Russell Versaci said it so well when he paused and said, "Tradition has never been forgotten in the South ... because we revere our heritage as a living tradition rather than a dead end."
But in design we are forever evolving, we respect our history while embracing our open 21st century living. It's the contrast, the tweaking that turns something expected into a wonderful surprise.
We take the classics of yesterday and combine them with the contemporary of today, making the dance a lot more interesting . I like to think of these as "New Classics ~ New Traditional."
Russell Versaci said it so well when he paused and said, "Tradition has never been forgotten in the South ... because we revere our heritage as a living tradition rather than a dead end."
But in design we are forever evolving, we respect our history while embracing our open 21st century living. It's the contrast, the tweaking that turns something expected into a wonderful surprise.
We take the classics of yesterday and combine them with the contemporary of today, making the dance a lot more interesting . I like to think of these as "New Classics ~ New Traditional."
Can anyone tell me who's Traditional Interiors we are enjoying today? She is a fellow Tennessean ... aka RMS fatirenedecorates, (which was hilarious when you know what a classic beauty she is. ) aka gollum http://www.designsbygollum.blogspot.com/ Best selling author http://www.michaelleewest.com/content/index.asp Yes, it is my friend Michael Lee West. 
Well,I'll be.These,I guess are just angles we've never seen...Ann
ReplyDeleteI can tell the lovely home belongs to Gollum before you even revealed the answer. I have always loved and enjoyed her home...Christine
ReplyDeleteI suspected it was Michael's as I recognized the vignette arrangement in front of the window. (Do I get a prize?)
ReplyDeleteHer home is so beautiful, and I agree that it a prime of example of 'new classic and new traditional'. -Brenda-
Vicky...girl you always do the best post..where do you find all these lovely pictures girl?? thanks for coming by and seeing little old me!! hope you have a great day dear friend..hugs and smiles Gl♥ria
ReplyDelete***** What a treat to enjoy some "eye-candy-pics" of the design talents of Michael~~~ She's also as lovely as her spaces, & has a divine, dry-witted sense of humor & unique personality, too! Thanks for the fun, Vicky-girl!!! Warmly, Linda *****
ReplyDeleteonly words for these pictures, absolutely gorgeous!!!!!
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janet
Well I recognized that livingroom in a red hot sedcond! Lol! Always one of my favorites from the first time I saw it! Thanks for sharing it again V. Vanna
ReplyDeleteYou have a very nice blog =love all the beautiful photos!
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Hey girl...she sure does have one beauty of a home....always loved it! Hope you are having a great week Vicky
ReplyDeleteI've always loved her home. I covet her western painting in the first pic! The way the light flows across the room is beautiful! L~
ReplyDeleteVicky, this is such a thoughtful, well written article. You were so sweet to do this. I deeply appreciate it. What is so amazing is how friendships have flourished over the past year. What a wonderful blessing to have you in my life.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the nice comments; I appreciate them so very much!
ReplyDeleteI hope you're taking Before and After shots of your daughter's kitchen, and I look forward to that post from you! (Is she remodeling or building, or???) See ya soon, -susan
LOVELY interiors!
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