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Rosalind Brinn Pope Interior Design Joins the Indiana Design Center
The Indiana Design Center welcomes the addition of Rosalind Brinn Pope Interior Design to its collection of design professionals and merchants that call IDC home. The design firm will be moving into a second floor studio space in March 2012.
Rosalind Brinn Pope has been creating custom designs in Indiana and North Carolina for over 20 years. She is renown for her classic, timeless designs and attention to detail. Rosalind works with your architecture, collections, and favorite furniture to create a home of comfort and grace, reflecting your lifestyle.
Rosalind is also a professional member of ASID. She has participated in numerous Indianapolis Dream Homes and Show Houses, and has been featured in Indianapolis Monthly Magazine.
Rosalind Brinn Pope Interior Design provides custom interior design services, with a specialty in fine fabrics:
- Complete interior design services, including interior space planning and design consultations
- Custom draperies, bedding, and upholstery in sumptuous fabrics and trimmings
- Fine furniture, lamps, flooring, and accessories
- Bed linens, including Egyptian cotton sheeting, duvet covers, and matelassé coverlets
For more information, please visit the design firm’s website.
Indy Super Car at the IDC
This past week, the Super Cars program showcased iconic Indy racecars representing each NFL team, giving football and racing fans a unique photo opportunity at many different locations throughout Indiana.
Indiana Design Center proudly played host to the San Francisco 49ers Super Car from February 2nd through the 5th in the Grand Hall, drawing crowds from all around the country. We’d like to give a special thanks to the NFL and Superbowl Host Committee for everything they have done for our city, and for allowing us to be a part of it all! It was exciting to see Indianapolis and the surrounding areas come to life as it celebrated one of the greatest weeks in sports, and we enjoyed meeting each and every visitor who came through our doors.
Thanks to Royal Gallery of Rugs for allowing us to keep it chic & unique by featuring the car on an Oriental rug.
Load-in and load-out requires all hands on deck as the car is brought through the doors.
The Premier Group Grand Opening
Saturday, January 21, 2012, The Premier Group opened its new showroom in the Indiana Design Center and celebrated with a grand opening open house. Visitors were welcome to stop in and see The Premier Group’s cutting edge automation, sounds and theater systems for the home. While guests dined on appetizers and cocktails from Blu Moon Café, they were encouraged to explore an array of engaging home entertainment and display solutions.
The Premier Group is an Indiana business committed to integrating technology and design for ease-of-use in everyday life. Their showroom, located on the first floor of the Indiana Design Center, features technology options from theater and surround systems, distributed video and home music systems to controlled lighting and shades, climate control, security systems and many more automation options.
If you were unable to attend the event the Indiana Design Center and The Premier Group invite you to stop by and see the showroom for yourself. For more information about The Premier Group feel free to check out their website and follow them on facebook and twitter.
Happy Holidays and 2012 from IDC!
All of us here at Indiana Design Center would like to wish you a wonderful holiday season and Happy New Year. Cheers to a great 2012 and making all of your design dreams come true!
Harmonious Union, April Willy 2011
Spring Internships at the IDC
Love to write, tweet, blog, produce web videos, plan events and be surrounded by the latest in interior design? If yes, let’s talk. The Indiana Design Center is currently on the search to fill a Marketing & PR internship position for 2012. If you are interested to learn more about the position, please click the link below and download a description of the internship.
Click here to download the internship description PDF.
Follow the IDC:
Applicants may submit a resume and cover letter to:
Andrea Kleymeyer, IDC Marketing Director
andrea@indianadesigncenter.com
Shine Debuts at The Swanky Abode
The Jones family continues to add great, new items to The Swanky Abode store at the IDC. Perhaps the most exciting arrival this week is their fresh-out-of-production candle line called Shine. Congrats to the Swanky Abode team and thanks for sharing it with us first!
The Story of Shine:
“Shine, our hand crafted candle line, debuted at the Indiana Design Center location in Carmel. This line has been 20 years in the making, born out of many collective years of experience working with candles, colors and scents. The series of twelve fragrances are made in our home state of Ohio, and have been lovingly crafted to burn slowly, evenly and release a soft but lingering scent. Shine candles are an integral part of our lifestyle. They bring warmth to any environment and unifies each of our styles. Shine is our favorite, final touch.” – the Jones Family
Shine has finally launched and the edgy, new display shows off the packaging and scents.
