Open Doors at Natalie Haegeman Interiors

 

If you ever visit Belgium you definitely have to visit the shop of Natalie Haegeman. Natalie is a talented Antwerp based designer.

Last year I already posted about Natalie’s work here. In this post I told you that Natalie has a perfect eye to combine old and new objects and furniture. And she knows how to choose the perfect fabrics for seat upholstery and window treatment.

Natalie is even specialized in making lampshades! She offers a wide range of the most beautiful and custom-made shades.They are all hand- made and her clients can choose between lots of different fabrics of Natalie’s exquisite fabric collection.

A few weeks ago, Natalie had her Open Doors ( So sad I couldn’t be there!) and she sent me some of the picures of the event. I was so excited about them that I asked Natalie if I could share some of these with you, my readers. Fortunately she agreed! Thank you so much Natalie!

 

Use of subdued colors in Natalie’s bedroom. Beautiful gathered lampshade! And notice that gorgeous roman window shade!

 

Beautiful marble floortiles perfectly matching the blue-grey tones of the painted stairway railing.

 

Again a beautiful gathered lampshade. A group of ancient terracotta pots and an 18th century carved wooden panel hanging on the wall.

 

The only 4 left of a serie of old 18th century prints of birds Natalie once found at a Parisian flea market.

 

A beautiful still at Natalie’s living room. On the window tablet a serie of works of art of the French artist Jean-Marc Louis.

 

A beautiful fabric fragment on a frame as a decorative element. The fabric is of the collection of Chelsea Textiles,a company which is known for her beautiful embroidered fabrics with flowers and birds and of which a lot are seen in English hotels.

 

Fabulous linen fabrics for cushions and seat upholstery as this one here of GP&J Baker.

 

Definitely one of my favorites! Cushions in a Mark Alexander fabric.

 

Natalie’s bedroom.  Elegant embroidered ML Fabrics bedlinen and again the Chelsea Textiles fabric fragment on the wall.

 

Beautiful bench at the entrance hall with cushions in an old linen striped fabric. The small cabinet is made of an antique clock! So charming!

 

Again one of Natalie’s hand-made lampshades. Did you notice the book ‘The Private House’ by Rose Tarlow on this table?!

 

Beautiful displayed decorative accessories in Natalie’s antique cabinet.

 

Nathalie removed the doors of the upper part of this antique cabinet and painted the inside in a blue-gray color. Natalie loves all things white and clear in summer.

 

The dining area next to the kitchen. Beautiful French pine dining table with a pendant fabric shade above the table.

 

And isn’t this a most gorgeous kitchen?! Natalie has chosen for old terra cotta floor tiles. The fabric under the sink area and the one used for the shades of the wall sconces is of C&C Milano, Natalie’s favorite collection of linen.

 

Natalie sitting at her dining table, pricing all the articles for the Open Door Event.

The combination of that bench and the Swedish chairs around the table is just gorgeous! Notice the plate rack with the green English plates! And what a wonderful fabrics Natalie has chosen for the roman shade (C&C Milano), the pedant (Mark Alexander) and the bench (antique linen).

 

You are so talented Natalie!! I just love your work!

 

 

For any further information, please visit the website of Natalie by clicking on the NH logo. Or contact Natalie at info@nataliehaegeman-interiors.be, I am sure she will love to help you!

 

Natalie told me that she is working hard on her new website and she assures us that it will be gorgeous!

I am looking forward to the launch of it!

What do you think? Shouldn’t Natalie start her own shop on-line? Please tell me about your thoughts!

xx

All images with permission of Natalie Haegeman

Open Doors at Natalie Haegeman Interiors

  If you ever visit Belgium you definitely have to visit the shop of Natalie Haegeman. Natalie is a talented Antwerp based designer. Last year I already posted about Natalie’s work here. In this post I told you that Natalie has a perfect eye to combine old and new objects and furniture. And she knows how to choose the perfect fabrics for seat upholstery and window treatment. Natalie is even

Happy Birthday!!!

Hey everyone, today is my wonderful mom (Amy’s) birthday!
SO... (You might want to mute the cool blog music at the bottom to here this.)

  I hope you have a wonderful, relaxing day doing whatever you will do. I love you VERY MUCH. Thanks for always being there for me…
Your T-Ball,
Keith

Happy Birthday!!!

Hey everyone, today is my wonderful mom (Amy’s) birthday!
SO... (You might want to mute the cool blog music at the bottom to hear this.)

