A two week delay in posting about this but you know what they say, it's better late than never!
I had the pleasure of attending the celebration of the first
Viewers Choice Challenge event hosted by
Joyus and
H.D. Buttercup thanks to my fellow design enthusiast, Fleur De Oui. If you haven't heard about this, home and lifestyle expert
Kelley Moore and design guru/HGTV winner of Design Star
Kim Myles team up at H.D. Buttercup shopping for pieces for top interior design bloggers to do a room makeover. The seven top bloggers from around the world are
Apartment 34,
Courtney Out Loud,
Radiant Republic,
Simplified Bee,
Simply Grove,
The Adventures of Tartanscot, and
The Decorista. Overall, I think each designer did a great job and although I wasn't able to meet any bloggers while at the event I was able to see the furniture used for the room makeovers up close and personal along with the rest of the spectacular furniture designs. The experience was yet another visual tantalizer with each design room taking my breath away. (my apologies for the blurred photos..I forgot my actual camera and relied on my two wacky phones that both had 20% remaining battery life..UGH!)
The entrance. I've seen this life sized twig horse before and was just as impressed with its size and well crafted design as the first time I laid eyes on it.
From the moment I walked into the showroom, I was in complete awe. I aimlessly wandered around taking snapshots of the pieces I found most intriguing paying most attention to masculine designs, unique and interesting pieces and comfortable couches...
This drafting table is gorgeous! The legs have a traditional, yet unique style.
I love armless chairs for its sleek look. These tufted ones are a great masculine style and a perfect fit for a bachelor pad.
Shelves with an industrial look. More furniture for the "man cave"
I kicked myself for not having my camera when I walked into this room. This specific design room was catered for masculinity. I wish the clarity of this photo was greater but I hope you can recognize the designs well enough to see that fantastic shelving unit that covers the wall. This whole room was awe inspiring and maybe validated my love for masculine interior decor.
Just had to snap a photo of this miniature arm chair for a little bachelor in training..
A wing chair made for a KING! Sit this next to the miniature armchair and it will look like a mini cooper next to a Chevy Tahoe on monster wheels! Yes this chair could fit three of me! I love seeing things that are smaller or bigger than your average size..and this was no average sized wing chair!
Another larger than life piece! This drawer chest was almost as tall as me! No lack of storage here.
I love the mix matched style of this couch. The unexpected combination of patterns seem to work for me and I can totally see this settled into a modern day loft.
Another blurry vision of my favorite find UGH! Ghost chair with plush cushions. The beautiful shade of blue pops perfectly from the clear design.
Onto comfortable couches..Yes I sat on everyone that called my name. If there is one piece of furniture you need to take your time choosing it's a couch. There is nothing more cozy than winding down from a stressful day snuggling into a soft plush couch! And I personally like the larger couches; better for snuggling and seating.
Lovely L-shaped couch.
I love the depth of this couch. Another great snuggle station. What's great about it is the base design is neutral and you can switch out the pillows for an easy change.
This chaise lounge screams femininity! From the curvy design to its velvety material, it's made for a diva fashionista! I can see a flapper lounging on this fanning herself with peacock feathers.
Petite couch and coffee table perfect for a small living space.
This tufted armless love seat is perfect to place at the end of your bed or act as a settee. Can you tell I am attracted to the tufted pieces?! There is just something about this design detail that just draws me in.
A room full of inlay. This room reminded me of a treasure trove full of bedazzling pieces. The craftsmanship of these are just beautiful and can instantly beatify a space.
Spoon chandelier. Simply interesting!
WOW! is all I could say when I walked into the British/Canadian room. What a statement this makes and surprisingly enough, I love it! Not only does this have the qualities I need in a couch but that British flag design calls for a completely unexpected design in which I would love to see peoples reaction when they walk into my house and see the British Pride couch living in my home. I have never seen a flag couch.
A beautiful turquoise chandelier makes for a great focal point in your living room.
I saved the best for last! The color and pattern design on these chairs are striking. They can be placed at the ends of a dining room table or additional seating area in a living room. The overall style is by far my favorite uniquely designed find.
There is nothing like walking into a showroom filled with unique designs that are far from your average retail stores. Walking into H.D. Buttercup gave me more style ideas and most importantly, inspiration. It was so much fun attending this event and will be the first of many I plan on attending.~MG
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