Spotlight on Designer Hillary Thomas Designs

Hillary Thomas Designs began about 10 years ago and is now a one stop design business.  She has a very laid back look to her designs but much skill and thought go into making it that way.  Her lived in style is usually mixed with antiques and modern furnishings along with adding special one of a kind finds that personalize a home for her clients.  She is one busy lady, Hillary Thomas not only designs interiors but has a store in Brentwood called Chic Shop.  I read she also used to design custom bedding, was a former actress and now has a line of finials called The Final Touch.  

Take a look at her work...

Hillary Thomas (far left)

One Kings Lane Luncheon in the Hamptons

This first image is from her portfolio so I'm not sure what project this relates to but I love this casual kitchen.  The striped banquette seating, the butcher block island top and the marble top are my favorites.  I also love the roman shades and the contrast in here.  

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These next images are from Lonny Magazine.  This is Marlien Rentmeester's Pacific Palisades home.  It's full of what Hillary Thomas calls "highs and lows".  "It's a bohemian vibe with an East Coast, preppy flair" says Thomas.  She and Marlien even went thrift shopping in West Palm Beach to help furnish this home.

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The next three images are from Elizabeth Street which is a great new website that focuses on the taste and lifestyle of stylish moms.  This room is actually Hillary Thomas' Daughter's room that Hillary designed herself.  Very personable, fun and fit for a girl.  I love the wall color with the kelly green and pink.  I am always in love with a good monogram and this one looks fantastic on those euro shams.

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 This last project I'll share is done by Hillary Thomas and Kristen Hutchins done for home interior decorating ideas through California's Home, Design and Gifts Market.  This is the residence of Mary Alice Haney, an editor-in-chief of ThisNext.com along with a fashion editor for numerous publications including Harper's Bazaar, Allure, Domino, and GQ.  This 1930's Spanish Style home is chalk full of great design once again repeating her famous casual and eclectic style.

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B. Braithwaite Children's Store

B. Braithwaite originated when Interior Designer Nancy Braithwaite saw a children's boutique in Paris and convinced her daughter Chaffee to open a store with her in their hometown of Atlanta.  Early on I had seen their store in a magazine and still have a cut-out of the article.  I love the clean lines and sophisticated style of the store and concept.  It's a true inspiration for children's rooms just by the images alone.

Amazing larger than life topiary animals and clean crisp white and a soft muted gray storefront entrance.  The signage and logo is perfection.

The circular wrap desk and chandelier compliment each other and the soft tones throughout are such a welcome to a little one both calming and elegant and definitely not too traditional.

Merchandising is amazing.  My son, Grayson has some of those little animal blankets.  I love the contrast on the chair cording and the train wooden letters are adorable.  Grayson has something similar in his room.

Hands down the best idea of the day is the crisp white teddy bears as artwork.  Genius!

Can't stop staring at that chandelier - it's perfect for a nursery or even a breakfast nook.  The natural baskets and white scalloped inserts are so sweet.

This makes me want to live in Atlanta - just so I can shop here for Grayson.  Grayson also had some of those pacifier clips shown in this picture and I could have bought more of them they were a staple for us.

Beautiful display of books and toys.

Can't get more classic than pink, white and blue.

Lots of bumpers and baby essentials.

Scalloped window treatment idea is perfect for a nursery.  These cribs are so simple and I love the gray one.  What's even more unique is the animal shaped hardware on the chest in the back.  

Giant bear, stuffed elephant wall art, branches with leaves - boys would love this!

Simple lines for the furniture, miniature wicker rocker and the open boxes with white animals for artwork - what a wonderful space with clever ideas.

So, if you're in Atlanta, stop on in B. Braithwaite and check it out.  

B. Braithwaite

First 4 Images via National Associate of Professional Child Photographers

Last 8 images via google maps

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Pieces - Atlanta

Pieces is a furnishings and home accessories store in the Buckhead district of Atlanta.  Lee Kleinhelter opened the doors in 2004 and I have been intrigued ever since.  Pieces combines antiques and mid-century pieces mostly found and brought back to life.  The store is edgy with a mix of periods and textures that wake up the eye to color and imagination.  Lee Kleinhelter has designed some beautiful interiors as well and is amazing at retail display and merchandising.  I just recently visited the website and her offerings on 1st Dibs and grabbed a few of my favorites to show you.  

via Manner of Style

white tufted sofa

geometric pillow (sold)

burl wood lucite console table

pair of white vintage end tables

1960's yellow lattice lamps

1810 antique french bread table

root coffee table

20th century pair of foo dog lamps

lucite waterfall console

beautiful graphic design 

Lee Kleinhelter - Owner of Pieces

www.piecesinc.com

all images via Pieces website and 1st Dibs

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