April Willy Fine Art Named “Best of Show” at Carmel International Arts Festival
“Garden Path”, Oil – Circular Series
Congratulations to April Willy for taking highest honors in the Carmel International Arts Festival held September 24 and 25 in the Carmel Arts & Design District. April was among 150 exhibitors to feature their work in the 2-day art fair that welcomed thousands of visitors. The “Best of Show” award came on the heels of the Hoosier Salon Annual Exhibition in which April received the “Outstanding Contemporary” painting award in August. Needless to say, April has been busy producing great work in her studio located at the Indiana Design Center.
Coming up, April will showcase 30 works in oil and acrylic at the Encore Sotheby’s International Realty Visiting Artist Exhibit which will run through January 15, 2012.
All are welcome to attend the Opening Reception on Tuesday October 18th from 7 pm – 9 pm.
Encore Sotheby’s International Realty
9510 N. Meridian Street, Suite 200
Indianapolis, IN 46260-1315
317.660.4444
For more information about April Willy Fine Art, visit aprilwilly.com and view the video below to learn where she finds inspiration.
The Swanky Abode “Popping Up” at the Indiana Design Center
Later this month, a pop-up shop called The Swanky Abode will open its doors at the Indiana Design Center. As a pop-up, the 2,000 square-foot location will be open to the public but only for a limited time.
The Swanky Abode is the store for stylish living. It is an urban home furnishings boutique that believes homes should be comfortable and joyful environments meant for real living. The Jones family scours the country seeking unique pieces to liven the home and the heart, creating spaces for all tastes devoted to form and function.
The Swanky Abode’s distinctive blend of vintage and new creates symmetry between the past and a contemporary future. By reclaiming treasured relics and exploring new designs, The Swanky Abode can help you make your home, your refuge.
Read the bios below to learn more about the personalities behind The Swanky Abode.
Jerrod Jones
The head honcho. As the most organized member of the team, Jerrod is responsible for much of the accounting, ordering and vital structuring of the business. He is driven but modest, ensuring both daily and long term tasks at the stores reach completion, and that everyone’s having a good time doing it.
Q&A with Jerrod:
1. What are three words you’d use to describe the environment in The Swanky Abode? (Besides the obvious – splendiferamazingous)
Humorous. Joyful. Happy.
2. What are some of your favorite items in the store?
Caldrea products, the Wild Bar of Soap line and Italian pottery, preferably the blue kind.
3. You’re trying to woo someone, you fox. What item do you give them from the store?
A vintage owl.
4. It’s your last meal on earth. What are you eating?
A hamburger from Lee Harvey’s (a restaurant in Dallas, Texas)
5. What do you like to do for fun outside the store?
Playing corn hole against Israel.
George Trenchard
The wise man. George is our rock. He’s Laura’s true love, a boat captain, expert salsa maker and proud owner of a marina we call home in the summer months. With George comes a big, brown lab named Boom whom we adore, yet constantly bathe and throw big sticks for.
Q&A with George:
1. What are three words you’d use to describe the environment in The Swanky Abode? (Besides the obvious – splendiferamazingous)
Vintage. Unique. Cool.
2. What are some of your favorite items in the store?
The furniture gallery, the aroma of Wild Bar of Soap, Safari Chic stuff.
3. You’re trying to woo someone, you fox. What item do you give them from the store?
One of the funny books.
4. It’s your last meal on earth. What are you eating?
Ice Cream.
5. What do you like to do for fun outside the store?
Cook.
Israel Jones
The risk taker. Israel loves furniture more than you. But that’s a good thing, because he’s in charge of researching and buying our collections of furniture from all over the country, particularly mid century modern styles, which he is passionate for and knowledgeable about.
Q&A with Israel:
1. What are three words you’d use to describe the environment in The Swanky Abode? (Besides the obvious – splendiferamazingous)
Bright. Happy. Sophisticated.
2. What are some of your favorite items in the store?
Wild Bar of Soap products, Paul McCobb furniture and my baby, the tufted teal couch.
3. You’re trying to woo someone, you fox. What item do you give them from the store?
I would give my one and only a vintage apron.
