Here is the picture that started it all. About a year ago, this shot was the inspiration for what was to become the ballroom for the Grand Bohemian Hotel in Asheville, NC. I feel that I am very, very, very lucky to work with the design team and owner of the Kessler Collection since they are all about bringing inspired artistry into their one-of-a-kind boutique hotels. I’ve worked with them on two other properties before and they brought me in on this project. We were commissioned to do the distressed faux work on the Ballroom & Pre-Function areas in addition to providing the mirrors for these areas as well as one of the lobbies, the public bathrooms and smaller elevator panels. We’ve been working non-stop — have you noticed I haven’t written?
The Orlando team is finishing the final mirrors this week and then they come up to join the NC team this weekend — we will then go into hyperdrive by adding the finishing touches which include gorgeous metallics and gold leafing. I’m giving you a mirror sneak peek and of some “before” elements but I’m also going to be taking major After shots.
I do hope you consider visiting Asheville, NC and staying at the Grand Bohemian Hotel. From the brief tour I took on the first day to get my bearings, it looks to be quite the stunner. My jaw dropped at the lobby, I kid you not! (I’ll post pics soon.) They have the Biltmore House nearby that you can visit and it is a lovely town from what I gather (haven’t had any opportunity to sightsee, LOL!). Going to sleep now…early day tomorrow…
You are so fabulous. This is just the project you SHOULD be doing. It fits you and yet you are so humble.
OMG! So far the mirrors look AMAZING! Very, very nice… but I would expect nothing but perfection from you and your crew. I can’t wait to see what happens to the walls and that ceiling. Thanks for the email in between your jaunts to NC… we’ll touch base once you’ve had a chance to sleep for a month when this project is done. Don’t forget to take breaks, bend, stretch and breath. Be well my friend.
I think I am in love!!!!!!! My kind of creativity.
Hey Regina,
Love the entrance to the ballroom. GORGEOUS!!!! While you are in Asheville, NC, you OUGHT to go visit Biltmore Estate…. It’s so awe-inspiring!!! Grande!! How is the job coming along? Can’t wait for you to post pictures of the Pre-job and Post-job. I share your passionate love for faux. B safe, my friend.
Congratulations, you’re working on an amazing project. I think boutique hotels are lovely. I can’t wait to see your photos.
LOVE the mirrors and the entrance. Girl, what a teaser and can’t wait to see the final stages.
I have had the opportunity to see the Biltmore and all I can say is stunning. I hope you do get a day of r&r..from the looks of it you deserve it.
Wow! The mirrors are coming along so nicely! I can’t wait to see the finished product! I know you guys are going to do an awesome job, your work is always so gorgeous.
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What a romantic place. Your work will be admired by so many that walk through that building – how cool is that!
Hi Regina-glad to see that the mirror class paid off so well for you AND that other people have a hard time keeping up with their blogging :) I can’t wait to see the final outcome. Keep up the great work!!!
i love asheville…isn’t the energy there remarkable for an artist???..i am celebrating my 3rd blogacersary this week with a BiG GiVeAwAy…please come join in and spread the word…blessings, rebecca
I think I need to remodel my house door and ceiling to look exactly like those. I can’t think of a reason not to.
Thank you all for your comments! I should be posting some pics soon — trying to sort through them all. It was definitely a memorable project. :)