Category Archives: The Design Biz

AUG 15th

Made In the USA (Heck Yeah) & Amy Gets Another Degree…

How did we get to the point where almost everything we buy is from some place other than here? Let me tell you a little story…about a nice company. Not too long ago most of our furniture was made in … Continue reading →

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MAY 12th

Wondering About Wanders

Dutch designer Marcel Wanders’ “Knotted Chair”, 1995 caught my eye in the St. Louis Art Museum. It is made from carbon and epoxy coated aramid fiber and while perhaps not incredibly comfy (although I don’t know since there was a … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Baths, Contemporary, Custom Furniture, Europe, Furniture, Furniture Design, Hotels, Lighting, Museums, Tables, Textile Art, The Design Biz, Travel, Uncategorized, Wallcovering | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments
APR 11th

Curious About Natural Curiosities

Natural Curiosities by Christopher Wilcox is a wonderful art source out of Los Angeles whose gallery I visited in High Point. An imaginative team of over 15 artists produces handmade art from archival pieces, natural wonders, textiles and images. Techniques … Continue reading →

Posted in Art Deco, Charlotte Interior Design, High Point Furniture Market, Martineau Vermillion Interior Design, Prints, Textile Art, The Design Biz, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments
MAR 9th

Life In The 2nd Half Century

I haven’t been blogging very long… This is very much appreciated and exciting for me! Ellen @ Life In the 2nd Half Century graciously awarded me with the Stylish Blogger Award. I’ve known Ellen for many years. She is an … Continue reading →

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FEB 17th

Serenity now!

Some days, some weeks….some months, I need a little more peace than usual. Balancing my time with a three year old sweetbean, a busy business, Mr. V and life in general can be a smart trick. This is a bathroom … Continue reading →

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FEB 7th

Design is in the Details/Doors and Drawers

I believe you can almost always tell when an interior designer or an architect has been involved in a project. The clues can be as subtle as a small detail like a specialized nailhead on a bench or as major … Continue reading →

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DEC 16th

Naked Jet

I’m off again to check on the progress of a jet under construction… I bet you have always wondered what a private jet looks like without its clothes on.  Here’s your chance to take a peek. Here are a couple … Continue reading →

Posted in Amy Martineau Vermillion, Aviation Design, Charlotte Interior Design, Life with Amy, Martineau Vermillion Interior Design, Private Jets, The Design Biz, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , | 3 Comments
OCT 27th

Design Circus

I’ve been asked, “How do you do it?” My answer is usually, “not quite sure that I do “it” or what “it” is.” I guess being a designer seems a lot easier to me than other things.  Maybe it’s because … Continue reading →

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