Three Ways to Give the Gift of Beauty
this Christmas...
Linda Applewhite's Architectural
Interiors
Linda's Over-the-Top
Pillows
Appleglow Candles |
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To order a copy of the book
with
the inscription of your choice
directly from Linda, click here.
Uninscribed copies are available at
bookstores everywhere, and online.
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A personally inscribed copy of Linda's book, now in its second printing, is
the perfect gift for someone on your shopping list who is decorating or remodeling a home, or simply appreciates good
design.
If you have your own copy, you already know what Linda Applewhite's Architectural
Interiors has to offer, and here's what others had to say:
The Los Angeles Times:
Applewhite wrote this
book... to show owners of more modest homes how to get that
high-end effect without a total tear-down. This book could be an
eye-opener for
those willing to explore the fascinating possibilities she presents.
What it amounts to is adding character and elegance that looks as if it
were
built in.
The Seattle Post-Intelligencer:
The tale of
[her home's] transformation is the back story of this book, in
which Applewhite tells about a structure's "good bones" and how, with
assistance
from the temporal side of life, its "soul" can be revealed.
Applewhite's book, however, is not just about [her own
home] but aims to boost
the possibilities available to readers hoping to etherealize all those
other Ugly Ducklings.
The Santa Rosa Press-Democrat:
The stellar
woman of design, whose animated face is familiar to HGTV fans for her
work on "Sensible Chic" and "Curb Appeal," says even the dullest old
tract
house can be retrofitted with elements that will make it look
positively custom. And to prove her point, she's come out with a new
book,
"Architectural Interiors", that shows how to create character in a home
-- whether it's a brand-new custom house or an ugly
"rancher."
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BRAND NEW ON OUR
WEBSITE:
Linda's New Line of "Over-the-Top" Pillows
is Now Available!
Linda
calls
it her “Over-the-Top-Pillow-Line,” not only because they are her most
intricate designs yet - each one comprising layer upon layer of
her favorite fabrics and trims - but also because she uses pillows to
give the final bit of panache to her rooms by placing them
“over the top” of the rest of the decor.
Every
“Over the Top” pillow was designed by Linda personally, exactly as she
designs them for her clients. She hand selects the finest
fabrics and trims, then works with artist Laurie Soldmann to create
ruffled flanges, pleated ribbon edges, contrasting borders and layered
center
medallions in combinations coordinated to pull together the colors and
textures in your rooms. Each pillow is a piece of art, sewn right here
in
Northern California with impeccable workmanship far superior to
anything you will find in a retail store at any price.
Since
our “Design in the Desert”
seminar in September, where most of the pillows sold out, Linda and
Laurie have been busy adding new pillows to the line, and they are now
available
in our online store.
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Linda's four-poster bed at Casita Alegria shows off her new "Boca
Roca" triple-striped accent pillow. |
The new line is designed to use in any
combination.
Above, two "Va-Va-Va-Voom Vortex" pillows sit behind a
"Fanciful Fitzgerald" to add a punch of color to a lemony-yellow sofa. |
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Grouped together in a cozy corner are
“Gutsy Gulliver A” (rear),
“Va-Va-Va-Voom Vortex C” (left),
and
“Mighty Malabar A” (right).
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Over-the-Top quality and impeccable
workmanship
go into every detail, from ruffled
flanges
and pleated ribbon edges to the placement
of
imported ball trim in the corners. |
LINDA'S
MAIL BAG: HOLIDAY FAQs
Q: Can I still get Appleglow candles in time for the
holiday?
A: Yes, but please call us (415 331
2040) or order from the online store
right away, since shipping times
increase every day. Appleglow candles come wrapped in cellophane with a
pretty bow, ready to give as a last-minute gift that doesn't look
last-minute. They also make a thoughtful and exquisite gift to
bring when you are invited to someone's home.
Q: Can you please talk about how you achieved
the lavish yet natural look in your decoration of the Wine Country home featured in Traditional Home Magazine (2003)? It
is just gorgeous, without looking overdone.
A: My
philosophy about holiday
decorating, whether extravagant or simple, follows one primary
rule: use nature as much as possible to embellish articles already in
your home.
Instead of shopping the crowded malls and pricey catalogs for more
things to buy, start by taking a look around your home.
Select subjects that
lend themselves to embellishment such as tabletops, candlesticks, art
objects, chandeliers, sconces... anything that fires your imagination.
Then
look to nature and your crafts box to add color, texture, sparkle,
glitter and glow. Add a big bow to a spray of lush greens on
the
mantel... scatter colorful berries, seeds and flowers over pine cones
in a lovely bowl... hang glittery balls or sparkling garland to a
chandelier... be creative and take pride in your beautiful holiday home.
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Q: I would love to use candles to add "glow" to my holiday table, but after I
set the table and place the flowers, I have no room left!
A: Combine
your flowers with your candles (carefully, of course!).
A candle holder such as the one in the photo - or any
container that has some height - serves double duty by holding greens
and a beautiful
candle. Plant material can be hot-glued to a base, or stuck
into a piece of floral foam (called oasis), taking up the same
amount of
space as a a single vase would. This works particularly well with my Appleglow candles, since you need only one or two to create a major GLOW on the table.
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Q: What is the name of the long, droopy greens you used on the iron stairway in
the kitchen that was in Traditional Home Magazine (December 2003)? I can't find them in any of the stores.
A: The
official name is Araucaria Columnaris, sometimes commonly
called Norfolk Island Pine, Cook Island Pine, or Monkey Puzzle
Tree. The species is native to the South Pacific Islands and
frequently found in
Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii and California. Have fun decorating
with this dramatic and unusual gift from nature!
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Warm and Wonderful Winter
Wishes
from all of us at
Linda Applewhite & Associates
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