of being inspired and moved by passion to end. We hope that you can come by and visit us, and perhaps you'll be moved, too! George & Kitty

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About: George and Kitty, owners of Stout's Great Stuff, are as well known for their fun, humorous, innovative and edgy booth designs as they are for being Shag Dance champions traveling the country showing off their choreographed dance moves. Their love of antiques and dance intersect in a melodious setting in which George creatively pairs up Industrial, Art Deco, and Mid-Century pieces with original art and sculpture, always eliciting a double-take by those walking by his booth. Captivating, original, and still keeping it fresh after 35 years in the business; Stout's Great Stuff is definitely the place to visit when you're seeking something out of the ordinary or the unexpected.
Design Styles: Chic, Industrial, Glam
Booths: G40 & G41
Website: Stout's Great Stuff

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String Theory Home

What Moves Us: Color, pattern and texture in textiles with a rich history steeped in Indian craftsmanship and artistry moves us. We are thrilled and deeply moved to be sharing our new Kantha color collection of sumptuous orchids, intense blues and vintage rust textiles with visitors to the Antique and Design Center show this fall.  Steve Sorrow & String Theory Home

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About: Discovering and bringing antiques, art, primitive furniture and the exotic, deeply hued, and magnificently patterned textiles of India to US markets is a passion for Steven Sorrow the owner of String Theory Home. String Theory Home offers a beautiful selection of rugs, home textiles, and other home furnishings including pillows, storage, bags, area rugs, accent rugs, Kantha quilts, Kantha pillows, Kantha throws, Kantha blankets, Kantha scarves, Kantha shawls, Kantha bags, and more.
Design Styles: Artisan Made, Chic, Continental
Booth: G43
Website: String Theory Rug & Textile
Connect: Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram

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Sleepy Hollow Antiques

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About: Terry Kolsrud travels the globe in search of unique and interesting furnishings, and is driven by the thrill of unearthing unusual and unique antiques to bring back to his antiques shop, Sleepy Hollow Antiques. Terry's booth is a splendid mix of architectural elements, primitive pieces and industrial decor from India, Asia and Europe sitting alongside his own original design collection of Earth-friendly vine balls, harvested from vines pulled from trees, that he has fashioned into sconces, sculptures and hanging pendants.
Design Styles: Artisan, Chic, Industrial
Booths: G49, G50, G51
Website: Sleepy Hollow Antiques

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Carol Pollard

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About: Renowned in antiques and vintage circles as the dealer other antiquarian and vintage dealers flock to, Carol Pollard never fails to impress with her flair for creating spellbinding, dramatic vignettes furnished with eclectic pieces from varied periods, styles and provenance. Her exhibit is among the best in show, and her pieces are quickly snatched off the floor by savvy buyers.
Design Styles: Chic, Glam, Glorious
Booth: G28
Connect: Facebook

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Catiques

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About: Cathy Sexton of Catiques deftly breathes new life into vintage jewelry creating a resplendent and sublime contemporary collection of repurposed baubles and bejeweled accessories that are sure to mesmerize with their elegant allure.
Design Styles: Artisan Made, Chic, Glam
Booth: G63
Website: Catiques
Connect: Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram
ADC Spotlight: Catiques Vintage Jewelry Spring 2014, Catiques Vintage Jewelry Fall 2013

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Acanthus Studios Inc

What Moves Us: Is our enduring love of the outdoors. We both grew up on St. Simons Island, Georgia and spent our childhood exploring paradise. As children, we weren't allowed to sit inside and vegetate in front of the television set. We both spent countless hours trekking through the woods, playing on the beach and in the water. We feel that our business, Acanthus Studios, is a culmination of our lifelong love affair with the outdoors. We aren't your typical, run of the mill antiques store. We are greatly inspired by nature and take beautiful antique and vintage furniture and accessories for your home and give them a twist with surprising finds from nature. We draw inspiration from the savannas of Africa, to the oceans of the world or even your own backyard. - Jess & Gayle

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About: Acanthus Studios offers a very diverse selection of hand-picked, attention-getting antique and vintage pieces sourced from exotic destinations the world over, all combined with touches of nature inspired elements. Their natural world products run the gamut from shells and coral to horn sconces and zebra skin rugs. They also design custom lamps made from quartz crystals, amethyst and petrified wood.
Design Styles: Artisan Made, Chic, Continental
Booth: G24
Website: Acanthus Studios
Connect: Facebook
ADC Spotlight: Acanthus Studios Spring 2014, Acanthus Studios Fall 2013

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The Antique & Design Center is excited to welcome Carmen Natschke as a guest writer for our blog!