4. It’s your last meal on earth. What are you eating?
George’s flank steak, Mom’s au gratin potatoes, Claire’s buckeye cake balls.
5. What do you like to do for fun outside the store?
Study mid century furniture. A lot.
Addison Jones
The creative. Addison is working toward her art degree while dreaming up and putting together our displays, bringing color to the store, and ensuring we’ve always got funny products on hand. She is light hearted and caring – great at creating art and bringing funky flair to The Swanky Abode.
Q&A with Addison:
1. What are three words you’d use to describe the environment in The Swanky Abode? (Besides the obvious – splendiferamazingous)
Forced family fun!
2. What are some of your favorite items in the store?
The Montana spray paint from Spain (I still lust after it) and Belle Street jewelry, made by a Columbus local.
3. You’re trying to woo someone, you fox. What item do you give them from the store?
Our Ninja Bread men. (Cookie cutters shaped like ninjas)
4. It’s your last meal on earth. What are you eating?
Siam Curry Chicken from House of Hunan in Medina, Ohio.
5. What do you like to do for fun outside the store?
I have a life outside the store?… I love photography and drawing.
Laura Jones
The overseer. Laura’s got years of merchandizing experience under her belt, and can whip a 7,000 square foot space into a navigable, wonderland of product in just a few days flat. She’s owned a restaurant, started her own graphic design firm and designed for major corporations like Victoria’s Secret, Fitch and Root.
Q&A with Laura:
1. What are three words you’d use to describe the environment in The Swanky Abode? (Besides the obvious – splendiferamazingous)
Never ending path.
2. What are some of your favorite items in the store?
Franco Albini wicker ottomans.
3. You’re trying to woo someone, you fox. What item do you give them from the store?
I would give a tea light log to use with our new candle line, Shine.
4. It’s your last meal on earth. What are you eating?
My favorite meal, the cherry tomato pizza I ate in Italy years ago.
5. What do you like to do for fun outside the store?
Gardening with George.
Nick Harris
The salesman. Nick will put a smile on your face at any time of day. And then he’ll sell you a couch. Because Nick is our tried and true salesman, keeping energy and transactions at an all time high when he’s in the store.
Q&A with Nick:
1. What are three words you’d use to describe the environment in The Swanky Abode? (Besides the obvious – splendiferamazingous)
Authentic. Inspiring. Welcoming
2. What are some of your favorite items in the store?
Spray Paint. Letters. Air Plants
3. You’re trying to woo someone, you fox. What item do you give them from the store?
If she appreciates jewelry, then it would be a silver letter By Boe corresponding to her first name.
4. It’s your last meal on earth. What are you eating?
BBQ And Hot Wings. Don’t forget the Ranch and Celery.
5. What do you like to do for fun outside the store?
Design. Kickin it’ w/ the homies. Competitive gaming
Jamie Napier
The work horse. Once Jamie came aboard the business, everyone took a big sigh of relief. As our inventory manager, he works tirelessly to check and coordinate orders, and to ensure all product is where it should be.
Q&A with Jamie:
1. What are three words you’d use to describe the environment in The Swanky Abode? (Besides the obvious – splendiferamazingous)
Unorthodox. Refreshing. Cool.
2. What are some of your favorite items in the store?
The air plants, definitely. The Knock Knock items and the floating candles in the large glass bowl.
3. You’re trying to woo someone, you fox. What item do you give them from the store?
The magnetic calendar.
4. It’s your last meal on earth. What are you eating?
My grandma’s plum sauce chicken wings.
5. What do you like to do for fun outside the store?
Play basketball.
Claire Hoppens
The wordsmith. If it involves words and the stores, Claire probably had a hand in it. She just graduated with a journalism degree and is already putting it to good use, completing marketing tasks and overseeing social media for the The Swanky Abode.
Q&A with Claire:
1. What are three words you’d use to describe the environment in The Swanky Abode? (Besides the obvious – splendiferamazingous)
Colorful. Energetic. Home.
2. What are some of your favorite items in the store?
The shaggy looking guy behind the counter, the bohemian beaded jewelry and the retro kitchen gear.
