MISS MOOX: Barbara Barry

My friend/client/marketing expert (who is super talented if you need someone call her Eskimo Advertising) asked me for a picture of me in a room I have designed. I don't have one. But I use to work for this designer who I think has a photo of her in every room she has ever been in. (You know the type.) Well, I saw this photo in House Beautiful last night and just loved it. You go Thomas! Way to be cute, charming AND natural.

[Love the non-fussy, perfectly put together room!]

So what type of "poser" are you?
Here are some photos I have collected over the years of my design role models to help you decide.

Are you a diva who matches your outfit to the room?
[I kinda want to be this person. Is that wrong?]

Or are you classic and timeless?
This photo could have been taken 50 years ago and will probably look current in another 50 years.
[Love that!]

Or are you relaxed and casual?
[Love animals in the photos! Shows a lived in home.]

Or are you a little bit witty?
[Eddie cracks me up...I am dying to know what is going through his head!]

I think Celerie does an excellent job of achieving all three: she is classic, she shows her personality, she is relaxed and she matches her interiors!
[Well played Celerie, well played.]

Designer, Barbara Barry, is best known for her sophisticated style which combines a restrained use of color with demur, feminine furniture and accessories. Raised by a family of artists, Barbara says she sees each room as a painting and often starts with a series of watercolors for inspiration. With over 20 years in the industry, many of her clients including Hollywood elite, she has adapted a design philosophy of creating an "elegant, understated vision for the modern American home." She has liscensing agreements with many companies including Henredon, Boyd lighting, Baccarat crystal, Kallista bath products, Kravet fabrics and Wedgewood China called Mad Hatter inspired by her love of serving tea to guests (see image below). Here mantra is "clarity of the line, purity of the form, and quality of materials." Cheers to you Barbs! For more on Barbara, check out her website www.barbarabarry.com.

Above Products: Henredon, Baker, Baker, Visual Comfort

~Images: 1-3) via pointandclickhome.com 4-7) House Beautiful