Carmen Maria Natschke is a freelance writer, speaker and the founder of the internationally acclaimed blog, The Decorating Diva. Her passion for design has her traveling the globe as a lifestyle and design expert sharing her love of art, architecture, design, and trends.

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Be Moved! Antique & Design Center Exhibitors Share What Inspires Them

by Carmen Natschke ~ The Decorating Diva

Nearly 500 years ago the intrepid explorer, Ferdinand Magellan wrote,

The sea is dangerous and its storms terrible. But these obstacles have never been sufficient reason to remain ashore.

Unlike the mediocre, intrepid spirits seek victory over those things that seem impossible.

It is with an iron will that they embark on the most daring of all endeavors, to meet the shadowy future without fear and conquer the unknown.

Those words by Magellan kept floating in and out of my thoughts as I listened to Karen Luisana, co-owner of the Antique and Design Center of High Point, share her heart-felt, inspiring and quite compelling story of the Antique and Design Center show’s early days as well as the significance of their tagline, “Be Moved.”

It was all but impossible to not see how each line in Magellan's now famed and oft quoted passage perfectly aligned with Karen’s tale of inspiration, passion, and faith as she too embarked on a journey that would take her and her business partner, Amanda Lane Kinney through a voyage into unknown territory teeming with untold obstacles. Like Magellan they pushed aside their fear, fueled by their passion for antiques and the inspiration to see a better future for antiques dealers – they took a leap of faith, and made their dreams come true while lifting others so they could live their dreams, too and in the process the “Be Moved” campaign was born.

Now in their ninth High Point Market, Karen confides that the “Be Moved” movement all started thanks to a turn of unplanned and unforeseen events that unfolded a mere two days before the closing of the 2010 High Point fall market. Karen and Amanda, ebullient after having a very successful inaugural Antique and Design Center show held in the former Maitland Smith building which had been transformed into an elegant venue housing over 50 antiques exhibitors, were informed that their lease would not be renewed and they would need to move. That day they experienced the amazing highs of producing a very successful first show, and the gut-wrenching disappointment of being told that this would be the last show in that building. Karen asked Amanda one poignant and powerful question, “Do we want this to be over?” Walking away with a triumphant first show to their name would have been easy. But it was more than just about the financials and the success; they were consumed with passion for antiques and for helping other antiques dealers survive what had been several years of financial turmoil in a depressing landscape that had seen antiques dealers across the country closing their businesses forever. Gratefully, both agreed to keep going on their journey and took another leap of faith when they leased space in Market Square ( the Antique and Design Center show's home for the last four years) and added even more antique dealers to the show. Shortly thereafter, talented interior designer and office manager, Chandra Young brought her magic to the team with her endearing spirit. During that unplanned move, they came up with the “Be Moved” campaign to capture the essence of each of the following: the physical move, moving past fears, letting inspiration and passion move you and the idea to keep moving forward and staying true to your personal journey in life.

Knowing Karen, Amanda and Chandra's, “Be Moved” movement I was curious as to what inspires and moves some of the very best antiques and vintage dealers in the country so we asked six of the fabulous Antique and Design Center exhibitors showing their wares during the 2014 fall High Point Market what moved them. The answers they gave us will surprise and delight you, but above all they will touch you so deeply and inspire you so completely that you will “Be Moved”, too!

Luisana Designs & Antiques

What Moves Me: “I think what really moves me on a personal level, is the combination of beauty and passion inherent in the discovery, for instance, of an exquisite handcrafted plaster bust of a young woman, done by an unknown student or in an artfully created and composed dish, presented by a cook or chef who loves every aspect of that creation. I’m also fortunate that my business provides me with such inspiration on so many levels. I love co-producing the Antique and Design Center Show along with Amanda and Chandra, and that moves me more than anything. The opportunity to bring together so many diverse, talented people with their own personal passions in such a way that accentuates and highlights them all is the ultimate adrenalin rush! It is quite challenging at times, but, WOW----when the vibe is on, and everyone feels the pulse of this place- there’s nothing better!” – Karen Luisana

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About: Luisana Designs & Antiques offer a beautifully edited collection of pieces from various periods. This fall, the collections will include a 1940s life-sized cement hand-sculpted “"diver" sculpture of a young man from the yard of a New York estate, a 1970s steel abstract wall sculpture created by Arnold Feingold commissioned by a Massachusetts bank, and an 18^th century Italian gypsy cart, repainted in the 1950s by a Walt Disney designer.

