This is me totally dorking out with one of my interior design idols, Celerie Kemble, of Kemble Interiors based in New York and Palm Beach. I went to hear her speak at ADAC (Atlanta Decorative Arts Center) back in May and she was such an amazing and articulate speaker! Despite having a famous designer as a mother, Celerie has made quite a name for herself in the design world. With a respectable client list, an exclusive array of fabrics for Schumacher and a furniture line for Lane Venture (among many other projects I am sure!) Celerie has already had a dream career.
Celerie's unique style, as defined in her book, "Celerie Kemble: To Your Taste Creating Modern Rooms with a Traditional Twist" is apparent in all the spaces she creates. Without having met any of her clients, I can tell that Celerie really listens to them and respects their needs yet still manages to cast her own imprint on these interiors. In my opinion, this is a skill that really sets a good interior designer apart from the competition.
In her ADAC speech, she spoke about the cover of her book which illustrates a client's foyer that was unfinished at the time of the photo shoot. The memorable chairs flanking the console are something she found at a Florida flea market with hopes of recovering but due to lack of time, included them in the shot covered in their original fabric. Seeing as how this photo made the cover of her book, these chairs are prime example of what I would call a "happy accident"! I can't wait to see what she does next!!!
~Image: Cover of Celerie Kemble's book