3. You’re trying to woo someone, you fox. What item do you give them from the store?
Chill out, I’m taken. But if I wasn’t, I’d give them some of our funny products, like the “Things You Must Do to Make Me Happy” list or the sock monkey wine cover.
4. It’s your last meal on earth. What are you eating?
Carbfest 2011: Pancakes. Southern biscuits with apple butter. Cake. Spaghetti and Meatballs. Oreo milkshake.
5. What do you like to do for fun outside the store?
Cook, write and explore.
Visit www.theswankyabode.wordpress.com for more information.
Michael Kalish – Rust & Renaissance
Coats Wright Art and Design to Feature Work by Michael Kalish
Coats Wright Art and Design has announced an upcoming Michael Kalish exhibit that will coincide with Carmel Artomobilia. Michael Kalish, internationally renowned artist and sculptor, is no stranger to the automobile. For 15 years, he has built his career on innovative use of license plates, car parts and most recently, vintage truck tailgates to create striking works of art that celebrate American culture, icons and causes.
Michael scours salvage yards for the materials he uses. The colors are original, the rust and dents come from many years of use and abuse. He cuts, hammers, manipulates and welds the metal into beautiful roses and abstract sculpture that pleases the eye, much as the Fords, Chevy’s and Dodges did when they were new.
Michael utilizes his talent to celebrate icons and bring awareness to important causes as well. From his monumental installation commemorating the life of Muhammad Ali, to the upcoming large-scale public work, 24M, to promote awareness of COPD, a chronic lung disease that affects nearly 24 million Americans.
Coats Wright Art and Design is pleased to have an exhibition of Michael’s work opening Saturday, September 10 from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Stop in and visit while attending the Carmel Artomobilia, 2011. Enjoy these “vehicles” as they begin their second life as works of art!
Michael Kalish, b. 1973, American
Abstract, 2011
Vintage Tailgates
40 x 40 inches
Michael Kalish, b. 1973, American
Rose on Blue, 2008
Vintage Tailgates
42 x 42 inches
Coats Wright Art and Design is located in The Indiana Design Center, 200 S. Rangeline Road, Suite 122, Carmel. For more information, please contact Dianne Wright at 317-569-5980.
Finding the Perfect Fit with Holder Mattress
So you need a new mattress…now what? Buying a mattress can be intimidating and it’s important to get right when you spend nearly 8 hours a day on it. Lauren Taylor, owner of Holder Mattress, sat down with us to demystify the mattress buying process and share her expert advice.
Holder Mattress prides itself on finding the right mattress that fits each customer’s needs and has been doing so since 1947. “Mattress shopping is no different than shopping for anything else,” Taylor said. “In many ways the process is similar to going to the eye doctor or test driving a car.”
1. Getting Started:
Taylor recommends doing research on mattresses to prepare for your shopping excursion. Mattresses are an investment, so it’s best to have some understanding of how to budget appropriately. Manufacturers like Holder offer a variety of materials from which the mattresses are made and it helps to have a sense of preference ahead of time.
To ease the research process and offer helpful tips, Holder Mattress launched the MattressGrl Blog which offers a slew of information and responses to frequently asked questions. Readers can even submit their own questions to be answered via email or on the blog. “We educate others to enable informed decisions and explain why certain mattress options exist,” Taylor explained.
2. The Mattress Test Drive:
Open communication is essential to selecting the perfect mattress; to get started, customers are questioned on their future mattress’ functionality and support requirements and materials desired.
“Be prepared to lie down,” Taylor said. “If you’re planning on buying a mattress for yourself and others or for kids, bring them in.”
Holder wants to ensure that every client can experience their mattress first hand and will be happy with their selection. Customers are encouraged to wear comfortable clothes and their own pillow to create a realistic sleep environment for mattress decision-making.
3. The Right Fit:
Holder’s Registry line for master bedrooms has been the most popular mattress selection for over a decade. Nonetheless, mattresses differ by purpose, what may be perfect for a hotel would not necessarily be the best choice for the home.
Custom built mattresses are another popular option offered by Holder Mattress. Antique beds rarely come in the standard bed size and can be quite limiting. Holder understands these constraints and offers mattress customization to accommodate any bed style.
Want to know which option is best for you? Visit Holder Mattress’ newest location at the Indiana Design Center for professional advice and, perhaps, a better night’s sleep.