Design Styles: Glam, Chic, Continental
Booth: M77
Website: Luisana Designs
Connect: Facebook, Twitter
A&DC Exhibitor Spotlight: Luisana Designs and Antiques

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Antiques on Holiday

What Moves Me: "I am moved by color and texture...an old painted piece of architecture from the South of France stops me in my tracks. A farm table that has been worn by breadboards and wine baskets is finer & thrills me more than a museum quality dining table. Heavy, a palm-sized crystal on an iron chandelier above a worn table makes me smile." - Ann Miller Hopkins

What Moves Me: "Patina of any kind moves me; Antique, well-loved furnishings paired with vintage art create an eclectic venue. Treasure-sourced merchandise from the South of France, Paris, and Belgium fill my shop with a layered patina that keeps me constantly motivated." - Misty Fowler

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About: Antiques on Holiday is a direct importer of European antique furniture and décor, architectural elements, artwork, fine china, textiles, estate jewelry and vintage clothing.

Design Styles: Continental, Chic, Glorious
Booth: G11 & G13
Website: Antiques on Holiday
Connect: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest

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20^th Century by HKFA

What Moves Me: "What moves me in the world of vintage and antique design? The thrill of the hunt! There is something to be said of the idea of surprise. Walking into the premier antique and vintage showroom at High Point, the Antique and Design Center, one finds surprises at each and every turn. Whether it is the rare, the sublime, or the unique, without fail, at each Market since my debut in April 2013, I've found myself marveling at the treasures in the booths of my colleagues. Inspired by their eye and view, I am constantly moved by what I see at the Antique and Design Center.” – Heather Karlie Viera

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About: 20^th Century by HFKA offers a beautifully curated selection of important 20th Century designs from furniture to décor to art.

Design Styles: Chic, Glam, Glorious
Booth: G34
Website: 20^th Century by HKFA
Connect: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, LinkedIn
A&DC Exhibitor Spotlight: 20th Century by HKFA

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Craig Ringstad & Don Fields Antiques

What Moves Us: "What moves us in life, antiques, friendships, and decorating, is to live by the philosophy –that less is more, more is better, and excess is best! We love life to its excess- the antique and design show lets us live out this indulgence to its fullest! Beautiful antiques set amongst colorful artfully displayed booths and best of all welcoming dealers that within minutes become friends, and soon family! We do shows all over the country- but this show leaves us feeling revived, refreshed and most of all inspired.” – Craig Ringstad & Don Fields

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About: Don and Craig are planning on setting up our new container from France at this show- and are sure to have wonderful things for all that walk in the door.

Design Styles: Continental, Glorious & Artisan Made
Booth: G52 & G53
Website: Craig Ringstad Antiques (Craig) and Morning Glory Antiques Inc. (Don)
Connect: Facebook

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Caroline Faison Antiques

What Moves Me: "What moves me the most is getting a phone call at 8:00 in the morning and the person on the other end starts off, "My parents bought some things from you and I was wondering if you might be interested in buying them back.” I cannot control myself and have to hop in the car at that exact moment and rush over to the house before they change their mind. I would say aside from shopping in Italy and France, my favorite thing is buying back beautiful early antiques that I had sold 20 or 30 years ago.” – Caroline Faison

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About: Caroline Faison Antiques is a direct importer or of exquisite 17^th, 18^th and 19^th Century Continental antiques.

Design Styles: Continental, Glorious, Garden
Booth: G42
Website: Caroline Faison Antiques
Connect: Facebook

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Vintage Persian Rugs by Jubin Tavakol

What Moves Me: "What moves me is seeing the intense passion and appreciation my clients have for the art form of antique hand woven rugs and textiles.” – Jubin Tavakol

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About: Vintage Persian Rugs by Jubin Tavakol is a purveyor of the finest quality antique and vintage decorative rugs.

Design Styles: Artisan Made, Continental
Booth: G60
Website: Vintage Persian Rugs
Connect: Facebook, Twitter

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What Moves You?

We’d love to hear from you! Let us know what moves you and fills your life with inspiration and passion.

The Antique & Design Center is excited to welcome Carmen Natschke as a guest writer for our blog!

Carmen Maria Natschke is a freelance writer, speaker and the founder of the internationally acclaimed blog, The Decorating Diva. Her passion for design has her traveling the globe as a lifestyle and design expert sharing her love of art, architecture, design, and trends.