I’m a native Floridian and have lived in Florida all of my life. It’s not supposed to be this cold!
February is usually quite lovely and mild. Temperatures are in the mid-to-high 70s and the sun smiles upon us all. But this year has been positively arctic.
Luckily, folk art has always warmed my soul and I’ve [...]
Posts under ‘Décor’
Dreaming of Spring
Reflections on Mirrored Furnishings
Although we don’t carry a large number of mirrored pieces I have always had a great appreciation for the finer examples.
Mirrored furniture dates back to the latter part of the 12th Century and it was Venetians (before the Renaissance) who mastered the art of applying mirror to furnishings.
Lured to France by members of King Louis [...]
34th Annual Red Cross Event Wows Critics & Crowds
The 34th Annual Designers’ Show House benefitting the Greater Palm Beach Chapter of the American Red Cross is in its final week atop the twenty-story South Tower at City Place and the public’s reception has been phenomenal. We are honored to have been chosen to participate in this prestigious event which is said to showcase [...]
the 2010 Red Cross Designers’ Show House
How kind of the Palm Beach Post! Last Friday they gave our American Red Cross Designers’ Show House a very nice article and included a photo of Frank Maguire (my partner in the Delray Beach Excentricities showroom) and Susan Angert, who does high-end jewelry sales at non-profit events around the State of Florida.
January 21, 2010 [...]
Serenity Now!
I love making “habitats” of empty spaces, beginning with floors, walls and ceilings.
This once dreary nook was transformed immediately by adding a golden and textured finish to the walls. The deep red base color in the antique rug complemented the gold perfectly, and the space radiated warmth.
The grandfather clock is so unusual. It reminds me [...]
Ottoman w/ Antique Rug Upholstery
Ottomans originated in the East but have been a fixture in the West since the 1700s. They come in all shapes and sizes now but are usually the width of a single seat. Until the 18th Century, however, they were always long.
Today many would consider this ottoman a bench or even a divan, but technically [...]
One of a Kind?
This beautiful silk and linen decorative pillow is truly unique, and the chocolate and cream color scheme is positively delicious!
I was initially hesitant to put this pillow on the blog, my excuse being that I’ve never seen another like it and the artist is no longer making them. But Excentricities is known for one-of-a-kind gems! [...]
Timeless Silk Tapestries
This antique handmade Peshawar tapestry is almost 5′ x 5′ and (technically) it’s for sale…but it’s so beautiful I keep it tucked away in my office, where it hangs (price tag implied) on the wall next to my desk. Is that wrong?
The colors and detail are amazing. Every time I look at it I see [...]
Hand-Embroidered Masterpieces
Our hand-embroidered pillows are an extraordinary design accent and have been one of the most popular items at all of our locations for years.
No two are alike and each can take more than a month to create. Though patterns, sizes, and styles are unique, all are made of the highest quality fabrics and threads and [...]