  I hope you have a wonderful, relaxing day doing whatever you will do. I love you VERY MUCH. Thanks for always being there for me…
Your T-Ball,
Keith

Things I am loving Thursdays and house updates!!

Good morning,  hope everyone is well this Thursday morning. First things first, I am excited to announce the lucky winner of the signed coffee table book, American Houses from my interview with Fairfax and Sammons yesterday. I used random.org and the lucky winner is.......

Drawing #6,677 PRIVATE

American Houses signed book 10th drawing held by The Enchanted Home Completed on Thursday, 30 June 2011 at 10:36:38 UTC 86 entrants, 1 winner

Winner (1)

 1st: sizzleandzoom

 Please contact me via email and let me know how you would like the book signed and it will be on its way to you shortly!

So.......hope everyone is well. I am feeling great and rejuvenated having  been at the beach for a few days, its been fantastic with the blessing of gorgeous weather, an endless seafood fest at every meal, plenty of alone time on the beach totally engulfed in my book and just getting away from a very frantic pace. I start as I always do with my house updates which are a little light compared to previous posts, since I haven't been home for the past few days but these were taken at the start of the week. Wishing you a wonderful day.

HOUSE UPDATES. It was so nice to go to the house to see a battalion of trucks and cars, then to walk inside and see so many men working they looked like carpenter ants milling about. Now THAT'S what I am talking about. It made me see an end to this very long process and realize despite that there is indeed a lot to still get done, we have made real progress and the end is semi near. The family room and breakfast room are near completion and then we get to begin the staining. Beams for kitchen are getting installed on Friday. Trim work continues, plaster moldings have started getting installed in living and dining rooms. Finally the limestone arrived for the covered porch and that has begun as well. So as you can see.....lots going on! I am sure by next week I will have even more to share......

Sample for living and dining of the Parquet Versailles ( a dusty sample)

Finished limestone floor for side door entry

Working on finished ceiling for inside of the porte cochere

Limestone has begun on covered porch

Wet limestone floor in the laundry room

Plaster molding has started in the dining room

Kitchen beams just about ready

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TIME OFF AT THE BEACH. Have been at the beach for a few days of rest and relaxation. And I must say I am my calmest, most at peace and happiest when by the shore. Something about the pace, the fresh air, the gorgeous ocean as a backdrop just lights my fire. I could happily live by the beach year round and very much accustom myself to a slower and calmer pace. Here are a few highlights......

Here is my path that I walked to, to get to the beach....heaven!

Love the beach at sunset...my favorite time

My view.....not too bad!

VOLUSPA CANDLES AND PRODUCTS. Always liked their products and being the candleaholic that I am, have had my share but two of their newer fragrances, I am really loving and not only do they have the candles but room sprays (which I collect as well) and soaps...plus the packaging is so pretty its practically irresistible! Click here to see more.

FIRESIDE ANTIQUES. A favorite hobby is to look at Firesides website. This eponymous store based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana attracts visitors from all over the globe and just celebrated their 30th year!! Having family in Louisiana, they are familiar with this store and its one I hope to make a visit to myself. Their website is brimming with so many fabulous mostly European antiques.....here are a few recent beauties. Click here to visit Fireside Antiques, one of the countries largest dealers in 18th and 19th century European antiques. (and just in case you are worried, they ship EVERYWHERE)

Love these doors!!!!!! Oh how I would love to use them somewhere

Gorgeous french armoire

They also get in a lot of antique statuary

This hutch would be neat in a country feeling kitchen

A GREAT GETAWAY THAT IS "DOABLE'. Yes, I love posting about all the exotic and far away locales that we all love to swoon over. But today its all about a place that's not too far and every bit as luxurious as what I normally post about. While it may lack the ability to help you rack up the major frequent flyer miles that the other locations could, it more than compensates for in luxury. The Cloister at Sea Island in coastal Georgia has anything and everything one could ask for, from a incredible golf center, tennis pavilion, numerous pools, award winning spa, a shooting gallery,private beach, boating, horseback riding, to nature tours and cooking classes. Whew!! I am tired after saying all that. Then you throw in  five star AAA five diamond rating luxury and you have yourself one posh resort. This world class resort truly has something for everyone, have you been? Click here to find out more.

Well that's what I am loving this Thursday! How about you......anything here that appeals to you or something you want to share? Do tell and hope you have an enchanted day!!