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Guess What’s Back in Style? The French Bistro Chair!

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Suzy Q

Who knew such a design favorite could make a splash in 2013! The No.14 chair also known as the bistro chair makes a stylish and classic choice of seating for your home, garden, and patio. I’ve never come across a piece of furniture that brings with it such a European aroma that instantaneously flips a modern decorated home to a Parisian café fantasy.

The chair was originally designed by Michael Thonet and introduced all the way back in 1859, that’s 154 years ago! He used a unique steam bending technology that required him years to perfect. The affordable price and simple design became one of the best-selling chairs ever made and even won a gold medal at the Word Exposition in Paris. Now a favorite among designers the No.14 is showing up everywhere, take a look:

Ashley Whittaker Design

Schranghamer Design Group

Marcelo Brito

Kate Michels Landscape Design

Roy Campana Photography

Posted in Dining Rooms | Tagged affordable, antique, better decorating bible, bistro, blog, café, chair, european, french, furniture, no.14, paris, Parisian, suzy q, tuscany, wooden, woven | Leave a comment

Suzy’s Interview and Feature in Bella Magazine

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Suzy Q

I was recently given the unique opportunity to be featured in the gorgeous start up mag, Bella Magazine. If you haven’t seen the last issue of Bella Magazine, you can catch it on Issuu. I did a quick interview a long with some photos, and they even did a “style stalker” page so readers can learn how to get my look – how sweet! The photos are very similar to when I was featured in Abode magazine, and I believe this is the last home feature I will be doing in a while – so enjoy! Now it’s time to switch up my decor and find a whole new look, stay tuned!

Posted in Bedrooms, Homes | Tagged bedroom, bella magazine, better decorating bible, daybed, french, home feature, provincial, regency, style, suzy cacic, suzy q | 2 Comments

2013 Decor Trends – Homey Kitchens

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Suzy Q

The design of kitchens is moving away from an over spotlessly clean look towards a more comfortable and cozy feel. Kitchens are getting to be the most popular gathering places in our homes and making them feel homey and warm makes them ideal for socializing with family and friends. Reclaimed wooden floors and aged tiles give a lovingly lived in look while large kitchen islands provide a place to gather around and enjoy meals together. To give your kitchen a vintage, hand done appearance try switching up your backsplash with crackle-glazed tiles or tin paneling. You can buff up your cabinets with warm glazed colors and shabby hardware to give a lovely timeworn look.