I spent a few days last week in Raleigh, North Carolina, where I helped my friend, Danny Taylor, celebrate the opening of his new full-service design studio and retail shop, @home with DT. The bijou studio is located practically next door to Danny's other venture, DT and Co., which is a real-estate and development firm. To say that Danny is a busy person is an understatement.
The new studio is filled with all kinds of treasures that Danny has found, including antique chests and secretaries, vintage chairs and accessories, and new finds like candles and books. (I signed books during Danny's party, which explains the stacks of my book in a few of the photos.) So successful was Danny's party that most of what you see in these photos has been sold. However, the shop's inventory will be replenished soon thanks to Danny's knack for shopping and antiquing.
And I really think that Danny should add the title "host" to his resume, because Danny certainly knows how to throw a party. The opening was a good old-fashioned Southern drinks party replete with cocktails (the DT Champagne Cocktail), cheese straws and ham biscuits served on silver trays, and, most importantly, some of the most gracious and down to earth guests you'll ever meet.
Danny, good luck with your new venture!
Danny and me
All photos by Jennifer Boles for The Peak of Chic
What a lovely shop! I wish him the best success. Its always been a dream of mine to have a shop too.
ReplyDeleteI attended the panel discussion you were on along with Mario Buatta, Alexa Hampton and Nina Campbell at the Antique and Garden Show in Nashville. You all were quite the lively group with alot of humor and sage design advice.
ReplyDeleteKippie, Thanks for coming to the talk! Wish that we could have spent a little time together chatting!
DeleteLovely shop. The best of success to the proprietor Great floor, is it marble, inlaid linoleum or painted concrete?
ReplyDeleteQuatorze, it is marble. An attractive floor, don't you think?
DeleteLove it! Handsome and compelling, without overwhelming the furnishings.
Deletewhat a beautiful shop + the food looks delicious + a book signing for you! + I know it was successful. xxpeggybraswelldesign.com
ReplyDeleteGorgeous shop! I love that beautiful blue gilded chair.
ReplyDeleteI'm feeling totally chic after my visit to Danny's shop since I also own the same tiny lemon-shaped jam pot in with all that gorgeous china! Thanks for lifting the chill from the weather.
ReplyDeleteLove the shop! I need it all, every last item...now to win the lotto so I can afford it all. LOL
ReplyDeleteSeriously what wonderful taste. Thank you for introducing us to this wonderfully talented gentleman.
Clearly a man with an exquisite eye for detail, which is so evident in the way the shop is presented.
ReplyDeleteYou are all so kind! These comments give me the confirmation that I did the "right thing" by forging ahead and going back into the design business after a 7 year hiatus. Jennifer and her blog were certainly an inspiration when determining to jump back in or not! If you are ever in Raleigh stop in and say hello! I cannot thank Jennifer enough for her friendship,advice, and inspiration.
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Jennifer,
ReplyDeleteA beautiful post! Must be the most fabulous place in Raleigh!
Dean
I am smitten with this shop! Road trip to Raleigh might be looming. The cabinet with the ming vase and two brass pieces on top...is it upholstered in yellow? How good those pieces look, no dark shadows, such a fresh way to do it.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love the flooring choice, the black and white design gives it a clean and bold look. the flooring fits in perfectly with the antique furniture. I will have to visit sometime!
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