Have you ever stumbled across something so incredibly wonderful that you must stop everything you were doing and share it? That's exactly what happened this afternoon when I discovered the portfolio of interior design firm Tom Sheerer Incorporated. I'm smitten, I'm hooked, I'm utterly entranced--and like a girl in the throes of new love, I just had to tell someone!
Today I answered an interview question describing my interior decor taste as 'paralyzed'. I appreciate so many styles that I can't decide what to do in my own home. But then I saw Sheerer's spot-on mix of antique and modern; his unique application of iconic pieces (Panton chair as piano stool!); his serene yet dynamic neutral palettes. This is the inspiration I need to shake me into action!
So here's what I propose: I'll rip up the obscenely ugly carpet in my apartment and reveal the original wood floors beneath. I'll buy a mantlepiece at a salvage store to inject a sense of architectural gravitas. And I'll call Tom Sheerer in hopes of convincing him to take me on as his next charity case. Whadya think?
You tell me: Where do you find design inspiration when you need a kick in the pants?
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Design inspiration: You!
I adore Tom Sheerer, being drooling over his work for a while. I do love how he mixes it up!!!
xx
callie
Posted by: callie grayson | August 24, 2010 at 05:27 PM
"Paralyzed." I feel you, Anne. Ripping up the carpet sounds like a perfect way to start ~ there's no going back from there. ;)
Posted by: Shell Sherree | August 24, 2010 at 05:50 PM
so funny Anne ... Your style sense (which is very very strong) hits me in the face everytime I see it and I'm a little jealous at, what seems to me, how easily you express it...ALL the time. I guess when it's in front of you everyday you don't see it! So glad you found someone to inspire you to start...I think that's what it really was ... His work is stunning and so will yours be!
Posted by: sharon | August 24, 2010 at 05:56 PM
That's easy. France. It jump starts me every time.
Posted by: Brocantess | August 24, 2010 at 06:10 PM
..and if he fancies a follow up charity do in Sydney, you know who to call! :)
The folio is amazing. Thank you for the link. Am off to drool over it now!
xx C
Posted by: Charlotta | August 24, 2010 at 07:15 PM
You're in SF and I'm in San Diego. Isnt the weather glorious, finally?! I find design inspiration from photos just like these and I could move in tomorrow.
Posted by: diane | August 24, 2010 at 08:30 PM
Great plan! His proportions are sooo elegant.
Posted by: Michelle | August 25, 2010 at 05:39 AM
Design inspiration- all the blogs! I even stopped buying magazines because blogs are just so much better- more personal, more fun and more interactive!
Posted by: Filipa | August 25, 2010 at 07:34 AM
he's my all-time fave. i think if i had to choose one person to do my 'grown up' house, it would be him.
Posted by: cassandra @ coco+kelley | August 31, 2010 at 08:33 PM
a new generation travels the 200 some miles once a year to the place that my Grandma and Grandpa starting going to in the 50's. My cousins and their kids. People I only see once a year
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