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Metal & Mesh

Whiting and Davis, a producer of metal mesh products used for things like decorative architectural designs, industrial uses like protective shark mesh suits and, of course, for fashion.  Whiting and Davis also produced costume jewelry until the 1980’s.  The brand is also known for its dainty mesh handbags and the material has been used by designers like Catharine Malandrino, Michael Kors and more.

“These intricate materials look like metal covered fabrics but upon a closer inspection these lustrous materials are an intricate weave of interlocking metal links formed from rings of solid brass, aluminum, or stainless steel, plated or enameled, and polished to a brilliant finish.” You have seen this material on runways and in stores in the form of shoes, dresses, tops and handbags.

From accent pillows to window coverings, room dividers, and back drops, its applications are seemingly endless.  Beyond the luxurious opulence you may associate with the product, it can create an atmosphere of industrial or contemporary edginess.

Aside from its aforementioned use in the fashion world, it can be used for industrial, architectural and scientific applications as well as jewelry and home décor. “It is an intricate weave of interlocking metal links formed from rings of solid brass, aluminum or stainless steel, plated or enameled, and polished to a brilliant finish,” according to the company. It can drape like fabric while providing the longevity of metal. “This luxurious material ripples through the fingers like liquid gold…”

Chatting with Christen Maxwell

Deer Dallas

This week I had the pleasure of meeting  Rachael Laine,  a professional photographer/stylist.  Rachael recently moved to Dallas from NYC a few months ago and is taking Big D head on!  She is also in the works of launching deerdallas.com.  A resource for all things fashion, art, design and entertainment in Dallas on more of a trendsetter, eco chic level.  Basically the site will be full of “photo essays/stories” profiling local designers and businesses, with a few paragraphs about the subject.

The deerdallas.com is on twitter right now as @pinkantlers and on facebook by using the email: info@deerdallas.com and the site is being built as we speak. I can’t wait to see what story Rachael launches first. And keep an eye out for fun Studio Ten 25 appearances on Deer Dallas in the coming months!

I also wanted to share a little bit of Rachael’s photography. While she was in NYC, Racchael worked on shoots for companies like Victoria’s Secret, Jonathan Adler, W Hotels, Marie Claire Magazine and on and on and on! Check out her site www.rachaellaine.com. And if your in the Dallas area and looking for someone to help with marketing or headshots, give her a shout.

Stylish Blogger Award

Peacocks, Honeysuckle & Glitzy Accents

SEE THE LATEST ADDITIONS IN THE SHOP!  NEW 2011 INTRODUCTIONS  WITH PEACOCKS, HONEYSUCKLE , LACQUER & GLITZY NEW ACCENT FURNITURE.

p and t

There are days around the Studio when finding any shred of inspiration is just…well…exhausting.  Looking for unique and dazzling ways to create something fabulous for each project can bring a fresh perspective to the design process.  Just when I was about to click the round “x” button at the top left of my screen…I spotted this fabulous black and white room.

Let the inspiration pour, P and T interiors in New York are officially my new design crush!  I love the lack of, as well as the brazen use of color in their projects.  Gorgeous fabrics, tons of texture and all done with simplicity.

Two Hundred Dollars

We started  this week by celebrating our 200th blog post and  by sharing our favorite finds under $200 from our Shop.  Today, we end the week with a fabulous $200 giveaway to the Shop! 6th Street Design School is one of my favorite blogs & daily reads and I am so thrilled to be part of her blog.   So pop on over to 6th street, visit the Shop and tell us what you would buy with your store credit!   And, keep and eye out next week for new Vintage Christmas Ornaments, cozy blankets and MORE pillows!!

New Blog Love

I was updating a few things in Shop Ten 25 and noticed that The Decor Diary Blog featured a few the shop’s lamps on their blog!! So I started to look around and I LOVE this blog, it’s all about inspiration and we could all use a bit of that!  Jessica and Erica are product designers for a global sourcing and manufacturing firm and their blog is a must see! The Decor Diary is full of gorgeous photos, fabulous products and stories from their travels!

Here is the post featuring a few lamps from Shop Ten 25

Ready…Aim…Design / Dwell with Dignity.

Do you have a great before and after furniture project that you would love to share?  Dwell with Dignity has teamed up with a handful of fabulous designer / blogger judges to pick the best! We all love a great before and after. That frumpy chair that was given a second change or that damaged coffee table that just needed a little facelift. They all tell a great story and your story could get you hooked up with lots of fun prizes! THE DETAILS: Visit www.readyaimdesign.com and enter your furniture piece in the contest.  Submit one before and one after picture! That’s it, now sit back and cross your fingers that you win one of the awesome prizes! We are so excited to be part of the price package!!  SHOPTEN25.COM’S Blythe’s Decanter Set is part of the 3rd place prize package!! Love these stunning pieces!! THE JUDGES: Johnathan Adler Design Sponge / Grace Bonney style/ Swoon / Sam Sano House Gardens People/Rebecca Sherman All The Best Blog /Ronda Carman RUE Magazine / Plush Palate Blog / Crystal Gentilello DWELL WITH DIGNITY IS LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS TO SUPPORT THEIR AMAZING CAUSE! PLEASE TAKE A LOOK AT THEIR MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS AND HELP THEM GIVE FAMILIES A FRESH START!